AI In-brief 16 Sept 08:58

Storm-battered N. Zealand declares national state of emergency

New Zealand declared a national state of emergency as severe tropical storm Gabrielle unleashed "unprecedented" damage across the North Island.
The powerful storm left tens of thousands without power, displaced families, and caused widespread destruction, including roads swept away, homes inundated, and landslips.
This marks only the third national state of emergency in New Zealand's history, underscoring the gravity of the disaster and its significant threat to lives.
Emergency services are struggling with challenging conditions, with one firefighter missing and another critically injured, as the country braces for extensive and costly recovery efforts.

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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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