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Runners using GLP-1 medications for weight loss report varied experiences during endurance training. Nausea and reduced appetite can make it difficult to fuel long runs. Keri, a marathoner in her 50s, became severely nauseous during a half marathon after taking her first 2.5-milligram dose of tirzepatide less than a week earlier. She stopped and restarted the medication during training because of harsh side effects, weight gain and appetite loss, and said she would not take another dose until after the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Sports dietitian Claire Shorenstein said she would typically advise against using a GLP-1 while training for a marathon, citing the risk of underfueling. Other runners describe different outcomes. Steve, a 44-year-old from Oregon, halved his tirzepatide dose after four weeks and says he can now train without a heart-rate spike. Kylie Keeton eventually stopped taking a GLP-1 after losing about five pounds in six months; she said the expense was not worth continuing, and nausea had made it difficult to reach her running mileage. A specialist said splitting a weekly dose is not recommended because it was not how the drug was studied in clinical trials. Research on GLP-1 drugs and endurance running remains limited, and experts note possible side effects including nausea, constipation and increased resting heart rate. Sports dietitian Meghann Featherstun said runners she has worked with rarely stay on the drugs for long, often telling her they cannot tolerate them. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/i-was-so-sick-is-running-a-marathon-while-on-a-glp-1-a-bad-idea-29902

Elon Musk has released the first seven-minute episode of his “Odyssey,” made with Grok AI, after saying he could create a better, more authentic version of the tale. The episode begins with Odysseus pretending to be mad to avoid fighting in the Trojan War. Palamedes and Agamemnon test him by putting his baby son, Telemachus, in the path of a plough. Odysseus saves the child and agrees to fight. The episode then shows him leaving Penelope and Telemachus behind before jumping ahead ten years to the siege of Troy. The reviewer criticizes the episode’s AI visuals as slow and lifeless and describes the character voices as robotic and overly emphatic. In the reviewer’s assessment, the story’s dramatic moments lack motivation and feeling. The review acknowledges that later episodes may look better as AI improves, but argues that Musk’s version has little artistic merit. It describes the work as a pitiful fraction of the original’s quality, produced at a tiny fraction of its cost, and frames the project as an attempt to win an argument rather than tell the story with passion. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/elon-musks-ai-odyssey-the-dullest-most-pointless-riposte-possible-to-christopher-nolans-brilliant-epic-29793

Britain still imports almost 60 percent of its gas. A new arrangement with Belgium is intended to keep enough capacity available through a connecting pipeline this winter if a low-probability, high-impact supply emergency occurs. The scenario described involves a prolonged cold snap and a critical import facility, such as one of the two liquefied natural gas terminals in Milford Haven, being out of action. The deal will add 10 pence a month to household bills to pay Interconnector Limited, the pipeline’s Belgian owner, to maintain compressors that can send large volumes of gas to Britain quickly. Ofgem says the arrangement is the only currently available intervention addressing immediate supply security for winter 2026–27 while also offering benefits over the following four years. The deal is described as affordable insurance, but it does not resolve longer-term concerns. Ofgem says further government-led measures are likely to be needed. A National Energy System Operator report warned of an emerging risk to gas supply security in 2030. The government issued an interim response in August, but gave no timetable for deciding what measures are needed; its final response is due next year. National Gas says this winter’s outlook is positive with the Belgian deal, while peak demand remains high because gas-fired power generation is needed when renewable output is low. Options raised include more gas storage, LNG terminals, or forward-buying LNG. The article argues that decisions are urgent because infrastructure takes time to build. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/britains-gas-security-needs-reinforcement-last-minute-deals-with-belgium-are-not-a-proper-fix-28795

Audi's chief executive, Gernot Döllner, is under fire in Germany after joining Donald Trump on stage at a rally in Georgia just days before the U.S. midterm elections. The pair announced that Audi plans to invest four billion dollars in its first U.S. factory and create 4,500 jobs. Daniela Cavallo, head of the Volkswagen works council, said internal communications showed Döllner had taken part in an event following a speech she characterized as racist, sexist, transphobic and dismissive of democracy. She said the investment and his appearance turned Volkswagen’s management into a “puppet” in a propaganda show. Social Democrat representative Isabel Cademartori called his actions a “disgrace,” also referring to Volkswagen’s history. IG Metall chief Christiane Benner described Döllner’s appearance as politically unacceptable and accused him of breaching Audi’s code of conduct, which she said requires political neutrality before elections. She also warned that a major investment would need approval from Volkswagen’s supervisory board, where she is deputy chair. Volkswagen is in a dispute with its workforce over plans to cut as many as 100,000 jobs and close factories. The company has cited competition from Chinese automakers, U.S. tariffs and the costly transition to electric vehicles. Audi’s Neckarsulm facility, employing 15,000 people, is among four Volkswagen plants threatened with closure from early next decade. The planned Macon plant would produce 200,000 SUVs annually. Audi estimated that U.S. import tariffs of 15 percent cost it 1.2 billion euros last year. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/audi-boss-under-fire-in-germany-for-trump-rally-appearance-29420

Following her mother’s sudden passing, a woman found comfort in sea swimming, which eased her anxiety and made her feel closer to her. In June 2024, eight months after the loss, a friend encouraged her to join a challenge in Croatia: swimming three kilometers each day for a week. At that time, she was experiencing sleepless nights and, at times, a tightness in her throat. Swimming appeared to be the only activity that offered relief. A year later, she took part in a trip in Greece, swimming four kilometers daily and marking her fiftieth birthday. By late September, she had finished another guided journey off the coast of Kaş in Turkey, completing twenty-five kilometers over five days. The woman explains that the steady motion and view of marine creatures help calm her thoughts. She also attributes a friendly swimming group and forming new bonds to improving her sense of wellbeing. Her mother, who passed away at seventy-three, spent hours in the water during family holidays to Italy. She also dealt with depression and anxiety, and the writer thinks the ocean might have provided her similar comfort, although they never spoke about it. The writer remembers that her mother brought her to public pools as a child, and later relocated with her father to Bexhill-on-Sea. Upon returning to the UK, she makes a point of visiting Bexhill and mentions that walking by the sea or hearing it helps restore her sense of balance. She is already making plans for another swimming trip. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/i-struggled-to-come-to-terms-with-my-mums-death-then-i-swam-in-the-sea-and-suddenly-felt-connected-to-her-29724

Oxfam reports that the richest 0.1 percent of the global population, numbering 8 million people, benefit from industries and investments tied to pollution as well as disaster readiness, response, and reconstruction. The market for these services is projected to grow from 70 billion dollars a year to 92 billion dollars by 2029. Oxfam calls this a “double dividend” of the climate crisis and says it could encourage the wealthy to delay or disrupt efforts to address climate change. According to the report, this group is responsible for more carbon emissions than the 3.5 billion poorest people combined and has reportedly contributed 125 times more than the average person to extreme heat events. Oxfam’s index identifies 217 firms that either contribute to climate change or offer products and services to help adapt to its effects. Last year, these businesses made an average of 1.8 billion U.S. dollars and paid 1 billion dollars in dividends to shareholders. According to Oxfam, BlackRock and Vanguard hold shares in 92 percent of the listed companies, worth more than 1 trillion dollars in total. The organization is calling for higher taxes on wealthy individuals, private jets, oil and gas companies, and polluting companies. It also urges the U.K. government to improve international climate funding commitments by prioritizing grants over loans. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/super-rich-get-double-dividend-from-causes-and-costs-of-climate-crisis-report-finds-29720

