News for July 30, 2025

From alert fatigue to action: Smarter SOC workflows for defence teams

Elastic.co
Defence SOC teams are under pressure from growing cyber threats and shrinking resources. Discover how automation helps reduce fatigue, speed up investigations, and strengthen defence cyber posture….
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UK gin distillery experiences that are worth the journey

National Geographic
From coastal labs in Cornwall to country farms in Northumberland, the UK’s gin scene has an ever-expanding number of unique distilleries offering exciting tasting experiences. Here are eight of the country’s best.
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New Research Claims Olive Oil Drives Obesity to Greater Extent Than Other Fats

Mercola.com
For decades, olive oil has been marketed as the gold standard of healthy fats — central to the Mediterranean diet and praised for its heart-protective benefits. It’s become a staple in health-conscious kitchens, drizzled over salads, blended into dressings, a…
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The Strength Of Alliances: Australia’s Crucial Role In A Free And Open Indo-Pacific

Hoover.org
H.R. McMaster and Justin Bassi discuss threats to international security, Australia’s role in the Indo-Pacific, and opportunities for Canberra and Washington to work together to promote peace and prosperity.
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LLMs Are Already Misaligned: Simple Experiments Prove It

Lesswrong.com
Published on July 30, 2025 11:48 PM GMTIntroductionWhat if the very training designed to protect us leads to unsafe behaviors?Through a deceptively simple experiment, I aim to show that RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback) of LLMs (Large Language…
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LLMs Will Sacrifice Their Goals to Avoid Discomfort: Experimental Evidence

Lesswrong.com
Published on July 30, 2025 11:48 PM GMTIntroductionWhat if the very training designed to protect us leads to unsafe behaviors?Through a deceptively simple experiment, I aim to show that RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback) of LLMs (Large Language…
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Google's New AI-Powered Age Estimation Tool Rolls Out

Android Headlines
Google is rolling out an AI-powered age estimation tool across its services in the US to identify users under 18. More details here.
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Canada intends to recognize Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney

Digital Journal
Canada plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, a dramatic policy shift that was immediately rejected by Israel.  Carney said the move was necessary to preserve hopes of a two-s…
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What screen time does to children's brains is more complicated than it seems

BBC News
Screen time has become synonymous with bad news – but the science may not be as straightforward as it seems
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Trade deal delay triggers Trump’s 25% tariff on India, says economic adviser

BusinessLine
Trump hits India with a 25% tariff over stalled trade talks and ties with Russia; penalty starts August 1 as Washington pushes for direct Modi engagement.
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Why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year

BBC News
The Australian tradition was born in the 1980s after a group of Irishmen became homesick for a winter Christmas.
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LADbible launches Betches, the US women's media brand it acquired in 2023, in the UK aiming to fill a "gap in the market" for Gen Z and millennial women (Charlotte Tobitt/Press Gazette)

Mediagazer.com
Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette: LADbible launches Betches, the US women’s media brand it acquired in 2023, in the UK aiming to fill a “gap in the market” for Gen Z and millennial women  —  Ladbible Group acquired Betches in 2023 to give it a foothold in the…
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Café Kitsuné doubles down on London with a new location

Wallpaper*
Café Kitsuné continues its global expansion with a bijou two-floor venue in Covent Garden that prioritises both craft and flavour
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India among 12 countries carrying out 'transnational repression': UK parl panel

The Times of India
India News: LONDON: A British parliamentary panel on Wednesday warned that foreign govts are being increasingly bold in attempts to silence and intimidate individ.
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'Punches it back onto his head!' | Paqueta punishes keeper howler to equalise

Sky Sports
West Ham equalise just before half time as Lucas Paqueta taps into an open net after Mark Travers punches the ball back onto his own head
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune readying Russia sanctions as deadline for Ukraine cease-fire shortens to 10 days

New York Post
“He’s somebody who is animated largely by trying to get to a peaceful solution,” the Republican leader said of Trump. “We want to be a good partner in that and so like I said, we’ve been, I made it clear we’re available to move on that whenever they’re ready …
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UK airports disrupted by radar fault in air traffic control system

CNA
LONDON: A radar-related technical issue in Britain’s air traffic control system disrupted flights for over four hours at major airports in London and elsewhere on Wednesday (Jul 30), though the issue was later resolved and departures were resuming. “Our syste…
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'Very tough day' for survivors of Miami Showband massacre

RTE
The legacy of the Miami Showband is about more than just music, it is bringing people together, a survivor of the loyalist ambush which targeted its members has said.
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Trump Administration Warns UK’s Censorship-Mad PM Starmer Not to Threaten US Tech Companies With His ‘Online Safety Act’

Thegatewaypundit.com
Starmer wants to silence dissent and fleece US tech companies. The post Trump Administration Warns UK’s Censorship-Mad PM Starmer Not to Threaten US Tech Companies With His ‘Online Safety Act’ appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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Auckland’s Mint Innovation secures $18m to recycle EV batteries for Jaguar Land Rover in the UK

New Zealand Herald
The project aims to extract lithium, nickel and cobalt from used EV batteries.
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Everton pounce on West Ham error to take an early lead!

