A palliative care nurse in Germany has been sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of the murder of 10 patients and the attempted murder of 27 others.

Prosecutors alleged that the man, who has not been publicly named, injected his mostly elderly patients with painkillers or sedatives in an effort to ease his workload during shifts overnight.

cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5487147

Friendly reminder that 1.5% of European Nato countries' GDP is earmarked for non-military defense like cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, ...

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The hack was "an extraordinary moment in time," it said, as it revealed statutory profit before tax - a figure that reflects all costs for a period - slumped 99% from £391.9m to £3.4m for the first half of the year, compared with the year prior.

As well as disrupting its online business, the hack affected M&S in-store too, leaving some shelves bare in the weeks after it was targeted.

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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5487147

Friendly reminder that 1.5% t of European Nato countries' GDP is earmarked for non-military defense like cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, ...

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The hack was "an extraordinary moment in time," it said, as it revealed statutory profit before tax - a figure that reflects all costs for a period - slumped 99% from £391.9m to £3.4m for the first half of the year, compared with the year prior.

As well as disrupting its online business, the hack affected M&S in-store too, leaving some shelves bare in the weeks after it was targeted.

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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5487147

Friendly reminder that 1.5% of European Nato countries' GDP is earmarked for non-military defense like cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, ...

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The hack was "an extraordinary moment in time," it said, as it revealed statutory profit before tax - a figure that reflects all costs for a period - slumped 99% from £391.9m to £3.4m for the first half of the year, compared with the year prior.

As well as disrupting its online business, the hack affected M&S in-store too, leaving some shelves bare in the weeks after it was targeted.

...

cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5486763

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In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through Europe’s public transportation sector, Norwegian authorities have uncovered hidden remote-access capabilities in electric buses manufactured by Chinese company Yutong. These features, including concealed SIM cards and software backdoors, allow for potential remote shutdowns from abroad, prompting an urgent review of cybersecurity protocols in critical infrastructure.

The discovery came during routine security tests conducted by Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, on a fleet of newly acquired Yutong buses. According to reports, the buses contain embedded systems that enable remote diagnostics, software updates, and even control over battery and power systems—capabilities that could theoretically halt operations from thousands of miles away in China.

This incident highlights growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities in the era of connected vehicles, where electric buses represent a key component of sustainable urban mobility. Industry experts warn that such hidden features could be exploited not just by manufacturers but by malicious actors, raising alarms about national security in an increasingly digitized transport landscape.

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Details emerged from a security audit initiated after Ruter tested the buses’ connectivity features. As reported by Scandasia, hidden remote-access SIM cards were found, allowing unauthorized external control. “We have identified risks related to remote access that could potentially affect the operation of the buses,” a Ruter spokesperson stated in the article.

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Broader Implications for Transport Security

Norway’s case is not isolated. Similar concerns have surfaced in other sectors, but this marks a significant escalation in public transport. According to Cybernews, the remote control extends to the buses’ diagnostics module and battery systems, potentially allowing for mass disruptions.

The Norwegian government, as detailed in a report by Anadolu Ajansı, is now reviewing cybersecurity risks across all public transport assets. “Manufacturer access allows buses to be stopped from China,” Ruter confirmed, prompting immediate action to mitigate threats.

Industry insiders point to this as a wake-up call for Europe. A recent article in Focus on Travel News noted that Norway is investigating these buses after finding they can be remotely accessed, raising broader concerns about foreign-made critical infrastructure.

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cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5486763

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In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through Europe’s public transportation sector, Norwegian authorities have uncovered hidden remote-access capabilities in electric buses manufactured by Chinese company Yutong. These features, including concealed SIM cards and software backdoors, allow for potential remote shutdowns from abroad, prompting an urgent review of cybersecurity protocols in critical infrastructure.

The discovery came during routine security tests conducted by Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, on a fleet of newly acquired Yutong buses. According to reports, the buses contain embedded systems that enable remote diagnostics, software updates, and even control over battery and power systems—capabilities that could theoretically halt operations from thousands of miles away in China.