Strive increased its bitcoin holdings by 6,182 between October 17 and October 23, bringing the total to 43,000 bitcoin, as stated in a report submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm ranks fourth among publicly traded companies in bitcoin ownership. Metaplanet holds 44,000 bitcoin, while Twenty One possesses 43,514. Strive’s chief executive, Matt Cole, has expressed his goal of positioning the company as the second-largest public holder of bitcoin by year-end. To surpass Metaplanet’s current amount, Strive would need to acquire roughly 105 bitcoin each week on average. Strive established a program to sell as much as one billion dollars worth of its SATS preferred stock on the market. The firm said proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes, including acquiring additional bitcoin, working capital, and other investments. In a separate report, Strive said it held 504.4 million dollars in cash and cash equivalents by October 23, up from 317.5 million dollars a week earlier. On October 20, the company closed an offering of seven million SATS preferred shares, raising roughly 630 million dollars before expenses. The shares pay an annual dividend of 15 percent, and the company has set aside enough to cover the first 18 months of payments. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/strive-closes-in-on-second-largest-corporate-bitcoin-treasury-with-511-million-purchase-29661

Serbia’s Student List is preparing to start talks on forming a government after projected results showed it won the parliamentary election. With 100 percent of ballot samples counted, the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy in Belgrade projected the movement would receive 53 percent of the vote, or 141 seats in the 250-seat parliament. The Serbian Progressive Party, led by Aleksandar Vučić, was projected to receive 39 percent and 103 seats. The remaining seats went to national minority lists. The movement has no clear leader or governing experience, and it is unclear who it will appoint as prime minister and cabinet members. The Student List’s platform focuses on fighting corruption and restoring the rule of law. It proposes creating an independent police unit accountable to prosecutors, banning appointments of party loyalists to state-owned companies, and giving new independent bodies oversight of major infrastructure contracts. The constitution requires the new parliament to convene within 30 days of the official election result, with a further 90 days to form a government. Serbia must also hold a presidential election before December 27, after Vučić stepped down to run for prime minister. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/serbias-student-list-preparing-for-talks-on-forming-government-despite-no-clear-leader-29632

Real Madrid beat Barcelona with a late Kylian Mbappé goal, ending Barcelona’s nine-game winning run. Mbappé scored twice, according to the report. His winner came with three minutes remaining, after Eduardo Camavinga carried the ball into the area and pulled it back for him to finish. Barcelona had equalized on the hour. Lamine Yamal took a short corner to Pedri, who played a reverse pass into Raphinha, and the Brazilian struck low into the net. Barcelona pressed for a winner, but Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made a series of saves, including one from a Martín header, before Madrid scored late. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/mbappe-double-secures-real-madrid-late-victory-at-barcelona-after-raphinha-leveller-29375

A Ukrainian drone attack caused electricity and water restrictions in Russian-occupied Crimea on Saturday, according to the Moscow-installed regional leader, Sergei Aksyonov. He did not say how many households were affected. Russian authorities also reported that a Ukrainian strike in the part of Kharkiv region held by Russia killed at least three people and gravely wounded another. Russia’s Defence Ministry said it shot down 616 drones overnight across more than 20 regions. In the Bryansk border region, at least three people were killed in drone strikes during the day, the acting governor said. Ukrainian authorities reported at least five deaths in Russian drone and missile strikes in eastern Ukraine, including three people killed in Synelnykove and a 31-year-old woman killed in Sumy. Thousands of British and French troops took part in a seven-week military exercise in Germany, the UK government said Sunday. About 600 paratroopers jumped from four British RAF A400M Atlas aircraft during the exercise, called Rhino Titan. The training tested British troops’ ability to operate against an enemy using drones and electronic warfare. Separately, Ukraine’s government said its military had a stable connection to Starlink, ten days after access was suddenly restricted. Hours later, SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk accused the Ukrainian military of violating the company’s terms. Neither Musk nor the US government, which operates Starshield using Starlink technology, took responsibility for imposing the restrictions. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/ukraine-war-briefing-kyiv-targets-russian-occupied-crimea-as-uk-and-france-conduct-joint-military-exercise-29267

Strive acquired 6,182 bitcoin from October 17 to October 23, increasing its total holdings to 43,000 bitcoin, as disclosed in a report to the Securities and Exchange Commission. This ranks the firm fourth in bitcoin ownership among publicly traded companies. Metaplanet possesses 44,000 bitcoin, while Twenty One holds 43,514. Strive’s chief executive, Matt Cole, has stated his aim is to become the second-largest public bitcoin holder by year-end. To surpass Metaplanet’s present balance, the company would have to secure roughly 105 bitcoin weekly on average. Strive also launched a program to sell as much as one billion dollars in its SATS preferred stock via the market. The firm stated that the funds could be used for general corporate needs, including additional bitcoin acquisitions, working capital, and other investment opportunities. It reported holding 504.4 million dollars in cash and cash equivalents as of October 23, an increase from 317.5 million dollars the previous week. In a separate move, Strive concluded a sale of seven million SATS preferred shares on October 20, generating approximately 630 million dollars before costs. These shares offer a 15 percent yearly dividend, and the company has allocated sufficient reserves to meet the first 18 months of those payments. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/strive-closes-in-on-second-largest-corporate-bitcoin-treasury-with-511-million-purchase-29553

Andrea Egan, general secretary of Unison, states that the budget should start translating Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s vision into real action. In an editorial piece, she contends that his assessment of Britain’s challenges highlights the necessity for significant economic reforms, such as bringing industries under public control and making substantial investments in public services, infrastructure, and local communities. Egan acknowledges some initial government actions positively but insists that modest efforts won't undo four decades of neoliberal policies. Egan states that unions are calling for a significant, long-term strategy to reinvest in and raise wages for public services, while also bringing these services back under public control to stop excessive profits. She contends that this initiative should be financed by increasing taxes on the wealthy, particularly by aligning income tax with capital gains tax. Egan notes that corporate organisations and right-leaning media will resist these reforms. If Burnham stays dedicated to transforming Britain to benefit working-class citizens, she argues, the trade union movement will stand behind him, starting with the upcoming budget. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/if-the-pm-reboots-the-uk-for-working-class-people-unions-will-be-with-him-but-the-time-for-talking-is-over-andrea-egan-29499

Typhoon Champi was named the most intense storm of the year to date after maintaining wind speeds of 185 miles per hour last week. Between late Thursday and early Saturday, it struck Taiwan and Japan’s southern islands, with wind gusts peaking at 141 miles per hour and over 620 millimeters of rain falling within 48 hours in sections of Yilan County. In Taiwan, one fatality and 527 injuries were reported. Over 288,000 households experienced power outages at some stage, although most had their electricity restored by later reports. By Monday, Champi had diminished to a tropical storm southwest of Japan’s main islands. Parts of Greece are once again at risk of flooding, as severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected this week. The national weather service has issued warnings for 30 to 60 millimeters of rain within 12 hours across central regions on Monday, with amounts reaching 50 to 80 millimeters in the northeastern Aegean Islands. Weather models indicate that similar volumes could occur between Wednesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, in the Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Arnab is expected to head toward the coastline of northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha by Wednesday. India’s weather authority has put out warnings for exceptionally heavy rain, thunderstorms, and powerful winds. Forecasts call for gusts of up to 85 miles per hour and as much as 100 millimeters of rain within six hours as the storm makes landfall, currently expected on Wednesday. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/typhoon-champi-declared-strongest-storm-of-year-so-far-29250

