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Suspected Chinese Hackers Breach Powerful DC Law Firm's Email Accounts

Suspected Chinese hackers have broken into the email accounts of attorneys and advisers at a powerful Washington, DC law firm, Wiley Rein, in an apparent intelligence-gathering operation. The breach appears to be part of an ongoing cyber espionage campaign targeting US law firms with ties to China.

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Syrians Brave Landmines to Tackle Wildfires in War-Torn Countryside

Syrians risk life and limb navigating landmines to battle wildfires in a desperate bid to protect their communities and homes as the country grapples with its worsening environmental crisis. In one rural area, residents have turned to manual labor to clear paths and contain fires amidst the devastation.

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