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South Korea, U.S. consider live-fire drills amid North Korea threats

South Korea and the U.S. are considering their first large-scale joint live-fire demonstration in six years for 2023, prompted by North Korea’s escalating military threats.
These drills are being discussed in preparation for the 70th anniversary of their alliance, aiming to showcase military presence and overwhelming deterrence capabilities.
The move signifies a resumption of major joint displays of force under South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, who pledged to bolster military readiness against North Korea's weapons development.
This consideration follows North Korea's unprecedented missile tests this year and preparations for a potential nuclear test, alongside recent joint exercises involving U.S. F-22s and an aircraft carrier.

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Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Supermarkets across Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, and Estonia reported widespread freezer and fridge malfunctions due to apparent cyberattacks.
The attacks caused refrigeration systems to overheat, with temperatures soaring to 50 degrees Celsius (122 F), forcing stores to discard spoiled food and limit fresh/frozen product availability.
Major chains like ICA Group, Coop, Delhaize, Carrefour, and SuperValu confirmed impacts, with some incidents quickly resolved, while others experienced temporary disruptions.
These incidents follow a similar pattern to a cyberattack last month in France that targeted older refrigeration systems in hundreds of stores, suggesting a coordinated effort.

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