This incident highlights growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities in the era of connected vehicles, where electric buses represent a key component of sustainable urban mobility. Industry experts warn that such hidden features could be exploited not just by manufacturers but by malicious actors, raising alarms about national security in an increasingly digitized transport landscape.

...

Details emerged from a security audit initiated after Ruter tested the buses’ connectivity features. As reported by Scandasia, hidden remote-access SIM cards were found, allowing unauthorized external control. “We have identified risks related to remote access that could potentially affect the operation of the buses,” a Ruter spokesperson stated in the article.

...

Broader Implications for Transport Security

Norway’s case is not isolated. Similar concerns have surfaced in other sectors, but this marks a significant escalation in public transport. According to Cybernews, the remote control extends to the buses’ diagnostics module and battery systems, potentially allowing for mass disruptions.

The Norwegian government, as detailed in a report by Anadolu Ajansı, is now reviewing cybersecurity risks across all public transport assets. “Manufacturer access allows buses to be stopped from China,” Ruter confirmed, prompting immediate action to mitigate threats.

Industry insiders point to this as a wake-up call for Europe. A recent article in Focus on Travel News noted that Norway is investigating these buses after finding they can be remotely accessed, raising broader concerns about foreign-made critical infrastructure.

...

Archived version

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through Europe’s public transportation sector, Norwegian authorities have uncovered hidden remote-access capabilities in electric buses manufactured by Chinese company Yutong. These features, including concealed SIM cards and software backdoors, allow for potential remote shutdowns from abroad, prompting an urgent review of cybersecurity protocols in critical infrastructure.

The discovery came during routine security tests conducted by Ruter, Oslo’s public transport operator, on a fleet of newly acquired Yutong buses. According to reports, the buses contain embedded systems that enable remote diagnostics, software updates, and even control over battery and power systems—capabilities that could theoretically halt operations from thousands of miles away in China.

This incident highlights growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities in the era of connected vehicles, where electric buses represent a key component of sustainable urban mobility. Industry experts warn that such hidden features could be exploited not just by manufacturers but by malicious actors, raising alarms about national security in an increasingly digitized transport landscape.

...

Details emerged from a security audit initiated after Ruter tested the buses’ connectivity features. As reported by Scandasia, hidden remote-access SIM cards were found, allowing unauthorized external control. “We have identified risks related to remote access that could potentially affect the operation of the buses,” a Ruter spokesperson stated in the article.

...

Broader Implications for Transport Security

Norway’s case is not isolated. Similar concerns have surfaced in other sectors, but this marks a significant escalation in public transport. According to Cybernews, the remote control extends to the buses’ diagnostics module and battery systems, potentially allowing for mass disruptions.

The Norwegian government, as detailed in a report by Anadolu Ajansı, is now reviewing cybersecurity risks across all public transport assets. “Manufacturer access allows buses to be stopped from China,” Ruter confirmed, prompting immediate action to mitigate threats.

Industry insiders point to this as a wake-up call for Europe. A recent article in Focus on Travel News noted that Norway is investigating these buses after finding they can be remotely accessed, raising broader concerns about foreign-made critical infrastructure.

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AMATA Games will release Cat Hui Trading LLC-developed side-scrolling robot shoot ’em up Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2026, the companies announced.

Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE first launched for Famicom / Nintendo Entertainment System on December 16, 2024.

god why did you have soup today

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The linked original article is in German. This is a paraphrased English summary.

Ultra Fast Fashion by Temu and Shein endangers health, environment and climate. New test results from Global 2000/Friends of the Earth Austria show massive exceedances of hazardous chemicals in clothing. Read in the report, which chemicals we have found and why fast fashion is so dangerous.

In order for clothing to be offered for a few euros per piece, others bear the true costs, according to Global2000 in a study:

People along the supply chain work in exploitative conditions, harmful chemicals are used and Huge amounts of textile waste end up in landfills or in the environment.

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In seven out of 20 articles, several limits were exceeded. Five samples are from Temu, two from Shein. Some examples are:

• Women’s wind jacket from Temu: Limit for PFCA-like substances (C9–C14) exceeded by 4,000 times. (PFOA and PFCA: Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) accumulate in the body and are associated with health risks such as cancer and thyroid disorders.)

