Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that recent strikes on Yandex data centres in Russia have "destroyed part of the Russian system for collecting and processing data" and disrupted bot networks. However, cybersecurity experts indicate there is no verifiable evidence to support a significant impact on Russian online influence operations.
The US Senate advanced an immigration spending bill after Republicans eliminated $1 billion earmarked for President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom. The funds were originally allocated for Secret Service security upgrades related to the construction, a project Trump asserted would be privately financed.
An inquiry into England's student loan system has commenced, coinciding with new research indicating a third of the public now question the value of a university degree. The National Union of Students and various graduate groups are pressing for changes to repayment thresholds and interest rates, citing the 'draining' financial burden on graduates.
