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1. South Korean banks were likely hacked by a China-based actor with an AI agent, CrowdStrike says - Reuters
CrowdStrike says South Korean banks were likely hacked by a China-based actor using an AI agent. The reported incident highlights the growing use of AI in cyberattacks and could heighten geopolitical tensions over state-linked hacking.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
2. Anne Carson wins Nobel prize in literature 2026
The Swedish Academy has awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature to Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson. It cited her bold, inventive work that engages playfully with classical tradition and creates new forms for contemporary literature.
Source: The Guardian World
3. Canada to indefinitely bar mental illness as sole reason for access to euthanasia
Canada’s federal government said Wednesday it will advance legislation to bar people whose sole health condition is mental illness from accessing euthanasia. The Liberal government is seeking to address disputes over eligibility for physician-assisted death. Current rules already temporarily exclude this group; the new bill would make the restriction indefinite.
Source: The Guardian World
World news
1. UN weather body says El Niño set to intensify and last until February 2027 - Reuters
The UN weather body says El Niño is set to intensify and last until February 2027, according to Reuters. The climate pattern can disrupt weather, agriculture and water supplies worldwide.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
2. Fort Hood attacker’s execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says the Fort Hood attacker’s execution by firing squad will be livestreamed. The US defense secretary said the execution will be public, but a legal expert called the unprecedented decision legally uncertain.
Source: BBC World
3. Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
German sportswear brand Adidas is suing Sydney-based label White Fox over its four-stripe designs. The company wants the brand to stop selling the garments and pay damages.
Source: BBC World
4. Scientists discover 180,000 giant tortoises on one Seychelles island
A survey has found about 180,000 free-roaming Aldabra giant tortoises on Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll, far exceeding the country’s human population. After decades of recovery efforts, the once-endangered species is thriving.
Source: The Guardian World
5. Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission raided the offices of Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, and Sapporo over suspected collusion in setting prices for beer and other beverages. The four brewers control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market, and reports say consumers may have overpaid.
Source: The Guardian World
6. Indonesia accused of ‘gross negligence’ in wildfires lawsuit as haze tests region
Indigenous and civil society groups in Indonesian Borneo have filed a class action accusing the government of gross negligence over its handling of wildfires. The fires have blanketed much of Southeast Asia in toxic haze, closed schools and caused a spike in respiratory illnesses; the suit names President Prabowo Subianto.
Source: The Guardian World
7. UK-backed group issues private lenders’ debt rework guide ahead of IMF World Bank meetings - Reuters
A UK-backed group released a guide for private lenders on debt restructuring ahead of the IMF and World Bank meetings. The guidance aims to facilitate sovereign debt rework by offering operational reference for private creditors.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
8. Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire breaks silence to BBC
Vitalii Zhykovych, a suspect linked to the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev in Monaco, has broken his silence to the BBC. He gave his own account of the attack.
Source: BBC World
9. Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says Christa Pike, convicted of murdering Colleen Slemmer, survived two lethal injections and is now moving around her hospital room. The failed US execution has drawn attention.
Source: BBC World
10. Outspoken Indian actor Nana Patekar dies suddenly at 75
Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his intense performances and outspoken nature, has died suddenly at 75. He carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
Source: BBC World
11. World Bank appoints David Vaillant as managing director, CFO - Reuters
The World Bank has appointed David Vaillant as managing director and chief financial officer, Reuters reported. The appointment adds a senior executive to the bank’s leadership team.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
12. India considers delaying UPI payment fee rollout, sources say - Reuters
India is considering postponing its planned rollout of fees on UPI digital payments, sources told Reuters. No final decision has been announced, amid concerns over the impact on digital payment adoption.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)