• Hand warmer gloves from Temu and rainpants from Shein: exceeding the PFCA-like substances by 350 and 250 times respectively.

• Women’s boots from Shein: Outsole contained 360,000 mg/kg of DBP – 360 times the allowed value. (Phthalates: Plasticizers such as DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and DNOP may not be sold in concentrations above 0.1% since July 2020). DNOP has been shown to be harmful to reproduction and some can be hormonal.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/52508818

https://archive.is/Z1ll2

They now lead more than half of all research projects with the United Kingdom, and are expected to lead an equal number of projects with Europe and with the United States in the next couple of years, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last week.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/52508818

https://archive.is/Z1ll2

They now lead more than half of all research projects with the United Kingdom, and are expected to lead an equal number of projects with Europe and with the United States in the next couple of years, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last week.

SponsorBlock, Timestamps, and Generated Summary below:

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1. 0:00.000 - 0:08.200 Intermission
2. 0:08.200 - 2:08.700 Ukraine President Honors Nazi Brigades, Western Media Whitewashing
3. 2:08.700 - 2:13.500 Hook/Greetings
4. 2:13.500 - 2:35.500 Overview of Topics: Zohran Mamdani Election and Nick Fuentes
5. 2:35.500 - 15:19.000 Analysis of Zohran Mamdani's Election and the DSA Left
6. 15:19.000 - 15:30.200 Haz Al-Din Joins, Chairman of ACP
7. 15:30.200 - 1:11:10.000 Interview with Haz Al-Din: Critique of DSA and the Two-Party System
8. 1:11:10.000 - 1:26:35.000 The Psyop of Nick Fuentes and Controlled Opposition
9. 1:26:35.000 - 1:27:18.000 Concluding Thoughts and Rejecting the Managerial Class
10. 1:27:18.000 - 1:28:41.441 Unpaid/Self Promotion

Video Description:

Timestamps:

1. 0:00 Intro
2. 2:37 Zohran Mamdani’s Milqtoast Communism | Zohran Upholds the Welfare State
3. 17:19 The Problem With SocDems
4. 1:11:02 The Psyop of Nick Fuentes

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#usnews #uspolitics #ZOHRANMAMDANI #RevolutionaryBlackoutNetwork #ACP #nickcruse #hazaldin #Trump #workingclass #chinanews

Generated Summary:

Compact Overview

This is a summary of a political commentary stream by Nick Cruse, featuring a later interview with Haz Al-Din of the American Communist Party (ACP). The discussion is highly critical of "DSA" or "Democratic Socialist" politicians like Zohran Mamdani, framing them as controlled opposition for the Democratic Party that ultimately serves capitalist and imperialist interests. A parallel critique is leveled at right-wing figure Nick Fuentes, who is presented as a controlled opposition figure for the Republican establishment.

Summary with Timestamps and Segments

0:08 - 2:08 | Intro: Western Media Whitewashes Nazism in Ukraine

• Nick Cruse opens by arguing that Western media denies the significant presence of neo-Nazis in the Ukrainian military, which he states is a primary driver of the conflict with Russia.
• He claims the media has reversed its previous acknowledgment of this issue to support a proxy war against Russia, accusing them of "gaslighting" the public despite visible Nazi insignias on Ukrainian soldiers.

2:08 - 15:30 | Analysis of Zohran Mamdani's Election & The "DSA Left"

• Nick transitions to analyzing the election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York.
• He argues Mamdani's victory was a "rhetorical victory against Zionism" but is deeply critical of his politics.
• A key clip (2:38 - 3:34) is played where Mamdani, during a debate, states his first foreign visit would be to stay in New York City, not Israel. Nick claims this moment won him the election by contrasting him with opponents focused on Israel.
• Nick criticizes Mamdani as a "welfare capitalist" and "social democrat," not a true socialist. He accuses him of conceding to landlords and legitimizing Zionist talking points.
• A central clip (17:23 - 18:16) is played where Mamdani defines "democratic socialism" by quoting Martin Luther King Jr. on wealth distribution. Both Nick and Haz Al-Din later condemn this as a misrepresentation of socialism, which they define as a change in ownership and class power, not just redistribution.

