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Tetiana Bezsonova, who fled Pokrovsk, Ukraine, a year ago, on her arrival in Mukachevo, the region of Transcarpathia that has seen few attacks in the three years since Russia's full-scale invasion.
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6 days ago
- Yahoo
Hackers paralyse Russia's largest airline
A hacking group linked to Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that has crippled Russia's flagship airline, leading to travel which is in the top 20 airlines worldwide by passenger numbers, said it had experienced disruption to its electronic systems, forcing it to delay and cancel dozens of Silent Crow and Cyber Partisans hacker groups claim to have been lurking in Aeroflot's systems for a year and have now carried out a 'large-scale operation' that led to the 'complete compromise and destruction' of Aeroflot's internal IT infrastructure. 'Glory to Ukraine! Long live Belarus!' said the statement, linking the cyberattack to the a rare admission of vulnerability, the Kremlin said reports of a cyberattack against Aeroflot were 'worrying' and said it was waiting for further information. The hackers claimed on Telegram that they had infiltrated Aeroflot's computer network one year ago, allowing them to destroy 7,000 physical and virtual claim to have stolen flight history databases, hacked the personal computers of employees, and 'copied data from wiretapping servers', amounting to 12TB of data. 'All these resources are now inaccessible or destroyed, restoration will require, possibly, tens of millions of dollars. The damage is strategic,' the Silent Crow said in a statement published on has not confirmed whether it is the victim of a cyberattack, saying in a statement that 'specialists are currently working to minimise the impact on the flight schedule and to restore normal service operations'.On Telegram, it listed more than 40 cancelled flights to destinations across Russia, as well as to the Belarusian capital Minsk and the Armenian capital Yerevan. In 2024, passenger traffic of the Aeroflot Group reached 55.3 million passengers, according to the airline's website. It comes at a time when Russian tourists are flocking back to Europe in their droves, despite the continent's hardline stance supporting Ukraine. Hotel stays by Russians in Italy and France surged by more than 19 per cent in the past year, which Ukrainian diplomats branded 'disturbing' and a security Silent Crow hackers previously claimed responsibility for hacking Russia's real estate agency, Rosreestr, which is responsible for managing property and land group created a Telegram channel in December to announce the breach, releasing a portion of a database containing names, dates, phone numbers and email addresses of Russian citizens. The leak was later confirmed by Russian investigative journalists from the Agentstvo news outlet, though Rosreestr denied its systems were breached. Silent Crow's anonymity Unlike known Ukrainian hacktivist groups like the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance or IT Army, which openly align with Ukraine's interests and coordinate with its government, Silent Crow's anonymity and lack of prior activity had made attribution more the cyberattack against Russia's real estate database, there was no evidence linking the Silent Crows to the attack in December came just weeks after a Russian cyberattack targeted dozens of Ukrainian IT Army of Ukraine says it aligns with the Ukrainian government, saying it aims to bring Kyiv's victory closer 'by exhausting the economies of aggressor countries, disrupting the work of important financial, infrastructure, government services and the activities of large taxpayers'.Earlier this year, the IT Army claimed responsibility for hacking nearly 50 media websites in Kursk, which was invaded by the Ukrainian army last also claimed responsibility for disruption to a transport payment app in St Petersburg, knocking the service online.'Each day brings new goals, new victories,' the group said. 'We will carry our flag to the end.' Solve the daily Crossword
Los Angeles Times
26-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit
EDINBURGH, Scotland — President Trump played golf Saturday at his course on Scotland's coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the unpopular American president. Trump and his son Eric played with the U.S. ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, near Turnberry, a historic course that the Trump family's company took over in 2014. Security was tight, and protesters kept at a distance were unseen by the group during Trump's round. He was dressed in black with a white 'USA' cap and was spotted driving a golf cart. The president appeared to play an opening nine holes, stop for lunch, then head out for nine more. By the middle of the afternoon, plainclothes security officials began leaving, suggesting Trump was done for the day. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the cobblestone and tree-lined street in front of the U.S. Consulate about 100 miles away in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital. Speakers told the crowd that Trump was not welcome and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for striking a recent trade deal to avoid stiff U.S. tariffs on goods imported from the U.K. Protests were planned in other cities as environmental activists, opponents of Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and pro-Ukraine groups loosely formed a 'Stop Trump Coalition.' Anita Bhadani, an organizer, said the protests were 'kind of like a carnival of resistance.' June Osbourne, 52, a photographer and photo historian from Edinburgh, wore a red cloak and white hood, recalling 'The Handmaid's Tale.' Osbourne held up a picture of Trump with 'Resist' stamped over his face. 'I think there are far too many countries that are feeling the pressure of Trump and that they feel that they have to accept him, and we should not accept him here,' Osbourne said. The dual U.S.-British citizen said the Republican president was 'the worst thing that has happened to the world, the U.S., in decades.' Trump's late mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was born on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, and the president has suggested he feels at home in the country. But the protesters did their best to change that. 'I don't think I could just stand by and not do anything,' said Amy White, 15, of Edinburgh, who attended with her parents. She held a cardboard sign that said, 'We don't negotiate with fascists.' 'So many people here loathe him,' she said. 