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1. Binance hackers used fake job interview in $6.3 billion attack - Reuters
Reuters reported that hackers targeted Binance using a fake job interview in an attack involving $6.3 billion. The incident highlights social-engineering risks facing crypto exchanges.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
2. Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels
Brazil has published the world’s first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels, setting out steps for countries to cut reliance on coal, oil and gas. The government said nations can begin now, without waiting for new technologies or economic shifts, moving focus from negotiation to implementation.
Source: The Guardian World
3. Europe on alert after supermarket freezers hit by cyber-attacks in 10 countries
Supermarkets in 10 European countries, including Estonia, Sweden, Portugal and Italy, reported freezer problems after cyber-attacks. Many retailers were forced to discard food, putting Europe on alert.
Source: BBC World
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1. Seven planes across Europe searched or diverted after ‘malicious hoax’ bomb threats
Seven passenger planes across Europe were searched or diverted after a series of bomb threats, including two UK departures. Downing Street called them “malicious hoaxes”; all aircraft landed safely, and it is unclear whether the incidents were connected.
Source: The Guardian World
2. Canva layoffs: design giant to cut or relocate more than 1,200 jobs in major restructure
Canva is cutting or relocating over 1,200 roles, 22% of its global workforce, in a major restructure. CEO Melanie Perkins called it the hardest moment in the company’s 13-year history.
Source: The Guardian World
3. World faces €30 trillion financing gap, Santander report warns - Reuters
A Santander report warns that the world faces a €30 trillion financing gap, Reuters reports. The warning highlights a major shortfall between global financing needs and available funds.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
4. NTSB says crucial plane parts found three miles from Florida crash site
The NTSB said crucial plane parts were found about three miles from the Florida crash site. Because they were far from the accident site, investigators believe they fell off before the crash.
Source: BBC World
5. Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp
Two helicopters collided near Everest base camp as they tried to land at the same spot, crashing just metres from the ground. An Indian tourist was killed in the accident.
Source: BBC World
6. Two Australians confirmed dead in Spain’s high-speed train crash
Spanish authorities have confirmed that two Australians and a Japanese citizen are among three newly identified victims of last week’s high-speed train collision. The death toll from the crash now stands at 69.
Source: The Guardian World
7. WGC lowers outlook for gold investment demand growth as bar buying slows - Reuters
The World Gold Council cut its outlook for growth in gold investment demand, citing slower bar purchases, Reuters reported. The revision points to weakening momentum in physical gold investment.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
8. India’s 2026 gold demand seen falling to six-year low on price rise - Reuters
India’s 2026 gold demand is expected to fall to a six-year low due to rising prices, Reuters reported. A drop in demand from a major consumer could affect the global gold market.
Source: Reuters World (via Google News)
9. One dead and another missing in suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada
A mother is dead and her daughter missing after a suspected grizzly bear attack in western Canada. Search efforts began over the weekend in the same British Columbia community where a bear attacked schoolchildren earlier this year.
Source: The Guardian World
10. Mining giant joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia
Rio Tinto is helping fund a A$28 million “toad containment zone” to protect the Pilbara region. The project aims to stop the spread of invasive, toxic cane toads across Australia.
Source: BBC World
11. Snowy Hydro 2.0 executives awarded bonuses totalling $751,925 despite cost blowout
Executives at Australia’s Snowy Hydro received a combined A$751,925 in bonuses last financial year, despite the Snowy 2.0 renewable project’s massive cost blowout. CEO Dennis Barnes opted out of a cash bonus, while CSIRO’s chief received an extra A$200,000.
Source: The Guardian World
12. Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean was a ’talented and inspirational human being’
Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean, a former European champion and two-time Olympic runner, has been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer. She has been described as a talented and inspirational person.
Source: BBC World