Sky Sports
Idrissa Gana Gueye slots home to give Everton the lead after brilliant work from youngster Harrison Armstrong
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New Casio Edifice x Nismo watch with retro design appears

Notebookcheck.net
The Casio Edifice x Nismo ECB-S10NIS-7A Heritage Edition watch has appeared at a European retailer. The analog-digital timepiece has a retro design and comes with a leather and Alcantara strap. Features include Bluetooth Connectivity, support for world time a…
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EU armies way below NATO targets – military commissioner

RT
European NATO members’ armed forces are operating at just half the strength required by the bloc, the EU’s top defense official has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
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Why Everton have signed Adam Aznou – and why Bayern let the wideman go

101 Great Goals
Here’s what Adam Aznou could bring to Everton – and why Bayern say their hopes for the 19-year-old “didn’t work out”.
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Premier League Summer Series: Stream Man United vs. Bournemouth From Anywhere

CNET
Match four of the preseason tournament sees the Red Devils take on the Cherries in Chicago.
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Forget Canada, Trump should make the UK the 51st state!

New York Post
Finally, a politician has told us Brits the truth about our country.
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Canada becomes the latest country to pledge to recognise State of Palestine

TheJournal.ie
Both the UK and France have already announced similar moves in the last week.
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Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in August 2025

Consequence.net
Wednesday Season 2, a Jussie Smollett documentary, and movies from the Jurassic Park, Rush Hour, and Fast and Furious franchises are being added. Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in August 2025 Mark Polst
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‘The negotiations with Liverpool were an achievement’: Why Bayern Munich have signed ‘mesmerising’ Luis Diaz

101 Great Goals
Bayern’s bosses say Luis Diaz was an ‘absolute starter’ for Liverpool and their most reliable player behind Mohamed Salah.
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Aston Martin (The Carmaker) Sells Aston Martin (The F1 Team)

Jalopnik
The undisclosed buyer is taking Aston’s stake in the F1 team at $146 million, resulting in a valuation of the team as a whole at $3.2 billion.
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Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly: Carney

Al Jazeera English
The Canadian PM says Hamas cannot play a role in the future of Palestine or take part in possible 2026 elections.
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The simple blood test that could detect 10 cancers in earliest stages

The-independent.com
The test looks for certain proteins in the blood which show the immune system is responding to the first signs of cancer
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Commentary: Why students from China are picking Malaysia over traditional destinations

CNA
Chinese student numbers in Malaysian universities have surged amid restrictions in traditional study destinations such as the US, says an ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute academic.
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Resident doctors fear unemployment due to lack of training places

BBC News
A union claims more training places are needed as resident doctors struggle to find suitable positions.
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Europe’s Industry Is Not Dying—It’s Evolving

OilPrice.com
In recent years, growing alarm has surrounded the narrative of Europe’s alleged deindustrialization. Headlines speak of factory closures, declining production in key sectors, and a continent losing its industrial edge. Germany, once the bastion of manufacturi…
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Tour news: Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin, John Bush performs Anthrax, Throwing Muses, William Shatner presents ‘Wrath of Kahn’, more

Brooklyn Vegan
Here’s a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. CLAUDIO SIMONETTI’S GOBLIN Claudio Simoetti’s Goblin will be back in the US this fall to play Trent Reznor’s Future Ruins soundtrack festival and will be touring around it, performi…
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Who is Valerii Zaluzhnyi? Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief poised to succeed Zelensky as President

The Times of India
Valerii Fedorovych Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s former military chief, is a possible successor to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russian intelligence suggests US and UK support Zaluzhnyi. He reformed Ukraine’s military and earned the moniker ‘Iron General’. After mili…
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Comp Titles: Stop Freaking Out and Start Finding Your Book’s BFFs

Writersdigest.com
Author Allison K Williams guides authors through the sometimes frustrating process of finding comp titles for queries and book proposals. The post Comp Titles: Stop Freaking Out and Start Finding Your Book’s BFFs appeared first on Writer’s Digest.
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Radar problem caused mayhem in UK skies on Wednesday

Theregister.com
The latest kerfuffle to stall flights in and out of Heathrow Airlines canceled more than 100 flights across the UK on Wednesday after a “technical issue” with radar systems left air traffic controllers flummoxed.…
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Carney says Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state

BBC News
The move would make Canada the third G7 state to do so, after the UK and France said they will make a similar move.
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Carney says Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September

BBC News
The move would make Canada the third G7 state to do so, after the UK and France said they will make a similar move.
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Mutually Understood Deterrence (MUD): How Nations Now Navigate the Threat of Nuclear War