'We're not divided. We're not divided by religion, or race or political allegiance, we're just here together because we hate him.' Other demonstrators held signs of pictures with Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, as the fervor over files in the late child abuser's case has created a political crisis for the president. In the view of Mark Gorman, 63, of Edinburgh, 'The vast majority of Scots have this sort of feeling about Trump that, even though he has Scottish roots, he's a disgrace.' Gorman, who works in advertising, said he came out 'because I have deep disdain for Donald Trump and everything that he stands for.' A Scottish newspaper, the National, greeted Trump's arrival with a banner headline in its Friday edition that read, 'Convicted U.S. felon to arrive in Scotland.' Saturday's protests were not nearly as large as the throngs that demonstrated across Scotland when Trump played at Turnberry during his first term in 2018. But, as bagpipes played, people chanted, 'Trump out!' and raised dozens of homemade signs with such messages as 'No red carpet for dictators,' 'We don't want you here' and 'Stop Trump. Migrants welcome.' One dog had a sign attached that said 'No treats for tyrants.' Some on the far right took to social media to call for gatherings supporting Trump in places such as Glasgow. Trump also plans to talk trade with Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president. But golf is a major focus. The family will also visit another Trump course near Aberdeen in northeastern Scotland, before returning to Washington on Tuesday. The Trumps will cut the ribbon and play a new, second course in that area, which officially opens to the public next month. Scottish First Minister John Swinney, who is also set to meet with Trump during the visit, announced that public money will go to staging the 2025 Nexo Championship, previously known previously as the Scottish Championship, at Trump's first course near Aberdeen next month. 'The Scottish government recognizes the importance and benefits of golf and golf events, including boosting tourism and our economy,' Swinney said. At a protest Saturday in Aberdeen, Scottish Parliament member Maggie Chapman told the crowd of hundreds: 'We stand in solidarity, not only against Trump but against everything he and his politics stand for.' The president has long lobbied for Turnberry to host the British Open, which it has not done since he took over ownership. In a social media post Saturday, Trump quoted the retired golfer Gary Player as saying Turnberry was among the 'Top Five Greatest Golf Courses' he had played in as a professional. The president, in the post, misspelled the city where his golf course is. Weissert writes for the Associated Press.
Forbes
22-07-2025
- Forbes
Floods Impact Big Bend And Other Texas Travel Destinations
Flood waters left debris, including vehicles and equipment scattered in Louise Hays Park on July 5 in Kerrville, Texas. (Photo by) Getty Images The country mourns for so many people killed or injured—and properties ruined or damaged—in the Texas floods. Parks and travel destinations also took a hit. The Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation, which presents popular music events throughout the year canceled its Oct. 10-12 Welcome Home Fest 2025. 'Right now, our focus is on providing relief, shelter and hospitality to those affected by this disaster,' the foundation states on its website. 'We're pouring our energy into supporting our neighbors.' The flooding has closed Kerrville's Louise Hays Park for day use and through traffic 'until further notice,' the City of Kerrville's website says. 'This closure encompasses the Kerrville Rivertrail and all access points. Kindly refrain from attempting to enter these facilities through any access points.' Kerrville sits on the banks of the Guadalupe River River, which overflowed and tragically swept away many summer campers and others. The city in the Texas Hill Country is about a two-hour drive west from Austin and a one-hour drive north from San Antonio. Other areas also suffered damage, as far away as Big Bend National Park, a 388-mile, six-hour drive from Kerrville. 'The tourism infrastructure in Texas has taken a major hit,' the trade website Travel and Tour World reports. 'Popular tourist destinations like state parks, historic landmarks and natural reserves have been either temporarily closed or severely damaged.' Search and rescue teams navigate upstream in an inflatable boat on the flooded Guadalupe River on July 4 in Comfort, Texas. (Photo by) Getty Images Local businesses dependent on tourism have faced a sharp decline in visitors. 'Hotels, bed and breakfasts and local restaurants that once thrived during the summer tourism season have seen a significant drop in foot traffic,' Travel and Tour World says. 'With much of the local population displaced or involved in recovery efforts, businesses are struggling to stay afloat.' At Big Bend National Park, which welcomed 561,469 visitors last year, there are numerous road closures. The park has 304 miles of paved and gravel roads. 'The road to Santa Elena (Route 16) is closed due to water and debris,' the Big Bend Daily reported on July 20. 'Most dirt roads are closed, check the visitor center for updates. Your safety is your responsibility, be prepared to self-rescue.' The park's website says that due to heavy rain and flooding over the past few days, the following steps have been taken until further notice: Hot Springs Road is closed. The road between Cottonwood Campground and Santa Elena Canyon is closed. Old Maverick Road is closed. Old Ore Road is closed. Dagger Flat isclosed. Most dirt roads in the park are closed. Most backcountry drive-in campsites are closed. 'After storms, debris and standing water may be present in low-lying areas along Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and the road between Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village,' the park service says. 'Please exercise extreme caution when driving any road in the park. Do not drive into low water crossings if water is flowing across the road.' Many Texas businesses are pitching in to help the recovery effort. Austin's Meanwhile Brewing Co. and the Uptown Sports Club , for example, have announced they will donate all proceeds from their Summer Backyard Barbecue Series to The Community Foundation of the Hill Country to support the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. The barbecue event brings together chefs, brewmasters, musicians and local vendors on four days, starting July 25 and three days in August.
