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PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it
Plex Media Server vulnerabilities are under active exploitation, with attackers using exploit chains to install cryptominers and residential proxy software on unpatched systems.
What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
Character.ai files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Google acquired its founders in a “reverse acquihire” deal, leaving the once-promising AI startup to face legal challenges and mounting losses.
‘Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald’: Five Biggest Takeaways, From the ‘SNL’ Firing to Concealing His Cancer Diagnosis
A new Netflix documentary explores comedian Norm Macdonald’s life through his own words, archival footage, and interviews, celebrating his influential career at SNL and lasting cultural impact.
Calling the shots: what NAZA says about perpetrator cinema
Documentary filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s NAZA features interviews with Israeli intelligence operatives discussing military operations in Gaza, continuing a genre of cinema that examines perpetrators of atrocities.
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DoJ accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe
The US Department of Justice has charged five men allegedly connected to Russian intelligence services with plotting to murder Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe.
Merz cancels UN visit after AfD election win puts his leadership on the ropes
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled his UN visit as his political position weakened following strong regional election results for the far-right AfD party, while state leaders rallied behind him amid speculation about his future.
Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?
Dutch railways experienced major disruption when pipes and cables were deliberately placed on tracks across multiple locations, halting trains and affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers on Tuesday.
Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push
Malaysia’s Prime Minister offers to invite Myanmar’s military leader for an official visit to advance Rohingya refugee repatriation, seeking diplomatic engagement over confrontation.
Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint
A survey finds 53% of Americans worry about AI’s environmental impact, up from 41% last year, with particular concern about data centers’ effects on local communities.
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
Belarus released 25 political prisoners on Wednesday as the United States lifted sanctions on two Belarusian companies, culminating negotiations between US envoy John Coale and President Alexander Lukashenko.
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
The UK’s Trades Union Congress, representing over 5.3 million workers, voted to support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement against Israel during its annual conference on Wednesday.
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, UN chief warns
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for Security Council reform, citing geopolitical divisions among major powers that prevent effective international action on conflicts and crises.
Lebanon returns 37 artefacts smuggled out of Egypt six years ago
Lebanon returned 37 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Beirut on Wednesday. The items, seized from the Port of Beirut in 2020, include masks, statues, coffins, and textile pieces dating to pharaonic times.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says world ‘right to be afraid’ but ‘should trust’ AI firms
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says the world is justified in fearing AI but should trust tech firms to self-regulate safely, though critics call for government oversight.
South Africa-Trump row: US limits visas for officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
The US has imposed visa restrictions on South African officials, citing alleged discrimination against the white minority, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Pretoria.
ICC: Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte makes first in-person appearance at The Hague
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first in-person appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war campaign.