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The death toll was announced as Israel launched a new attack in southern Lebanon, killing one person and wounding three.The UN says at least 71 civilians have been killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon since the ceasefire was hit late last year. Thameen Al-Kheetan, a spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), said Tuesday it included 14 women and nine children. He called for an investigation into “all military actions in which civilians were killed.” OHCHR raised concerns about recent Israeli military operations that have been hit by civilian infrastructure, including the April 3 strike that…
Six months ago, Dutch neobank startup Bunq hired employment, as other fintechs had cut their staff. Now, that bold move seems rewarding. On Tuesday, BUNQ announced it had applied for a broker-dealer registration in the US and plans to expand beyond Europe. The move aims to serve digital nomads, a group of remote workers who live across the border, and to approach a full US banking licence. CEO Ali Niknam said the broker-dealer application was a “first step” in that direction, but did not give a timeline when BUNQ expects to secure full bank approval in the US, but the…
CERN and Canada pave the way for global scientific advancement have formalized partnerships in future research infrastructure and technology innovation. In a groundbreaking move set to shape the future of global scientific cooperation, CERN and Canada have signed a pivotal statement of their intention to deepen collaboration on cutting-edge research infrastructure and transformative technology development. This strategic agreement was engraved by CERN Director Fabiola Giannotti and Philip Jennings, Vice Minister for Innovation, Science and Economic Development, Canada. Future Collider Projects at the heart of collaboration The central part of the contract is a common commitment to collaboratively planning and developing…
Sixteen people arrested as authorities say they stopped the plot, including explosives and a drone factory.Jordan says it has arrested 16 people, threatening national security and obstructing plots of illegally importing rockets and importing explosives and drone production sites. In a statement Tuesday, the General Intelligence Department said plans have been made to recruit and train “operatives” in Jordan and neighboring Lebanon. A drone factory was also found, according to a statement released in state media. The suspect added that he was referred to a state safety court for trial. Authorities later said at least one rocket is ready to…
April 15, 2025Ravi LakshmananLinux/Malware The China-related threat actor, known as UNC5174, is attributed to a new campaign that leverages a known malware variant called snow light and a new open source tool called VSHELL that infects Linux systems. “Threat actors use open source tools in their armory for cost-effectiveness and obfuscation, in this case they’re more integrated with non-state support, often non-technical pools of enemies. “This seems particularly true for this particular threat actor who has been under the radar last year since partnering with the Chinese government.” UNC5174, also known as Uteus (or uetus), was previously recorded by Google-owned…
Agency correspondent Heather Nichols talks to Liz Rice, CEO of Metro Production Group (MPG) about the evolution of the agency from a production company to a creative event agency. MPG is a women-led creative event agency based in London. Our agency has a rich history rooted in technical expertise. Originally named Metro Broadcasting, MPG grew from its origins as a video production company and stepped further into the world of events. Now, the company has rebranded to mark its transformation as a cutting-edge creative event agency, while retaining all its technical expertise. Speaking about the brand’s brand, the CEO of…
April 15, 2025Ravi LakshmananVulnerabilities/Software Security Apache Roller Open-Source, a Java-based blog server software, reveals a critical security vulnerability that allows malicious actors to maintain unauthorized access even after changing their passwords. The defect assigned to the CVE identifier CVE-2025-24859 has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating the maximum severity. It affects all versions of the roller, including 6.1.4. “A session management vulnerability exists in Apache Roller before version 6.1.5, when active user sessions are not properly disabled after the password has been changed,” the project maintainer said in its advisory. “If the user’s password is changed by himself or by…
Lucid has spent years on the second EV, a luxurious van-like SUV designed to be a category killer that can gain market share from other luxury EVs and internal combustion engine people’s carriers, such as the Libian R1, Cadillac Escalade IQ, BMW X7, Audi Q8, etc. The purpose of the Saudi Arabian company was to create an SUV without compromise. After its first drive on the EV with a starting price of $96,550, the company isn’t just focusing on the luxurious touch. There are many though. Clear gravity may just be over-engineering at its best. The EV comes with high…
Adobe’s venture arm is making a big bet on video generated by AI. The company is investing in Synthesia, a London-based startup known for turning text into avatar-driven videos, and the company calls it a “strategic” partnership, reports CNBC. The exact amount of investment has not been disclosed, and details of commercial terminology remain on the wrap. This is not just a one-off fundraising announcement. Synthesia currently has a recurring annual revenue of $100 million, sharing its share that it is the UK’s most profitable AI startup. It’s hard to overlook the momentum of the company. Over 70% of the…
The anti-terrorism office will begin investigating an attack characterized by gunfire and arson.The French anti-terrorism office has launched an investigation after unknown assailants carried out a wave of attacks on prisons around the country. Multiple incidents were recorded overnight and Tuesday, with the prison targeting automatic shootings and arson attacks. While no perpetrators of the attack have been identified, officials have noted that they are following the intensive crackdown on drug gang crime, including the record-breaking seizure of cocaine smuggled from South America. Authorities reported vehicles were burned outside prisons across the country, including near Paris. A prison in a…