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PHP programming language flaws leave millions of global websites vulnerable to hacks
The UK government took some sites offline as a precaution, leaving 32 government services unavailable while no successful breaches have been reported.
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Technology
Elon Musk targets 5 million annual vehicle sales for Tesla by 2030
The company aims to dominate global passenger miles while expanding production capacity to meet aggressive growth targets.
Technology
Scientists use lasers and plastic to emulate solar nanoflares
The experiment provides a potential explanation for why the sun's corona remains thousands of times hotter than its surface.
Technology
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses AI doomsday warnings as cheap headline grabs
The tech leader urged global leaders to adopt responsible optimism while pledging billions to bolster European technology infrastructure.
Showbiz
Ellen Burstyn receives Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival
The 93-year-old actress continues to garner accolades for her diverse career in film, television, and literature.
Showbiz
Jenna Ortega avoids watching her own films or reading reviews
The actress maintains a strict boundary from her projects to avoid the stress of public opinion and commercial performance metrics.
Showbiz
Fathom to release Laika animation Wildwood on 23 October
The studio's latest project follows a history of high-budget production and a long pursuit of Academy Award recognition.
Sports
Lancashire will not offer James Anderson a new contract
The 44-year-old veteran will leave Old Trafford after a long career, despite his belief that he could continue playing for several more seasons.
Showbiz
John Mayer releases new single Life With John Mayer on 23 October
The track was recorded at a historic Hollywood lot purchased by the artist and his partner, which formerly housed Charlie Chaplin's studio.
Science & Health
Pakistan inaugurates food exhibition to mark World Food Day 2026
Experts at the event highlighted how rising production costs, poverty, and climate change are placing growing pressure on the national food system.
Technology
Canva launches Craft image generation model with two-stage design architecture
The new tool offers high-resolution outputs and precise object placement to compete with leading AI models like OpenAI's GPT-Image series.
Technology
Meta amends business terms following publishing industry backlash over AI training
Legal experts warn the revisions may still allow the social media giant to scrape websites to develop commercial products.
Technology
Microsoft shuts down The Garage maker spaces after 17 years
The move marks the end of a centralized hub for global maker spaces as the tech giant shifts its internal programs and office policies.
Showbiz
Christopher Nolan adapts Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey for the screen
Production designer Ruth De Jong, who worked on Oppenheimer, will lead the visual construction of the sprawling ancient Greek epic.
Technology
Meta reaches deal with Mark Zuckerberg to prevent move from California
The agreement prevents the social media mogul from relocating to avoid a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires in the state.
Showbiz
Laika studio prepares Wildwood film premiere after five years of production
Studio head Travis Knight defends traditional craftsmanship against generative AI, arguing that human experience is essential for authentic storytelling.
Science & Health
Scientists administer first AI-designed viruses to human patient for bacterial infection
The FDA-authorized treatment uses modified T7 viruses to target an E. coli infection that has resisted both antibiotics and existing phage therapies.
Technology
Pentagon authorises DHS to test military-grade heat ray weapon
The technology uses invisible electromagnetic waves to create a burning sensation on skin, aiming to disperse crowds without conventional weapons.
Technology
Nvidia, Anthropic and OpenAI record highest lobbying spending in three months
The surge in spending follows a White House lunch where tech leaders secured a morally binding AI safety accord with President Donald Trump.
Showbiz
Kacey Musgraves to release 16-song Tex Mex album in 2027
The country star continues her momentum with a new project while maintaining a heavy touring schedule and multiple CMA Award nominations.
Technology
Pakistan records second-highest number of bids in Israeli spyware operation
The operation used online ads to deliver malicious code to devices without user interaction, targeting government networks and international organisations.
Science & Health
France reports first human death from Shamonda virus
The virus circulated among animals in eastern France this spring and summer and is most commonly found in cattle.
Technology
Pakistan hosts Russian delegation for disaster management simulation in Islamabad
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and share technical expertise on crisis management and rescue operations.
Technology
Yangtze Memory Technologies becomes China's largest NAND flash chip producer in 2026
The Chinese firm's rapid expansion comes as major rivals like Samsung and SK Hynix face shrinking market shares and US export restrictions.