An Unusual University for Spy Training Sciences Po Saint-Germain, located on the outskirts of Paris, offers a unique training program for French spies. Professor Xavier Crettiez, who oversees the course, admits that he does not know the real names of many students, as they are often intelligence agents on missions. The program, titled Diploma in…
Violent Attack in Niger An armed group attacked the village of Kasuwan-Daji in Niger State, Nigeria, on Saturday, killing at least 30 people and looting local shops. The attackers reportedly emerged from a nearby forest, setting fire to the local market and kidnapping an unspecified number of individuals, according to authorities. A local journalist reported,…
A Surprising Success in Korean Cinema Yoon Ga-eun was not a well-known name in South Korea until her film about a teenager surviving sexual violence became an unexpected hit. "I still can’t believe it," the director told BBC Korean from a studio in Seoul. "I only feel a slight emptiness – just gratitude and a…
A Vandalism Attack in Berlin Impacts Thousands of Homes A left-wing activist group in Germany has claimed responsibility for a suspected arson attack that left tens of thousands of homes, as well as hospitals and businesses, without electricity amid near-freezing temperatures. Vulkangruppe (Vulcan Group) stated in a communiqué that their action targeted the fossil fuel-based…
A Unique Tool for Technology Enthusiasts At Hackaday, floppy disks serve as a nostalgic symbol of technological history. Although they are no longer a practical method of data storage in the era of solid-state drives, floppy disks retain a unique charm thanks to their iconic casing. In this context, we were thrilled to discover a…
Israeli Attacks Continue in Gaza The Israeli military has launched new strikes in areas of Gaza, despite a ceasefire agreement mediated by the United States in October. According to medical sources, at least three Palestinians were killed on Sunday in separate attacks in Khan Younis. Among the victims was a 15-year-old boy, a fisherman, and…
Position of the Danish Prime Minister Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, has urged American President Donald Trump to stop the threats regarding the takeover of Greenland. This request comes after Trump reiterated his desire to acquire the territory following a U.S. action against Venezuela's leader. "It makes no sense to discuss the need for the…
Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon An Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle has resulted in the deaths of two individuals in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Al Jazeera correspondents reported that the attack occurred on Sunday in the Ayn al-Mizrab area, located north of Bint Jbeil. The targeted vehicle was destroyed,…
A Wandering Planet Identified in Our Galaxy A team of astronomers has successfully measured the mass and distance of a rogue planet that is wandering solitary through the Milky Way galaxy. This significant discovery was made possible by observations conducted simultaneously from Earth and with the assistance of a space telescope. The planet, with a…
Chinese Project Makes Significant Advances in Fusion Energy Researchers working with China's fusion reactor, dubbed the "artificial sun," have successfully crossed a plasma density barrier previously deemed insurmountable by scientists. The experiment demonstrated that plasma can remain stable even at extreme densities, provided that the interaction with the reactor walls is carefully controlled. This discovery…