Google and FBI dismantle botnet that hijacked millions of cheap Android devices

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Google and FBI dismantle botnet that hijacked millions of cheap Android devices

Google and the FBI have jointly targeted a massive botnet that secretly hijacked millions of low-cost, off-brand Android devices in people's homes. Criminals used the compromised gadgets as a proxy layer to conceal their online criminal activity. The operation marks a significant coordinated law-enforcement and tech-industry effort against large-scale cybercrime infrastructure.

Should manufacturers of cheap Android devices be held liable for security flaws?

CNET · 3h ago · Source ↗

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Egypt blames referee for 2-3 World Cup loss to Argentina

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Egypt blames referee for 2-3 World Cup loss to Argentina

After Egypt's 2-3 World Cup defeat to Argentina, Egyptian media and pundits are blaming controversial refereeing decisions for the result. The country is struggling to accept its elimination, with widespread anger directed at the match official rather than the team's performance.

Did refereeing decisions play a decisive role in Egypt's loss to Argentina?

WP SportoweFakty · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Netflix losing viewers due to its own show-cancellation policy

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Netflix losing viewers due to its own show-cancellation policy

Netflix is facing a significant viewer decline for its biggest shows, a problem largely of its own making. The streamer's habit of cancelling breakout hits without warning has frustrated subscribers, who also point to inconsistent decisions — such as renewing Emily in Paris while axing other popular series — as a key driver of disengagement.

Should Netflix stop cancelling popular shows without warning?

Collider · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Samsung opens Galaxy Z Fold 8 reservations with smaller $30 credit perk

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Samsung opens Galaxy Z Fold 8 reservations with smaller $30 credit perk

Samsung has opened reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and other devices ahead of the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event. The pre-order incentive has shrunk to a $30 Samsung credit, down from $50 last year. The accompanying sweepstakes now offers ten $500 Samsung.com gift cards instead of last year's single $5,000 grand prize.

Should Samsung offer bigger perks for pre-ordering the Galaxy Z Fold 8?

Android Authority · 16min ago · Source ↗

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Secret Network proposes Arbitrum move, warns of AI exploit risks in old code

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Secret Network proposes Arbitrum move, warns of AI exploit risks in old code

Secret Network's team has proposed migrating to Arbitrum, citing AI-generated exploit risks in its ageing codebase as the primary security concern. "The security risk is the part we take most seriously," the team stated in announcing the proposed move.

Will Secret Network's move to Arbitrum improve its security?

Cointelegraph · 17min ago · Source ↗

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US strikes over 80 targets in Middle East; alarms sound in Bahrain and Kuwait

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US strikes over 80 targets in Middle East; alarms sound in Bahrain and Kuwait

The US conducted overnight strikes on more than 80 targets in the region, prompting sharp Iranian rhetoric. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf declared that "the era of intimidation and extortion is over." Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain at dawn and Kuwait activated its air defences, signalling escalating regional tensions.

Were the US strikes on Iran a justified military response?

Interia Fakty · 20min ago · Source ↗

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Bronze ring engraved with Egyptian queen found near Russian city of Anapa

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Bronze ring engraved with Egyptian queen found near Russian city of Anapa

Archaeologists near the Russian city of Anapa have unearthed a rare bronze ring engraved with the image of an Egyptian queen. The discovery raises questions about how the ancient artefact travelled thousands of kilometres from its place of origin, pointing to either ancient trade routes or surprising cultural connections between civilisations.

Did the ring reach Anapa via ancient trade routes?

Focus.pl · 21min ago · Source ↗

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Pogoń Szczecin scouting director joins Premier League-bound Hull City

Okan Ozkan, scouting and recruitment director at Pogoń Szczecin, has accepted the role of sporting director at Hull City, who have just been promoted to the Premier League. It is an unusual career leap, taking him directly from Polish football to England's top flight. The move marks a notable step forward for a Polish football executive.

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Record patient complaints against doctors filed in Gdańsk and Łódź

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Record patient complaints against doctors filed in Gdańsk and Łódź

The number of patient complaints against doctors is rising across Poland, with Gdańsk and Łódź setting new records, according to Dziennik Gazeta Prawna. Experts link the trend to the deepening healthcare crisis, which is straining the relationship between patients and medical staff.

Does the rise in patient complaints reflect a deepening healthcare crisis in Poland?

Onet Wiadomości · 34min ago · Source ↗

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US revokes Iran oil waiver — tens of millions of barrels stranded on tankers

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US revokes Iran oil waiver — tens of millions of barrels stranded on tankers

The US has revoked a 60-day waiver that had allowed Iran to sell its crude oil, leaving tens of millions of barrels already loaded on tankers in legal limbo. The move sharply complicates the market for Iranian crude and could have significant consequences for global oil prices.

Is revoking Iran's oil sales waiver an effective instrument of pressure?

Bloomberg · 34min ago · Source ↗

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Cop used license plate reader data to stalk a woman

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Cop used license plate reader data to stalk a woman

A police officer named Roman abused his official access to license plate reader data to stalk a woman he had previously catcalled on the street. The case began with verbal harassment and whistling directed at the woman. The incident highlights serious misuse of surveillance systems by law enforcement officers.

Should police have unrestricted access to license plate reader data?

