Security Researcher Bypasses EU Age Verification App in Two Minutes
BRUSSELS (AP) — A security consultant has demonstrated a critical vulnerability in the European Union's new age verification application, bypassing its protective measures in under two minutes by edit...
Retired Indian Navy Officer Defrauded of ₹42.51 Lakh in Fake Google Maps Scam
NAVI MUMBAI, India — A retired Indian Navy officer from Koparkhairane lost ₹42.51 lakh ($51,000) to cyber fraudsters who exploited a fake Google Maps rating scheme to lure him into a financial investm...
Israeli prosecutors to indict soldiers, settler in Iran spying case
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli prosecutors announced Thursday that they will indict three Israeli soldiers and a civilian settler on charges of spying for Iran, alleging the group maintained long-term conta...
U.S. Stock Funds Post Best Month Since 2020 Amid War Concerns
NEW YORK — U.S. stock mutual funds recorded their strongest monthly performance since 2020 in April, defying market anxieties driven by escalating war-related news. Investors maintained their position...
Dow Futures Rise Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Report
NEW YORK — U.S. stock market futures climbed on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of a critical employment report due later in the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0....
Analysts See U.S. Tech Stocks Offering Best Value in Years
NEW YORK — U.S. technology stocks are presenting their most attractive valuations in years following a robust earnings season and a correction in artificial intelligence pricing, according to leading ...
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Suspend Over Donetsk Demands
KYIV — Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have been suspended following Moscow's issuance of new demands requiring the Ukrainian Armed Forces to withdraw from the Donetsk region, officials confir...
UAE Ruler Tours Egyptian Military Assets with President el-Sisi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — United Arab Emirates ruler Mohammed bin Zayed hosted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for a high-profile visit on Wednesday, touring a commercial shopping...
Vitru Brazil Shares Rise on Q1 Revenue Growth
SAO PAULO — Vitru Brazil reported a 6.1% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2026, driving a notable rise in its stock price on Friday. The construction and engineering firm, a major player i...
AI Firm Braintrust Urges Customers to Rotate Keys After AWS Breach
SAN FRANCISCO — AI evaluation and observability platform Braintrust has advised its customers to rotate API keys following a security incident in which unauthorized actors accessed an Amazon Web Servi...
Hostage Situation Underway at Bank in Western Germany
SINZIG, Germany — Police have surrounded a bank in the western German town of Sinzig where a hostage situation is unfolding, involving several armed individuals and multiple hostages inside the buildi...
Security Researchers Release Scanner for Critical cPanel Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
LONDON (May 8, 2026) — A critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting cPanel and WHM servers has been actively exploited since February, prompting security researchers to release a free scan...
ShinyHunters Gang Claims Breach of Zara Customer Data
MADRID — The ShinyHunters extortion gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Spanish fashion retailer Zara, stating it gained unauthorized access to the company's databases and stole perso...
Israeli Police Use Dye Water Cannons on Ultra-Orthodox Protesters in Al-Quds
AL-QUDS — Israeli riot police deployed blue-dye water cannons against ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators on Wednesday, dispersing a large-scale protest against the government's military draft expansi...
Israel and Lebanon to Resume Talks in Washington Next Week
WASHINGTON — Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold a new round of diplomatic talks in the United States next week, U.S. State Department officials confirmed Wednesday. The negotiations are set to t...
Sri Lankan Police Raid Colombo Scam Centre, Detain 37 Chinese Nationals
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (May 8, 2026) — Sri Lankan police arrested 37 Chinese nationals Friday after raiding a suspected scam operation in the capital, authorities said. The detainees, consisting of 36 men...
Simply Wall St Publishes Analysis on Three Major ASX-Listed Companies
SYDNEY (May 8, 2026) — Financial analysis platform Simply Wall St released a comprehensive report on Friday identifying three Australian Securities Exchange-listed companies with market capitalization...
AppLovin Shares Surge After Beating Q1 Revenue and Profit Estimates
SAN FRANCISCO — AppLovin stock outperformed the broader market on Thursday following the release of first-quarter financial results that surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and profitabili...
Venice Biennale Opens 'Invisible Pavilion' Honoring Ukrainian Artists Killed by War
VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Biennale opened a new exhibition space on Wednesday dedicated to Ukrainian artists whose lives were cut short by Russian aggression, featuring posters for cultural even...
Israel Confirms First Human Case of Hantavirus
JERUSALEM, May 7, 2026 — Israel confirmed Thursday its first human case of Hantavirus, marking a significant development in the nation's public health landscape. The Ministry of Health announced the d...
Pentagon Signs Agreements with Tech Giants to Integrate AI into Classified Military Networks
WASHINGTON (May 8, 2026) — The United States Department of Defense has signed formal agreements with major technology companies to integrate advanced artificial intelligence models into classified mil...
Kaspersky Discovers Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw in xrdp Server
MOSCOW (AP) — Security firm Kaspersky has identified a critical remote code execution vulnerability in the xrdp server, a widely used open-source remote desktop protocol server for Linux systems. The ...
RansomHouse Claims Breach of Cybersecurity Firm Trellix
The RansomHouse ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Trellix, a major cybersecurity firm, stating it has accessed internal services and management dashboards. The group ann...
Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi released from Israeli detention after one year
JERUSALEM — Palestinian journalist Ali al-Samoudi was released from Israeli detention on Wednesday after being held without charge for one year. The release marks the end of a prolonged period of admi...
Rubio Meets Pope Leo in Vatican for High-Level Diplomatic Talks
VATICAN CITY — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at the Vatican on Wednesday for high-level diplomatic talks with Pope Leo and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, marking a s...
Devon Energy approves $8 billion share buyback plan
OKLAHOMA CITY — Devon Energy Corp. approved an $8 billion share buyback plan on Wednesday, marking a significant move to return capital to shareholders as the shale producer navigates a shifting energ...
Aurora Innovation Shares Dip as Investors Weigh Expansion Plans Against Cash Burn Concerns
AURORA INNOVATION (AUR) shares declined 1.79% in U.S. trading on Wednesday as investors balanced analyst support for the autonomous trucking company against concerns regarding its cash burn rate and a...
Anti-War Rally Held Outside U.S. Embassy in Paris
PARIS — Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Paris on Wednesday to protest ongoing military conflicts and express solidarity with Iran and regional resistance movements. The r...
Nahariyya Mayor Cancels Public Gatherings Following IDF Request
NAHARIYYA, Israel (AP) — The mayor of Nahariyya has canceled all upcoming public gatherings within the city at the request of the Israel Defense Forces to ensure civilian safety amid a heightened secu...
CENTCOM Highlights Carrier Landing Operations on USS Abraham Lincoln
DUBAI — The U.S. Central Command released imagery on Wednesday depicting an F/A-18 fighter jet landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), illustrating the mechanics of naval avi...