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Race to update services’ computer systems after cyber-security flaw found
Organizations worldwide are rushing to patch critical security vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, a programming language powering approximately 70% of websites globally. The UK government and other entities have taken services offline as a precautionary measure while implementing security updates.
U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider merging
The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a potential attack on Iran scheduled for early next month, according to a source briefed on the matter. The operation would follow the U.S. midterm elections and Israel’s elections.
Ilhan Omar’s attorneys say federal search of her home was ‘neither justified nor lawful’
Attorneys for Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar requested the Department of Justice return property seized during a federal search of her home, characterizing the seizure as unjustified and unlawful.
Can Ken Paxton outrun a trail of scandal to win US Senate seat in ruby-red Texas?
Ken Paxton, Texas’s Republican attorney general and US Senate candidate, faces a surprisingly competitive race against Democrat James Talarico despite the state’s strong Republican lean, amid ongoing controversies.
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UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale
The UN will vote on adopting a new world map that more accurately represents Africa’s size, replacing the centuries-old Mercator projection that significantly distorts continental proportions.
‘This could just be the beginning’: minorities fear first far-right win in German state election
Saxony-Anhalt faces a historic state election where far-right AfD polling suggests it could form Germany’s first far-right state government, alarming migrants and minorities who fear deportations and increased discrimination.
Flock surveillance cameras become midterm campaign target as voters balk at tech companies’ power
Flock Safety’s AI-powered license plate cameras have become a midterm campaign flashpoint, with candidates across the country calling for bans or restrictions amid concerns about mass surveillance and data misuse.
Europe calls out Russia’s ‘hybrid war’ in public. But how can it make Putin pay?
Russia’s suspected sabotage operations across Europe are intensifying, prompting governments to accelerate attribution but struggle with meaningful consequences short of military confrontation.
Jordan’s alliance with the US makes the kingdom a target for Iranian strikes
Jordan, a key U.S. ally hosting American military forces, has become a target for Iranian strikes due to its strategic partnership with Washington, facing economic pressures and regional instability.
Friday briefing: What does the acquittal in the Caruana Galizia case mean for the safety of journalists?
Malta’s wealthiest businessman Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of involvement in the 2017 murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage and concerns about press freedom.
‘It’s like layer upon layer of miracles’: How Nepal flood survivors were rescued from tunnel
Two survivors were rescued from a blocked Nepalese hydropower tunnel last week after rescuers used explosives, excavators, and satellite imagery to locate and reach them through debris and water.
Federal civil rights data about students is finally out. It’s different under Trump
The Education Department released a major civil rights dataset on student experiences this week, though it was delayed from its original deadline and presented without typical accessible summaries, marking a notable shift from previous administrations.
Who owns the beach? A heated battle plays out in the Florida Panhandle
A decade-long dispute in Florida’s Walton County pits private property rights against public beach access, with security guards, lawsuits, and constitutional questions reshaping the coastal landscape.
An Israeli release, a shipping slowdown and other Mideast news
Israel released four Lebanese civilians detained in southern Lebanon as part of a U.S.-mediated deal. Regional tensions have disrupted shipping and driven fuel prices to record highs.
Singapore says 52 citizens arrested in China in suspected pyramid scheme probe
China has arrested 52 Singapore citizens in Guangxi province in connection with suspected pyramid scheme activities, according to Singapore’s Foreign Ministry.
Philippine vice president is ordered arrested for threats against the president
A Philippine court ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of publicly threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two other officials, escalating a high-stakes political conflict.