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Apple introduced a cap and a 30-day cool-off period on bug report submissions, citing a deluge of AI-assisted reports; researchers can request higher quotas — iPhone maker has limited the number of vulnerabilities r…
Undercover police unit closed down over unjustified surveillance, spycops inquiry told
Senior officer behind closure says SDS caused ‘incalculable harm’ by infiltrating groups that posed no threatAn undercover police unit that spied on tens of thousands of political activists had to be shut down amid severe criticisms and recriminations,…
‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia
Exclusive: At a launch site in the Ukrainian countryside, members of the elite ‘Magyar’s Birds’ brigade are turning Russia’s vast size into a weaknessSparrows were cheeping as the sun set over a field of tall yellow sunflowers when a moped-like growl s…
Bangladesh offered a place in US-India’s Pax Silica; Will Rahman take the bait?
By Jayanta Roy Chowdhury New Delhi/Dhaka, August 1, 2026. Bangladesh has been offered a place in the Pax Silica economic security architecture designed to reshape the global supply chains underpinning artificial intelligence, semiconductors and critica…
Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran
President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighboursDonald Trump said on Saturday night that the US would hold off on any new strikes on Iran provided a dea…
Three dead including female bomber in Moscow restaurant attack
At least three people are dead and more than 20 injured after a bomb exploded outside a restaurant in central Moscow.
Why isn’t anyone challenging Infantino for FIFA’s top job?
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup after global outrage.
Australia’s Indie Music Venues Closing as Costs Rise and Attendance Drops
When Mary’s Underground in Sydney closed, it was a familiar tune for a scene hit by high costs and low attendance. Critics worry about a shrinking space for new talent.
Man Freezes As Bear Sniffs His Leg Before Suddenly Biting Him In Romania
Dash-cam footage shows the driver of a nearby car moving forward slowly in an apparent attempt to block the bear with the vehicle.
Japan earthquake aftermath: Woman dies of heat stroke in parked car; toll rises to 36
An elderly woman died from heat stroke while sheltering in her car after a massive earthquake. Authorities are warning of growing heat-related risks for evacuees amid sweltering temperatures. Thousands remain displaced, with many sleeping in cars or ou…