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FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign The FBI has launched an investigation into claims by the Trump campaign that it was targeted by hackers linked to the Iranian government. While the FBI confirmed the investigation, it did not explicitly name Trump or Iran. The Trump campaign alleges that “foreign sources hostile to the United States” illegally obtained documents, a claim Iran denies. The U.S. government has not officially accused Iran. The investigation also explores whether Iranian hackers targeted the Biden-Harris campaign, according to reports from CBS News. This follows a Microsoft report suggesting that Iranian hackers attempted a spear-phishing…

Musk claims Trump interview targeted by cyber attack Elon Musk’s interview with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump faced significant technical difficulties, which Musk claims was due to a cyber attack. The conversation, aimed at “open-minded independent voters,” was delayed by over 40 minutes as many users struggled to access the livestream on X, formerly known as Twitter. Musk claimed that a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack had “saturated all of our data lines,” causing the disruptions. Despite the rocky start, the two-hour conversation continued, with Musk reaffirming his support for Trump and urging moderate voters to back the Republican’s…

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area A 4.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, with its epicentre near Highland Park, close to the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory. The quake, which struck around 12:20 PM PST, was felt across the region, including in Pasadena, Glendale, and coastal areas like Manhattan Beach. The US Geological Survey initially reported the quake as a 4.7 magnitude but later downgraded it. Despite the strong tremors, no tsunami warning was issued, and there have been no reports of injuries or significant damage. The Los Angeles Fire Department is conducting a thorough survey…

Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory Ukraine’s top commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, announced that Ukrainian forces have seized control of 1,000 square kilometres of Russian territory in their largest cross-border incursion since the war began. The offensive, now in its seventh day, is focused on Russia’s Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia, having brought war to others, is now experiencing it on its own soil. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the attack as a “major provocation” and ordered Russian forces to expel Ukrainian troops from the area. As the conflict intensifies, around 59,000…

US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow The US has deployed a guided missile submarine to the Middle East as regional tensions escalate following the assassination of senior Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also announced that an aircraft carrier, which was already heading to the area would sail there more quickly. This move highlights the US’s commitment to defending Israel, with Austin stating that the US will “take every possible step” to protect its ally. The deployment comes amid concerns that Iran may retaliate for the assassination of Hamas’s top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in…