Drone attack ignites blaze at energy plant in Russia’s Volgograd, governor says
July 31 – A drone attack touched off a fire at an energy facility and warehouses in Russia’s Volgograd region on Friday, injuring five, the regional governor, Andrei Bocharov, said,…
Anthropic’s models gained unauthorised ‘real-world’ access during testing
The incident comes just days after rival OpenAI first revealed its models went rogue during security testing. Read More
US cyber defence agency warns hackers are increasingly targeting water systems
US officials say it is likely Iranian-linked hackers are behind the Minnesota attacks. Read More
Ukraine’s envoy to US says ‘We need the missiles’
WASHINGTON, July 30 – Ukraine hopes a new push for ceasefire talks with Russia could halt the five-year war before a potentially brutal winter, but needs new anti-ballistic missiles now…
Trump says ‘Board of Peace’ reaches Gaza disarmament deal
He added that the deal would be carried out in phases. Read More
Climate change made ‘fire-prone’ weather conditions more likely in Spain and France, scientists say
BRUSSELS, July 31 – Human-caused climate change made the extreme weather fuelling wildfires in southwestern France twice as likely, and made the conditions driving blazes in central Spain 20 times…
France, Spain eye wildfire reprieve, as other blazes start up in Europe
The fires’ intensity highlights the increasing risk Europe faces from climate change, say scientists. Read More
Secretive US court meant to deport alleged terrorists hears first case
WASHINGTON, July 30 – A secretive U.S. court created 30 years ago to deport suspected terrorists convened for the first time on Thursday, opening a new front in the Trump…
Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
Prosecutors had sought 80 years for Colin Gray, 55, who gave his son the rifle he used to kill four people. Read More
Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years in prison
July 30 – A man who gave his troubled son the rifle he used to kill four people at a Georgia high school was sentenced on Thursday to 15 years…