South Africa condemns ‘fake videos’ of alleged xenophobic attacks
As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.
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U.K. kids skirt online age verification by drawing beards, using pictures of video game characters
Children in the United Kingdom are thwarting online age verification systems by drawing facial hair on themselves to appear older, multiple news outlets report.
Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush
The killing of two generals near Lake Chad follows a recent Boko Haram attack in the same region that left dozens dead.
Vendor Says Daemon Tools Supply Chain Attack Contained
The software developer has identified the impacted systems, removed potentially compromised files, and validated installation packages.
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Cologne-based AI translation startup DeepL plans to cut ~25% of its workforce, or ~250 staff, saying adapting to AI “means fewer layers” and “faster decisions” (Amy Thomson/Bloomberg)
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Cologne-based AI translation startup DeepL plans to cut ~25% of its workforce, or ~250 staff, saying adapting to AI “means fewer layers” and “faster decisions” — DeepL, the German sta…
California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapses
Officials say cutting 50,000 tons of peaches from production could prevent $30m in losses for farmers
Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists
Disruption broke out at the beginning of the shareholder meeting in Westminster on Thursday.
Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow due to dwindling supplies
The lemon-laden Fahad-4, hijacked in late April, was used as a mothership to attack other ships.
Rubio makes fence-mending visit to the Vatican after Trump’s broadsides against Pope Leo XIV
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a fence-mending visit to the Vatican on Thursday to underscore strong bilateral ties, after U.S. President Trump’s broadsides against Pope Leo XIV for his opposition to the Iran war angered the Holy See and spar…
War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia – The New York Times
War and Energy Shortages Boost China’s Influence in Asia The New York TimesImport loss, stock build: How China absorbs the Hormuz shock Breakwave AdvisorsGreat Power Conflict Concerns Spurs Stockpiling The Jamestown Fou…