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Egypt's Interior Ministry said on Thursday that it had shut down an advertising screen on a major road in Giza governorate after it was hacked and showed inappropriate footage. The ministry said the screen belongs to an advertising firm contracted with an international company, and media reports citing it say the breach targeted that company's website.
According to a New York Times report, US intelligence agencies believe Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by a Chinese businesswoman who had worked with him and is accused of acting for Beijing. She is Alice Huang, also known as Huang Le, who is unrelated to him and is an executive at Singapore-based data center firm Megaspeed; she had earlier been suspected of smuggling Nvidia chips to China. Citing unnamed sources, the paper said officials concluded she was passing commercial information to Beijing, and that President Trump was briefed but took no action.
Scientists using a telescope in Chile have detected an icy body orbiting farther out than Pluto. The object could be added to the list of dwarf planets in the solar system.
Belarus is set to start trials of satellite-based internet and communications services within weeks. The services are provided by Bureau 1440, part of Russia's ICS Holding group, according to RT Arabic.
Researchers at Russia's Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery have devised two new markers for gauging how far the liver has aged and how well it can regenerate. According to RT Arabic, the published information gives no details on what the markers are or how they would be used.
Drugmakers Moderna and Merck released results on Thursday from a major study of a cancer vaccine described as the first of its kind. According to the companies, the vaccine substantially reduces the likelihood that tumors return in melanoma patients.
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of several batches of two popular injectable weight-loss products because of possible contamination. The available report does not name the products or identify the affected batch numbers.
Two serious security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in the PHP programming language, and government bodies and companies around the world are moving to update their systems. Al Jazeera reports that some organizations have also temporarily taken websites or services offline as a precaution.
Egypt unveiled a platform called "Chat EGYPT" at the Egypt Forum 2026. The AI-powered tool is designed to flag rumors and check circulating claims, linking content to official data sources in an effort to curb misinformation.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that Elon Musk ordered a slowdown last week of the military version of the Starlink satellite internet service, which Ukrainian forces rely on in their operations against Russia. The paper cited US officials and people familiar with the matter. According to Al Jazeera's account, the slowdown left Ukraine in disarray amid Russian missile attacks, and the White House has opened an investigation.
OpenAI said on Tuesday that it found an advanced recording device in one of its offices, planted by an employee who was later arrested. CNN Arabic described the detainee as an engineer reported to hold Saudi nationality, accused of concealing the device on company premises.
Google has released its Gemini 4 Argon AI model to developers and businesses around the world, Sky News Arabia reported. The model is billed as able to handle complex tasks that require multiple steps. The launch is part of Google's effort to regain ground against OpenAI and Anthropic, following months of delays and a broad reshuffle of leadership at its DeepMind lab.
A teenager has died in Sydney after falling from a building about 30 metres high, according to Al Jazeera. The report links the incident to the "exploration" trend popular on social media platforms, including TikTok. It says the trend has been behind a series of fatal accidents in several countries, and asks whether young people will stop taking part.
Elon Musk has sharply criticized Mukesh Ambani, the owner of Reliance, as the launch of the Starlink satellite internet service in India remains delayed. According to BBC Arabic, Musk accuses Ambani of obstructing the rollout. Reliance's position on the accusations was not clear.
A new study has identified a previously unknown extinct species of long-snouted crocodile from Egyptian fossils dating back tens of millions of years. Al Jazeera's coverage refers to the animal as the "Sphinx crocodile." The find adds evidence that the ancient Mediterranean was home to a diverse range of crocodiles.
Figures with inside knowledge of the artificial intelligence industry have warned New York City officials about the risks of the emerging technology and called for stronger oversight. The appeal comes as local governments move to respond to growing public concern, according to RT Arabic.
US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the creation of a "Superintelligence Force" to coordinate federal government work on artificial intelligence. He said the aim is to keep the United States at the forefront globally in the field, protect American interests and improve people's lives. According to CNN Arabic, the announcement also set out the force's leadership and responsibilities.
The Dutch intelligence and security agency has warned that smart features in modern cars could be exploited to spy on drivers. These include microphones, cameras and location-tracking systems. According to the agency, such tools could be used to gather information for hostile parties.
A new study found that children who owned a smartphone at age 12 showed a higher likelihood of developing eating disorder symptoms two years later. Researchers urged parents to consider the potential health effects of giving children smartphones at an early age.
A Lufthansa flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Lyon, France, after a power bank caught fire onboard, according to Al Jazeera. The incident has renewed attention on why such batteries ignite and the rules airlines set for how many devices passengers can carry.
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