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Two Iranian nationals charged over alleged terrorism plot targeting Jewish community in England
Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, appeared in a London court on Saturday, October 3, facing terrorism charges. British po
topicChina's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability
President Xi Jinping has hollowed out the People's Liberation Army senior command, expelling nine top generals and five of seven C
topicUK to fight Russian disinformation and push new global AI standards, Burnham says
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched the National Centre for Information Defence to counter hostile state attacks and AI-ampli
topicVon der Leyen says Hungary 'strengthened rule of law', unlocks €4.2bn in EU funding
The European Commission released 4.2 billion euros in cohesion funds to Hungary and restored its access to the Horizon Europe and
topicBBC News, ‘Danny Tommo’ and the dinghy attack that disappeared
A judge at Portsmouth Crown Court has remanded Daniel Thomas in custody after refusing his application for bail. Thomas, a far-rig
topicTrump hails Burnham as 'natural business person' after first meeting
US UN Ambassador Mike Waltz has condemned Prime Minister Andy Burnham's "globalist" rhetoric. This criticism follows a meeting at
topicUK military jamming other nations' satellites to defend itself, BBC told
The UK has used satellite jamming to defend against hostile threats, according to reports provided to the BBC. These actions align
topicNetanyahu teases 'surprises' for UN address as Iran nuclear threats push oil prices up
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented new Israeli intelligence to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed showing that Iran
Fears of return to war grow in Ethiopia's Tigray region
Ethiopian federal forces regained control of Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region, on Sunday, October 4, after the Tigray Peo
topicTrump threatens Iran, predicts Cuba's fall. Key UN takeaways
President Trump has rejected a Qatari-mediated peace proposal with Iran, signaling a commitment to ongoing military action despite
topicSaudi Arabia Downs Houthi Missiles Targeting Kingdom, Official Says
Yemen's internationally recognized government has launched a major military operation to roll back gains made by Iran-backed Houth
topic'Like a scene off Jaws.' Shark kills swimmer at busy beach
A swimmer died after a shark attack in Byron Bay. Other recent encounters include a tiger shark bite at Port Beach in Perth, which
topicTrump says ‘anything could happen’ in US-Iran war ahead of meeting with Gulf leaders
President Donald Trump warns of possible new strikes against Iran while vowing the conflict will end "right after the election" or
topicHow the Iran war has made the US more vulnerable
The United States faces increased security risks as Iran employs asymmetric warfare and cyberattacks to target domestic infrastruc
topicAugust 26, 2026
Claude now leads 26% of work at AI company Anthropic as of August 2026, a sharp increase from less than 1% six months prior. When
topicPresident Trump defends Putin-tied Russian oligarch paying for son’s wedding
Senator John Curtis and Senator Thom Tillis are leading a Republican effort to investigate Donald Trump Jr. after a Putin-linked o
topicGermany cuts fuel tax as Middle East conflicts send prices soaring
German motorists began paying lower prices on Thursday as fuel subsidies took effect to mitigate energy shocks from the Middle Eas
topicRichard Tice accuses Sarah Cooper-Lesadd of 'lying about her beliefs' before switching from Reform UK to Plaid Cymru
More than 3,000 people have signed a petition demanding that Senedd Members resign their seats if they switch parties. Christopher
topicKing Charles’ Fiery Response To Earl Spencer Tagged ‘Terribly Misguided’ For Going Against Royal Protocol
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly furious over allegations in Earl Spencer's new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
topicMerz under pressure as two more German states go to the polls
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a crisis of authority following CDU defeats in three state elections, including a victory for
topicRussia Barred Their Party, but These Antiwar Voices Are Still Standing
War veterans now comprise just over 10% of Russia's lower chamber of parliament. The first session of the State Duma following the
topicBessent says 'a large bank' will be sanctioned on Monday as part of Iran strategy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expanding Operation Economic Outcast to drain Iranian revenue and diminish the regime's abi
topicRocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting?
Rocket Lab Corporation has secured its largest commercial contract for the Electron rocket, agreeing to 20 missions for Tokyo-base
topicChartbook 474: The state is the problem - the AfD’s anti-systemic diagnosis of contemporary Germany.
The Alternative for Germany party is utilizing a victory by Die Linke in Berlin to create panic ahead of the 2027 federal election