15:30 - 1:11:04 | Interview with Haz Al-Din: Critique of the "Managerial Class" & The Two-Party System

• 15:30: Haz Al-Din joins the stream.
• 15:34 - 16:35: Brief discussion on Haz's recent trip to China, hosted by the Chinese Communist Party.
• 16:35 - 29:02: Nick and Haz analyze the Mamdani clip. Haz expresses strong disdain, stating Mamdani's definition of socialism is about "redistribution of wealth" from an imperialist system, not challenging ownership or imperialism itself.
• They argue that figures like Mamdani, Hassan Piker, and Sam Seder are "political prostitutes" whose real function is to channel left-wing energy back into the Democratic Party and prevent the rise of an independent, anti-imperialist workers' movement.
• This strategy is labeled as "political nihilism" because it has a history of failure (e.g., not stopping the Gaza conflict, not achieving Medicare for All) and no leverage against the capitalist class.
• They contend that social democratic reforms in history were only won due to the threat posed by the Soviet Union, and today's "DSA left" has no such power.

29:02 - 45:11 | The Case for a Third Party and Against "Political Nihilism"

• Nick and Haz challenge the notion that working within the two-party system is the only "realistic" option.
• They argue that the unaccountable "regime" of the two-party system is a "dictatorship" of the capitalist class.
• Haz asserts that real change requires building a threat to the entire system from outside, leading to an overhaul.

45:11 - 1:01:48 | Mamdani's Early Actions & The "Anti-Semitism" Hoax

• Nick plays clips of commentators like Sam Seder and Hassan Piker defending the strategy of working within the Democratic Party, which he and Haz mock as smug and unsuccessful.
• Nick shows that Mamdani has already distanced himself from some of his online supporters.
• The segment culminates with Nick showing Mamdani's first tweet as Mayor-elect, which condemned an alleged act of anti-Semitism.
• Nick frames this as the predictable next step: a "Muslim Zionist" being used to legitimize a crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech under the guise of fighting anti-Semitism. He and Haz suggest such incidents are often hoaxes perpetrated by Zionists themselves.

1:01:48 - 1:11:04 | Concluding Thoughts on the "DSA Left"

• Both express frustration that the working class continues to fall for what they see as a repeat of the Obama/AOC/Bernie "scam."
• Haz calls for self-criticism from the anti-establishment left, wondering how to better communicate that this is a "dead end" and break the cycle.

1:11:04 - 1:28:31 | The Psyop of Nick Fuentes

• Nick shifts to the right, arguing the establishment also uses controlled opposition like Nick Fuentes.
• He plays a clip of Lindsey Graham bragging about "killing all the right people" and Mark Levin threatening the "anti-Israel" crowd to show the establishment Republican position.
• Nick argues that Fuentes is then elevated by this establishment (through mentions and media profiles) to capture dissident right-wing energy.
• A key clip (1:22:25 - 1:23:04) is played where Nick Fuentes endorses regime change in Venezuela, exposing him, in Nick Cruse's view, as a neocon who ultimately serves imperialist interests, not the American working class.
• They conclude that Fuentes, who was at the January 6 riot and wasn't arrested, is a clear example of controlled opposition, unlike leftist dissidents who face state persecution.

1:26:35 - 1:28:31 | Stream Conclusion

• The stream ends with a final call to reject the "professional liberal managerial class" and to support anti-imperialist, working-class organizing outside the two-party system.

About:

Nick Cruse:

Citizen journalist Co-Founder #TenDemands Board Member: National RCV [https://www.breaktheduopoly.com/] KC Tenants KC Sunrise [https://allmylinks.com/socialistmma]^[[1] https://substack.com/@socialistmma]

Revolutionary Blackout Network (RBN):

Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.

