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Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know

Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.

Hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting millions of websites at risk

Two critical security flaws in WordPress’ software have given hackers the chance to remotely take over tens of millions of websites, according to an estimate by a cybersecurity researcher.

YouTube clarifies policies around AI slop and upsetting videos

YouTube has updated its monetization policies to more clearly define the kinds of AI-generated and low-quality videos that can’t earn ad revenue.

Ebola death toll in DRC surges to at least 930 as outbreak gathers pace

Ebola spreading faster than any previous outbreak in DRC, with 37 new deaths recorded over just 24 hours at the weekend.

IREN jumps 16% after raising AI cloud revenue target above $4B

The Bitcoin miner raised its year-end AI cloud revenue target to more than $4 billion after signing $2.8 billion in new contracts with AI developers.

Inference startup Infinity raises $15M from Touring Capital, OpenAI and Athropic researchers

AI infrastructure company Infinity announced Monday a $15 million raise at a $100 million valuation from investors including Touring Capital, Principal VC, and researchers from companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.

GB News will not be investigated over ‘no riot in Belfast’ claim

Media regulator to take no action despite receiving 446 complaints about comments by Bev Turner GB News will not be investigated by the media regulator after a presenter insisted there was no riot in Belfast last month, despite cars and houses being set alight, attacks on police and families fleeing their homes. Ofcom received more than 400 complaints following the comments by Bev Turner, presenter of the broadcaster’s Late Show Live, who said there “weren’t riots” and that no houses had been bu

Detecting cyclospora is ‘notoriously difficult.’ Here’s what the FDA’s apology to Taylor Farms means.

The FDA and CDC are investigating iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms to confirm the source of the cyclospora outbreak

Hackers stole ‘significant’ amount of data from tech firm relied on by thousands of US hospitals and pharmacies

Edinburgh-based tech firm Craneware said customer data was stolen during a cyberattack. The company makes software that thousands of U.S. hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics rely on for billing patients, potentially exposing health data.

Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average

Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Alpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average. Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set July records for their hottest daytime and night-time temperatures and Thredbo also set a new hottest July day, acc

Manufacturing union says Australia’s tax system is ‘rigged’ in bold manifesto ahead of Labor conference

AMWU calls for wealth and inheritance taxes, free education and more revenue from gas companies as it outlines ‘working-class agenda’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A new tax rate for the highest income earners, introducing wealth and inheritance taxes and extracting more revenue from gas companies form part of a new leftwing manifesto circulating ahead of the Labor party’s national conference. The extra tax revenue could help raise the jobseeker rate, make educati

At-home STI test pulled from Australian shelves after failing to detect infections

Exclusive: TGA finds Touch Biotechnology test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea ‘is not reliable’ and has affected an unspecified number of people Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s only approved home test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea has been pulled from shelves after it failed to detect infections for an unspecified number of patients. Touch Biotechnology has been handed a six‑month suspension by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) after a review of the

Gifted, charismatic and passionate amid highs and lows - Keegan obituary

The positivity and vibrancy Kevin Keegan brought made him a cherished figure within the game, writes chief football writer Phil McNulty.

What will Rogers bring to Alonso's Chelsea?

Chelsea's £117m move for Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers is a genuine transfer window shock, but how did they do it and what does it mean for the rest of the squad?

Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM

Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.

Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be

The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping.

Keegan's double inspires Liverpool to 1974 FA Cup glory

Kevin Keegan scores twice as Liverpool defeat Newcastle United 3-0 in the 1974 FA Cup final.

Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Kevin Keegan dies

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

Newcastle, Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies

Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at the age of 75, seven weeks after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer.

What are ‘civilian’ sites in international law and where have US, Iran hit?

The US has escalated attacks on Iranian roads, bridges and power plants, and Iran too, has responded.