Applying toothpaste might temporarily dry out a pimple, but Rosalind Simpson, a dermatologist, advises against using it to treat acne. Acne develops through a combination of clogged pores, increased sebum production and changes in Cutibacterium acnes, bacteria that naturally live on the skin. Simpson says ingredients such as menthol and sodium lauryl sulfate can irritate the skin, increase inflammation and worsen scarring and pigmentation changes. Hydrocolloid acne patches can help reduce the size, redness and inflammation of spots. Simpson also advises against picking or squeezing them, as this can increase the risk of scarring. She suggests applying a warm cloth or using an over-the-counter topical treatment such as azelaic acid. Topical acne treatments usually need to be used for about twelve weeks to start producing their best anti-inflammatory effects, she says. If acne does not respond to simple skincare measures, Simpson advises seeing a doctor. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/is-it-true-that-toothpaste-is-an-effective-spot-treatment-29344

Israeli troops cordoned off sections of Hebron following a Friday attack on a military checkpoint that killed two soldiers. The army cleared residents from Ein Deir Baha, an area where one of the two men involved in the attack allegedly lived. Hebron’s municipality said 370 families, nearly 2,000 people, were displaced. Abdul Halim al-Tamimi said an intelligence officer gave his family 10 minutes to leave and threatened to displace them as people had been displaced in Gaza. The Israeli military said civilians who wished to evacuate were permitted to leave temporarily. Israeli soldiers took over some homes and used them as a base, according to residents. Fahed Ahmaro, a local imam, said 30 members of his family lived in his house; he rushed his frail mother and some of his grandchildren to his daughter’s home. The military claimed that 2,000 local people belonged to the Jaba’a clan, which it said was associated with Hamas. Residents disputed the clan’s size and the claim. Hebron Mayor Yousef al-Jabari called the operation “collective punishment.” Roads into and out of the city remained closed to cars. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/its-collective-punishment-nearly-2000-palestinians-in-hebron-displaced-as-israeli-forces-take-over-homes-29306

Pegasus is one of the most distinctive constellations in the fall sky. The easiest feature to recognize is the Great Square, made up of four fairly bright stars. Three of these belong to Pegasus: Markab, Scheat, and Algenib. The fourth star, Alpheratz, is part of the nearby constellation Andromeda. The illustration depicts the sky high in the south as seen from London at 10 p.m. on October 26. The Great Square outlines the body of the mythical winged horse Pegasus, ridden by the hero Bellerophon. Starting at Markab, a series of stars in an arc leads to Enif, whose name means “nose” in Arabic, tracing the horse’s neck and head. Additional star patterns branching out from the Square mark the front legs, and the figure is depicted upside down. Pegasus was included in the 48 constellations cataloged by Ptolemy during the second century. Alpheratz was historically considered to belong to both Pegasus and Andromeda; under the official boundaries of the 88 modern constellations, it is part of Andromeda. At this time of year, Pegasus can also be seen in the Southern Hemisphere, appearing lower in the northern sky with the horse oriented right side up. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/starwatch-bright-stars-of-pegasus-make-this-distinctive-constellation-easy-to-see-29443

On April 22, after a ceasefire had been agreed in Lebanon, photojournalist Zeinab Faraj and journalist Amal Khalil were documenting the aftermath of the war in the southern village of al-Tiri. A missile struck a car ahead of them, killing its two occupants: Ali Nabil Bazzi, a municipal official, and Mohammed Hourani, a friend of the mayor. Faraj says drones flew close as the women called emergency services. A missile then struck their car as they tried to get into it, and they took shelter in a nearby house. Faraj was trapped under rubble after another missile strike and was later freed by paramedics. Khalil died. The Israeli military said it had identified saboteurs violating the ceasefire; human rights groups called the attack a war crime. While Khalil and Faraj sheltered in the building, the Israeli military received repeated messages urging it to allow a rescue operation. Khalil is believed to have died about an hour before paramedics were allowed to return to the area after rescuing Faraj. The article also reports that, a week before the attack, an Israeli military spokesperson called a video of Khalil published by her newspaper “terrorist media,” and that she had received death threats from Israeli numbers. Faraj is preparing to return to university, but still has visible injuries and difficulty walking. She says drones and warplanes leave her on edge and that she wakes at night screaming. She is uncertain about returning to frontline journalism and says she is haunted by the memory of Hourani after the first missile strike. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/i-saw-a-drone-suddenly-descend-towards-me-my-heart-started-pounding-and-i-thought-is-this-the-end-of-my-life-29397

SoFi has introduced SoFi Earn, a tokenized deposit that offers a 4.4% annual percentage yield. The company says it is the first U.S. nationally chartered bank to provide tokenized deposits directly to individual customers. Each SOFIE is worth one dollar on deposit at SoFi Bank. Customers can convert SOFIE into the SoFiUSD stablecoin at a one-to-one rate to buy cryptocurrencies or transfer funds to a supported external wallet. The deposit continues earning interest until conversion and is covered by FDIC insurance within applicable limits. SoFiUSD itself is not an FDIC-insured deposit. The bank said it expects to finish rolling out SOFIE to its crypto customers in November. CEO Anthony Noto said the product combines the earning power and protections of a bank deposit with the speed and utility of digital assets. The launch follows SoFi’s introduction of consumer crypto trading in November 2025 and the launch of SoFiUSD the following month. The stablecoin came to the consumer app in May, and SoFi began settling card transactions with it on Mastercard’s network in September. According to the company, SoFi Crypto supports trading in more than 40 cryptocurrencies. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/sofi-launches-interest-bearing-fdic-insured-tokenized-deposit-for-crypto-users-29441

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado announced she has come back to Venezuela, nearly one year after departing the country to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. “I’m here. With you,” she posted on X on Sunday. Her associate Edmundo González, who is also living abroad, confirmed her return and said he would come back soon. Details on how 59-year-old Machado re-entered the nation were not immediately available. Social media clips showed her in Barquisimeto, approximately 220 miles west of Caracas, surrounded by supporters at a church known as the Sanctuary of the Divine Shepherdess. The Trump administration is said to have resisted Machado’s return, fearing it might strain ties with interim president Delcy Rodríguez. The two are political adversaries. Machado departed Venezuela last December, a few weeks before Nicolás Maduro was captured, and in recent months has reportedly tried more than half a dozen times without success to return. After Maduro was seized, many anticipated that President Trump would endorse Machado for leadership. Her group is generally thought to have won the 2024 presidential election against Maduro, although he declined to cede authority. Instead, Trump supported Rodríguez, Maduro’s ex-vice president, who now leads Venezuela. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/exiled-venezuelan-opposition-leader-announces-her-return-29317

