Japan launches new national agency to deal with disasters
Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency
Supermarket freezers in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks
AI In-Brief
Thailand News in Brief
Thai PBS World
Thailand and the world, every day
AI can make mistakes. Please double-check.
AI In-briefToday 13:40
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.
AI In-briefToday 09:52
Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency
Midterm elections serve as a national referendum on Donald Trump's presidency, with Democrats poised to gain control of the House and potentially the Senate.
Democratic control of Congress would empower them to obstruct Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations, and challenge his judicial and senior official appointments.
Widespread voter discontent, fueled by soaring living costs and the war against Iran, has sharply turned the mood against Republicans and Trump's administration.
Concerns persist regarding the acceptance of election results, as Trump's past allegations of voter fraud and ongoing legal challenges raise doubts about post-election stability.