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Do you have what it takes to be a spy? UK agency releases entry puzzle

Do you have what it takes to be a spy? UK agency releases entry puzzle

GCHQ is recruiting via a 7-puzzle challenge involving codebreaking & landmarks. Solve to reveal staff's Christmas plans using names and an image. Hints provided.

Houses, cars and $63,000 in cash seized from New Zealand couple earning just $14,900 a year

Houses, cars and $63,000 in cash seized from New Zealand couple earning just $14,900 a year

NZ gang leader and partner with low legal income had assets seized: properties, cash, cars, and a motorcycle. Meth dealing charges and lifestyle inconsistencies cited.

Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge

Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge

Santorini area hit by 200+ quakes, up to 4.6 magnitude. Schools closed, pools emptied. No damage/injuries yet. Rescuers deployed. Past volcano eruption was huge.

Congo says 773 dead in week of fighting as military battles Rwanda-backed rebels

Congo says 773 dead in week of fighting as military battles Rwanda-backed rebels

DRC fighting near Goma kills at least 773; M23 rebels advanced before halt by DRC/Burundi troops. Humanitarian crisis emerges. G7 condemns Rwanda's support.

Mohammad al-Halabi, former head of Australian aid program in Gaza, released from Israeli prison

Mohammad al-Halabi, former head of Australian aid program in Gaza, released from Israeli prison

Ex-World Vision manager, M. El Halabi, released in prisoner swap after 2016 arrest & conviction for aiding Hamas. Claims innocence; no missing funds found.

AI chatbot DeepSeek celebrated in China despite concerns elsewhere

AI chatbot DeepSeek celebrated in China despite concerns elsewhere

China's DeepSeek AI chatbot impresses with its efficiency & quality, rivaling ChatGPT. Concerns arise over censorship, data security, & its challenge to US AI dominance.