Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe
New research finds that 48% of cyberattacks involve your web browser – and AI is only making matters worse. Follow these best practices to protect yourself.
Day: February 19, 2026
Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’
US president links deal with military strikes against Iran in connection with Tehran’s nuclear ambitionsDonald Trump changed his mind on supporting the Chagos Islands deal because the UK will not permit its airbases to be used for a pre-emptive US stri…
HUD proposes rule that would force noncitizens from public housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is proposing a rule that would limit public housing mostly to citizens, which advocates fear could lead to tens of thousand of people being evicted.
Schools in England to get budget for children with special needs as part of Send overhaul
Children to get individual support directly from school instead of via council in attempt to curb spiralling costsChildren in England with special needs will receive individual support and therapy directly from their schools as part of the government’s…
Trump’s Board of Peace members pledge $7bn in Gaza relief
Trump said it “looks like” Hamas will disarm, even though there are signs the group is regrouping.
Reddit is testing an AI search feature that takes community recommendations and shows matching products from its advertisers in the results (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch)
Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
Reddit is testing an AI search feature that takes community recommendations and shows matching products from its advertisers in the results — Reddit announced on Thursday that it’s testing a new AI search t…
At least 4 dead and 50 cars damaged after truck exploded on Chilean highway
Firefighters reported that the blast was felt within a 150 to 200-metre radius
Trump announces billions of dollars in Gaza aid at Board of Peace meeting
US President Donald Trump announces pledges to a Gaza reconstruction fund during first meeting of his Board of Peace.
British Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Amid Epstein Revelations
British authorities arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office following the latest release of documents linked to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Germany’s national rail operator Deutsche Bahn hit by a DDoS attack
Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, suffered a major DDoS attack that disrupted booking and information systems for several hours. Germany’s rail operator Deutsche Bahn was hit by a large-scale DDoS attack that disrupted information and booking systems for several hours. The cyberattack affected IT operations, causing delays and service interruptions. At this time, the […]