Executive producer Kirsty Major says The Guardian’s podcast series, Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty, is intended to give guests space to develop their ideas rather than turn discussions into confrontations. Chakrabortty talks with thinkers from across the political spectrum about forces transforming the world and challenges to conventional wisdom. Executive producer Maz Ebtehaj says the conversations explore why guests hold their views. Chakrabortty says he wants to understand how they reached their positions, even when he disagrees with them. Guests include former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, former Conservative deputy prime minister Michael Gove, Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor, James Graham and Nesrine Malik. Each hour-long episode is planned around a guiding question. For example, the team began its conversation with Varoufakis by asking about his upbringing and life experiences, which can shed light on his political views. Chakrabortty calls the series “anti-brain rot” and says it aims to offer audiences another way to think about what is happening in their world. He says new ideas are urgently needed, while Ebtehaj says familiar systems, ideas and frameworks no longer work. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/i-think-of-it-as-anti-brain-rot-how-our-podcast-team-creates-space-for-thought-29297

This mushroom stroganoff recipe is enough for four people and takes 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook. The ingredients include dried porcini, onions, button mushrooms, and field mushrooms, sautéed in butter and flavored with salt, pepper, and either nutmeg or allspice. While working on the vegetables, soak the porcini in 200 milliliters of freshly boiled water. Cook the onions gently until they become tender and golden in color, then add the button mushrooms to the same pan and brown them before setting both aside. Cook the field mushrooms in a pan until all their moisture has cooked off, then add more butter and continue cooking until they turn golden brown. Add the strained liquid from the soaked porcini, use a spatula to lift any bits stuck to the pan, and slowly blend in soured cream along with one tablespoon of mustard. Put back the onions and button mushrooms, toss in the chopped porcini, and let everything cook down softly for ten minutes. In the last few minutes, fold in the field mushrooms. Adjust the seasoning as desired and include some lemon juice if it needs brightness. Serve hot, but not bubbling, garnished with fresh chives or dill, and pair with rice, potatoes, or broad egg noodles. The recipe allows for using plant-based butter or oil instead of regular butter, and plant-based crème fraîche can be used in place of soured cream. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/how-to-make-mushroom-stroganoff-recipe-felicity-cloakes-masterclass-29282

An election video produced by Spain’s primary opposition party, the conservative People’s Party, has caused controversy in the lead-up to the November 29 national vote. The deepfake material, created using artificial intelligence, features individuals associated with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist Party, including his spouse, Begoña Gómez, seemingly making statements related to current inquiries. Both Gómez and ex-Socialist leader José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero have asserted they did nothing wrong. By Friday, the clip had amassed close to two million views and carried a faint, almost invisible disclaimer indicating its AI origin. Óscar López, Spain’s minister for digital transformation, cautioned that those not well-versed in AI technology might take the content as genuine. Leire Díez, a former member of the Socialists, submitted a legal complaint on Friday, alleging that the PP engaged in defamation and misappropriation of her digital identity, and called for the removal of the advertisement. Nine legal professionals surveyed by El País mostly concluded the video was lawful, pointing to its AI disclaimer and humorous nature, although one noted that legality does not equate to ethical acceptability. The PP dismissed the backlash, stating the ad illustrated what they described as Socialist double standards. Election polls referenced in the piece indicate the PP is likely to emerge victorious but would require backing from the far-right Vox party to establish a government. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/opposition-deepfake-video-of-spanish-pms-wife-sparks-outrage-before-election-29121

Molly Picklum claimed victory at the Portugal Pro, securing her first win of the season and climbing to the top of the World Surf League standings with two competitions still to go. The current world champion from Australia defeated California's Caitlin Simmers in the women’s championship round, 13.33 to 12.84. Picklum initially trailed but seized control after a powerful backhand barrel that earned her a score of 7.83 out of 10. She described winning in Portugal as a dream come true and expressed joy at finding her form at just the right moment. In the men’s championship, Griffin Colapinto from California made a strong comeback to defeat Brazil’s Gabriel Medina, a three-time world titleholder. Colapinto earned a 9.43 on his final wave out of a possible 10, securing enough points to stay ahead until the finish. This marked his third win at the Portugal event, following triumphs in 2022 and 2024, and moved him up to third in the overall standings. The competition will continue with a new location in the Philippines before concluding the season at Pipeline, where surfers will have access to 1.5 times the normal amount of points. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/molly-picklum-claims-lead-in-wsl-title-race-with-dream-win-in-portugal-29067

Two high-ranking military observers reported witnessing an enigmatic black triangular craft traveling at approximately 1,800 miles per hour above a classified location in the western United States this year. The specific site was censored in a document contained within a recent set of UFO-related records made public by the Trump administration on Friday. The witnesses, whose names were not revealed, compared the object to a delta-wing drone with a span ranging from nine to 15 feet. They noted that it exhibited no traits typical of standard military planes and then disappeared without a sound within moments, leaving behind no exhaust or other signs. The report features nine identical canyon images, each with small triangular elements added to depict movement. Greg Eghigian, a Penn State University professor specializing in history and bioethics and who has written extensively about the past of unidentified flying objects, noted that these images seemed to offer minimal meaningful insight. The Pentagon has published hundreds of documents since May, though the pace has slowed in recent months. The latest release on Friday included under 25 text-based reports. These disclosures came after President Donald Trump issued an order in February calling for complete transparency regarding government-held information on UFOs and the quest for extraterrestrial life. The directive was issued following a 2023 claim by a former intelligence figure in Congress, who stated that multiple administrations had concealed information and that the government had recovered downed extraterrestrial spacecraft. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/mysterious-black-triangles-spotted-over-sensitive-us-site-new-pentagon-ufo-files-reveal-28680

Australia’s innings-and-31-run loss to South Africa in the second Test has raised concerns about the team’s batting lineup as they prepare for the decisive third match in Cape Town. Australia were all out for 99 in their first innings, leaving selectors less than a week to consider potential adjustments. Marnus Labuschagne has managed three scores in the 30s over four innings this series, and his Test average now stands at 43.36, with no century to his name in over three years. The piece notes that he might still earn another opportunity, potentially opening the batting alongside Travis Head. Meanwhile, Nic Maddinson is expected to lose his spot following two low scores in Gqeberha. Matt Renshaw might return to the opening position, freeing up space in the middle order for Cameron Green, who is anticipated to be available following an abdominal strain. Head coach Andrew McDonald has indicated that Green is unlikely to bowl during the series, but his batting alone could still earn him a spot if he’s fit. Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly are also being considered, although the piece highlights that Inglis has yet to firmly establish himself in Test cricket, while Connolly’s prospects may hinge on playing conditions and whether selectors back Beau Webster. Australia have not lost a bilateral Test series since early 2023, but this recent loss has prompted selectors to consider various changes ahead of the final game. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/winds-of-change-are-coming-for-australia-as-selection-storm-brews-in-south-africa-29014

