Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections
Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.
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Albanese government warned it’s ‘sleepwalking into another robodebt scenario’ over use of algorithms and AI
Centre for Public Integrity report says mandatory audit and public register of all automated decision-making needed
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The federal government is “sleepwalking its way into another robodebt” scandal amid a lack of transparency and legislation around use of algorithms and artificial intelligence in decisions, the chief executive of independent thinktank the Centre for Public Integrity said.
Dr Catherine Williams launched the centre’s “Computer Says No” report on Thursday, which examines the use of automated decision-making (ADM) tools by the government and calls for urgent reform.
Continue reading...Blood banks targeted in latest European fridge cyberattacks – CNBC
- Blood banks targeted in latest European fridge cyberattacks CNBC
- French blood banks hit alongside cyberattack on European supermarkets Reuters
- Blood banks hit by cyberattack in France days after European freezer hacks CBS News
- Trump Plays Down Prospect of Iran Strikes After Midterm Rout Bloomberg.com
- French blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe The Guardian
‘We are a threat to Putin’: the small Norwegian news outlet with half its staff on Russia’s wanted list – The Guardian
‘This is a disaster’: Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
French blood banks hacked in latest cyber-attack on Europe
Temperature and defrosting thresholds raised to ‘very high levels’ at three cold stores stocking vital blood products
France’s national blood service has said hackers accessed control systems and boosted temperatures at three cold stores stocking vital blood products, in an apparent escalation of recent cyber-attacks on fridges and freezers across Europe.
The French blood service (EFS) said temperature and defrosting thresholds had been raised to “very high levels” in the attack, adding that its alarm systems had allowed technicians to intervene before the products were compromised.
Continue reading...Nadal set to join Real Madrid board of directors
Tennis great Rafael Nadal is set to join the board of Spanish football giants Real Madrid.
8,800-ton warship concept unveiled, packs over 100 missiles and 100 kW laser – Interesting Engineering
- 8,800-ton warship concept unveiled, packs over 100 missiles and 100 kW laser Interesting Engineering
- Naval Group unveils new drone carrier concept Breaking Defense
- As maritime threats rise, France seeks to bolster Europe's naval power Euronews.com
- NAVAL GROUP UNVEILS ITS NEW CONCEPT SHIP DESIGNED FOR NAVAL WARFARE OF THE FUTURE Naval Group
- European naval defence industry meets as threats drive fleet upgrades Reuters
U.S. Marine dies in Japan during training, military says – NBC News
- U.S. Marine dies in Japan during training, military says NBC News
- US Marine dies after training incident in Japan, officials say ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Marine dies during training incident in northern Okinawa Stars and Stripes
- US Marine Dies in 'Training Incident' at Japanese Base Newser
- Marine Dies During Training Event in Japan USNI News
Tillis: Hegseth faces ‘a reckoning’ in lame-duck session of Congress – The Hill
- Tillis: Hegseth faces ‘a reckoning’ in lame-duck session of Congress The Hill
- Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's not the only one USA Today
- Hegseth digs in as confident Democrats plan to go on offense after midterms The Washington Post
- Hegseth could face impeachment in new Democratic Congress Washington Times
- Scaramucci Says Pete Hegseth May Not Survive the Week as Democrats Take Control of Congress: 'Way Under by Year-End' Yahoo
Israel’s president accepts certified election results in a blow to Netanyahu’s claim of vote fraud – CTV News
- Israel’s president accepts certified election results in a blow to Netanyahu's claim of vote fraud CTV News
- A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel is willing to break with precedent to topple Netanyahu AP News
- Israel’s Herzog yet to decide on who should form government as Eisenkot secures significant backing The Guardian
- Israel's president pledges to pick candidate on Sunday to form government Reuters
- Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government Al Jazeera
Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in three European nations
Dozens of cases are reported in Austria, Germany and Hungary, including a nine-year-old girl hurting her tongue while eating chocolate containing a pin.
Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud
Move comes after attorney general blocks Shin Bet call to interrogate politicians from Palestinian-led parties
Israel’s election commission on Wednesday confirmed the final results of last week’s vote that stripped Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition of its governing majority, rejecting claims of mass fraud promoted by the prime minister.
The main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, said Netanyahu had launched a “pogrom against democracy” in attempting to hold on to power by discrediting valid votes and weaponising security forces against parties led by Palestinian citizens of Israel.
Continue reading...Novichok Inventor Mysteriously Dies After Infuriating Putin – The Daily Beast
- Novichok Inventor Mysteriously Dies After Infuriating Putin The Daily Beast
- Scientist who accused Moscow of abusing his Novichok nerve agent for 'state-level' hits is found dead New York Post
- The developer of the Novichok nerve agent, which was used to poison Russian opposition figure Navalny, has died UA.NEWS
- One of the developers of the "Novichok" poison used to poison Navalny has died Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
- Russian scientist who helped develop Novichok nerve agents dies at the age of 80 https://theins.press/en
More than 900 academics urge UK to reverse decision to bar Andreas Malm
Blocking Swedish writer’s entry for event with Palestine Action co-founder is attack on free expression, letter says
More than 900 academics have voiced their opposition to the government’s decision to block the climate academic Andreas Malm from entering the UK, warning that the move represents “a grave violation of academic freedom and freedom of expression”.
Malm, the author of How to Blow Up a Pipeline and a leading climate scholar, was prevented from entering the UK last week by the Home Office after being told that his presence in the UK “may not be considered to be conducive to the public good”.
Continue reading...ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.
Rwanda’s army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA says
The US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.
‘Seismic shift’: World reacts to US midterm election results
Iran's top negotiator says US voters sent a “NO TO WAR” message, as Trump's Democratic opponents take Congress.
Why Democrats may struggle to rein in Trump’s foreign policy
US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses.
Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials
Voters honour Renee Good and Alex Pretti at Minnesota memorials