In this Friday’s Mirror Daily Digest, we’ve pulled together the biggest stories of the day from the historic assisted dying Bill vote to the record-breaking data leak
Welcome to the Mirror’s Daily Digest, where we’ll be pulling together all the best stories of the day from our News, Politics, Weather teams and more. This Friday, we’re featuring everything from today’s historic vote which saw MPs decide whether assisted dying should be legalised, through to a massive data breach which is said to be one of the largest in history.
Our Weather team has been closely following the Met Office thunderstorm warning, which could bring with it sudden flooding, with some urged to “consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit”. Meanwhile, our Politics team has covered the Norfolk Tory chief who is facing calls to quit after making a joke about ‘poor people’.
Urgent warning for Apple, Facebook & Google users to change passwords now
People who use Apple, Facebook and Google have been urged to change their passwords following the largest ever data breach, which has exposed a staggering 16 billion logins. The data leak, which also affects logins for Instagram, Microsoft, Netflix, PayPal, Roblox, Discord, Telegram, GitHub, has given cybercriminals and hackers “unprecedented access to personal credentials”
Government services in more than 29 countries were also targeted in the attack, which were most likely obtained with infostealer malware, which can infiltrate systems and steal sensitive information like login details. CyberNews researchers said that another alternative was that the data was collected by ethical hackers to spot flaws in the system.
This breach shows how an astronomical number of people are likely continuing to use compromised accounts, making them more at risk of cybercrime. Criminals use personal information to take over accounts, steal identities, and carry out targeted phishing attacks, CyberNews adds.
Researchers said in their report: “This is not just a leak – it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation. With over 16billion login records exposed, cybercriminals now have unprecedented access to personal credentials that can be used for account takeover, identity theft, and highly targeted phishing.”
Read the full story here.
Assisted dying law passes Commons in historic moment
In a historic moment in the Commons today, MPs voted to back a landmark bill to change the law on assisted dying in England and Wales.
They voted by 314 in favour of the legislation to 291 against – a majority of 23 – as supporters of assisted dying jumped and hugged each other outside Parliament. It means the controversial legislation – spearheaded by the Labour MP Kim Leadbeater – will now pass to the House of Lords where it will be debated by peers.
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill aims to give terminally ill people over the age 18 with just six months left to live the option to end their life early. Their decision must be “clear, settled and informed” at every stage – and free from coercion.
It must also be subject to approval by two doctors and an expert panel featuring a social worker, senior legal figure and psychiatrist. Assisted dying is currently banned and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Read the full story here.
Met Office issues thunderstorm warning with ‘flash flood’ risk despite heatwave
Sun-loving Brits are in for a disappointment, as the Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning which is set to temporarily break the scorching heatwave. Our Weather team has covered the yellow warning, which is in place from 3pm tomorrow until 4am Sunday morning in the East Midlands, North East England, North West England, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire & Humber.
The storms could cause sudden flooding that could in turn make the roads difficult to navigate. There could be some road closures as a result, the forecaster added. The flooding could also leave some communities isolated as roads are cut off.
The Met Office said that power cuts were also a possibility, with the potential for services to homes and businesses being lost. In the event of lightning strikes, there could be bus and train cancellations in the affected areas. In a statement, it said: “Whilst many places will likely remain dry and unaffected, scattered thunderstorms may develop during Saturday afternoon, lasting through the evening hours, moving northeastwards before eventually clearing to the North Sea by the early hours of Sunday.
“The most intense thunderstorms could produce frequent lightning, large hail and gusty winds, along with some heavy downpours for a time. This may lead to some surface water impacts in places. Consider if your location is at risk of flash flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit.”
Read the full story here.
Tory council chief sparks outrage with ‘poor people’ steak dinner joke
In other news, our Politics team has reported on the Tory council chief who is facing calls to quit after posting a picture with the caption: “Wonder what all the poor people are doing?” Norfolk County Council leader Kay Mason Billig posted the photograph of her meal with a £21 bottle of Italian red wine, potatoes in peppercorn sauce and salad to her Facebook friends.
But the caption sparked a furious reaction, with tens of thousands of people in Norfolk forced to rely on food banks and her own council runs an £11.8m fund to help people struggling to afford to eat. Mrs Mason Billig, who is entitled to more than £51,000 in allowances from County Hall each year, told the EDP website the sharing of the post beyond her friends was a “personal attack” and a private joke had been misunderstood.
However, Steve Morphew, leader of the Labour group at County Hall, said: “People like to have council leaders who show they are in touch, care about the plight of others and show humility and pride in the public positions they hold. This is a nauseating example of the exact opposite. I find nothing amusing here.”
Read the full story here.
Multiple primary school children injured after ‘mass casualty incident’
Finally, our News team has been closely following a disturbing incident in Berlin, where almost 40 children were injured at a primary school after tear gas was sprayed on site.
Emergency services rushed to Miriam Makeba School in the city of Moabit at around 9am this morning. Multiple kids complained of shortness of breath and eye irritation after the substance was used in the hallway.
Police, firefighters and medics attended the scene and treated 37 pupils. Officials evacuated the building in response to the incident. Worried parents raced to the school to check on their children.
An investigation has since been launched into the mass casualty. Police said they are investigating the incident under causing bodily harm, reports BZ Berlin. A spokesperson for the fire services said: “We cared for 37 children and provided outpatient care; none of the children required hospital treatment.”
Read the full story here.
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