IGF publishes workshop proposals for 2026 programme
The Internet Governance Forum Secretariat has published the workshop proposals submitted for consideration for the IGF 2026 programme following its public call.
Trump authorises private firms to conduct offensive cyber operations
A new presidential memorandum allows vetted US private companies to carry out cyber surveillance and offensive operations against foreign transnational criminal organisations under federal oversight.
W3C updates guidance on using ARIA in HTML to improve web accessibility
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has published an updated Recommendation defining how developers should use ARIA attributes in HTML. The specification is intended to help developers build web interfaces that can be better understood and used by people relying on assistive technologies such as screen readers.
Africa faces rising AI-enabled cybercrime as calls grow for rights-based local solutions
New findings from INTERPOL and Paradigm Initiative highlight the growing use of artificial intelligence in cybercrime across Africa and the need for locally developed safeguards that protect digital rights.
AFRINIC opens second consultation on proposed constitutional amendments
AFRINIC has opened a second community consultation on proposed amendments to its Constitution, with feedback accepted until 21 August 2026.
US expands private-sector role in offensive cyber operations against foreign criminal groups
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum creating a new US government programme to use cyber operations against foreign-based transnational criminal organisations. The programme will also allow vetted private companies to contribute threat intelligence and propose offensive cyber operations under federal direction and control.
RIPE NCC opens registration for October 2026 General Meeting
Registration is open for the RIPE NCC General Meeting, taking place online and in Sofia from 28 to 30 October 2026 alongside RIPE 93.
Reports of fake sexual images involving children rise in the UK
More British children are reporting that nude or sexual images of themselves have been faked or digitally manipulated, with reports involving suspected manipulated imagery already exceeding the total recorded in 2025.
UN calls for stronger safeguards for children as AI creates new online risks
A new UN brief warns that existing child online safety measures are struggling to keep pace with AI-related risks, including disinformation, manipulation, exploitation and opaque recommendation systems.
ICANN’s 2026 new gTLD application window closes on 12 August
ICANN's application period for the 2026 round of the New Generic Top-Level Domains Program closes on 12 August 2026, with applicants also required to meet separate deadlines for payment of the evaluation fee.
