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US officials backpedal on claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets

FILE PHOTO: U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Chelsea bring Circle's USDC on board as front-of-shirt sponsor

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Second Round - Chelsea v Luton Town - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 27, 2026 Chelsea's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Second Round - Chelsea v Luton Town - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - August 27, 2026 Chelsea's Danny Welbeck celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from Roblox

eSafety said its testing found adults could send connection requests to young Australian children on Roblox without parental consent, while children and adults could interact on forums outside games without parental approval. 
eSafety said its testing found adults could send connection requests to young Australian children on Roblox without parental consent, while children and adults could interact on forums outside games without parental approval. 

Parents struggle with children’s digital, mental health needs: Survey

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (far right) playing “The Floor is Lava” at  MINDCove. The immersive, sensory-based learning space allows young people to step into guided scenarios that mirror real-world digital situations so they can practise emotional regulation.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (far right) playing “The Floor is Lava” at  MINDCove. The immersive, sensory-based learning space allows young people to step into guided scenarios that mirror real-world digital situations so they can practise emotional regulation.

Russia rolling out Starlink-style network faster than expected, Kyiv says

FILE PHOTO: Deputy Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Alina Smutko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Deputy Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Vadym Skibitskyi speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Alina Smutko/File Photo

Taiwan ‘throttles’ mobile internet for first time during annual war games

Taiwanese soldiers practise active-duty force expansion and military vehicle flatbed loading during the annual Han Kuang military exercises.
Taiwanese soldiers practise active-duty force expansion and military vehicle flatbed loading during the annual Han Kuang military exercises.

Meta India head named in case over Facebook videos targeting PM Narendra Modi

India has tightened its content rules in 2026, narrowing the legal shield that protects platforms from liability for what their users post.
India has tightened its content rules in 2026, narrowing the legal shield that protects platforms from liability for what their users post.

China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse

A sign above an office of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) is seen in Beijing, China July 8, 2021.
A sign above an office of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) is seen in Beijing, China July 8, 2021.

Hungary's opposition Fidesz says prosecutors raided office housing servers

Taiwan lawmakers remove legal hurdles for Starlink to operate satellite internet service on island

Starlink, owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, dominates the global satellite communications sector.
Starlink, owned by US billionaire Elon Musk, dominates the global satellite communications sector.

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