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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 24, 2026

The George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on April 23.
The George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the US military said on April 23.

‘Unacceptable abuse’: UK health data of 500,000 people listed for sale in China

Medical data from volunteers helps researchers make scientific discoveries, such as improving the detection and treatment of dementia and cancers.
Medical data from volunteers helps researchers make scientific discoveries, such as improving the detection and treatment of dementia and cancers.

South Korea fines matchmaking agency over leak of sensitive user data

Duo says on its website its services have led to more than 53,000 weddings and seven couples tying the knot on average every day.
Duo says on its website its services have led to more than 53,000 weddings and seven couples tying the knot on average every day.

EU court says Hungary's anti-LGBTQ rules breach law

A transgender flag is held during a march after the Hungarian parliament passed a law that bans LGBTQ+ communities from holding the annual Pride march and allows a broader constraint on freedom of assembly, in Budapest, Hungary, March 30, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus
A transgender flag is held during a march after the Hungarian parliament passed a law that bans LGBTQ+ communities from holding the annual Pride march and allows a broader constraint on freedom of assembly, in Budapest, Hungary, March 30, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus

Over 200 Japanese firms paid ransomware attackers, 60% fail to recover data

Experts say ransoms should not be paid because they fund criminal organisations.
Experts say ransoms should not be paid because they fund criminal organisations.

Under blackout threat, Wikimedia to hold talks with Indonesia

A drone view shows traffic during evening rush hours in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 3.
A drone view shows traffic during evening rush hours in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Feb 3.

Japan tax official duped by scammers leaks data of over 250 people and firms

The Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau said the employee leaked personal information for 259 individuals and corporations.
The Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau said the employee leaked personal information for 259 individuals and corporations.

Zara owner Inditex reports unauthorised access to transaction databases

Zara owner Inditex said the databases do not contain customer data, addresses, passports or bank details.
Zara owner Inditex said the databases do not contain customer data, addresses, passports or bank details.

Customer info potentially compromised after Booking.com suffers data breach

FILE PHOTO: Booking.com app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken February 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Booking.com app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken February 27, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Perplexity AI accused of sharing users’ personal data with Meta and Google

According to the complaint filed, trackers are downloaded onto users' devices as soon as they log into Perplexity's home page.
According to the complaint filed, trackers are downloaded onto users' devices as soon as they log into Perplexity's home page.

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