The Ghost in the Machine: “Keenadu” Malware Infiltrates Global Android Supply Chain

LONDON — A sophisticated new strain of Android malware, dubbed Keenadu, has been discovered lurking deep within the firmware of thousands of devices, marking a significant escalation in mobile supply chain attacks. According to a new deep-dive analysis by Kaspersky, the backdoor has already compromised over 13,000 devices worldwide, with the highest concentration of infections […]

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UN rights chief: AI must be based on inclusivity, accountability and global standards

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Mr. Türk told UN News that the technology must be governed through a human rights framework that ensures transparency, accountability and inclusion. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Volker Türk: Artificial intelligence is a technological tool and it needs to be developed on the basis […]

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The Dimension of Tech Dollars: World Labs Secures $1 Billion to Bridge AI and Reality with a Focus on Spatial Intelligence

SAN FRANCISCO — In a move that signals the next major pivot in the artificial intelligence arms race, World Labs, the startup founded by “Godmother of AI” Dr. Fei-Fei Li, announced on February 18, 2026, that it has raised $1 billion in a transformative funding round. The capital injection, which includes a strategic $200 million […]

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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper Condemn Sentencing of Couple to 10 Years in Tehran’s Notorious Evin Prison

LONDON — British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has issued a blistering condemnation of the Iranian judiciary following the sentencing of an East Sussex couple to a decade behind bars. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who were detained in January 2025 during a round-the-world motorcycle expedition, were handed 10-year sentences on Thursday for alleged espionage—charges the UK […]

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Insights from Snaizeholme Valley, Yorkshire Dales – The Applied Ecologist

Darvill et al. share their experience investigating soil organic carbon stocks in a new native woodland in the Yorkshire Dales, UK, highlighting the importance of careful woodland design. Targeting the Right Soils: How Woodland Design Shapes Soil Carbon Outcomes Tree planting is widely promoted as a nature-based response to climate change. New woodlands can reduce […]

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Sudan: joint statement on protection of civilians and humanitarian operations

We express grave concern over the continued deadly unlawful attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure and humanitarian operations as heavy fighting across the Kordofan and Darfur States continues. The recent severe escalation in drone and aerial attacks including those affecting displaced civilians, health facilities, food convoys and areas near humanitarian compounds have resulted in a significant […]

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From Scunthorpe to the Aegean: British Steel Secures Landmark 24/7 Turkey Rail Deal

SCUNTHORPE, UK — In a major resurgence for British heavy industry, British Steel has secured an “eight-figure” contract to supply 36,000 tonnes of rail for Turkey’s ambitious high-speed rail network. The deal, announced on February 18, 2026, has acted as a historic catalyst for the company’s Scunthorpe plant, which has resumed round-the-clock, 24/7 manufacturing operations […]

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The One-Cent Suite: How a 20-Year-Old “Hacked” and Paid €0.01 for Spain’s €1,000 per Night Luxury Hotel

MADRID — In a case that has sent shockwaves through the European hospitality sector, Spanish National Police have dismantled a sophisticated, first-of-its-kind booking scam. A 20-year-old man was arrested in Madrid after allegedly bypassing payment security systems to book luxury hotel suites—some priced at over €1,000 per night—for the nominal fee of just one euro […]

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The Passwordless Portal: One Billion Identities Exposed in Massive IDMerit Leak

In an era of sophisticated hackers and complex cyber-warfare, one of the largest data exposures in recent history didn’t require a single line of malicious code. Instead, a simple oversight has left one billion personal records from 26 countries twisting in the wind. The discovery, made by the research team at Cybernews, highlights a jarring […]

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The 10-Day Reprieve: Inside the Fight to Save Irishman Seamus Culleton from ICE

In a case that has become a lightning rod for the complexities of modern U.S. immigration enforcement, Seamus Culleton, an Irish national and long-term Boston resident, has secured a critical, eleventh-hour lifeline. On Friday, the First Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary 10-business-day stay on his deportation, pausing a removal process that was expected […]

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