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A polished website, familiar logo and low price are not proof that a flight, hotel or rental is legitimate. These independent checks can prevent a costly booking mistake. Read more

A damaged undersea cable does not automatically switch off the internet. Alternative routes, spare capacity and repair arrangements determine the impact. Read more

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail, but it does not automatically produce a better photograph. Light, lens quality, focus and image processing all influence the result—and the way you use the picture matters too. Read more

The UN cybercrime convention could speed up cross-border investigations. Its real test will be whether stronger cooperation also protects privacy and human rights. Read more

AI runs on physical infrastructure. The coming growth in data-centre electricity use will make grid capacity, location and energy policy central to the AI debate. Read more

A new UN agreement now offers a shared framework for protecting ocean areas beyond national borders. What it changes—and what still depends on countries acting. Read more