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Defensive Security Podcast Episode 339
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Cornered Kremlin rushes to deny UK’s proof Putin’s foe Navalny was killed by frog poison as Russian trolls are unleashed
RUSSIA has today rejected evidence from Britain that the Kremlin killed Alexei Navalny with a toxin from a dart frog. The UK, joined by France, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden, released a report, proving that the Russian opposition leader was fatal…
Windows 11 KB5077181 Update Triggers Infinite Restart Loop on Some Devices
Microsoft’s February 10, 2026, Patch Tuesday cumulative update KB5077181 for Windows 11 is being linked to severe boot failures on some devices, with users reporting systems that restart repeatedly and never reach the desktop. The issue is pr…
Cyprus appeals to residents to reduce water use as ‘every drop now counts’
Island’s reservoirs hit record lows even before tourist season starts during worst drought in living memoryEurope live – latest updatesAuthorities in Cyprus have urged residents to reduce their water intake by 10% – the equivalent of two minutes’ use o…
Germany criticises France’s defence spending shortfall, urges Europe to step up
Germany’s foreign minister has criticised France for not spending enough on defence, adding strain to the already tense relationship between the traditional European allies.
High school secretary accused of sexual relationship with student by police, after cops respond to battery claim
Alicia Hughes has been arrested on five counts of child seduction and is being held on a $25,000 bond
Train derails in Switzerland amid fatal avalanches across the Alps
Swiss police say derailment near Goppenstein injured five as large areas of western Alps remain under category 5 avalanche riskAvalanches from heavy snowfall in the European Alps claimed more lives over the weekend, as a train was derailed by a snow sl…
Fire-hit ship saved from grounding in the Baltic Sea
Dutch vessel not under command following incident on Saturday evening
Who is Kashyap Patel? Indian-origin doctor wins prestigious NRI award Hind Rattan for transforming cancer care
Kashyap Patel, an Indian-origin physician, has been honored with the prestigious Hind Rattan Award for his two decades of work in community oncology. He is recognized for championing equitable access to high-quality cancer care, particularly for rural …