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CNNChinese hackers access US telecom firms, worrying national security officials
A highly skilled group of Chinese government-linked hackers has in the last several months infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in a likely search for sensitive information bearing on national security, multiple sources briefed on the matter told CNN.
- Reuters
Chinese hackers breached US court wiretap systems, WSJ reports
Verizon Communications, AT&T and Lumen Technologies are among the telecoms companies whose networks were breached by the recently discovered intrusion, the newspaper said, citing people familiar with the matter. The hackers might have held access for months to network infrastructure used by the companies to cooperate with court-authorized U.S. requests for communications data, the Journal said. China's foreign ministry responded on Sunday that it was not aware of the attack described in the report but said the United States had “concocted a false narrative” to “frame” China in the past.
- Euronews
Gloves off in pre-loved price war as eBay scraps private seller fees
eBay UK has scrapped the fees private sellers have to pay to access the online marketplace, in a move designed to see off competition for the rapidly growing and hugely profitable pre-loved sector.
- The Independent
Airline apologises after ‘sexually explicit’ film played to every passenger – with no way to turn it off
In-flight entertainment system on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Tokyo was impacted by technical issues
- Hello!
Harper Beckham just made her new baggy jeans look seriously Posh
Harper Beckham wore a pair of stonewash baggy jeans in her mother Victoria Beckham's latest Instagram post and she teamed it with a knitted jumper and trainers - the perfect, pared-down look.
- KameraOne
110-year-old man rescued from Indian cave in viral video
A 110-year-old Indian man has been rescued from a cave near Bengaluru in India's Karnataka. The viral video, posted on X on October 3, alleged that the man was a staggering 188 years old. However, reports have since confirmed the man is 110-year-old Siyaram Baba, a famous Hindu saint from Madhya Pradesh.
- Hello!
Meghan Markle stuns in bold figure-hugging dress for glamorous solo appearance
Meghan Markle looked sensational on Saturday evening as she attended the LA Children's Hospital Gala. For the special occasion, the Duchess recycled her striking Carolina Herrera gown. See photos...
- The Independent
Voices: After the Elon Musk-Donald Trump rally, there’s a better word for Republicans than ‘weird’
Now that the former president and Tesla CEO have teamed up, there’s only one way to describe the American political right in its current form...
- Evening Standard
Jonny Evans reveals what Manchester United players think about Erik ten Hag sack rumours
Goalless draw at Aston Villa has not fully lifted pressure on Man United boss
- Evening Standard
Erik ten Hag holds heated talks with Ruud van Nistelrooy amid Manchester United struggles
The under-fire Red Devils boss and his assistant were spotted in an animated discussion at Villa Park
- Cinema Online
Li Yitong slams for putting feet up on plane seat
Netizens criticised the actress for acting "inappropriately" as a celebrity
- USA TODAY
Andrew Garfield recalls sex scene with Florence Pugh went 'further' because they didn't hear cut
Andrew Garfield got candid about filming a "passionate" sex scene with "We Live in Time" co-star Florence Pugh during an interview Friday.
- HuffPost
Elon Musk's Unhinged Appearance At Trump Rally Gets Mocked In Memes
The tech CEO literally jumped for joy while stumping for the former president in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
- The Telegraph
Chelsea bad boys face fines, bans and nervous wait after feisty draw with Nottingham Forest
Enzo Maresca declared himself “very happy” with his Chelsea bad boys, despite the fact the club will be fined for a second time this season for ill-discipline and Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana will serve one-match bans.
- INSIDER
Taiwan's president is doubling down on sticking it to Beijing, saying China can't be the 'motherland' because its government is younger
Lai said at a National Day celebration that Taiwan's government was celebrating its 113th birthday, while Beijing's just celebrated its 75th.
- Evening Standard
Pep Guardiola labels Fulham star 'unstoppable' after nervy Man City win
Saturday’s result at the Etihad could have been very different
- CNN
Professor who correctly predicted 9 presidential elections weighs in on ‘October surprise’
CNN’s Michael Smerconish asked presidential historian Allan Lichtman about the October surprise and if it ever impacts his prediction for who will win the race for the White House.
- The Guardian
Israeli troop reinforcements cast doubt over ‘limited’ Lebanon invasion
Third division redeployed to join invasion force as Israeli operations expand rapidly on multiple fronts
- People
David Beckham Shows Off Toned Physique as He Poses for Self-Care Sunday Selfies and Shares Words of Wisdom
"Always important to take a minute to yourself and reset," the retired soccer star wrote on Instagram
- Fortune
Wall Street is starting to have buyer’s remorse on the Fed’s jumbo rate cut
"I assume several Fed officials regret doing so much."