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Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in small AI models could enable self-replicating malware capable of infecting IoT devices like smart fridges and vacuums, potentially creating hard-to-stop computer worms by next year.
333 Tor exit nodes hijacked to intercept SSH traffic and retrieve plaintext email
Hackers compromised 333 Tor exit nodes in early October, redirecting SSH traffic and blocking encrypted email ports to intercept sensitive data and steal credentials.
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 concerns about an Israeli takeover threat to al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
Orthodox church sends medieval prince’s remains to Russian troops in Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church has sent a fragment of a medieval prince’s remains to troops in Ukraine, stating the relic would spiritually strengthen soldiers and aid their war effort.
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US ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’ after weeks of West Bank unrest
The U.S. ambassador to Israel condemned Israeli settler violence in the West Bank as “terrorism,” visiting Palestinian American residents affected by months of attacks.
Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses
A section of ceiling collapsed in the Kennedy Center’s main hallway Friday evening, with no injuries reported. The incident has renewed calls from the Trump-aligned board to close the venue for extensive renovations.
Greeks promised tax relief, wage hikes as protesters take to the streets over cost of living crunch
Greece’s conservative government announced tax breaks and wage increases ahead of elections as thousands protested high living costs and low purchasing power across the country.
Europe Prepares New Law to Support Cities’ Airbnb Crackdowns
The European Union is preparing legislation to help cities restrict short-term rentals like Airbnb as part of efforts to address the continent’s housing crisis.
Blackstone Plans $7 Billion IPO of Spanish Resort Owner Hotel Investment Partners: Report
Blackstone is reportedly preparing to take Hotel Investment Partners, its Barcelona-based Mediterranean resort operator, public on the Spanish stock exchange this fall at a valuation exceeding $6.9 billion.
C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge
The Church of England’s £100m Project Spire initiative addressing historical slavery connections faces a legal challenge, while staff members endure hostile communications from critics.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise” engaged in a “genocidal war on Gaza,” prompting concerns from Jewish leaders about potential harm to interfaith dialogue.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers may be forced to cover up to $65 million in compensation payouts to abuse survivors if the Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious order, becomes bankrupt through the government’s national redress scheme.
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, is proceeding this weekend with enhanced security measures amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes across Britain.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are mobilizing after a court dismissed their petition to decriminalize marijuana for spiritual use, with followers vowing to appeal the decision to a higher court.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over what it characterizes as an imminent threat to al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, citing Israeli incursions at the contested religious site.
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current member of Congress to publicly identify as non-religious, has published a book warning that Christian nationalism represents the greatest threat to American democracy and science.