A synagogue became the site of a chaotic brawl between police worshippers, after authorities discovered the existence of a secret tunnel. Image: shalom.bart, via Wikimedia Commons A Brooklyn synagogue became the site of a chaotic brawl between police and Hasidic Jewish worshippers, after authorities discovered a secret tunnel beneath the neighbourhood. The tunnel was found…
The SEC officially approved the first Bitcoin ETFs for a handful of investment firms, following a period of confusion on social media. Image: Leeloo Thefirst, via Pexels The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially approved the first Bitcoin ETFs for a handful of investment firms, following a period of confusion on social media after their…
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing the tech giants of using their articles to train the AI software. Image: Beyzanur K, via Pexels The New York Times filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing the tech giants of using millions of its articles without permission to train their…
In a recent study, researchers have discovered that one litre of bottled water may contain as many as 240,000 plastic particles. Image: Steve Johnson, via Pexels In a recent study, researchers have discovered that one litre of bottled water may contain as many as 240,000 plastic particles. This number is between 10 and 100 times…
President Macron appointed Gabriel Attal, 34, as France’s new prime minister, in what many perceive as a move to win back public support. Image: National Assembly, via Wikimedia Commons President Macron appointed Gabriel Attal, 34, as France’s new prime minister, in what many perceive as a move to win back public support. The decision comes…
On Tuesday, South Korea’s parliament endorsed landmark legislation banning the country’s declining dog meat industry. Image: Irina Zhur, via Pexels On Tuesday, South Korea’s parliament endorsed landmark legislation banning the country’s declining dog meat industry. The legislation, which will come into effect in 2027, will outlaw the breeding, butchery, distribution and sale of dogs for…
US regulators are expected to approve applications for the very first spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund), as a Wednesday deadline looms. Image: Alesia Kozik, via Pexels US regulators are expected to approve applications for the very first spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund), as a Wednesday deadline looms. Expectations are high, with speculators foreseeing that the…
Victoria’s court system fell victim to a ransomware assault in which hackers breached a section of the court’s audio-visual archive. Image: Pixabay, via Pexels Victoria’s court system fell victim to a ransomware assault in which hackers breached a section of the court’s audio-visual archive. The cyber attack is suspected to be the work of…
Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party, was airlifted to a hospital in Seoul after being stabbed in the neck. Image: 경기도 뉴스포털, via Wikimedia Commons Lee Jae-myung, the leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, was airlifted to a hospital in Seoul after being stabbed in the neck during a…
The union raised a complaint with SafeWork SA regarding the production of the ‘Flamin’ Hot’ variety of Doritos corn chips. Image: Mike Mozart, via Flickr The United Worker’s Union (UWU) has raised a complaint with SafeWork SA regarding the conditions of the Smith’s Chips factory in Adelaide – specifically, around the production of the ‘Flamin’…