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Bomb-disposal robot and drone with explosives discovered at Germany's Leipzig airport

France 24

Bomb-disposal robot and drone with explosives discovered at Germany's Leipzig airport

In Germany, a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered and defused on the tarmac at Leipzig Airport. A second flying object then struck a cargo plane, causing minor damage. Air traffic was suspended for two hours. A Russian…

France 24

Microsoft’s EWS shutdown should be treated as a warning, not a one-off

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Microsoft’s EWS shutdown should be treated as a warning, not a one-off

On 1st October, Microsoft will begin disabling its Exchange Web Services (EWS) API, ahead of a full shutdown in April 2027. For many organizations, EWS has long been part of the invisible plumbing behind everyday workplace tools. It allows…

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OpenAI's agents reportedly shared exploits with each other through a messaging board

OpenAI's agents reportedly shared exploits with each other through a messaging board

OpenAI's employees revealed more about the events that culminated in the company's agents hacking Hugging Face on their own.

Meta’s AI model hacked a real company during a safety test

Meta’s AI model hacked a real company during a safety test

Meta has joined an uncomfortable club. The company says one of its AI models breached an outside company’s systems during a cybersecurity test, the third such admission from a major lab in as many weeks. The model in question was Muse…

FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initially refusing to review it

FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initially refusing to review it

After refusing to even review it, the FDA has approved Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine.

OpenAI wants Apple’s trade-secrets case thrown out

OpenAI wants Apple’s trade-secrets case thrown out

OpenAI is not interested in a quiet settlement with Apple. The company has asked a federal judge to dismiss Apple’s trade-secrets lawsuit outright, in a filing that turns the accusation back on its accuser. The case has been building for…

Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz deal may give Tehran control over shipping traffic — agency

Such an arrangement would mark one of the major concessions to Iran so far, the news agency said

Budget Airline Jetstar to Charge Fees for Using the Overhead Bin

The New York Times

Budget Airline Jetstar to Charge Fees for Using the Overhead Bin

Jetstar, a budget carrier, will be the first in Australia to start making passengers pay for carry-on luggage that doesn’t fit under the seat.

The New York Times

Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz agreement to create room for maneuver — expert

Li Zixin cautioned that failing to resolve the issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz could, with a significant likelihood, lead to further escalation and potentially trigger a new conflict

Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Refineries in Yaroslavl Region and Bashkortostan

Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Refineries in Yaroslavl Region and Bashkortostan

Authorities in the Tver region, meanwhile, reported damage to a warehouse operated by online retail giant Wildberries.

The New York Times falls short on digital subscribers as competition bites

The New York Times falls short on digital subscribers as competition bites

The New York Times has hit a rare bump in an otherwise smooth climb. The publisher added 280,000 net digital subscribers in the second quarter, short of Wall Street’s forecasts, and its shares slipped despite healthy profits. The New York…

Ukrainian Drones Strike Oil Refineries in Yaroslavl and Bashkortostan

Authorities in the Tver region, meanwhile, reported damage to a warehouse operated by online retail giant Wildberries.