Young men and boys in Australia are increasingly targeted by sextortion scams, with 2,206 complaints from July to December 2025. Advances in AI facilitate the creation of deep-fake sexualised images, making the problem worse. Authorities urge victims not to pay and to report incidents immediately.
Researchers modified AlphaFold AI to identify and alter key areas of the Cas9 protein in gene-editing systems, significantly reducing off-target effects from 28% to 5% through targeted amino acid swaps.
Serbia's LGBTQ+ community faces increasing violence, with recorded attacks rising to 110 in the last year, amid a harshening social climate fueled by right-wing nationalist groups and lack of accountability for perpetrators.
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev confirms Black Sea Fleet submarines, including Project 636.6, are actively used to strike targets within enemy territory during the special military operation.
Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev alleges Ukraine's uncrewed surface vessels have exclusively targeted civilian, mostly third-country-flagged ships in 2025-2026, labeling it 'international terrorism'.
Ukrainian forces attacked 10 DPR settlements in 24 hours, killing 1 civilian, injuring 4, and damaging vehicles, per DPR's war crimes documentation department.
Saudi Arabia targeted Houthi military sites in Hodeida after the group announced a maritime blockade, threatening a 2022 truce and global oil supply, following attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea.
Jürgen Klopp, newly appointed Germany manager, threatens to resign if his family is targeted by public scrutiny, as he takes over a team seeking rebound from another disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
Iran's military claims to have targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait with drones in retaliation for US strikes, though damage and casualties are unconfirmed by the US; Jordan confirms intercepting Iranian missiles/drone attacks with no casualties.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) strike Hamas targets in Gaza Strip, targeting weapons storage, manufacturing, and infrastructure, citing systematic ceasefire violations.
Russian forces reportedly struck a bulk carrier and a dry cargo ship transporting military supplies to Ukraine's Chernomorsk port, along with two tugboats in Nikolyaev, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Oxford University announced a volunteer received the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, responsible for over 1,000 deaths in DRC and Uganda. The ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, using AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine technology, went from concept to clinic in eight weeks.
Yemen's Houthi fighters claim Red Sea shipping attacks, threatening a key maritime route and exacerbating Middle East tensions. This occurs amidst ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a regional arms race following a Saudi nuclear deal.
Luiz Gustavo Gonçalves de Castro, empresário de 51 anos, desapareceu em Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, após ser visto pela última vez entrando em um shopping em 15 de julho. A Polícia Civil investiga o caso, mas não há indícios de sequestro. O carro foi encontrado, e a empresa do empresário aguarda decisões jurídicas.
A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, attacked a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Tank district, killing 15 security personnel, including military, police, and a government official. The military blamed the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), which did not immediately claim responsibility, amidst ongoing cross-border tensions with Afghanistan.
Nel mercato italiano del Private Equity, 9 su 10 operatori utilizzano l'Intelligenza Artificiale per individuare aziende da investire. L'IA è un fattore sempre più importante nella selezione e nella gestione delle società target.
Centrica, owner of British Gas, plans to cut 1,300 jobs (800 new, 500 confirmed) from call centres and back office over two years, citing changing customer behaviour towards digital channels. This comes as retail profits rose despite falling customer numbers and an expected £112m compensation payout.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
Irish police intercepted an "extremely significant" car bomb with suspected military-grade explosives near the Irish border in Co Monaghan, targeting dissident republicans. Two suspects, a woman in her twenties and a man in his forties, have been arrested.
An unnamed Shanghai-based company aims for an IPO by year-end, driven by Beijing's semiconductor self-reliance initiative amidst ongoing US export controls.
The U.S. continues airstrikes on Iran, which retaliates against U.S. targets in the Gulf, escalating regional tensions. President Trump considers a "massive attack" as the UN warns of an unimaginable crisis. Oil prices fluctuate, and Houthi rebels attack Saudi tankers, drawing further threats.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
India's DRDO Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) successfully developed its first 350kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine. This indigenous technology is crucial for platforms like cruise missiles and target drones, reducing import dependence and enhancing capabilities for non-contact kinetic warfare.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned at an SCO meeting that any country aiding US aggression against Iran would be a legitimate target for its armed forces, reaffirming Tehran's right to self-defense amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
