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- Friday, 11th August 2023 at 10:00 /BST/
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Emergency Declared as Fires Devastate Hawaii’s Maui Island
Wildfires have left a trail of destruction on the Hawaiian island of Maui, claiming at least 36 lives and forcing thousands to evacuate. Fast-moving wildfires, fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, have reduced entire neighborhoods in Lahaina to ashes. Emergency shelters are overrun as search and rescue operations continue. The residents are describing the devastation as ‘like an apocalypse.’ The western side of the island has been nearly cut off and local businesses and historical landmarks face ruined.
UK Cyber Theft: Is There Such a Thing as a Safe System?
Confidence in the UK’s Electoral Regulator has been shaken following a hostile cyber-attack that accessed the data of 40 million voters, going undetected for over a year. The attack exposed names and addresses of voters registered between 2014 and 2022 and sparked concerns over the integrity of the UK’s electoral system, though it is unclear who the attackers were. In a separate but equally concerning incident, a “monumental” data breach in Northern Ireland exposed the names and ranks of every serving police officer in the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The information was mistakenly published online in response to a freedom of information request, remaining available to the public for several hours, and has led to calls for an urgent inquiry and increased security measures.
Kim Jong-un Calls for Boost in Weapons Production and Military Preparedness
In a move signaling a potential shift in North Korea’s military stance, Kim Jong-un has dismissed the chief of general staff, replacing him with the defense minister. Alongside this leadership change, Kim has ordered a surge in weapons production and intensified military drills. Besides ongoing preparations for a militia parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Republic, it is unclear what message is North Korea trying to send to the world.
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