“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

https://archive.is/isnJo

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/38563920

On the one hand this is disappointing news. On the other hand, making sure the game is as good as it can be when it comes out is a positive thing.

cross-posted from: https://scribe.disroot.org/post/5485421

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One UK-based China scholar has since described being a victim of death threats and a smear campaign, while another was sanctioned for her work on human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims and can no longer travel to China to conduct her research.

Others described “soft” or “indirect” pressure being brought to bear, leading academics to self-censor and risk-averse universities to avoid research that could bring them into conflict with China, which controls the flow of students to financially vulnerable UK universities.

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Andreas Fulda, a political scientist and China scholar based at the University of Nottingham, is among those to have been targeted as a result of his critical scholarship and media commentary. At one point, “spoof” emails bearing his name were sent to his colleagues announcing his resignation and inviting them to his farewell drinks.

He does not know who sent the emails. There have also been death threats to him and his family. “What I’ve come to learn is that once you reach a certain perception threshold in the eyes of the Chinese security agencies, you are punished to dissuade you from airing your views,” he said.

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Jo Smith Finley, a reader in Chinese studies at Newcastle University, was sanctioned by China in 2021 for her work on human rights abuses against the Uyghurs. She said: “Ever since then, Newcastle University has been walking a very difficult tightrope in its treatment of me, because I’ve become a liability in a context where universities are all dependent on Chinese student tuition fees.

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Other academics in the field were reluctant to comment publicly. Against a backdrop of mass redundancies across the sector, one academic said: “I’m scared I will lose my job if I talk about my experiences of working on China in British universities.”

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Universities UK, which represents the sector, said: “UK universities are committed to upholding free speech and academic freedom. They work hard to protect these fundamental freedoms and meet significant legal duties in this area set out by the Office for Students. This commitment extends to international research and partnerships with institutions around the world.

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Some report the Cheney family hasn’t decided how to handle his remains, but may award Halliburton “a no-bid contract” for clean-up; his daughters, struggling with their loss, have taken to calling it “enhanced death.”

Europol supported the second phase of an investigation by the Moldovan Police and Ukrainian Police against Russian mercenaries. Europol’s Core International Crimes Team assisted national authorities in identifying suspects allegedly involved in war crimes. Europol’s EU Internet Referral Unit also supported the action day, which focused individuals involved in war crimes committed during Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

Overall, the investigation led to the identification of a total of 654 members of the Russian private military companies Wagner and Redut involved in combat operations against Ukraine. These suspects include citizens of Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. These individuals are believed to have committed war crimes such as acts of sexual violence, executions of prisoners of war and executions of civilians.

The action day on 29 October 2025 resulted in:

• 70 house searches in Moldova and Ukraine
• Seizures including firearms and cold weapons, ammunition, uniforms, chevrons with the symbols of the Wagner paramilitary company, as well as electronic equipment
• Collection of video material and photographic evidence suggesting the participation of citizens of Ukraine and Moldova in hostilities in the territory of Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of the Congo while being part of this Russian private military company

During the investigation, Ukrainian authorities shared with concerned countries, via Europol’s secure channels, 280 names of foreign nationals suspected of involvement in combat operations. Since the beginning of the investigation, national authorities uncovered recruitment and training sites, mapped command structures, and documented war crimes including the executions of civilians, the use of banned weapons, and attacks on Ukrainian cities.

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Meanwhile, Ukraine for the first time has extradited a captured Russian soldier for war crimes trial in Lithuania.

"For the first time since the start of full-scale aggression, Ukraine has handed over a Russian serviceman to a foreign state, Lithuania, for real criminal prosecution for war crimes," Ukraine's prosecutor general Ruslan Kravchenko said on Telegram.

Kyiv is determined to hold Russian military figures personally responsible for the 2022 invasion and is seeking international justice for numerous alleged atrocities committed by the Russian army.

Officials said the extradited man — a sailor who had served in the Russian military police — was captured by the Ukrainian army in the Zaporizhzhia region near the southern village of Robotyne.

He was “involved in the illegal detention, torture, and inhumane treatment of civilians and prisoners of war,” Kravchenko said.