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Merz: Germany prepares for major Russian hybrid attacks

Germany is preparing for serious hybrid attacks from Russia, says Chancellor Friedrich Merz following a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, Reuters reports.

"We will respond quickly and very clearly," he says.

Merz further states that Europe's security is at stake and that if Moscow is not stopped in Ukraine, the Russian war machine will eventually turn against NATO.

Jetten announces that Germany and the Netherlands are increasing their intelligence cooperation to "record levels."

Terror plot targeting English airbase
Another arrest following the Fairford incident

A 27-year-old man holding both British and Iranian citizenship has been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act following the weekend incident at the RAF Fairford airbase, AFP reports.

The man was arrested in central London. Another man was questioned, according to British counter-terrorism police.

Five British men were arrested near the airbase on Sunday, suspected of planning a terrorist attack. All five were released on bail shortly thereafter, but the investigation into them is ongoing.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, among others, have stated that there are clear signs of involvement by foreign powers, specifically Iran. 

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations
Afghanistan: Ten civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes

Pakistan carried out airstrikes against two provinces in Afghanistan overnight, AP reports. According to the Taliban government, ten civilians—mostly women and children—were killed. Pakistan, however, states that 22 members of militant groups were killed.

"We condemn this and view it as an act of aggression and a violation of all established principles," says Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid.

Pakistan states that the strikes targeted hideouts used by militant groups and denies that civilians were hit. The reports regarding casualties have not been independently verified. 

AI Development
Nikon reviews winning image following AI allegations

This year’s winning entry in Nikon’s prestigious "Small World in Motion" competition is under review following criticism from other researchers claiming it was created using AI. International media outlets are reporting the story.

The competition has been held for 15 years, and this year’s winning entry was submitted by Ning Xu, a researcher at Tsinghua University in China. The video reportedly shows small, hair-like structures—"cilia"—moving within the airways of a child suffering from a rare disease. However, several microscopy experts question the accuracy of the clip, arguing that the footage displays details that are biologically implausible. Many of them believe Ning Xu utilized AI.

The Chinese researcher states that he used an AI tool during the post-processing of the video, but not to create the experimental footage itself.