AI In-brief 27 Sept 01:49

Who recognises the State of Palestine, who doesn't, and why does it matter?

Over three-quarters of UN member states, totaling at least 145 countries, now recognize the State of Palestine, including recent additions like Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, with more European nations poised to follow.
Approximately 45 countries, notably Israel, the United States, Japan, and Germany, do not recognize Palestine, although the ongoing conflict in Gaza has prompted a significant shift in recognition stances among some Western European nations.
Recognition, while primarily symbolic and political, is a complex act in international law; it signals a majority of nations believe Palestine meets state conditions and aims to establish Palestine and Israel on equal footing under international law.

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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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