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AI-powered malware ‘highly likely’ to be used to hack UK infrastructure by 2028
The UK’s cybersecurity agency warns that AI-powered malware will likely be used in ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure such as power stations, airports, and hospitals by 2028.
‘A serious failure’: CPS prosecutor cites imaginary case to high court after AI search
A senior CPS prosecutor cited a fictional legal precedent in a high court case involving a child prosecution, sparking concerns about AI hallucinations in the justice system.
Soaring oil prices underscore the need to help poor countries adopt renewables
Rising oil prices from Middle East and Ukraine conflicts are widening economic gaps between wealthy and poor nations, with developing countries lacking resources for planned renewable energy transitions despite growing grassroots adoption efforts.
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
The UK government has granted consent for gas production at the Jackdaw oil field, with attention now turning to the larger and more controversial Rosebank field in the North Sea, which is at the center of a political debate over climate change and energy policy.
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Tokyo lion deaths show heat wave gripping East Asia
Three lions at a Tokyo zoo died from suspected heatstroke as record-breaking temperatures grip East Asia, prompting South Korea’s president to declare a national disaster.
Israel election pressure fuels settlement push as West Bank violence surges
Israel’s settler movement has intensified West Bank activity ahead of October elections, with the UN reporting attacks and illegal settlements at record highs amid surging violence.
‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US
Iran’s military says it has intensified efforts to boost weapons production during ceasefire talks, preparing to resume conflict if negotiations fail, while regional tensions persist through proxy attacks.
DOJ sends monitors to Michigan poll sites as lawmakers warn of partisan aim
The DOJ deployed federal monitors to four Michigan cities during the state’s primary election, drawing concerns from Democratic lawmakers about potential partisan use under the Trump administration.
Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies urges increased international aid for Sudan, stating humanitarian needs are escalating amid an ongoing conflict between military and paramilitary forces.
Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato
Ukraine’s former top military commander says Kyiv has no realistic prospect of joining NATO, citing the country’s inability to meet alliance military standards.
Did Iran hack water systems in seven US states?
Over 30 water systems in Minnesota experienced a coordinated cyber-attack last week, with the FBI confirming attacks across seven states. US officials are investigating a possible Iranian connection to the incidents.
Man charged with setting Spokane’s largest wildfire was contacted about 2 other blazes last year
A man arrested for setting Spokane’s largest wildfire had been contacted by authorities about two other fires last year but was not charged in either case, court documents reveal.
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
Over 170 migrants were rescued after a boat caught fire while attempting to cross the English Channel on Tuesday morning, with all survivors taken to France for treatment.
Cameroon’s President Biya reshuffles army amid unease at his long stay in Switzerland
Cameroon’s 93-year-old President Paul Biya, absent from public view for nearly two months while staying in Switzerland, has reshuffled military leadership and promoted five colonels to brigadier general.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over what it describes as an “imminent” threat of Israeli takeover of al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
A mass funeral in Gaza City honored 112 Palestinians, mostly women and children, killed in an Israeli strike on a residential block in late 2023. Their bodies were recovered after a two-week operation beneath the rubble.