Google says hackers are calling financial firm employees to hack and extort victims
Groups of hackers are breaking into large U.S. financial firms to steal sensitive data and extort victims, Google’s security researchers report.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.08.2026
China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US
Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.08.2026
Israeli attacks wound eight in Lebanon despite Rome talks
Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon's Tyre as third day of the seventh round of US-brokered talks concludes.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
US redirects 49 commercial vessels after resumption of Iranian port blockade – CENTCOM
Azerbaijan
trend.az
06.08.2026
Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat
More than half of Americans told the AP-NORC poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?
Experts question Netanyahu's strategy, labelling US war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
US dollar rises against yen as markets eye Iran deal, jobs report
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
06.08.2026
Exclusive-Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
06.08.2026
Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions
The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing
The committee will now refer him for possible prosecution for refusing to answer questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
World
bbc.co.uk
06.08.2026
US Senate panel votes to hold former official Fauci in contempt of Congress
Move comes after the infectious diseases chief during the COVID-19 pandemic refused to answer committee's questions.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Which type of thinker are you? + US explosive diarrhoea outbreak
Madeleine Finlay is joined by Ian Sample, Guardian science editor, to discuss three eye-catching science stories including an investigation that has identified four distinct types of thinker. Also on
Science
theguardian.com
06.08.2026
Young pilot makes daring emergency landing on Florida interstate
A 21-year-old flight instructor safely landed her small aircraft on a US freeway near Pensacola, Florida.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
US authorities say 3 killed in shooting in Prospect Hill, North Carolina
Law enforcement says at least three people were killed in shooting at a home, with those involved part of same family.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary for US Senate, narrowly defeating Rep. Haley Stevens.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.08.2026
Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?
The reasons for dissent are not unanimous, ranging from the war in Iran to an overhaul of military leadership.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026
Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?
An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.
World
aljazeera.com
05.08.2026