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Russian attacks on Ukrainian data center infrastructure are raising questions about the resilience of Ukraine's internet. Coverage from Visit Ukraine Today asks whether connectivity could collapse and whether service rates will rise as operators face damage and higher costs. The strikes add to sustained Russian pressure on Ukraine's communications networks during the war.

Posts circulating among right-wing accounts claim Muslim immigrants in the UK are attacking 'British patriots' with knives, axes and hammers, and are demanding Prime Minister Keir Starmer resign over his handling of the issue. No independent verification of the alleged attacks is included in the posts. The claims have drawn small but vocal engagement and feed into ongoing tensions over immigration and free speech in Britain.

Singapore bank shares are falling as investors worry about coming earnings downgrades, putting pressure on one of Asia's best-performing major stock benchmarks this year. The selloff is testing the city-state's reputation as a safe haven for investors, with market watchers watching closely whether the banking sector's weakness will drag down the broader market.

US stock indexes finished a winning week on a softer note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing lower as oil prices surged and chip stocks dragged on the market. Dow futures dropped nearly 400 points as Treasury yields and crude rose again. The bond market was closed for the holiday, thinning trading activity and leaving major indexes little changed in choppy sessions.

Footage circulating from France shows a policewoman being chased down and kicked by a group of youths, prompting widespread anger online. The clip drew tens of thousands of reactions, with many users demanding harsher punishment for the attackers and debating police safety, immigration, and public order in France.

Maybank has downgraded Singapore supermarket chain Sheng Siong to 'hold' and cut its target price, prompting the stock to fall 3% on the Straits Times Exchange. The move comes amid broader analyst reviews of consumer goods companies in the region, with investors weighing the outlook for Singapore's grocery retail sector after the brokerage's revised assessment.

Retirees in Iran have returned to the streets in protest as the country's deepening economic breakdown reaches the medical system. Demonstrators are voicing anger over deteriorating living conditions, unpaid benefits and failing healthcare services, according to the National Council of Resistance of Iran. The protests add to a wave of economic grievances sweeping the country amid inflation and financial strain.

French supermarket chains have been hit by what industry officials describe as an unprecedented cyberattack, forcing stores to switch off refrigeration systems and risk food spoilage. The incident has disrupted store operations and raised concerns about the vulnerability of critical retail infrastructure to cyberattacks. Discussions are focusing on how the attack was carried out and what it means for food supply chains.

Homeowners association delinquencies have reportedly surged 500%, prompting Fannie Mae to introduce stricter mortgage requirements. The claim, highlighted in a widely viewed real estate analysis, suggests that rising HOA fees and unpaid dues are becoming a red flag for lenders, potentially limiting financing options for condo and townhouse buyers. Analysts are debating what this means for the housing market.

A widely shared message on X addressed to Indian H-1B visa holders in the United States warns there is 'a light at the end of the tunnel — and it's a train', framing the Trump administration's crackdown on skilled-worker visas as inevitable punishment. The post, which accuses visa holders of defrauding the country, has drawn thousands of likes, reflecting heated online debate over the future of the H-1B programme and hostility toward Indian workers.

Viewers of Big Brother UK are criticising a contestant named Omar, accusing him of pressuring western women to behave in ways he considers acceptable and reacting angrily when they refuse. The criticism has been voiced by a Moroccan-British viewer, who framed it as a broader concern about attitudes toward women rather than an attack on Muslims, and the row has become one of the most engaged-with talking points about the current series.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is pulling back from record levels as Wall Street starts the new week on a weaker note. Technology stocks are sliding while rising oil prices add pressure, and investors are shifting attention to the start of the quarterly corporate earnings season for fresh direction.

Supermarkets across France have experienced refrigerator shutdowns following what the companies involved are calling an unprecedented cyberattack. The attack reportedly disrupted refrigeration systems in stores, raising concerns about food safety and potential losses of perishable goods. The incident is drawing attention to the vulnerability of critical retail infrastructure to cyber threats, with observers questioning how attackers were able to affect physical store operations.

Engineers fully dismantled a BYD electric vehicle, and their findings are being framed as a warning to Britain's automotive industry. The teardown reportedly highlights how far the Chinese manufacturer has advanced in cost and technology, prompting debate about whether Western and UK carmakers can keep pace with Chinese EV competition.

Federal investigators obtained warrants to use stingrays—cell-site simulators that mimic cell towers—to track down a producer working with journalist Don Lemon, according to a Wired report. The disclosure raises fresh concerns about law enforcement's use of surveillance technology against members of the press and their associates.

A New York Times opinion piece describes how a TikTok tarot card reader accused the writer of murder, an allegation that turned the author's life upside down. The essay highlights how viral psychic claims on social media can fuel real-world harassment and reputational damage with little accountability.