This week’s television highlights include “Aberfan: The Village That Fought Back,” streaming on BBC iPlayer. The documentary reflects on the Welsh mining tragedy six decades later by exploring the experiences of those impacted and their struggle for justice. Reviewer Lucy Mangan notes that the film powerfully conveys additional hardships endured by residents through thoughtfully selected recollections. At the cinema, “Fatherland” features Hanns Zischler as Thomas Mann during his 1949 journey through Germany, alongside Sandra Hüller portraying his daughter Erika. According to reviewer Peter Bradshaw, it presents a refined, restrained historical narrative that captures both individual and national suffering. For readers, the highlighted selection is Dutch poet Lieke Marsman’s posthumously published memoir, *On Another Planet They Can Save Me*, which reviewer Edward Posnett commends for its elegant prose and inventive allusions. The musical recommendation is *Everything in Readiness* by London's Shovel Dance Collective. This nine-member ensemble offers a novel take on traditional tunes, linking Britain’s turbulent history to contemporary times. Alexis Petridis notes the album's surprising transitions in sound. Additional picks feature the sketch comedy series *Ellie & Natasia*, available on BBC iPlayer, and the movie *Possible Love*, directed by Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/from-fatherland-to-aberfan-the-village-that-fought-back-the-week-in-rave-reviews-29128

Netflix has cut 1,000 jobs, or six percent of its workforce, as reported by The Guide, due to slow subscriber growth and low excitement on Wall Street. Among those let go are chief content officer Bela Bajaria and the head of film, Dan Lin. The piece suggests that the size of the layoffs indicates Netflix thinks something is amiss, especially in its programming strategy. It warns against dismissing the streaming service too quickly, pointing out that after losing subscribers in 2022, Netflix managed a significant comeback. The article states that Netflix has had difficulty creating programs with enduring popularity. It highlights a limited selection this year and declining viewership for second seasons, suggesting that dropping full seasons at once can generate short-term attention before the shows lose momentum. It also notes that many series get canceled just as they start to find their identity, while star-studded limited runs are given more priority. Peter Rice, Netflix’s newly appointed head of content, is noted for his strong sense of taste and industry standing. However, the piece wonders if this will shift the company’s strategy, considering its efforts to bring in influencer content, podcasts, and live sports as it faces competition from YouTube. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/the-guide-266-the-knives-are-out-at-netflix-maybe-now-it-will-make-something-worth-watching-29105

Benjamin Moser’s latest book, “Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History,” presents 12 Jews who rejected Zionism, spanning from a Polish rabbi in the late 1800s to Israeli historian Avi Shlaim. Moser contends that this group is part of a long but often overlooked tradition. The work also explores his own evolution from the liberal Zionist perspective he was brought up with. He has stated that a trip to Hebron in the occupied West Bank in 2016 reshaped his understanding of Palestinian conditions there. In a subsequent essay, he reflected on how to align his earlier views with the civilian hardship in Gaza following Hamas’s attack on October 7. The book has faced criticism, including from Isaac Chotiner of The New Yorker, who described Moser’s treatment of facts as reckless and claimed he distorted historical information regarding Zionist leaders and the Holocaust. Additional critics have questioned his depiction of Zionism as inherently evil and Palestinians as entirely innocent. Moser has brushed off some of the backlash as politically motivated and affirmed his support for the book. In an interview, he characterized the Israel-Palestine conflict in stark, binary terms. The article portrays the book as both a historical account and a personal argument, pointing out that such a blend may compromise impartiality. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/a-hidden-tradition-benjamin-moser-wants-you-to-know-jewish-anti-zionism-is-not-new-29199

Cookie theft can let fraudsters hijack an active online session without needing the account password. NordVPN identified 52 billion cookies in stolen data circulating online in the year to June, according to the company’s chief technology officer, Marijus Briedis. A session cookie allows a user to remain logged in while navigating different pages. If malware steals an active cookie from a device, an attacker could use it to access the account and often bypass multifactor authentication. The user might not become aware until the account has been misused. Stolen sessions could be used to access banking, email or social media accounts, or to change an online shopping order and charge saved payment details. Infostealer malware is often hidden in downloaded extensions or software. Briedis advises users to log out of accounts rather than simply close a tab, and suggests using a dedicated password manager and regularly clearing cookies. If someone suspects their device has been compromised, the article recommends running an antivirus scan, logging out of accounts on every device, changing passwords and alerting their bank to suspicious payments. Multifactor authentication still offers more protection than a password alone. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/cookie-theft-how-fraudsters-get-the-digital-key-to-your-accounts-29314

Wastewater analysis suggests people in England consumed 123,000 kilograms of cocaine in 2024–25, up 26 percent since 2021. That is estimated to equal roughly 2.5 billion lines, with a street value of almost 10 billion pounds. A Guardian investigation found a 10 percent rise since 2019 in recorded crimes where cocaine was mentioned. Research using wastewater samples found cocaine use spiked during major sports and music events, heatwaves and bank holidays. At a festival in the Lake District, people told the Guardian they had taken cocaine or were trying to get hold of it, and some were seen taking it openly. A pub manager in east London told the Guardian she frequently cleans cocaine residue from toilet surfaces and said its use had become significantly worse over the past five years. She expressed concern about customers taking cocaine while drinking and said venues fear losing their licences if they acknowledge drug-taking on their premises. Will, whose name has been changed, said he first took cocaine at about 15 and later used it to help with long hours as a carpenter in TV and film. He said he once spent 35,000 pounds on cocaine in a year. He has substantially cut down his use, from spending thousands of pounds a week to about 120 to 180 pounds a weekend, but thinks he will probably never stop taking it. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/how-cocaine-conquered-the-uk-in-pubs-festivals-and-workplaces-the-drug-has-become-an-everyday-habit-29019

HSBC has introduced RedCoin, its first stablecoin denominated in Hong Kong dollars. The bank announced that the token will be available through its PayMe platform starting Friday. In the coming days, users will be able to set up a stablecoin wallet in the app to make peer-to-peer transfers and payments to more than 100,000 merchants through PayMe. Maggie Ng, HSBC’s chief executive for Hong Kong, said money, assets and information are moving from traditional infrastructure to digital networks that are always on, data-rich and increasingly programmable. HSBC managing director John O’Neill said the bank plans to introduce more products soon and expand into wholesale corporate and institutional use cases. The launch builds on HSBC’s digital-asset offerings, which include digital bonds for institutional investors, a gold token for retail clients and a tokenised deposit service for wholesale payments. Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing framework took effect in August 2025. In April 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued its first stablecoin licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial. Anchorpoint began a phased institutional rollout of its HKDAP stablecoin in August. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/hsbc-rolls-out-its-first-hkd-stablecoin-redcoin-to-retail-users-29232

According to reports, three up-and-coming performers from the UK—Callum Turner, Josh O’Connor, and Jack Lowden—are set to complete their final auditions for the part of James Bond this weekend. Some sources suggest as many as five individuals might be in consideration, though the identities of any extra candidates are not known. Jack O’Connell and Jacob Elordi are out of the race. The screen tests reportedly include stunts, camera presence, and dialogue. Whoever is selected would succeed Daniel Craig, who was killed at the end of “No Time to Die” five years ago, as the article puts it. The article examines the three named potential candidates. It suggests that Lowden’s action sequences in “Slow Horses” might strengthen his chances, while characterizing Turner as a sexier Bond option. The writer says O’Connor would be the best fit, pointing to his role in “The Crown” and his skill at handling improbable lines; it also mentions that his best-known stunt work is a ladder sequence in “The Mastermind.” The article describes the film as an Amazon Bond movie directed by Denis Villeneuve and speculates about whether the screen tests will reveal if the actors can meet the demands of that production. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/i-expect-you-to-cry-what-the-james-bond-actors-may-face-at-the-final-audition-28908

