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Hackers obtain counterfeit TLS certificates for Google and other large services
Attackers compromised three country-code top-level domains to obtain unauthorized TLS certificates for Google and other major organizations, forcing browser-level protections and revocations.
Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline
A science journalist discovered someone had impersonated her and published articles under her name in major publications, sparking an investigation into identity fraud affecting multiple writers and researchers.
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
Rampton high-security hospital in Nottinghamshire holds people deemed mentally unfit after committing serious crimes. A mother describes the emotional toll of visiting her son, held there for eight years following a fatal incident.
Kenya reports second Ebola case
Kenya confirmed a second Ebola case, a 39-year-old man related to the country’s first patient. A WHO official stated there is no evidence of an outbreak despite the two cases.
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New constitution in Guinea-Bissau will undermine democracy, opponents say
Guinea-Bissau voters approved a new constitution expanding presidential powers ahead of December elections, though critics warn it undermines democratic institutions in the west African nation.
What’s really behind Trump’s deference to Putin?
A new book examines the mysterious relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, exploring ideological alignment, authoritarian admiration, and potential compromising material as explanations for the US president’s deferential behavior toward Russia.
Bayeux tapestry loan symbolises ‘entente amicale’ between France and UK, says King Charles
The Bayeux tapestry has arrived at the British Museum in London on loan from France, with King Charles describing the arrangement as a symbol of friendship between the two nations.
Gun found in French lake is analysed by 2012 Alps killings investigators
A pistol recovered from Lake Annecy is being examined by investigators in connection with the 2012 killing of a British family and a cyclist in the French Alps.
Daphne Caruana Galizia: Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating journalist’s murder
A Maltese businessman accused of orchestrating the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia has been acquitted by a jury after nine years.
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry’s cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease
British actor Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died of coronary artery disease on 25 August, aged 80. His death certificate cited additional contributing conditions including stroke and kidney cancer.
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, the colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
The US has granted North American Blue Energy Partners control of 17 Venezuelan oil fields under a deal led by oil baron Alejandro Betancourt López, who faces investigations in multiple countries but has never been convicted.
South Africa’s Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice and compensation
Survivors of South Africa’s 1960 Sharpeville massacre are pursuing legal action to overturn an indemnity law that has protected perpetrators from prosecution for over six decades.
Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity shooting in two days
Sydney police are investigating two fatal shootings in consecutive days that may have resulted from mistaken identity cases linked to organised crime, leaving two men dead.
Why Nepal floods should worry India
Nepal’s devastating floods pose risks that extend across its borders into India, with major Himalayan river systems creating complex flood dynamics affecting multiple Indian states, particularly Bihar.
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint launched a special $1 coin featuring Donald Trump’s portrait, making him the first living president on American currency in a century.
Thursday briefing: What life is like in a West Bank village under siege from Israeli settlers
A new UK government ban on Israeli settlement trade is expected as violence escalates in the West Bank, where residents like Loui Abu Ridi face months-long sieges by settlers blocking access to food and medicine.