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Holly Ventures launches $33 million fund focused on early-stage cyber innovation
Holly Ventures announced the launch of its $33 million debut fund, a solo-led cybersecurity vehicle built around a simple idea that for early-stage cyber start-ups, access and value matter more than capital. Founded by John Brennan, formerly a Senior P…
Trump lashes out at Sadiq Khan AGAIN as he reveals ‘real reason people vote for him’
The US president says he hates what has happened to London as he reignites his war of wards with the city’s mayor.
RaKai slams QTCinderella after her insulting joke at The Streamer Awards 2025, calls the annual event “rigged”
Twitch streamer RaKai expressed anger over a joke made by QTCinderella at The Streamer Awards 2025. He felt the joke was inappropriate and later accused the awards ceremony of being rigged. RaKai lost the Best Breakout Streamer award, fueling his claim…
SimpleX Chat X Account Hacked, Fake Site Promotes Crypto Wallet Scam
SimpleX Chat’s X account hacked to promote fake crypto site urging users to connect wallets. Site mimicked official design to steal funds.
Japan assesses damage from 7.5-magnitude earthquake in which dozens injured
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said an emergency task force had been set up to urgently review the situation.
Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins – The Guardian
Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia’s world-first social media ban begins The Guardian’This is the end’: Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins ReutersAustralia launches youth soc…
At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia’s capital – ABC News
At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia’s capital ABC NewsAt Least 22 Dead, Including Pregnant Woman, After Fire Tears Through Office Building People.comFire rips through seven-storey building in Jakarta, ki…
Australia’s world-first social media ban begins as millions of children and teens lose access to accounts
Accounts held by users under 16 must be removed on apps that include TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads under banHow is Australia’s social media ban affecting you and your family?Get our breaking news em…
Australia’s energy grid must triple capacity by 2050 with major increase to wind and solar, Aemo says
Market operator says capital cost of infrastructure under optimal path would be $128bn in today’s dollars, but price of delay is even higherSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereGet our breaking news ema…