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1. China’s robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains - Reuters
Chinese robot makers have mastered motion and hardware capabilities, and the next competitive battleground is the robot “brain”—AI and autonomous decision-making. Reuters reports the industry is entering a new phase centered on intelligence.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
2. Binance clients pull $4.7 billion after hack as crypto world studies fallout - Reuters
Reuters reports that Binance clients withdrew $4.7 billion after a hack, as the crypto industry assesses the fallout. The episode highlights security and confidence risks for exchanges.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
3. AI-powered malware ‘highly likely’ to be used to hack UK infrastructure by 2028
The UK National Cyber Security Centre warns that AI-powered malware is “highly likely” to be used against critical infrastructure such as power stations, airports and hospitals by 2028. It expects an AI-enabled ransomware attack on critical national infrastructure within that period.
Source: The Guardian World
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1. Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
A cyber-attack hit shop freezers in seven European countries, reportedly causing temperatures in several stores to rise as high as 50C. The incident highlights cybersecurity risks in retail cold-chain systems.
Source: BBC World
2. Legal challenge to Australia’s social media ban to start in High Court
A rights group is challenging Australia’s ban on social media for under-16s in the High Court. It argues the world-leading policy violates minors’ right to free communication.
Source: BBC World
3. Fossilised red blood cells found in 115m-year-old dinosaur’s bone, say scientists
Scientists say they found apparent fossilised red blood cells and traces of heme in the hind leg bone of a small meat-eating dinosaur about 115 million years old. Chemical tests identified heme, the organic compound that lets haemoglobin carry oxygen. The claim requires further verification.
Source: The Guardian World
4. RBA interest rates live: Reserve Bank of Australia meeting today before cash rate decision and announcement – latest news
The Reserve Bank of Australia meets today and is expected to raise rates to an 18-year high, its fifth hike this year. Commonwealth Bank now forecasts national home prices will fall about 14% peak-to-trough amid worsening economic conditions.
Source: The Guardian World
5. World’s energy supply buffers have been eroded, ADNOC CEO says - Reuters
The CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said the world’s energy supply buffers have been eroded, suggesting less room to absorb disruptions. The remark, reported by Reuters, highlights growing concerns over energy security.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
6. Antonelli makes history as youngest F1 champion at 20 years old - Reuters
Antonelli has become the youngest Formula 1 world champion at 20 years old, breaking the previous record. Reuters reported the milestone.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
7. Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
The NTSB says a plane may have broken apart before a deadly jet crash in Florida. It also believes weather could have been a factor but warns it is too early to determine the cause.
Source: BBC World
8. Dutch police offer record €2m reward in hunt for drug lord
Dutch police have offered a record €2 million reward for information leading to drug lord Jos Leijdekkers. He was convicted in absentia of cocaine smuggling and is believed to be in Sierra Leone.
Source: BBC World
9. FIFA to grant access to documents from scrapped World Cup sell-off plan - Reuters
FIFA will grant access to documents related to a scrapped plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights, Reuters reports. The plan had previously been abandoned.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
10. Investigative journalist Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones indecent assault trial
Sydney Morning Herald chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont told a Sydney court that alleged victims of Alan Jones she interviewed received no benefit from her or the media company for sharing their stories. Her 2023 articles prompted more alleged victims to come forward. Jones, a former radio broadcaster, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges.
Source: The Guardian World
11. Guardian Essential poll: record number of Australians are turning their backs on the Melbourne Cup
A Guardian Essential poll found more than two-thirds of Australians have low or zero interest in the Melbourne Cup, with just 9% expressing support. Growing disdain for gambling and animal cruelty concerns are driving the decline.
Source: The Guardian World
12. UK adventurer returns home after 28-year trek around the world - Reuters
British adventurer Karl Bushby has returned home after a 28-year round-the-world trek on foot. He set off from South America in 1998 and crossed the Americas, the Bering Strait and Eurasia to complete the journey.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)