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Boss of startup hacked by rogue OpenAI agent urges ‘radical transparency’ in investigation

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T12:15:03+00:00

Artificial intelligence firm should provide $100m for cyber defences, says Hugging Face CEOBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of the startup hacked by an OpenAI agent has called for the investigation into the incident to show “radical transparency”.Clement Delangue, chief executive of Hugging Face, said the “unprecedented” attack on his business required a similar response. Continue reading...

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Three people killed and one suspect at large Bite of Seattle food festival shooting

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T12:12:47+00:00

Four people, including a toddler, were wounded in the violence and one suspect was arrested, authorities sayThree people were killed and four others – including a toddler – were wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said.One suspect was arrested in the aftermath of the deadly violence, and a search for a second suspect continued into Monday, according to authorities. Neither suspect was identified, and no description on the one who remained on the loose was immediately available.

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Three people killed and one suspect at large in Bite of Seattle food festival shooting

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T12:12:47+00:00

Four people, including a toddler, were wounded in the violence and one suspect was arrested, authorities sayThree people were killed and four others – including a toddler – were wounded in a shooting on Sunday evening during a food festival at an events complex near the Space Needle in Seattle, a city fire department spokesperson said.One suspect was arrested in the aftermath of the deadly violence, and a search for a second suspect continued into Monday, according to authorities. Neither suspect was identified, and no description on the one who remained on the loose was immediately available.

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Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T12:10:15+00:00

Scientists say decision is blow to UK astronomy as deep space observatory is home to world-leading facilitiesJodrell Bank Observatory, which runs a world-leading network of radio telescopes, is facing closure after the government’s major funder cut support for the facility.The deep space observatory, which hosts the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope, is prized by astronomers who study galaxies, black holes, star formation, planets beyond the solar system and the afterglow of the big bang. Continue reading...

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AstraZeneca boss urges western drugmakers to move at ‘Chinese speed’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T12:09:41+00:00

Europe and US risk being outpaced on innovation, as happened in the car industry, warns Pascal SoriotAstraZeneca must operate at “Chinese speed” to ensure it doesn’t suffer the fate of the western automotive industry by losing out to more innovative rivals, the drug company’s boss has said.The FTSE 100 company is watching the rise of China’s pharmaceutical industry closely and collaborating to take drugs to global markets, but its chief executive, Pascal Soriot, said the US and European pharmaceutical sector must focus on increasing the speed of innovation. Continue reading...

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Screamers welcome: Chicago scream club lets people ‘give in and let go’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:09+00:00

Chicagoans come together for cathartic and communal screaming experience as activity gains traction across USPeople strolling along North Avenue Beach, a sandy strip on Lake Michigan, in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, are apt to see something unusual on Sunday evenings.That’s because Chicago’s “Scream Club” meets there every week during the city’s warmer months, bringing together a community of up to 300 people who like to scream out over the water – and it’s an activity that seems to be spreading across the US. Continue reading...

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US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:09+00:00

Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s useA coalition of 17 environmental groups is demanding the Environmental Protection Agency reject a new Pfas that chemical giant Chemours is attempting to fast track for approval for use in cooling datacenters, and would almost certainly pollute regions around the facilities.In formal comments submitted to the agency, the groups accuse Chemours of using bad science to downplay the chemical’s toxicity and climate risks. Approving Chemours’ application as it is would violate the law, the Earthjustice

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Off-duty police officer detains man who attacked three women with knives in Paris

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T11:57:35+00:00

Women aged 19, 24 and 36 taken to hospital after assault in Porte de Clichy area in north of capitalA French off-duty police officer has detained a man after he attacked and wounded three women with two kitchen knives in Paris on Monday.Three women aged 19, 24 and 36 were taken to hospital after the assault at about 11.30am (0930 GMT) in the Porte de Clichy area in the north of the capital, said the interior minister, Laurent Nuñez. Continue reading...

