ICANN says it won't kick Russia off the internetUkraine had petitioned the non-profit in response to the invasion.By A. Tarantola, 03.03.2022TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
ICANN blocks proposal to let .org be sold to a for-profit groupThe controversial $1.1 billion deal will not be pushing through.By M. Moon, 05.01.2020TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
The price of a .com domain is set to rise, and some sellers aren't happyThere are a few days left before its public consultation ends.By D. Cooper, 02.11.2020TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Congress worries sale of .org could harm non-profitsThey want assurances this won't limit access to a crucial internet domain.By J. Fingas, 12.23.2019TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Internet gatekeeper warns of 'ongoing and significant' DNS attacksIt's urging tighter security for web domains.By J. Fingas, 02.24.2019TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
US reduces its internet oversightA judge shot down a last-minute attempt to block the handover.By J. Fingas, 10.01.2016TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
States sue to block White House plan for internet transitionAttorneys general from Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma and Nevada argue there has to be Congressional approval. By B. Steele, 09.30.2016TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Democrats slam Republicans fighting the internet handoverThey see opposition to international control as playing into Russia's hands.By J. Fingas, 09.21.2016TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Facebook, Google urge Congress to hand over internet controlThe tech giants say "critical safeguards" will protect freedom of speech.By S. Dent, 09.13.2016TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
US government cedes control of the internet in OctoberICANN is set to take over the web's domain name system.By A. Dalton, 08.18.2016TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
The US won't end its internet oversight for another yearBy J. Fingas, 08.18.2015TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
ICANN reveals plan for ending America's control of the internetBy S. Dent, 08.04.2015TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Scotland finds independence on the web with new .scot domainBy J. Rigg, 09.23.2014TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
'Father of the internet' Vint Cerf explains how web addresses workBy S. Buckley, 07.23.2014TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
France wants more say over internet rules to protect its wine salesBy J. Fingas, 06.23.2014TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
Nations gather to decide who gets the keys to the internetBy S. Dent, 04.22.2014TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
US to reduce its oversight of a key internet governor, but don't expect big changesBy J. Fingas, 03.14.2014TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare
London becomes the latest city to get its own top-level domainBy M. Brian, 11.15.2013TwitterFacebookRedditMailShare