SPOTLIGHT
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SPOTLIGHT

Adam Barron is an independent Middle East political analyst and consultant, specialising primarily in Yemen, where he has reported from the capital, Sanaa, for The Economist. He writes for Foreign Policy and The Atlantic.

Florida cyber owner accused of misleading ransomware victims; firm charged $19M, secretly paid hackers $8M
Times of India •

Florida cyber owner accused of misleading ransomware victims; firm charged $19M, secretly paid hackers $8M

Zohar Pinhasi, the owner of MonsterCloud, faces charges of wire fraud related to his cybersecurity business. Prosecutors allege he misrepresented his firm's capabilities to clients facing ransomware attacks. Instead of recovering data without ransom payment, he secretly paid attackers and charged clients significantly higher fees. Pinhasi allegedly collected over $19 million while paying more than...

US death row inmate Christa Pike back in prison from hospital after failed execution
Times of India •

US death row inmate Christa Pike back in prison from hospital after failed execution

Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, has returned to prison after a failed execution attempt. The September 30 incident resulted in her needing medical care after the lethal injection process failed. Governor Bill Lee has ordered a review of the state's execution procedures following this incident. Pike had been sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of her classmate, Colleen Slemmer.

At least twelve killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

At least twelve killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

France 24 •

At least twelve people were killed in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, including an Egyptian flight attendant, according to a medical source at a local hospital. Earlier this week, another attack on the airport by the Houthis killed three people and damaged a plane, though the Iran-backed group did not announce any new attacks on Saturday.

At least two killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

At least two killed, multiple people wounded in attack on Riyadh airport

France 24 •

At least two people were killed in an attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, including an Egyptian flight attendant, according to a medical source at a local hospital. Earlier this week, another attack on the airport by the Houthis killed three people and damaged a plane, though the Iran-backed group did not announce any new attacks on Saturday.

Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack leaves multiple people wounded

Riyadh airport suspends operations after attack leaves multiple people wounded

France 24 •

Saudi authorities on Saturday said that they had suspended operations at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport after a new attack there left multiple people wounded. An attack on the airport by the Houthis on Thursday killed three people and damaged a plane, though the Iran-backed group did not announce any new attacks on Saturday.

Craig Tiley loses $5.75 million on beachfront home sale

Craig Tiley loses $5.75 million on beachfront home sale

Times of India •

Craig Tiley's beachfront home in Aspendale was sold at a loss after he purchased it for $13.1 million. He listed the property for $11.5 million before reducing the price to $8.75 million. The final sale price of $7.35 million amounted to a financial loss of $5.75 million. Tiley also incurred an additional cost of $831,500 in stamp duty related to the sale.

Jane Fonda’s former home, once surveilled by the CIA, lists for $1.99M

Jane Fonda’s former home, once surveilled by the CIA, lists for $1.99M

Times of India •

Jane Fonda's iconic Hollywood Hills home, rooted in history and activism, is up for grabs at $1.99 million. This stunning Mediterranean Revival villa, built in 1932, reflects not only Fonda's journey but also the era's spirit. With five bedrooms and numerous amenities, it has been in the hands of Kathleen Whyte since 1985. Initially launched at $2.79 million in 2024, the price has now seen a signi...

Man dies after jumping into tiger enclosure at Yorkshire zoo

Man dies after jumping into tiger enclosure at Yorkshire zoo

The Guardian •

Police said man was pronounced dead at the scene after being attacked by tigerA man has died after being attacked by a tiger after jumping into its enclosure at a zoo in Yorkshire, police have said.Yorkshire Wildlife Park was evacuated shortly after the incident and the site will remain closed on Sunday. Continue reading...

Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after botched execution attempt

Christa Pike out of hospital and back in prison after botched execution attempt

The Guardian •

Pike’s lawyers said she is back in same prison she’s lived in for last 30 years and will continue to receive medical careChrista Pike has been discharged from the hospital after surviving Tennessee’s botched 30 September attempt to execute her by lethal injection and is back in prison, her lawyers said on Saturday.Pike, 50, returned to the Deborah K Johnson rehabilitation center, where she has bee...