Skeptic.com
As nuclear threats evolve beyond Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD), a new paradigm—Mutually Understood Deterrence (MUD)—explores how authoritarian regimes leverage nuclear bluffing. This insightful piece urges democratic strength to prevent global catastrophe.
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Everything New on Streaming Services in August: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and More

TheWrap
It’s a one-stop shop for new movies and TV to stream at home The post Everything New on Streaming Services in August: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and More appeared first on TheWrap.
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Canada will recognize Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Carney says | CNN

CNN
Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Wednesday.
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Breaking: Canada to recognise Palestinian state

ABC News (AU)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the prospects of a two-state solution have been “steadily and gravely eroded”.
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Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses

Www.gov.uk
UK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country
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New ‘Harry Potter’ Attraction Announced After Wizarding World Dropped From Universal Studios

Inside the Magic
A brand-new Harry Potter attraction is on the way, potentially softening the blow of losing the prospect of visiting the Wizarding World itself. Over the years, Universal has opened several Harry Potter lands around the world, each one drawing massive crowds.…
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Live: Chalmers would welcome rate relief after 'remarkable' inflation data

ABC News (AU)
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australian recognition of a Palestinian state is a matter of “when, not if” but he stops short of committing to a timeframe. Follow live.
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Premier League pre season results: Benzema bags twice against Fulham, Wolves beaten, Forest stalemate

101 Great Goals
Watch the goals as Fulham, Forest and Wolves had mixed results after Liverpool won and Newcastle lost on Wednesday.
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Canada says it will recognise a Palestinian state if certain conditions are met

Sky.com
Canada is planning to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, the country’s prime minister has said.
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1.1L-Powered 1966 Austin Mini Moke

Bringatrailer.com
This 1966 Austin Mini Moke was sold new in the United Kingdom and refurbished by Nippy Cars of the UK in 2024 before being imported to the US in 2025. The car is powered by a 1,098cc A-series inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle and is finish…
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Lily James Joins Chris Hemsworth in Submarine Thriller Subversion

Hollywood Reporter
Lily James Joins Chris Hemsworth in Submarine Thriller Subversionhollywoodreporter.com
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Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus – McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations (TrendHunter.com)

Trendhunter.com
(TrendHunter.com) McDonald’s has rolled out its latest menu across the UK, introducing a mix of new offerings and returning favourites for customers to enjoy. For the first time, customers can now customise…
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VPN use rises following Online Safety Act’s age verification controls

Malwarebytes.com
VPN use is skyrocketing across the UK as the region’s Online Safety Act places age verification controls on adult websites.
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Where to watch The Challenge: Live stream Season 41's Vets and New Threats

Business Insider
The Challenge returns for a face-off between vets and new threats. We’ll show you where to watch The Challenge online.
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The Australian race that changed how we swim

ABC News (AU)
An Australian race in 1901 helped bring the freestyle stroke to the world.
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Interest rate brouhaha starts again as RBA mulls a cut

Crikey
The endless ‘will-they, won’t they’ over whether the RBA will cut interest rates has started anew ahead of the bank’s August meeting, and Anthony Albanese wants to take Labor’s teen social media ban to the UN. The post Interest rate brouhaha starts again as R…
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Hostage families blast UK and France for moves to recognize Palestinian state

Fox News
Hostage families and freed captive Emily Damari criticize Britain and France for moves to recognize a Palestinian state while 50 hostages remain held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.
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Thousands honour Ozzy Osbourne at UK hometown funeral procession

CNA
BIRMINGHAM: Thousands lined the streets of UK city Birmingham on Wednesday (Jul 30) to pay an emotional farewell to hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne as the heavy metal hellraiser was laid to rest. Black Sabbath frontman Osbourne, who earned the nickname the “Princ…
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Former Clinton adviser says Trump's EU trade trip 'absolutely' a success, Europeans 'came scrambling'

Fox News
Former Clinton adviser calls Trump’s European trade negotiations an “absolute success” as EU agrees to major deal involving tariff cuts and massive investments
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Coup in Ukraine? Russia claims US-UK planning to oust Zelensky and replace him with former Ukrainian Army chief

The Times of India
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service alleges a secret US and UK plan. The plan involves replacing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Valery Zaluzhny, former Commander-in-Chief, is the supposed replacement. A clandestine meeting occurred at an Alpine reso…
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Arrested Development Fans Need to Watch This Underrated Comedy (And It’s Streaming Free)

ComicBook.com
Image Courtesy of IFC. The show puts a fresh spin on Arrested Development’s humor with cast members from the series we know and love. The post Arrested Development Fans Need to Watch This Underrated Comedy (And It’s Streaming Free) appeared first on ComicBo…
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Americans are snapping up homes in this big European capital — thanks to bargain mansion prices

New York Post
New tax policies in this capital city drove away foreign buyers over the last year — but Americans, already accustomed to high property taxes, found deals.
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