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Image: Envato A widespread internet outage disrupted access to major websites and services worldwide after Cloudflare — a key provider of internet infrastructure and security — experienced a significant system failure today (Dec. 5). The incident began around 09:00 UTC, exposing the fragility of a digital ecosystem that depends heavily on a small number of centralized service providers. The outage affected much of the web with X, Substack, Canva, LinkedIn, Deliveroo, Spotify, Downdetector, and others going down. This latest event follows hot on the heels of Nov. 18, when Cloudflare was hit by a global outage for several hours. Widespread…

Wizards of the Coast has announced a new dark fantasy open-world action game called Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons during The Game Awards 2025. Per the title, it’s set within the world of the popular tabletop game, with players controlling a powerful spellcaster battling the forces of evil.Developed by Invoke Studios, the game stars Kaatri, who is described in a press release as “a veteran warrior who makes a pact to wield otherworldly magic against dark powers.” Kaatri is also voiced by actress Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica, Lucifer). Speaking to Jeff Hattam, vice president/creative at Invoke, he says the Warlock was…

Ecofeminist art, or the intersection of feminism, politics, ecology and art, has expanded in scope and themes /news/big-story/ecofeminist-art-intersection-feminism-ecology-climate-change-politics-111713457421850.html 111713457421850 story Sudipta Das has witnessed drastic ecological changes over the years in her hometown of Silchar in Assam. “These days, we are getting excessive rainfall during what are supposed to be dry months. Nature is disturbed. Floods arrive earlier than usual, and with greater ferocity,” says the 39-year-old artist, who is currently based out of Vadodara, Gujarat.Das has witnessed a disproportionate impact of these natural calamities on women in Silchar. It is the women of the household who flush out the…

Inside, little has changed from the previous Aygo X, which is fine: within the constraints of a sub-4m city car, there wasn’t much wrong previously. The new-generation model that launched in 2022 felt notably more upmarket than previous Aygos, closer in comfort and quality to a traditional supermini than a cost-conscious city car. There’s a reasonable amount of space up front and decent leg room, while the two front passengers aren’t too close together. There’s a narrow centre console with two cupholders and a wireless phone charging pad, plus reasonably sized storage cubbies in the doors. The dashboard has a…

Image generated by Google’s Nano Banana Apple’s famed annual iPhone launch spectacle might be changing in a major way. Reports and industry forecasts suggest the Cupertino giant is planning a significant shift for its 2026 releases, which could mean a smaller lineup in the fall and a delayed arrival for the standard iPhone 18 model. The biggest news from the reports is that the base iPhone 18 model — the standard version, typically released in September — is now expected to arrive much later. Instead of launching alongside the Pro models in the fall of 2026, the standard iPhone 18…

Image: Adobe Stock A newly identified China-nexus cyber adversary, tracked by CrowdStrike as WARP PANDA, has emerged as one of the most technically sophisticated espionage groups targeting US organizations in 2025. According to analysts, the group has conducted multiple intrusions against legal, technology, and manufacturing entities, focusing on VMware vCenter environments and cloud platforms. Investigators say the operations reveal a well-resourced espionage apparatus aligned with the long-term intelligence priorities of the People’s Republic of China. CrowdStrike’s latest findings underscore a troubling escalation: adversaries are no longer simply breaching networks but embedding themselves deeply within hybrid cloud and virtualization infrastructure to…

Warner Bros. Games has set a date for its next Lego Batman outing. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will dive deep into the Bat-family’s history on May 29, 2026.Confirmed at The Game Awards 2025, a new trailer showed off some of the adventures that Lego Batman, Lego Robin, and other Lego versions of famous Bat-Heroes and Bat-Villians will be undertaking next year. The new game looks to span the length of Batman’s history, throughout every era of the Bat. This news arrives right as Warner Bros. finds itself at the center of a bidding war for its future. With…

This election season, Lounge invited 12 distinguished writers to share stories, poems, books and memories that shaped their idea of democracy in India /news/big-story/democracy-books-elections-2024-politics-literature-111713514096553.html 111713514096553 story Every five years, as Indian democracy gears up for its biggest carnival—the general election—publishers fall in step with the spirit of the season. Suddenly bookshops are flush with political titles. From itinerant reporters with their ears to the ground to armchair analysts making heavy-duty predictions to politicians of all colours lobbying for their cause, everyone wants a piece of the democratic pie that is the Indian book trade.Undoubtedly, there is value in reading contemporary…

This car returns to the C-segment SUV ranks, lining up alongside the Nissan Qashqai, Dacia Bigster, Skoda Karoq or Elroq, and Renault Symbioz or Scenic E-Tech (depending on what kind of powertrain you’re pondering). And while an entry-level 48-volt hybrid model can be had from only a little over £30,000, an EV – a good-sized family car from an established European brand, with more than 400 miles of advertised range, no less – can be snagged for less than £33,000. The biggest Aircross’s design is smarter, neater and tougher than was its predecessor’s. This is a big car for its…

Image: Jaime Marrero (Unsplash) Holiday sales are rolling out across major US retailers, and Apple devices are among the most popular items. Shoppers can expect deals on laptops, earbuds, smartwatches, and accessories. These offers tend to fluctuate based on stock and promos, so checking early can help you secure the best deals. Apple products usually hold their value, which makes this holiday season a good time to upgrade or buy gifts for loved ones. To help you find the best offers, we’ve rounded up some of the best Apple deals across laptops, tablets, earbuds, watches, and accessories. Pricing and product…