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Access Now documents prolonged Internet shutdowns in Myanmar, Ethiopia and other conflict-affected regions, highlighting persistent connectivity restrictions, damaged telecommunications infrastructure and the difficulty of determining when meaningful access has been restored. more
Ookla's latest benchmarking ranks London last among 18 European capitals for mobile download speeds, revealing persistent congestion, worsening latency and infrastructure constraints despite widespread 5G availability. more
ICANN87 in Bali brings DNS abuse mitigation, registrant protections and the next gTLD round into focus as policymakers examine implementation challenges affecting domain registries, registrars and Internet users. more
ICANN has appointed PwC to conduct mandatory background screening for the 2026 new gTLD round, raising questions about cross-border applicant data handling and procedures for challenging adverse findings. more
Dutch police seized a server belonging to Italian Internet provider Autistici/Inventati at US authorities' request, raising questions about cross-border law enforcement, terrorism sanctions and the vulnerability of European Internet infrastructure to American legal measures. more
A Canadian ransomware negotiator faces US federal extortion charges amid an FBI investigation into ShinyHunters, following a breach that exposed sensitive employee records through an unpatched third-party system. more
ICANN's Board will review milestones for the 2026 new gTLD round, root server governance reforms and preparations for international Internet governance meetings, with key implementation questions remaining unresolved. more
ICANN has opened a consultation on security requirements for automated DNSSEC Delegation Signer record management, seeking input on safeguards that could enable faster registry approvals while protecting DNSSEC validation and operational stability. more
SpaceX has agreed to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum licenses from Grain Management in a deal reportedly worth $8 billion, potentially expanding Starlink Mobile's ability to integrate satellite and terrestrial connectivity. more
US authorities seized seven domains supporting alleged Chinese cyber espionage tools used against critical infrastructure and other networks across three continents, disrupting scanning and phishing services while leaving questions about their recovery. more
The UK and Germany have announced a partnership to counter cyberattacks and infrastructure sabotage through intelligence sharing and coordinated responses, but have yet to specify participating agencies, covered sectors or operational mechanisms. more
An examination of certificate transparency logs identified 32 unauthorized HTTPS certificates following DNS hijacks affecting Ghana, Sierra Leone and American Samoa, exposing vulnerabilities in domain validation and the infrastructure supporting trusted web connections. more
A Trump-affiliated company has applied to operate the .trump top-level domain in ICANN's 2026 expansion round, seeking a dedicated Internet namespace for Trump-branded businesses rather than public domain registrations. more
ICANN's 2026 application records show OpenAI and Meta seeking brand and AI-related extensions, while registry operators file larger portfolios. Thirteen applicants want .agent; the proposed strings still face evaluation and possible changes. more
ICANN has disclosed 1,615 active applications from 481 applicants for its 2026 new gTLD round, revealing competing bids, regional participation and an outstanding application still undergoing administrative review. more
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