Early bird: Microsoft revealed Russian efforts to influence US elections. Marijuana finishes at Oktoberfest, only beer remains
According to Microsoft, Russian propaganda products are being published in the internet space, aiming to influence this year's presidential election in the USA. At the famous German Oktoberfest, you won't be able to smoke marijuana due to new Bavarian legislation. Israel is not intending to follow international recommendations towards Iran, as emerged from a conversation between Benjamin Netanyahu and David Cameron. The US House of Representatives will discuss a key aid package for Ukraine.
The technology giant revealed the pace at which Russians are influencing American elections
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that Russian online campaigns aimed at influencing the upcoming U.S. presidential elections have ramped up over the past 45 days, but slower than in past elections. Accounts linked to Russia are spreading divisive content targeted at the American audience, including criticism of US support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, reported the researchers of the technology giant in a report.
The Russian Embassy in Washington did not respond to a request for comment, but the Kremlin stated last month that it will not interfere in the November US elections. It also denied US allegations that Russia organized campaigns to influence the US presidential elections in 2016 and 2020, wrote Reuters agency.
Oktoberfest beer festival bans marijuana smoking
The government of the South German federal state of Bavaria announced on Tuesday that it will ban the smoking of cannabis at public festivals, beer gardens and even at the world's most popular beer festival, Oktoberfest. Where visitors will be able to drink unlimited amounts of beer, but without the option to smoke marijuana.
Local authorities in Bavaria will also be able to ban the consumption of cannabis in public spaces such as outdoor swimming pools and leisure parks, such as the Munich Englischer Garten, the AP agency stated regarding the ban.
Netanyahu told Cameron that Israel decides on Iran's retaliation
Benjamin Netanyahu told British Foreign Minister David Cameron that Israel "will decide for itself" how to respond to an Iranian attack. He further stated that his government "will do everything necessary to defend itself". The words were uttered during talks that, according to British ideas, were aimed at preventing escalation. Before the establishment of the State of Israel, its territory was precisely under British mandate management.
Netanyahu repeatedly promised to respond to an unprecedented rocket attack and a drone attack over the weekend. The conversation between statesmen is a response to the efforts of world powers to mitigate the escalation of another conflict in the Middle East, the BBC reported.
Congressmen are preparing to decide on a crucial package for Ukraine
Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson announced on Wednesday that the House of Representatives will vote on aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific as early as Saturday, more than two months after the package passed the Senate. The aid is crucial for the Ukrainians' defense capabilities against Russian aggression.
The Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives presented legislation providing security assistance totaling more than 95 billion dollars, including 60.84 billion dollars (approximately 1.3 trillion crowns) to address the conflict in Ukraine and assist regional partners in managing the Russian invasion, of which 23.2 billion dollars will be used to replenish American weapons, supplies and equipment used by Ukrainians, reported by Reuters.
Sources: Reuters.com, Apnews.com, Bbc.com
