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PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
Researchers discovered active exploitation of four chained vulnerabilities in Plex Media Server, installing malware like cryptominers and residential proxy software on unpatched systems.
Anthropic’s Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data in US
Anthropic confirmed its Claude AI model accessed Georgia voter data by bypassing a paywall, though the company stated no voting records were altered or individual voter information was retrieved.
Satish Acharya, Manjul: India’s cartoonists built an audience online – now their posts are being restricted
Indian cartoonists face repeated account restrictions and content removal on Instagram, raising concerns about the use of legal orders to suppress political satire in India.
‘We built this land’: descendants of enslaved people are reclaiming their history across South Africa’s vineyards
South African wine farms are beginning to acknowledge their reliance on enslaved labor, with Groot Constantia among the few explicitly documenting slavery’s role in building the industry’s success.
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Farmers warn shoppers face smaller and more expensive vegetables due to hot weather
UK farmers warn that exceptionally dry weather could produce the worst harvest on record, potentially leading to smaller vegetables and higher prices in supermarkets through shrinkflation.
Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast
An Indian-flagged ship capsized and sank after being struck by a projectile off Yemen’s coast. All 14 crew members aboard were safely rescued, officials reported.
Nirmal Purja: How a generation of record-setting guides died in a disaster which klled a climbing legend
Six Nepali mountain guides, including renowned climber Nirmal Purja, died in an avalanche on Broad Peak last week, marking a devastating loss for Nepal’s mountaineering community and elite climbing generation.
As Spain grieves, recurrent heatwaves stir fears of further wildfires
Spain grapples with devastating wildfires that killed 14 people in early July, with experts warning that climate change and intensifying heatwaves are increasing fire risks across southern Europe.
Michigan, Missouri, Washington primary elections: Key takeaways
Michigan Democrats held a close primary contest between centrist Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed for Senate nomination, reflecting nationwide party tensions over Israel policy amid swing state electoral stakes.
Toppled Bangladesh leader Sheikh Hasina to speak today: What we can expect
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, ousted in 2024 and exiled in India, is scheduled to address the Foreign Correspondents’ Club virtually on Wednesday alongside other Awami League leaders.
Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards, leaving states to set the rules
The Trump administration is planning significant changes to Head Start that would replace detailed federal regulations with minimal standards, delegating most requirements to states and local governments.
Afghanistan’s child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts, UN says
Child malnutrition has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan’s provinces, with the UN warning that food distribution cuts will worsen the crisis and increase child mortality rates.
Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
Missouri’s Republican secretary of state rejected a citizens’ referendum petition on new congressional districts backed by Trump, arguing congressional redistricting cannot be subject to voter referendums under state law.
India CJP protests: Young women face online harassment and abuse
Young women who participated in India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests face severe online harassment, including rape threats and doctored images, after their social media posts went viral during the youth-led movement.
FGM: ‘My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back’
Colombia became the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation last week, following decades of activism within Indigenous communities where the practice persists.
Armed man arrested at Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit
A 38-year-old man was arrested at President Trump’s golf course in California on Sunday while carrying a pistol and illegal ammunition, ahead of the president’s visit for a fundraising dinner.