Director Taika Waititi says his film adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Klara and the Sun” deliberately brings original ideas to the acclaimed novel. The story follows Klara, a solar-powered artificial friend who supports sick teenager Josie. Waititi says comedy is his instinct, though he tries to pull back toward emotion. He describes humor as a defense mechanism and says he hopes his work is becoming more emotionally open. Ishiguro, whose other novels have also been adapted for screen, says the best films move beyond the book rather than simply reproduce it. The film also explores loneliness and death. Waititi joked that, as a father of two, he would consider replacing one of his children with a kinder version. Ishiguro said the story should not be treated as a guide to artificial-intelligence ethics, despite a Google DeepMind executive suggesting the novel as an ethical touchstone. He said people in the AI industry are looking to creative work as they consider the technology’s effects, but added that other sources would be better guides. “Klara and the Sun” is scheduled to open in Australia on October 22, and in the UK and US on October 23. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/id-consider-replacing-one-of-my-children-taika-waititi-on-robot-kids-his-cheese-o-meter-and-klara-and-the-sun-28493

Sandra Hüller says she struggles to see herself as someone special, despite starring in several of the year’s most prominent films. Her 2026 releases include “Fatherland,” “Rose,” “Digger” and the hit “Project Hail Mary.” A fifth film, Marvel’s “Avengers: Doomsday,” remains a possibility, not a confirmed role. Hüller says the films were made at different times and their release schedule is outside her control. She was Oscar-nominated for “Anatomy of a Fall,” and says she still sees herself as part of a group. The projects have also brought renewed attention in Hollywood. In “Fatherland,” directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, Hüller plays Erika Mann, driving her father, novelist Thomas Mann, through postwar Germany. The film’s treatment of East Germany moved her to tears. Hüller says it gives space to a socialist idea that did not survive in Germany, but that people can still consider. She also warns that fascism arrives gradually, adding that the question is what people do about it. Hüller grew up in East Germany and says that seeing its system fall apart taught her that no system lasts forever. Her theater group, Farn Kollektiv, is developing two plays that she will direct. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/i-struggle-to-see-myself-as-someone-special-sandra-huller-on-being-the-star-of-four-or-possibly-five-of-the-years-biggest-films-28801

Palestinian citizens of Israel could play a pivotal role in efforts to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition, with high voter turnout seen as crucial in next week’s election. Palestinians make up about 20 percent of Israel’s population. Polls suggest Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority in the 120-seat Knesset, but the Jewish Israeli opposition bloc is also expected to fall short of the 61 seats needed to form a government. Palestinian parties are forecast to win between 12 and 15 seats. Ahmad Tibi, a longtime Knesset member and leader of the Ta’al party, says strong turnout is an important tool for bringing down the government. Most opposition parties have ruled out a coalition with Arab politicians, while campaigning by Netanyahu’s allies has sought to make such a partnership politically toxic. Tibi says Palestinian politicians are choosing between what he called “bad and worse.” Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of the Balad party, said fear is the biggest motivation for voters, citing concerns about another term for far-right ministers. Some Palestinian citizens, however, have lost faith in the political system or oppose taking part in elections. International Crisis Group analyst Amjed Iraqi described this election as a form of mitigation: he said voters see a difference between a right-wing government and a far-right one, even though there is no clarity about what would follow. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/the-biggest-motivation-is-fear-high-turnout-among-israels-palestinians-could-unseat-netanyahu-28710

A British photographer residing in Sweden is challenging a court ruling that affirmed the denial of his residency request and mandated his deportation. Simon Montgomery argues that being forced to leave would tear him away from his 16-month-old son, a German citizen through his mother. The migration authority turned down his application in December, stating he had not provided proof of "actual care" for the child, who continued to spend nights with his mother. This month, the court determined that Sweden's interest in maintaining controlled immigration takes precedence over his interest in preserving family life. It also noted that he could see his son by entering Sweden without needing a visa. Montgomery states that he now spends three days a week with his son and is involved in his everyday care as outlined in a parenting agreement. He claims he is entitled to EU freedom-of-movement rights because he is the parent of an EU citizen. His legal representative argues that removing him would disrupt the child’s life and unfairly impact the family’s rights, pointing out that the lower court applied too strict an interpretation of what constitutes “actual care.” The lawyer also highlighted that the child is going through a crucial stage for forming attachments and emphasized the father's significant role, especially since the mother lacks a support system. Montgomery has lodged an appeal with the higher migration court. Sweden’s migration authority was contacted for a statement, and the German government stated it was unable to provide comment on the matter. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/briton-facing-forced-separation-from-baby-son-after-sweden-orders-his-deportation-28894

A fresh examination of blood evidence from the White House Farm murders calls into question a key element of the case against Jeremy Bamber. Sue Carney-Gannon, a forensic biologist working for The Guardian, claims the stains on Sheila Caffell’s clothing and her right arm align with her having shot herself while seated upright. Prosecutors previously claimed that Bamber arranged Caffell's apparent suicide after taking the lives of the children and their parents. In 1986, Bamber was found guilty of all five deaths and has been serving a prison sentence since. According to Carney-Gannon, her findings do not clarify who was responsible for the deaths of the rest of the family, and she does not exclude the chance that Bamber was the one who shot Caffell. The deaths were first considered a murder-suicide, but Bamber was later taken into custody by police after family members raised doubts and his ex-girlfriend, Julie Mugford, informed authorities that he had admitted to the crime. The case has continued to be a subject of debate, particularly regarding the handling of the crime scene. Carney-Gannon’s conclusions will be sent to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, which evaluates whether cases should be forwarded to the Court of Appeal. To date, the commission has examined four out of ten points in Bamber’s most recent submission and dismissed them, stating they failed to satisfy the criteria for referral. A representative from the Jeremy Bamber Innocence Campaign claims the new report backs Bamber's assertion that he did not commit the murders of his family. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/the-white-house-farm-massacre-exclusive-new-forensic-evidence-suggests-sheila-caffell-killed-herself-is-jeremy-bamber-innocent-28792

A disagreement has flared up between the Trump administration, Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv, and Elon Musk regarding who is to blame for limiting Ukraine’s access to Starshield, SpaceX's advanced military version of Starlink. Officials from Kyiv claim these limitations have rendered numerous drones ineffective that they rely on to conduct strikes beyond the front lines, as well as disrupted air-defense systems meant to thwart Russian assaults. Donald Trump claimed the service had resumed full operation. However, a European official informed The Associated Press that it was still not operating at full capacity. The issue of who ultimately bears responsibility for restricting Kyiv’s access remains unresolved, as civilian deaths in Ukraine have sharply increased. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/trump-musk-zelenskyy-who-is-blaming-who-in-the-ukraine-starlink-row-28765

