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Twitter takeover raises fears of climate misinfo surge
Twitter takeover raises fears of climate misinfo surge
by  AFP

Climate deniers looking to block action and "greenwashing" companies could have free rein on Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover, analysts warned as leaders pursued anti-warming efforts at the COP27 summit.

The weakest link? North Korea's crumbling air force
The weakest link? North Korea's crumbling air force
by  AFP

North Korea on Tuesday described its record-breaking blitz of missile launches last week as a "just counteraction" to the biggest-ever US-South Korea air exercises. Last week, many of North Korea's missile launches were drills simulating the destruction of enemy air force bases.

Australian insurer warns of 'distressing' data threat
Australian insurer warns of 'distressing' data threat
by  AFP

A major Australian health insurer warned Tuesday of a "distressing" threat by a purported hacker to release data within 24 hours from a hack affecting 10 million people. On Tuesday, an anonymous poster on a hacking blog -- widely cited by Australian media -- said "data will be publish in 24 hours".

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