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What is Shahid Kaveh, the Iran cyberunit tied to France’s fridge hacking?
IRGC-linked unit operates through front groups posing as vigilante hackers to hit adversaries, says French intelligence.
'Like gods reigning over humans': Many defectors see daughter of North Korea's Kim as heir apparent
Little is known about her except that she's reportedly about 13 and named Kim Ju Ae, but Korea's spy agency says she's likely her father's heir.
Iraq bars Iranian football team’s plane from landing in Basra: Report
Decision by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority reportedly related to US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines.
Hegseth promises to defend ‘warriors’ as he faces impeachment
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has criticised an attempt by Representative Thomas Massie to impeach him.
Indonesia's VP offers resignation as questions mount over his eligibility
His resignation offer comes amid a widening political rift between Prabowo and Widodo and a separate investigation into allegations that senior police officials wiretapped the president.
FIA chief says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go ahead despite tensions
This year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was scrapped following the outbreak of the US and Israel's war with Iran.
Meta’s AI age-check goes global: Can it protect teens?
The tech giant rolls out age-detection tool for Instagram and Facebook, but experts doubt whether it can help protect teens.
Who is Jean Leonard Teganya, deported by US over Rwanda genocide claims?
Teganya, a former medical student, is accused of participating in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Attacks escalate between Saudi-led forces and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles fired by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen as attacks between them escalate.
Israeli soldiers are also settlers in West Bank: Al Jazeera investigation
Blurred lines between Israeli soldiers and settlers fuel systematic West Bank violence and mass displacement.
Spain mulls TikTok suspension after investigation into child sex abuse videos
Ministry of Youth and Children calls for urgent meeting with TikTok leadership in Spain.
The average cost for a new vehicle in the U.S. hits a record high: over $51,000
Vehicle transaction prices are up to a new record high, according to the Kelley Blue Book — and some buyers are extending their car loans to finance them.
French wartime resistance heroine Solange Alexandre dies aged 104
With 30 men under her orders, she organised sabotage operations, sheltered Allied airmen and joined the fight against the occupying German forces.
Pentagon Chief Hegseth calls US House impeachment effort a ‘farce’
Hegseth condemns impeachment resolution against him as 'sabotage', defending his actions and policy decisions.
California police investigate after 27 fall ill at half-marathon running event
A local hospital says runners had "unusual" symptoms after racing on an atypically hot day.
Bangladesh prosecutor warns Hasina faces execution if she returns
Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has said ousted PM Sheikh Hasina will be executed if she returns home.
Iran lifts 2,000km limit on its ballistic missiles: What that means
Experts ask whether longer-range missiles are intended to hit targets beyond the Middle East.
At least 12 people killed in motorway crash in southeastern Bulgaria
Dozens of people hospitalised after 50 vehicle pile-up caused by thick fog.