Raye’s album *This Music May Contain Hope* has been awarded this year’s Mercury Prize. The 73-minute work consists of 17 tracks divided into four parts, blending soul, swing, house, and 1950s-style easy listening. The record’s biggest single was the retro-soul track “Where Is My Husband!”, though Guardian reviewer Alexis Petridis argues that the album’s breadth and diversity make the hit seem less central. He notes that some of the artistic choices come off as indulgent, such as a long conversation with Raye’s grandfather and a six-minute final track that includes four minutes of production credits being read aloud. However, he calls the standout moments remarkable and views the album as a daring declaration. Petridis views the decision as a stand for the album format in an era when streaming prioritizes individual tracks and playlists. Over half of the 40 top-selling albums of 2026 to date are greatest-hits packages or long-established back-catalogue titles, while just seven are new releases from this year. The previous Mercury Prize winner was Sam Fender’s “People Watching,” an album that had already achieved success; Fender donated his prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust. Petridis wonders if the judges will also acknowledge bold albums by underground artists or limit such recognition to well-known figures. He says last year’s ceremony in Newcastle drew a public audience and something approaching genuine excitement, but that excitement had waned by the time this year’s nominees were revealed. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/with-albums-under-threat-rayes-mercury-win-is-a-triumph-for-grand-statements-alexis-petridis-28784

The World Food Programme has cut monthly food assistance in Gaza from about 1.6 million people this summer to 1.1 million from October, after funding fell by more than half compared with 2025. The agency’s director for Palestine says the cuts leave more than half a million people without support each month. Ration boxes, cash assistance for buying food and meals from community kitchens have all been reduced. The WFP says it needs more than 300 million pounds over the next six months to restore and maintain critical programmes in Palestine. Its representative, Shaun Hughes, described earlier gains against hunger as fragile and easily reversed. Two-thirds of Gaza’s population face crisis-level food insecurity, while 200,000 people are experiencing emergency levels, Hughes said. A recent UNICEF survey found that one in eight children is chronically malnourished or stunted. The article reports that reconstruction has not begun, and that about 80 percent of Gaza’s population is unemployed, according to UN data. Hughes says humanitarian assistance will be needed at scale until reconstruction starts, but called the operation unaffordable and unsustainable in the long term. Aid work is also costly because of restrictions on shipments, fuel and spare parts, while damaged buildings have made warehouse space scarce. The WFP says sourcing and shipping ingredients for ration boxes can take about three months, so more funding would not immediately reverse the cuts. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/cuts-force-world-food-programme-to-end-support-for-half-a-million-palestinians-in-gaza-27474

Sri Lanka chased down 430 in Rawalpindi to beat England in a remarkable one-day international. Harry Brook scored 202 for England, reaching his double century in 114 balls—the fastest in ODI history—but it wasn’t enough to win. Pavan Rathnayake (130), Avishka Fernando (97), and Dasun Shanaka (97) powered Sri Lanka’s chase. This is the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, with the only higher total being 438 from 20 years ago. Sri Lanka slumped to 24-2, but Rathnayake and Avishka Fernando built a crucial 166-run partnership for the third wicket before Shanaka took charge with an explosive display of eight sixes. England responded strongly in the final over, as Josh Tongue dismissed Dunith Wellalage and Eshan Malinga back-to-back when eight runs were required. Janith Liyanage finished on 61, striking a six to clinch victory with one ball left. Brook reached his 200 in just 17 balls after scoring 150, while Joe Root made history by becoming the first Englishman to amass 8,000 ODI runs. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/sri-lanka-stun-england-with-second-highest-odi-chase-despite-brooks-202-28705

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that demonstrations led by groups lacking what he described as legitimate authority will be prohibited in the near future. Gatherings organized by recognized entities may still proceed, although officials might alter their designated paths. Applications from bodies like labor unions will be assessed under existing legislation and could also result in route modifications. Macron stated these actions were essential to safeguard urban cores, commercial areas, and government facilities. He urged against any protests in the upcoming days and confirmed he would preside over a meeting of top ministers on Friday to determine further steps regarding nationwide rallies scheduled for Saturday and beyond. Some marches scheduled for Thursday have already been stopped by officials, while a court reversed a police order that had prohibited a student demonstration in Paris. Saturday’s events differ across cities: protest restrictions have been imposed in Lyon, Nice, and Toulon, whereas a march in eastern Paris was approved but not allowed to enter the central area. The minister of justice reported that 174 out of 2,500 individuals detained since the riots last weekend are being held in custody, with more than 900 facing legal action. Macron attributed the looting to those who came specifically to steal, stating that radical left groups were behind the most severe acts of violence. The protests started last month due to issues like insufficient staff and substandard school facilities, later expanding into broader demonstrations about increasing living expenses. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/macron-bans-illegitimate-protests-in-france-as-he-tries-to-get-a-grip-on-unrest-28604

Iran says it may strike oil infrastructure, undersea communication lines, data centres and artificial-intelligence sites in up to seven Gulf countries if the U.S. and Israel launch another attack. Mohsen Rezaei, described as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued the warning, according to Iranian media reports. Mehdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iranian negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf, said the next conflict would pose an existential threat and that Iran had “zero red lines.” He also said Iran would widen any conflict geographically and extend it beyond the duration its adversaries expect. The threats come as diplomatic talks remain at an impasse. Iranian and Pakistani mediators have explored a possible ceasefire, including proposals involving Iran’s frozen assets, lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade and access for UN weapons inspectors to nuclear sites. Iran has offered to end the blockade within seven days and begin nuclear talks, subject to preconditions including the lifting of U.S. sanctions. Separately, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed it had struck four commercial ships in the strait, and said three others had been struck when they hit mines; the reported number of ships hit had not been independently verified. Brent crude was trading at $113.4 a barrel, which the article linked to reports of a possible renewed U.S.-Israeli assault. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/iran-threatens-oil-and-ai-facilities-across-seven-gulf-countries-if-us-and-israel-renew-attacks-28568

Freelance journalist Bim Adewunmi is considering her first visit to Greece this spring, with Crete becoming the highlight of her travel aspirations. A friend and new mother of two is looking into dates and availability while putting together a group of friends for the potential getaway. Adewunmi envisions spending time with longtime companions, enjoying regional cuisine, reading, and taking afternoon dips in the water, even though she admits she can’t swim. The arrangements are not yet finalized. Adewunmi says the possibility has given her something enjoyable to anticipate as she comes out of what she refers to as the fourth and fifth trimesters. She recently completed a book, exercised with a kettlebell, and attended a concert, and she feels that things are starting to seem achievable once more. In contrast to the bleakness she encounters in the morning news, she finds that envisioning the journey offers brief, simple moments of excitement. She ponders if the vacation might evolve into a family custom, whether her child could take their first steps there, and if she might pick up new recipes or read Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan quartet. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/ive-booked-my-first-proper-holiday-and-its-pulled-me-out-of-winter-grimness-like-a-magic-spell-28380

