In the GCHQ Christmas challenge, the public is tasked with decoding UK landmark names through codebreaking, maths, and lateral thinking. The challenge, presented as a Christmas card by director Anne Keast-Butler, aims to engage those interested in intelligence work. Puzzle experts suggest working in teams and utilizing a mix of skills to tackle the varying challenges, which include identifying place names from images and calculating deviations in number sequences. The ultimate goal is to decipher the puzzle’s question and find the correct answer, providing a sense of accomplishment for participants.
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Kneecap defy objectors with ‘Free Palestine’ chant at Paris gig
Irish rap group Kneecap, facing controversy due to a member's British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, performed in Saint-Cloud, Paris, criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza despite objections from Jewish groups and the government. The concert proceeded amid tensions over antisemitism in France, with local authorities withdrawing funding from the festival after the group's politically charged performance. Want More Context? 🔎
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