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  Not a game: Europol and partners target terrorist role-playing online

  Europol

  November 3, 2026

  Europol’s European Union Internet Referral Unit (EU IRU) coordinated together with Spain a Referral Action Day targeting violent extremist and terrorist live action role-playing (LARPing) in online gaming environments. Specialised units from 16 countries participated in the action.

  Investigators referred over 9 000 links to content promoting jihadist, right-wing, left-wing and anarchist violent extremism and terrorism. The material was disseminated across 47 social media and gaming platforms.

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  New DFSA AI Survey 2026 findings: AI adoption among DIFC financial services firms has more than doubled since 2024

  DFSA

  November 3, 2026

  Artificial intelligence (AI) use among surveyed Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) authorised firms has increased significantly over the past three years, with 71% of respondents reporting use of at least one form of AI in 2026, compared with 52% in 2025 and 33% in 2024. The findings come from the DFSA’s annual AI Survey, now in its third year, which provides insights into how authorised firms are adopting and using AI, the risks and governance practices emerging alongside that use, and how the landscape is changing over time.

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  New FCA rules bring ESG rating providers into UK regulation for the first time

  Financial Conduct Authority

  November 3, 2026

  The new framework brings ESG rating providers into FCA regulation for the first time, covering a market that plays an important role in investment decisions. The rules are designed to improve the transparency, reliability and comparability of ESG ratings, helping build confidence in the information investors rely on. The regime applies to firms or organisations providing ESG ratings and assessments to ensure reliability across the market. The FCA has published guidance to help firms understand whether they may be in scope.