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Three in four workers in the European Union have come across suspicious emails, messages or links at work, according to a Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission on 30 September. Greece’s Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) has seized on the figures, released as European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) got under way, to remind public bodies and private companies that protecting personal data is central to tackling cyberthreats. The survey suggests cyberthreats are now a fixture of working life, and that there is a clear gap between what employees know about digital risks and what they actually do. Phishing leads the…
It’s the season when travel companies start to reveal their predictions for the following year, and now Skyscanner has launched its 2027 Travel Trends report. Pairing global search insights and research from more than 28,000 travellers, the report uses data from the likes of TikTok, ClassPass, Wise, Universal Music Group for Brands, and AllTrails. Among the new trends for 2027 is history-focussed travel, which follows on from a trend which has already seen significant traction this year thanks, in no small part, to The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. Skyscanner has called this particular trend “Grand…
Jäger did not respond to the letter at the time, according to Hanning, who spoke to WELT before his arrest. Hanning’s subsequent arrest, including on suspicion of attempted treason, has caused considerable concern abroad. Grzegorz Malecki, the former head of Poland’s foreign intelligence service, told WELT that the case was “extremely concerning” and could deepen allies’ distrust of the BND. He warned this had the potential to undermine intelligence-sharing with Germany. The BND has also raised eyebrows within Germany’s intelligence community over allegations that it allowed Hanning’s former chief of staff, who is also in custody, to work for Hanning…
A rare double waterspout struck the coast near Marsala, in western Sicily, on Friday, 9 October, before moving inland and causing damage to buildings, vehicles and farmland. The two swirling columns formed over the sea near Marsala’s port before reaching land and moving towards the surrounding Trapani area. The Alcide De Gasperi school in the Terrenove district was also severely damaged. In nearby Petrosino, a car was hit by the tornado and thrown into a ravine. The two people inside were injured and taken to hospital. Footage filmed from the Biscione seafront in Petrosino, near Sibiliana, shows the tornado approaching…
Published on 09/10/2026 – 14:33 GMT+2 First held in 1898 in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris, the Paris Motor Show has, year after year, drawn crowds of visitors keen to discover new models – around a hundred of them for the 2026 edition, taking place from 12 to 18 October 2026. “I genuinely think people need to see the cars, touch them, sit in them, and try them out”, says Serge Gachot, CEO of the Paris Motor Show. That is particularly true for electric models. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), fully electric cars accounted for 21.7% of…
Published on 09/10/2026 – 15:03 GMT+2•Updated 15:09 Virgin has unveiled a first look at its planned cross-Channel trains, with striking black and red designs and ambitions to take on Eurostar from 2030. The company intends to run 20 daily return services between London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam, adding almost 7.5 million seats a year to the route. It has signed a deal with French rail giant Alstom for 12 new high-speed trains, with promises of a more distinctly Virgin experience on board. The UK-based Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has also published a signed agreement between Virgin and Eurostar…
Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has been seeking a pledge from Beijing to curb booming exports of Chinese plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to Europe. Listen AI generated Text-to-speech This article is also available in: German
Published on 09/10/2026 – 14:53 GMT+2 At least 35 people were killed and 24 were injured in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region on Thursday, according to authorities, as Russia reported four deaths in its Belgorod region. “On 8 October, the Russians killed 35 residents of Donetsk Oblast: 32 in Kramatorsk and three in Bilenke,” Vadym Filashkin, the regional governor, said in a post on Telegram. Russian forces struck two buses in Kramatorsk on Thursday morning, authorities previously said, prompting the suspension of public transport in the city as search and rescue operations were carried out. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Two sea lions and two fur seals learned to press a paddle whenever they heard a tone, receiving fish as a reward for correct responses. The study, reported on 9 October, found the animals were most sensitive to sounds around 3.2 kilohertz. Researchers say the results provide a starting point for assessing noise from ships, aircraft and coastal construction. The findings are particularly important for the endangered Australian sea lion, whose population is estimated at just 12,000. These animals rely on hearing to communicate, find food, navigate and detect danger. Lead researcher Christine Erbe, from Curtin University, said scientists first…
Published on 09/10/2026 – 14:29 GMT+2 Just a month after Apple announced the release of its foldable phone, the tech giant is holding another announcement, this time aimed at smart homes. Apple announced a so-called “Welcome Home” event on Thursday, where it is expected to launch a new kind of product. The event will take place on 13 October at 9am local ET or 3pm CET. The announcement was posted by Apple’s marketing chief, Greg Joswiak, with a video showing people doing a colourful needlepoint of the Apple logo. However, there was no indication of what would be announced. Tech…