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Apple says private keys for eight eMudhra intermediate certificate authorities were compromised, allowing six TLS authorities to issue certificates that could impersonate websites. Apple devices already block the affected certificates in Safari, Mail and apps using its networking frameworks. However, macOS and Xcode command-line tools such as git, curl, Python and OpenSSL may continue trusting them through /etc/ssl/cert.pem until a future software update. Administrators can remove relevant root certificates sooner, but the change may affect legitimate sites and require repetition after updates.

xAI has offered to buy homes in a Mississippi neighborhood near its datacenters, with contracts reportedly requiring sellers not to join a lawsuit over noise from gas turbines powering the sites. The company may seek as many as 418 properties, while five purchases have been recorded since October 9. Residents describe persistent noise and health concerns; regulators have found turbines operating without required federal permits. xAI denies the lawsuit’s claims and says it is addressing the impact.

Meta plans to raise up to $95bn through two stock offerings to finance continued AI infrastructure spending and what it calls personal superintelligence. The plan combines a $35bn underwritten offering, with interest from major chipmakers, and a future $60bn sale of non-voting shares. It comes as highly leveraged AI data-center providers face funding pressure and investor concern. The account includes market reactions and analyst commentary, but some claims about sector distress remain forecasts or assertions.

At least 60 people were confirmed dead after a high-speed Renfe train struck a stationary Iryo train south of Madrid, with dozens more injured and the toll still rising in the report’s latest update. Officials said a computer failure had halted several trains before a control centre allowed them to move without speed restrictions, but the cause remained under investigation. Rail service was suspended, hospitals cancelled procedures and Spain mounted a large emergency response.

With nearly 80% of votes counted, Israel’s election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc with 54 seats and the opposition bloc with 49 in the 120-seat Knesset, according to preliminary figures. Arab-dominated parties held 17 seats that could theoretically give either side a majority, but both blocs have resisted such an alliance. President Isaac Herzog will consult parties before assigning a coalition mandate. If coalition efforts fail, Israel could return to the polls, while disagreements over military service and an inquiry into October 7 remain central obstacles.