There’s a Wild Scramble for Control of the Dark Web Taking Place in Russia
The closure of the world's biggest single darknet market triggered a battle for succession, involving cyber attacks, PR stunts and even the war in Ukraine. The winner stands to claim a prize worth up to $1.37 billion.
world conflict
Novak Djokovic’s Dad Posed With Putin Supporters at the Australian Open
“Long live the Russians,” Srdjan Djokovic appears to say, standing next to a supporter of a notorious pro-Kremlin motorcycle gang sanctioned by the EU.
‘Nazi Scumbags’: Russia’s Chill Response to Germany Sending Tanks to Ukraine
Germany has finally agreed to deliver its prized Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, and Russian state media and officials are totally relaxed about it.
This is How ISIS Militants Broke Out of a US-Funded Jail
VICE World News and Airwars take you inside an audacious ISIS jailbreak in Syria that displaced thousands of people and exposed critical weaknesses in the US “war on terror”.
Tech
Suddenly Everyone Loves Tanks Again
Germany and the U.S. are sending tanks to Ukraine and the once maligned weapon is suddenly popular again.
Watch an ‘Elden Ring’ Streamer Beat a Boss Using Her Thoughts
Perrikaryal is using the power of her mind to down bosses like Godrick the Grafted.
'Learn to Write:' AI Advancements Mean Code Will Be Written in Natural English
Code is increasingly being written by AI directed with prompts written in standard English. 'Learn to Code' might increasingly become 'Learn to Write.'
Climate
Here Are All the Positive Climate Stories From 2022
From Canada's luxury tax to the future of Brazil's rainforest, here’s a reminder that it wasn’t all bad news in 2022.
These Tiny Greek Islands Have Become Unlikely Laboratories for Global Corporations
On islands like Astypalea, goats and sheep outnumber humans 10 to 1 and many residents don’t have smartphones. But opaque deals with companies like Amazon and VW have locals unnerved.
‘We Feel Completely Rejected’: Egypt Is Shutting Its Own Activists Out of COP27
Egyptians working to protect the climate tell VICE World News that COP27 being held in Sharm el-Sheikh is a propaganda tool for the country’s regime.
Social Justice
Calls to Defund Police After the World’s Deadliest Football Stampede
“What we saw in Malang is a culmination of years of political neglect to prioritise democratic police reforms.”
Iranian Riot Police Clobber Student Protesters
As protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini continue to rage, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei resorted to blaming the US and Israel for orchestrating dissent.
‘Our Kids Are Dying in Schools’: Is India’s Caste System Turning Teachers Into Killers?
On September 29, a school teacher accused of beating his student to death was arrested. Cops say it’s an isolated murder, but his family says it isn’t.
Extremism
Did a Pro-Putin Journalist Just Blow Up Sweden’s Chances of Joining NATO?
Swedish national Chang Frick, who has worked for Russian state TV, paid a demonstration fee for a protest that saw far-right activists anger Turkey by burning a Quran in Stockholm.
75-Year-Old Woman Accused of Far-Right Plot to Overthrow German Government
Prosecutors said the alleged plotters wanted to hire an actor to impersonate Germany’s chancellor to say his government had been overthrown.
‘Virulent Hatred’: Global Far-Right Celebrates Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation
The New Zealand prime minister was a prominent hate figure for international far-right and conspiracy theorist networks, whose vilification of her may have played a role in her resignation, experts tell VICE World News.
Drugs
There’s a Wild Scramble for Control of the Dark Web Taking Place in Russia
The closure of the world's biggest single darknet market triggered a battle for succession, involving cyber attacks, PR stunts and even the war in Ukraine. The winner stands to claim a prize worth up to $1.37 billion.
A Pigeon Was Caught in a Prison Yard With a Tiny Backpack of Meth
Pigeons have a long history of transporting drugs—and also wearing tiny backpacks, apparently.
El Chapo's Son ‘El Bebe’ Is the Weakest Link in the Sinaloa Cartel
Ovidio Guzmán, who was arrested Jan. 5, is one of the four “Chapitos” now in charge of a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.