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China Is Strapping ‘Digital Bombs’ to Civilian Infrastructure—Is the US Ready?
A closed-door war game held in New York earlier this year simulated a Chinese cyberattack simultaneously knocking out 5,000 US water utilities, testing how insurers and officials would respond to an escalation of Volt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group. Unlike typical Chinese state hacking, which focuses on espionage, Volt Typhoon has spent roughly three…
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‘First major milestone for Pakistan’ – Usman takes five wickets
Pakistan’s Ali Usman claimed a five-wicket haul on day two of the first Test against England at Headingley, including the notable feat of dismissing Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson with consecutive deliveries. The performance was hailed as a major milestone for the bowler and for Pakistan in the match, giving the touring side a significant…
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Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook hit 91 as England built a commanding first-Test lead over Pakistan on a rain-shortened second day at Headingley, reinforcing his importance to the team’s new era under captain Joe Root despite missing out on the captaincy himself. Brook was dropped early on but made the most of his reprieve, playing fluently in gloomy…
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‘Hometown boy delivering once again’ – best of Brook’s 91
BBC Sport has published a video highlighting Harry Brook’s best shots during his innings of 91 on day two of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley. The Yorkshire-born batter, playing in front of his home crowd, once again fell short of a maiden Test century despite an impressive display, extending a wait…
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Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China has launched a regular seasonal container shipping service to Europe via Russia’s Arctic north coast, in a move analysts say signals a deepening strategic and commercial partnership between Beijing and Moscow in a region Washington increasingly regards as critical to US security. Although the route remains modest in scale for now, China analyst Gordon…
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Rubio designates US citizen held in China as wrongfully detained as Trump prepares to host Xi at White House
The Trump administration has designated American scholar Min Zin as “wrongfully detained” in China, after he travelled there at Beijing’s invitation. The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes just weeks before President Donald Trump is due to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, adding a point of tension to…
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Why Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings will shock Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever tonight
An OutKick sports column previews a WNBA regular-season match-up between the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings, arguing that Paige Bueckers and Dallas are poised to spring an upset against Caitlin Clark’s Fever despite Indiana’s stronger recent form. The piece is framed as a betting-oriented preview, weighing team records and form rather than reporting a…
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Bryson DeChambeau reportedly calls media members ‘the mafia’ before having reporter booted from driving range
Bryson DeChambeau reportedly branded media members “the mafia” and had a reporter removed from the driving range ahead of the LIV Golf season finale in Indianapolis, amid signs the world number five is increasingly on edge. The incident comes at a turbulent time for LIV Golf, whose long-term future is in doubt after the Saudi-backed…
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Golden Axe animated comedy arrives on Paramount+ in September
Sega has released the first trailer for its animated comedy adaptation of Golden Axe, confirming the series will launch on Paramount+ on 16 September. The show reimagines the classic 1980s beat-’em-up arcade game as a self-aware, comedic take on its medieval fantasy setting, retaining nods to the original’s distinctive visual style and combat while leaning…
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US raises alarm over American detained in China
🌎 Plus: Darline Graham tries to clean up debate gaffe {beacon} It’s Thursday, and we’ve got some big news from Cate Martel! Your usual 12:30 correspondent welcomed a new baby, Liam, and is out for the next few months on maternity leave! 🍼👶 Programming note: We will have a rotating cast of Hill folks…