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Russia and Ukraine hit by fake attack alerts

Nov 2, 2026 · 43m

Summary

This NewsHour episode examines a cyberattack on Ukraine’s emergency alert system and a suspected retaliatory hack on Russia’s, alongside a broader wave of cyberattacks on European supermarkets. The broadcast also features a Panorama report on the brutal crackdown following Iran’s anti-government protests and the US-Israeli strikes. Additionally, the show covers Kimi Antonelli becoming the youngest Formula One world champion, Carl Bushby’s historic 28-year round-the-world walk, and the final day of campaigning ahead of the US midterm elections.

Topics discussed

Sponsorship and podcast promotion Cyber attack on Ukraine's emergency alert system Analysis of retaliatory cyber attacks on Russia Supermarket refrigeration systems hacked in Europe Human rights abuses and executions in Iran Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 World Champion Carl Bushby completes 28-year walk around the world Sponsorship and podcast promotion Business impact of AI hallucinations US Midterm elections: Kansas Senate race US Midterm elections: Michigan and Texas races Book discussion: Malcolm Kerr assassination and Middle East
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