Russian hackers spent a year targeting American nuclear scientists and defence companies
A group of Russian hackers conducted a large-scale cyber-espionage campaign over the past year, targeting nuclear scientists, employees of defence contractors, and government officials in the United States. This was reported by CNN on July 23, 2026, citing data from private-sector researchers and a joint warning from U.S. intelligence and…
European Commission fines Google €890 million for breaching Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has fined US tech giant Google (Alphabet) a total of €890 million (about $1 billion) for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This marks the first major financial penalty imposed on Google under the landmark EU legislation. The Commission issued two separate decisions. Google was fined €460…
German counterintelligence warns businesses of heightened threat from Russian intelligence services
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has issued an official security notice (Sicherheitshinweis) to German businesses, citing a sharply increased threat from Russian intelligence services. The agency assesses the risk level as elevated, particularly for companies in the defence industry. Firms manufacturing drones and robotic systems,…
Hungary launches investigation into state subsidies granted to Chinese EV maker BYD
The Hungarian government has announced the launch of an investigation into major state subsidies, tax breaks and other support measures provided to Chinese automaker BYD — the company that recently hired former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó. Prime Minister Péter Magyar told parliament that authorities will examine all decisions, negotiations and…
Andy Burnham rejects possibility of new Scottish independence referendum
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who took office on 20 July 2026, told Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney that a new referendum on Scottish independence is not possible. The meeting took place on 23 July in Glasgow ahead of the opening of the Commonwealth Games. Burnham stressed that holding a…