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Binance freezes funds after $6.3bn hackB1

Binance freezes funds after $6.3bn hack

Sunday, 1 November 2026

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, says a "complex" hack accessed $6.3bn in digital assets. The company has frozen around half and is trying to recover the rest…

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World Bank backs mobile-friendly AI for growthB1

World Bank backs mobile-friendly AI for growth

Monday, 19 October 2026

The World Bank has been urging developing countries to build "small AI" models that run on mobile phones with low connectivity and in local languages. Paschal Donohoe, the Bank’s…

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White House lets three outlets back inB1

White House lets three outlets back in

Thursday, 24 September 2026

CNN, Politico and MS NOW were let back into the White House after a judge said President Donald Trump’s ban was likely unconstitutional and ordered access restored. Judge Timothy…

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Bolivia names new tiny wild cat

Thursday, 17 September 2026

Scientists have identified a new wild cat in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, the first living cat species to be formally named in more than a century. Locals call it tilcayo; its…

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France lets some champagne be stronger

Sunday, 13 September 2026

France has temporarily lifted the regulatory limit on champagne's strength after record heatwaves. Producers may make wines up to 15% alcohol this year, above the usual 13% cap.…