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Five accused in ‘Scattered Spider’ hacking case by US authorities

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In a notable development, authorities in the U.S. have filed charges against five people purportedly linked to the 'Scattered Spider' hacking initiative, an advanced cybercrime operation aimed at prominent companies and government bodies. The suspects are presumed to belong to a well-organized faction accountable for a series of security infiltrations that took advantage of weaknesses in commonly used systems. These charges highlight the escalating danger posed by cybercriminal groups and the rising intricacy of their methods.The organization known as 'Scattered Spider,' recognized for its advanced hacking skills, faces allegations of breaching systems through social engineering and exploiting vulnerabilities in multi-factor authentication measures. These techniques enabled the hackers to ...
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Husband charged following Fort Campbell soldier’s tragic death

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Officials have accused two people in relation to the horrific murder of Katia Dueñas Aguilar, a 23-year-old service member based at Fort Campbell, Tennessee. Originally hailing from Mesquite, Texas, Aguilar was sadly discovered fatally stabbed in her residence in Clarksville in May of the previous year. The incident, which has disturbed both military and civilian circles, has reached a crucial point as her spouse and an additional woman are now confronted with legal accusations.Sofia Rodas, aged 35, is facing charges of first-degree murder and evidence tampering, as per a release by the Clarksville Police Department. Reynaldo Salinas Cruz, who is Aguilar's 40-year-old spouse, has also been accused of tampering with evidence. The two suspects had been held on separate federal charges and w...
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Toronto police solve 1998 murder with DNA advancements

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After over 26 years, law enforcement in Toronto has captured a suspect in connection with the killing of Donna Oglive, who was expecting a child when she was strangled in 1998. This development resulted from progress in forensic technology and revitalized investigative pursuits, which involved DNA examination and reaching out to the community through online channels.After more than 26 years, Toronto police have announced the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Donna Oglive, a pregnant woman who was strangled in 1998. The breakthrough came thanks to advancements in forensic science and renewed investigative efforts, including the use of DNA analysis and appeals to the public through digital platforms.Oglive, aged 24 when she was murdered, had only been in Toronto for five weeks. At four mo...
Fire devastates Kantamanto market in Ghana, displacing thousands of traders

Fire devastates Kantamanto market in Ghana, displacing thousands of traders

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A massive fire swept through the Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana, on January 2, 2025, destroying hundreds of stalls and upending the livelihoods of thousands of traders. The market, one of the largest secondhand clothing hubs in the world, was engulfed in flames during the early morning hours, leaving behind widespread devastation but no reported injuries or fatalities. The Ghana National Fire Service announced on Friday that the blaze had been fully extinguished and that investigations were underway to determine its cause. Videos shared by the fire service on social media showed large sections of the market consumed by roaring flames, as firefighters worked to bring the situation under control. Secondhand shoe dealer Kwabena Charles, one of the affected traders, recounted the harrowing ...
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders, marking first high-level EU visit since Assad’s fall

French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders, marking first high-level EU visit since Assad’s fall

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In a historic visit, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock traveled to Syria to meet with the country’s transitional leaders, signaling a new phase in relations between Syria and the European Union. This marks the first such visit by EU officials since the regime of Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December. The ministers met with Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, in the capital Damascus. Sharaa’s group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), led the rebellion that brought an end to Assad’s authoritarian rule. In recent years, HTS has distanced itself from its past ties to al-Qaeda, attempting to rebrand itself as a political entity capable of governing post-war Syria. Baerbock, speaking before the meeti...
Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows

Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukraine amid dispute over halted Russian gas flows

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Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that his country may retaliate against Ukraine following Kyiv’s decision to halt the transit of Russian gas through its territory. The move has escalated tensions between the two neighbors and added a new dimension to the already fraught relationship between Ukraine and some European Union member states. In a video message posted on Facebook on Thursday, Fico accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of “sabotage” after Ukraine followed through on its New Year’s Day promise to stop Russian gas flows to Europe. The decision marked the expiration of a key transit deal with Moscow, which Zelensky described as “one of Moscow’s greatest defeats.” Fico, however, criticized the move’s repercussions for Slovakia and Europe, calling it a “drasti...