Jalopnik · 46min ago · Source ↗

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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 (9–12 July): theme of epic racing duels

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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 (9–12 July): theme of epic racing duels

The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 takes place from 9 to 12 July under the theme "The Rivals – Epic Racing Duels". The event will celebrate iconic motorsport battles, including Ford vs Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966 and James Hunt vs Niki Lauda in the 1976 Formula 1 season. It is one of the world's premier automotive festivals, featuring both historic and contemporary racing cars.

Is the Goodwood Festival of Speed the world's most important automotive event?

Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Abandoned Lisbon-area mall transformed into modern university campus

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Abandoned Lisbon-area mall transformed into modern university campus

An abandoned shopping centre near Lisbon has been saved from demolition and converted into a modern university campus. The redesign was carried out by New York-based Kohn Pedersen Fox and Lisbon's Saraiva+Associados. The project is being cited as a creative model for repurposing disused retail space across European cities.

Is converting shopping malls into university campuses a good way to revitalise cities?

Rzeczpospolita · 1h ago · Source ↗

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Plum Yeast Cake with Crumble Topping: A Classic with a Twist

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Plum Yeast Cake with Crumble Topping: A Classic with a Twist

This soft yeast-based plum cake with a crumble topping is hearty enough to replace breakfast and doubles as an afternoon treat. The recipe follows a classic yeast dough base but includes one distinctive twist that sets it apart from traditional versions. The combination of juicy plums and a crunchy topping makes it a crowd favourite.

Can a plum yeast cake genuinely replace a proper breakfast?

Interia Kobieta · 2h ago · Source ↗

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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Four Game Boy and GBA Games Including Wario Land

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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Four Game Boy and GBA Games Including Wario Land

Nintendo has added four new titles to the Switch Online Game Boy and Game Boy Advance library. Standard Switch Online subscribers can access the Game Boy games, while the Game Boy Advance title requires the more expensive Expansion Pack subscription. Wario Land is among the newly added games.

Should Nintendo make GBA games available to all Switch Online subscribers without an extra fee?

Nintendo Life · 2h ago · Source ↗

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How McCartney and Lennon co-wrote "I Want to Hold Your Hand"

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How McCartney and Lennon co-wrote "I Want to Hold Your Hand"

In the early Beatles years, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote songs face to face, working line by line at the same instrument. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was composed this way in the basement of Jane Asher's London home, at a single piano. This intimate creative process produced many of the band's greatest hits.

Is face-to-face co-writing better than solo songwriting?

Mental Floss · 4h ago · Source ↗

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Film Critic David Thomson Publishes Revisionist Movie History, Plans Mickey Mouse Book Next

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Film Critic David Thomson Publishes Revisionist Movie History, Plans Mickey Mouse Book Next

Renowned film critic and historian David Thomson has published "A Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of Movies" this week. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Thomson — author of more than 40 books — explains why he won't update his famous film dictionary and reveals his next subject will be Mickey Mouse.

Should classic film reference books be regularly updated?

The Hollywood Reporter · 4h ago · Source ↗

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Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki to play Tennessee Williams in Chicago stage show

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Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki to play Tennessee Williams in Chicago stage show

Johnny Galecki, best known for playing Leonard in The Big Bang Theory, is returning to acting after several years away. He will portray playwright Tennessee Williams in a Chicago stage production called Kowalski. It marks his first major project since the sitcom ended.

Is Johnny Galecki's return to acting in a stage role a good career move?

AntyWeb · 25min ago · Source ↗

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US leads in AI able to break cyber defences, but advantage may be short-lived

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US leads in AI able to break cyber defences, but advantage may be short-lived

The United States is currently the first country to possess advanced language models capable of breaking through virtually any cyber defence. However, experts warn that this technological edge may not last long, while also noting that having such tools offers an opportunity to harden US systems against future adversarial attacks.

Is the US lead in AI-powered cyber capabilities sustainable?

Newsweek Polska · 26min ago · Source ↗

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Russia exhausted but Ukraine still unable to break through in Donbas

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Russia exhausted but Ukraine still unable to break through in Donbas

Another month of fighting in Ukraine shows clear signs of Russian exhaustion — the anticipated major spring-summer offensive has failed to materialise. Russia can only manage localised gains in the Donbas, while talk of a new wave of forced mobilisation is growing louder. Despite this, Ukraine has not been able to break through the front lines.

Can Ukraine break through the front without additional Western support?

Gazeta.pl · 26min ago · Source ↗

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Thai SEC considers legal action over disclosure failures linked to True Corp share deal

Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is weighing legal action against a major investor in telecom giant True Corp over inconsistencies found in seven disclosure reports tied to six listed companies. The case involves a share acquisition in True Corp worth nearly $1 billion. The investigation could have significant implications for Thailand's capital markets.

Should securities regulators have stronger investigative powers?

Bloomberg · 52min ago · Source ↗

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BIG to design ultra-modern San Pellegrino water factory in Lombardy

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BIG to design ultra-modern San Pellegrino water factory in Lombardy

The Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been commissioned to design a new factory for San Pellegrino mineral water in the Lombardy region of Italy. The facility is set to be one of the most advanced of its kind in the world, drawing on the surrounding Alpine landscape. The project has been dubbed a "factory of the future."

Should industrial architecture be held to the same design standards as public buildings?

Rzeczpospolita · 56min ago · Source ↗

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