Australian Man Indicted Over TeamPCP Software Supply Chain Cyberattacks
A federal grand jury in San Francisco has indicted Ruben Ian Thomson in connection with cyberattacks conducted in the spring of 2026 under the moniker TeamPCP. The indictment charges him with conspiracy to commit Computer Fraud and Abuse Act violations and obtaining information from a protected computer. The source identifies Thomson as an Australian man and places the case in a federal criminal proceeding in San Francisco. It does not specify the targets, the method used, or whether the alleged activity affected particular software supply chain systems beyond the reference in the headline. No casualty, damage, or disruption figures are... [Continue Reading]
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Three killed in Gaza strikes as Israel renews expulsion threats over kite flying
At least three Palestinians were killed in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, according to medics and local media. One strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people west of Gaza City, while another targeted a similar shelter in the al-Mawasi area of western Khan Younis. A third attack struck an electric bicycle near the al-Sinaa intersection west of Gaza City, adding to the day's toll.A source at Al-Shifa Hospital said one person was killed and others were injured in the strike west of Gaza City. The Palestinian Wafa news agency reported that the drone strike in al-Mawasi... [Continue Reading]
Noontime News Recap: Nepal flood toll climbs as Russia faces fuel strain and nuclear fears
Catastrophic floods and mudslides on the Nepal China border have killed at least 165 people, with more than 1,300 still missing after a glacier collapse sent water and debris through the region. The disaster has devastated communities on both sides of the border and rescue efforts are continuing in difficult conditions. πA separate report said the same glacier collapse had already left at least 270 people dead and more than 1,300 missing, underlining the scale of the destruction and the uncertainty over the final toll. πIn Europe, two people were killed and 10 others injured when a car drove into... [Continue Reading]
Kilometre-long petrol queues in Tehran as Iran confirms fuel price rise
Long queues stretched for kilometres outside petrol stations in Tehran and other Iranian cities in the early hours of Thursday as a daily fuel shortfall collided with panic buying. Videos posted on social media showed lines of vehicles forming in the capital and in nearby Karaj around midnight on Wednesday and continuing into the early morning. Several stations closed before demand could be met, adding to the disruption seen by drivers.Officials said the immediate trigger was a surge in demand driven by rumours of shortages, but they also confirmed that petrol prices will rise. Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, Iran's vice president... [Continue Reading]
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Trial of alleged 9/11 mastermind set for June 2028 after plea deal collapse
A US military judge has ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to go on trial in June 2028 over the 11 September 2001 attacks. The scheduling order, issued by Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama, sets 5 June 2028 as the start date for the long-running military commission case at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. It is the latest step in a prosecution that has been delayed for years by disputes over plea agreements, evidence and military court procedure.The order covers Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak bin 'Atash, Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi and Ali Abdul Aziz Ali. According to... [Continue Reading]
Qatari PM heads to Tehran as mediation efforts continue over US-Iran talks
Qatar's prime minister is due in Tehran on Thursday for talks aimed at de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between Iran and the United States. The visit comes as the wider conflict has entered its sixth month without a diplomatic breakthrough. Qatar said the trip reflects its view that diplomacy remains the best way to resolve differences and support stability in the region.A spokesman for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani will meet a number of Iranian officials. According to the statement, the discussions will focus on ways to reduce tensions and create... [Continue Reading]
Meta agrees $16.68bn settlement in youth-safety and privacy trial
Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion and make changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by 29 US states that it designed the platforms to addict children and mishandled personal data. The settlement also ends a federal trial in Oakland, California, that had become one of the most closely watched tests of allegations that social media companies harmed young users. Meta denied wrongdoing in agreeing to settle.Under the deal, Meta will impose daily usage limits and nighttime restrictions for children using Facebook and Instagram, and will strengthen measures intended to stop children from accessing age-restricted content.... [Continue Reading]
Israeli strike hits Gaza shelter near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah
An Israeli air strike has hit a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in central Gaza, killing at least one person and wounding several others. The strike took place early on Monday near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The incident adds to the continuing toll of attacks in the enclave despite the ceasefire agreement in place since October 2025.The Israeli army said in a post on Telegram that it had targeted two militants in the Deir al-Balah area on Sunday night. It identified one of them as Muhammad Abdul Nasser Jaber Abu Asad and said... [Continue Reading]
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Gaza families struggle to bury the dead as cemeteries fill up amid war
Families in Gaza are struggling to find space to bury relatives as cemeteries fill up during the war. In Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood, 20-year-old Omar al-Sawhi said he had to look for a burial place for his father, Mohammad, after he was shot dead near the so-called Yellow Line, an Israeli-designated military zone. The shortage of graves has forced some families to use existing family plots or improvised burial sites.Mohammad al-Sawhi, 40, was working at a small roadside stall selling tea and coffee when a bullet struck him in the neck on 10 June, according to the account provided. Omar... [Continue Reading]
Nigeria and the Sahel security divide deepens after Burkina Faso detains air force crew
A diplomatic dispute between Nigeria and the Sahelian states of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger has added pressure to efforts to address shared cross-border security threats. The latest flashpoint came in December 2025, when Burkina Faso detained 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel after their C-130 transport aircraft made an emergency landing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The aircraft was travelling to Portugal for scheduled maintenance when the incident occurred.Burkina Faso said the plane had entered its airspace without the required authorisation. Nigerian officials said the landing was caused by a technical problem, and the Nigerian Air Force said the crew had followed safety... [Continue Reading]
UN Security Council straw poll puts Guyana's Rodrigues Birkett ahead in race for next secretary-general
The United Nations Security Council has held a second informal straw poll in the race to choose the next secretary-general, with Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett emerging as the leading candidate. The vote took place on Friday as the council continued its search for consensus ahead of Antonio Guterres' departure at the end of December. The poll is non-binding, but it is one of the main steps used to narrow the field before a formal recommendation is sent to the General Assembly.According to the results circulated after the vote, Rodrigues Birkett received eight votes to encourage, three to discourage and four... [Continue Reading]
Iran executes foreign national over January protest case in Isfahan
Iran has executed a man identified by the judiciary as Qaim Hosseini over his alleged role in anti-government protests in the city of Isfahan in January. The case is linked to unrest at Ali Khani Square on 8 January, where authorities said four security personnel were killed. The judiciary did not disclose Hosseini's nationality, but described him as a foreign national.The judiciary's Mizan news agency said Hosseini was also known by the alias Arian. It said he had confessed to taking part in the protests and had been carrying a cold weapon during the unrest. According to the agency, the... [Continue Reading]
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