Marine life in the Gulf of Mexico dropped by roughly 60 percent following BP’s 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and has yet to fully bounce back, as reported in a study published in PNAS. Scientists observed that from 2011 to 2015, fish numbers decreased by 63.5 percent, macrocrustaceans like shrimp and krill by 62 percent, and cephalopods such as squid and octopus by 59.7 percent. The researchers noted that these declines were more intense than those seen in comparable waters over the prior six decades, with no natural causes accounting for the loss. A survey conducted in 2023 revealed that many impacted species had still not returned to sustainable levels. The research also highlighted lower genetic diversity and increased inbreeding among individuals surviving the drastic population drops. Scientists stated that the chemical dispersants applied during the cleanup caused harmful oil elements to penetrate further into the ocean. Even six years after the incident, they detected higher concentrations of these substances in deep-sea fish eggs and cephalopod tissues, affecting their ability to reproduce. Study co-author Pedro Peres noted that common, widely distributed species can experience significant alterations that might remain undetected without ongoing observation. BP representative Paul Takahashi emphasized that the company continues to prioritize safety and has invested over sixty-nine million dollars in restoring the Gulf region. In 2015, BP agreed to pay eighteen point seven billion dollars in fines and compensation. The article also states that as of 2020, coastal communities in Mexico had yet to receive any compensation; BP has claimed that oil from the spill did not reach Mexican waters. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/marine-life-in-gulf-of-mexico-has-still-not-fully-recovered-from-2010-bp-oil-spill-28639

Cybersecurity firms report that websites across the globe have faced millions of attempts to exploit a weakness in PHP, the programming language used by roughly 70% of the world’s websites. The US National Security Agency warned that this vulnerability, known as PHP2Shell, could allow attackers to take control of web servers, steal sensitive data, disrupt services and move deeper into networks. Governments and companies took some websites offline to install a patch released by PHP developers on Wednesday. The BBC’s Traitors website was among those down on Thursday. Cloudflare reported seeing tens of thousands of attempts to exploit the flaw in the 45 minutes after it was announced, rising to hundreds of thousands within two hours and millions later. Amazon Threat Intelligence said the vulnerability was being broadly exploited, while researcher Ryan Austin said exploitation did not yet appear widespread. The flaw also prompted urgent responses: South Korea activated emergency measures and issued guidance to companies, while China urged organizations to inspect their systems and upgrade PHP. Japan’s prime minister urged businesses and organizations to patch the vulnerability or shut down their sites. The NSA called for immediate patching across US government departments and agencies. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/websites-across-world-hit-by-millions-of-attempts-to-exploit-php-code-flaw-28642

The U.S. Air Force failed to inform British police of a 2023 drink-driving allegation against airman Christopher Mooty, preventing UK officials from investigating at the time. Testimony at a military disciplinary proceeding indicated that Mooty had been drinking in Newmarket before driving two fellow airmen to a kebab shop. He was disciplined by the U.S. military, and a military judge convicted him of being drunk in charge of a vehicle. That verdict was later quashed, and a rehearing was approved but never held. Suffolk police said they had not been notified of the incident. The Air Force said it had no specific written record of notification, but saw no reason to believe verbal notification had not occurred. The Air Force said Mooty was not stopped by UK law enforcement and that no blood or breathalyser evidence, nor any first-hand police observation of impairment, was available. It said witness testimony and other indicators supported a court-martial prosecution. Under a longstanding agreement, British police have primary responsibility for investigating alleged offences by U.S. service members, except for offences committed on duty or against another member of their armed forces or their property. In 2024, Mooty was arrested in Suffolk for driving over the limit and resisting arrest. He pleaded guilty to both offences and was convicted in an Ipswich court, receiving a one-year driving ban and fines and penalties totalling £871. The case is among disclosures that prompted a UK government and police inquiry into whether U.S. personnel in Britain are being brought to justice properly. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/us-military-failed-to-notify-uk-police-of-drink-driving-allegation-against-airman-based-in-england-28473

Nobody Wants This is back for a third season, with Noah and Joanne sharing a home after two seasons of romantic ups and downs. Adam Brody portrays Noah, a rabbi, while Kristen Bell takes on Joanne, an atheist who co-hosts a podcast. Their new shared living space leads to minor disagreements: Noah finds it unsettling when Joanne leaves the refrigerator door ajar or places knives in the dishwasher, and Joanne isn't keen on his plan for a walk right at dawn. The review notes that their relationship has fallen into a relaxed pattern, but the tension has lessened, and the show no longer benefits from the couple's initial-season chemistry or can recreate its previous cycles of breaking up and getting back together. The review highlights much to appreciate in the supporting characters, particularly Timothy Simons and Justine Lupe in their roles as Noah’s brother, Sasha, and Joanne’s sister, Morgan. This season sees Sasha and his wife, Esther, portrayed by Jackie Tohn, go their separate ways, opening up space for a more heartfelt connection between Sasha and Morgan—and raising the possibility that they could eventually become a couple. The review portrays them as outsiders brought together despite their contrasting temperaments. It also mentions that Joanne is taking part in classes at a temple for non-Jews preparing to marry into the faith; the classes are funny, though they bring little edge to the comedy. The third season can be streamed on Netflix. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/nobody-wants-this-review-prepare-to-fall-in-love-again-with-a-different-couple-28476

The Galaxy dress by Roland Mouret has become an iconic piece, frequently captured in photos and widely imitated over the last half-century. It was born from a straightforward realization. In 1998, following the debut of his first collection at London Fashion Week, Mouret discovered at a modest British workshop that seam length had no effect on cost. He saw that adding 50 centimeters to a top could transform it into a complete garment. This insight inspired the creation of the sleek, form-fitting dress featuring a large zipper along the back. Celebrities such as Beyoncé, Halle Berry, and Victoria Beckham have worn it, helping to shape the identity of London fashion during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Mouret said he aimed to design “the feminine equivalent of a man’s suit,” merging a precisely cut silhouette with ease and what he referred to as masculinity. The dress reemerged in various hues and materials over the years, and Mouret later guided Victoria Beckham, whose initial collections mirrored its shape. However, the Galaxy is no longer being produced anew. Mouret’s brand entered administration in 2021 and was sold; he states that garments labeled with his name today are not his own. In his recent autobiography, he portrays the Galaxy as a result of his craftsmanship and life experiences. The dress debuted in 2005, according to the piece, and in 2015 it retailed for 1,750 pounds. Now, the article notes, secondhand prices barely exceed 200 pounds. Catherine, Princess of Wales, along with actor Robin Wright, opted for versions that omitted the back zipper, which they viewed as a potential weakness or something they preferred to conceal in their public appearances. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/i-wanted-to-create-the-female-version-of-a-mans-suit-how-roland-mourets-galaxy-dress-took-over-the-world-28499

Dogecoin Labs has debuted in collaboration with the Dogecoin Foundation, uniting the MyDoge wallet, DogeOS application platform, and Such App payment solution under an independent organization headed by CEO Jordan Jefferson. The organization aims to broaden Dogecoin’s use across consumer applications, payments, commerce, decentralized finance, gaming, and other products. The Dogecoin Foundation will remain responsible for ecosystem stewardship and open-source development. According to the launch announcement, MyDoge has more than 500,000 users. Such App introduces features for merchants, such as invoicing and in-person QR code payments. DogeOS’s public testnet, compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, aims to link developers with DOGE holders. The launch comes as Dogecoin has struggled to attract sustained investor demand through traditional finance. Bitwise announced plans to close its Dogecoin ETF in September. CEO Hunter Horsley said the fund’s failure highlighted a gap between crypto ETF investors and users of crypto brokerage apps. Jefferson has also discussed initiatives to expand Dogecoin’s reach beyond reliance on Elon Musk’s public endorsements. https://mansetetkisi.com/en/dogecoin-labs-launches-as-doge-ecosystem-seeks-growth-beyond-meme-driven-demand-28484