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Greek natural gas operator suffers ransomware-related data breachGreece's largest natural gas distributor DESFA confirmed on Saturday that they suffered a limited scope data breach and IT system outage following a cyberattack.In a public statement shared with local news outlets on Saturday, DESFA explained that hackers attempted to infiltrate its network but were thwarted by the quick response of its IT team.
Woman, 73, pleads guilty to manslaughter of husband, 81, as murder trial due to startJanet Dunn was charged with killing Anthony Dunn at in Ponteland, Northumberland
Mac users urged to update Zoom, after security patch released for previously-flawed security patchZoom users on macOS would be wise to update their client to version 5.11.6 or later immediately. I wouldn't recommend waiting for the auto-update feature to decide to look for an update. Instead, initiate a manual update by choosing the "Check for Updates..." menu option within Zoom.
Greece to Cover 94% of Household Power-Price Hike in September* Poorest will receive almost 100% support, energy minister says* Subsidies are funded by budget, transition fund, producer taxGreece will spend almost 2 billion euros ($1.98 billion) subsidizing rising power bills in September as energy prices continue to climb across Europe.Greece, which put in place a subsidy program last year, is among countries across the region to offer assistance to homes and businesses as a severe energy crunch sends prices soaring.The state will cover 94% of the increase in power bills for most households next month, with the poorest receiving almost 100% support, Energy Minister Konstantinos Skrekas said in televised comments. Small and medium-sized businesses will get 89% of the hike covered, and farmers as much as 90%. The total cost of the subsidies in September will be 1.9 billion euros.
Liverpool shooting: Victim named as Olivia Pratt-KorbelA nine-year-old girl who died after being shot in Liverpool has been named as Olivia Pratt-Korbel.Olivia was shot at her home in Dovecot after a man being chased by a gunman barged his way inside at about 22:00 BST on Monday.The gunman shot Olivia in the chest, her mother in the wrist and the man he was chasing in the body.Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said Olivia's death had "rocked the community".Speaking at a press conference, Ms Kennedy appealed for anyone with information to come forward, adding that now was "not the time to remain tight-lipped".
Dogs cry ‘happy tears’ when their owners return home Dogs cry tears of joy when their owners return home after a day at work, a study has found.No other animal is known to be capable of happy tears, with the trait likely a byproduct of the uniquely close human-dog relationship fostered over millennia of cohabitation.Japanese scientists believe dogs start crying because they are overwhelmed with emotion due to the release of oxytocin, the cuddle hormone, which causes feelings of love and affection.Happy tears were previously thought to be a uniquely human ability, and reinforces how emotionally adept man’s best friend is.
Line of Duty will return… and unmask the real H, reveals Adrian DunbarThe actor, who played Supt Hastings in the police corruption drama, says the actual villain will be identified in a new instalment
Water companies in England ‘will take 2,000 years to replace pipe network’Leaked data shows water companies are replacing 0.05% of England’s crumbling pipe network a year
Record profits for grain firms amid food crisis prompt calls for windfall taxSales at world’s top four traders have soared, raising concerns of profiteering and speculation
Protecting wildlife from poisoned baits is detailed in joint ministerial agreementive ministers signed a joint ministerial decision (KYA) on Tuesday to protect wildlife from poisoned baits, following several incidents this year involving bears and vultures.The decision sets out rules and procedures for local services to check for poisoned baits, record incidents on a data base, and conduct necropsies on dead animals, as well as inform local farmers and landowners, among other things. Particular mention is made in the KYA on establishing special units for patrolling to discover poisoned baits, while five Belgian sheepdogs completed their training early in July and will be available for patrols.
Security council agrees to fully fence off border with TurkeyThe Evros fence with Turkey should run the entire length of the border, the country’s national security council agreed on Tuesday.
Bowling club sets up its own CCTV to catch young vandals - but is scolded by police A group of bowling club volunteers who set up a sting to catch young vandals on CCTV have been told off by police - for filming the youths without permission.Harehills Park Bowling Club, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, has experienced an “unprecedented amount” of vandalism and break-ins over the last eight months.In the last couple of weeks, they have had their shelters destroyed and someone tried to break into a shed in broad daylight - which has amounted to around £3,000 of damage.In a statement posted on social media, Harehills Park Bowling Club said: “The police actually complained to me for taking a video because they are kids.There is currently no law preventing people from taking photographs of others in public, and this includes taking photos of other people’s children.
Twice as many people died with Covid in UK this summer compared with 2021Twice as many deaths involving Covid occurred this summer compared with last summer, according to analysis of new data – though rates have fallen in recent weeks as the latest wave decreases in severity in the UK.Although the overall number of deaths of people with Covid in 2022 remains far below last year, the summer months have bucked that trend.
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