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Ponte Ontario-Detroit atteso dal 2018 inaugura nel giorno dei dazi. E il Canada non invita Trump

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-27T11:52:22+00:00

Varato nel weekend e utilizzabile da oggi, il nuovo Gordie Howe International Bridge attraversa il fiume omonimo della capitale dell’automotive Usa alla terra dell’acero e facilita considerevolmente lo sconfinamento nei due sensi. Agognato da almeno un decennio, è stato oggetto di non poche controversie nella stagione delle “tariffe”, tanto che lo stesso presidente Usa aveva provato a bloccarlo, a febbraio. Lungo 2,4 chilometri, vedrà transitare commerci per 170 milioni di euro al giorno

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Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T11:32:48+00:00

Refugee family reunions in limbo, despite Foreign Office saying it is ready get people out of war-torn territoryThe Home Office is blocking the evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza, despite the Foreign Office saying it is ready to get people out of the war-torn region.Last September, the Home Office announced it was suspending refugee family reunion applications and that new, more restrictive rules would be announced in the spring. So far there has been no announcement and the process remains suspended. Continue reading...

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En Géorgie, le succès de la guerre hybride de la Russie : « Perdre encore un territoire est très douloureux »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-27T11:30:06+00:00

Un accord conclu en mai entre Moscou et la région occupée d’Ossétie du Sud marque une « annexion de facto » du territoire géorgien, selon l’opposition et la société civile. En parallèle, l’occupation rampante des soldats russes se poursuit le long de la ligne de démarcation, semant la terreur.

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DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T11:25:42+00:00

KKR and Energy Capital Partners poised to buy firm despite misgivings from founder and biggest shareholdersBusiness live – latest updatesOne of the biggest energy businesses listed on the London Stock Exchange has agreed a controversial £5.7bn takeover by private equity, adding to the growing exodus of companies from the UK market.US private equity groups KKR and Energy Capital Partners are poised to buy DCC Energy after the company’s board recommended the offer despite misgivings from its founder and biggest shareholders. Continue reading...

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Customer data from Bank of Baroda leaked online

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-07-27T11:25:09+00:00

The leaked data includes customer details, identification documents, loan papers and internal audit records

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Ex Ilva, il tribunale ordina stop dell’area a caldo entro 90 giorni per amianto: “Salute a rischio”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-07-27T11:20:49+00:00

La decisione dei giudici di Milano, che si sono pronunciati sull'azione inibitoria di un gruppo di cittadini di Taranto. Per la corte d'appello nello stabilimento ci sono 2.000 chili di amianto e le polveri sottili disperse causano l'aumento di mortalità e le ospedalizzazioni in misura non accettabile

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Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher casualty figures | First Thing

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T11:18:28+00:00

Eighteen American troops have been killed and 624 wounded since White House launched war on Tehran. Plus, International Cowboy Day in KenyaGood morning. The US has paused strikes on Iran for a third night as top military officials advised Donald Trump to halt his bombing campaign, and diplomatic negotiations have continued to avoid a return to all-out war. Oil prices fell on Monday as markets responded to the pause in combat. Tehran said on Sunday it would pause what it called “retaliatory” attacks against US allies in the region.Trump is said to be weighing up diplomatic and military options

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Senate to begin voting on Trump intelligence nominee Jay Clayton – US politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-27T11:17:32+00:00

The US president’s pick to be the country’s director of national intelligence is expected to be approved within days – but only after a tense confirmation hearingSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump’s Republican party has “nothing to run on” for the congressional midterm elections after the president broke promises to lower costs and avoid starting war overseas, Hakeem Jeffries has said.The House minority leader, a New York congressman, made those comments on CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, exactly 100 days from the 3 November midterms, when Jeffries and his fellow Democrats

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Ліміт на легіонерів: чому "Динамо" підтримує чотирьох українців на полі

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-27T11:17:00+00:00

фото - fcdynamo.comОстанніми днями топ-темою в українському футболі стала дискусія щодо можливих змін до Регламенту Української Прем’єр-ліги, які стосуються ліміту на легіонерів. Сам факт такої дискусії...

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