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Samsung unveils open-ear Galaxy Buds On, with South Korea launch set for October
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds On, its first clip-on earbuds, in South Korea, joining a trend popularised by competitors like Bose, Huawei and Shokz. The clip-on design appeals to users who dislike in-ear earbuds, as it leaves the ear canal open and avoids the uncomfortable sensation of insertion. To address the sound leakage problem…
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Scottish man released on bail after nearly nine years in Indian prison
Jagtar Singh Johal, a Scottish man detained in India since 2017 without conviction, has been released from prison on bail after nearly nine years. His release is a significant step for him and his family, but he remains on trial in several cases that could carry the death penalty, so the legal and diplomatic campaign…
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Former Fed official jailed after online romance led to blackmail
John Harold Rogers, a former senior Federal Reserve official, was arrested in January 2025 after being seduced and blackmailed by an alleged Chinese spy using explicit photographs. Though charged with espionage, Rogers was ultimately convicted of making false statements to investigators and lying under oath, receiving a 38-month prison sentence in July 2025. The case…
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Flydubai plane diverts to Saudi Arabia after co-pilot attacks captain
Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he was fighting for his life when his co-pilot attacked him during a flight. Despite being wounded, he opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and help subdue the co-pilot as the aircraft plunged. The plane dropped more than 14,000 feet in 30…
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Indian pilot stabbed on Tel Aviv-bound flight praised for averting disaster
An Indian pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was stabbed by another pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv on Wednesday and has been praised internationally for preventing a potential catastrophe. The attack forced the aircraft to divert to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia, where Machchhar was hospitalised but is reported to be in good health…
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Tokyo court rules AI voice cloning without consent violates publicity rights
A Tokyo court has ruled that human voices are legally protected in a landmark AI case. Anime voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda won a partial victory after claiming his voice had been cloned by an anonymous TikTok account to narrate videos without permission. The court sided with Tsuda, ruling that using someone’s voice without consent infringes…
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MI5 warns UK universities over China-linked research funding and espionage risks
MI5 has issued a public warning that a Chinese state research body, which it links to China’s Ministry of State Security, has funded UK university research in areas that could strengthen espionage capabilities. It says universities must end arrangements with the body to avoid breaching the National Security Act, which could expose academics to prosecution.…
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Tokyo festival unveils 15-film contest featuring seven world premieres
Tokyo International Film Festival has announced its line-up, led by a 15-film Competition with seven world premieres. The selection highlights international and Asian cinema, while the festival’s wider programme includes sections for emerging filmmakers, Southeast Asian films and major gala titles. The world premieres include Garin Nugroho’s Indonesian historical drama *Red Before Dawn*, two Chinese…
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Zimbra flaw breaches email servers; Huawei overtakes Nvidia in China
A critical Zimbra vulnerability is being exploited to steal corporate emails and credentials. Huawei claims its Ascend processors have overtaken Nvidia in China’s chip market.