GitHub is changing its bug bounty program to reward higher-quality vulnerability reports and reduce low-effort submissions, including AI-generated reports. The changes will take effect on July 27, 2026. Reports submitted before that date will be honore…
Houthis attack oil tankers as US launches twelfth straight night of Iran strikes after Trump threatens bridges and power
THE Houthi rebels have reportedly attacked two oil tankers in the Red Sea – as the US launched its 12th night of strikes on Iran in a row. It also comes after Donald Trump vowed to obliterate Iranian bridges and power plants for every ship Tehran shoot…
Tesla and Alphabet shares slump in premarket trading as AI spending concerns spook investors
Both Tesla and Alphabet signaled higher spending as they invest in artificial intelligence.
Check Point patches actively exploited SmartConsole authentication bypass flaw
Check Point addressed a critical authentication bypass flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-16232, in SmartConsole that is being actively exploited. Check Point has released security updates to fix multiple vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-16232 (CVSS score of 9.3), a critical authentication bypass flaw affecting Security Management and Multi-Domain Management (MDSM). The vulnerability, which is under active exploitation, allows unauthenticated […]
Burnham offers 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music in England – UK politics live
The prime minister said the £100m package would mean the typical pub would save around £1,100 in the next financial yearIain Hoskins, owner of Ma Pub Group in Liverpool, said that an extra 20% relief on business rates would go some way to “chipping awa…
U.S. Signs Deal to Help Saudis Obtain Nuclear Power – The New York Times
U.S. Signs Deal to Help Saudis Obtain Nuclear Power The New York TimesTrump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom WSJIsraelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race Reut…
Russia strips rights of citizens abroad in sweeping new ‘traitor’ law
The Duma approved measures that freeze accounts, seize property and block consular services including passport renewal for Russians abroad who are evading charges at home. Lawyers said the law meant “de facto loss of citizenship,” with political activi…
Treasury yields follow oil prices higher as traders await latest jobs data
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — was up more than 1 basis point to 4.675%
EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs soar amid Iran war
Budget airline, which has two US investment firms vying to buy it, also affected by passengers booking laterThe low-cost airline easyJet has revealed a 70% slide in profits because of soaring fuel costs and later bookings as a result of the conflict in…
Indian activist Wangchuk sets conditions to end hunger strike
Indian activist Wangchuk sets conditions to end hunger strike