UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence – BBC
- UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence BBC
- Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China The Guardian
- UK to summon Chinese Ambassador after spying convictions Reuters
- Border Force officer and retired Hong Kong police superintendent found guilty of spying for China Sky News
- UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain The Hill
Royal Navy tracks Russian frigate for one month off UK coast
Moscow steps up maritime presence in North Sea after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers
Britain’s Royal Navy tracked and followed a Russian frigate every day last month as it sailed from the Atlantic to the North Sea, as Moscow steps up its maritime presence after UK threats to seize shadow fleet oil tankers.
The Russian navy’s Admiral Grigorovich escorted six Russia-linked vessels during April, including at least three under economic sanction passing east through the Dover strait, while being watched continuously by four UK ships and helicopters.
Continue reading...Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China – Reuters
- Two men found guilty of spying on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China Reuters
- Two Men Are Convicted of Spying for China in Britain The New York Times
- Hong Kong's UK Spy Games Demand a Reckoning Bloomberg.com
- UK to summon Chinese ambassador after spying convictions Reuters
- Hong Kong dissident Nathan Law on China spies in UK: ‘We’re not surprised’ The Guardian
UAE Running Ghost Tankers Through Hormuz to Escape Iran’s Blockade – Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
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After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says ‘no immunity’ for militants – Reuters
- After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says 'no immunity' for militants Reuters
- Israel Says It Killed a Hezbollah Chief Near Beirut, Testing the Truce nytimes.com
- Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire with Strait of Hormuz attacks France 24
- Israeli Army Carries Out First Strike on Beirut Since Ceasefire Bloomberg.com
- A fraying ceasefire in southern Lebanon with villages destroyed NPR
Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer – AP News
- Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer AP News
- More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says Reuters
- Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations BBC
- Drone Hits a Moscow High-Rise Days Before a Major Military Parade nytimes.com
- Dozens of Ukrainian drones target Moscow, mayor says, amid overnight attack on Russia ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say – AP News
Europe defense autonomy is in reach at €50 billion a year: German experts – Defense News
- Europe defense autonomy is in reach at €50 billion a year: German experts Defense News
- The ‘10 ways Europe can free itself’ from US military The Telegraph
- EU, Gulf are partners in facing the challenges of a world in turmoil Arab News
- Strategic choices to connect peace, defence and deterrence PubAffairs Bruxelles
- Europe, from the Atlantic to the Caspian, Gathers in Yerevan Georgia Today
Two men first in British history to be found guilty of spying for China
Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen convicted over surveillance of dissidents in ‘shadow policing’ operation
A UK Border Force officer and Hong Kong trade official based in London have been found guilty of spying for China and surveilling dissidents through a “shadow policing” operation.
Chi Leung “Peter” Wai, 38, and Chung Biu Yuen, 65, also known as Bill, were found guilty at the Old Bailey of assisting a foreign intelligence service, making them the first people in British history to be convicted of spying for China.
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- Trump’s Base Motives Emptywheel
- Trump shelved ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudis refused use of bases and airspace The Guardian
- Trump reportedly paused Hormuz op after Saudis denied use of airspace; US awaits Iran deal response The Times of Israel
- Saudis and Kuwait force Trump to end of Hormuz action; Israel razes Palestinian vineyards for settler road; Midterm updates Drop Site News
- Diplomatic anchor or strategic space for Iran: Saudi airspace becomes new challenge for Trump The Jerusalem Post
Up to 2cm a month: Nasa keeps track as Mexico City sinks into the ground – The Guardian
- Up to 2cm a month: Nasa keeps track as Mexico City sinks into the ground The Guardian
- One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space CNN
- Mexico City is sinking up to 14 inches per year, satellite images show Space
- Mexico City Is Sinking. A Powerful NASA Satellite Just Revealed How Fast WIRED
- Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space AP News
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.
Rosenberg: Russia’s Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
Rosenberg: Russia’s Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations
US secretary of state speaks with Leo and officials after tensions following attacks by Trump over Iran war
The Vatican has said it raised the “need to work tirelessly in favour of peace” in talks with the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, who is in Rome on a trip widely regarded as an effort to ease tensions after Donald Trump’s repeated criticisms of Pope Leo.
Amid unprecedented strain on relations between the Holy See and Washington, Rubio was received by the pope on Thursday at the Apostolic Palace, before holding a series of meetings with Vatican officials
Continue reading...Ukraine Hits Russia’s Perm Refinery 1,500km Away – Again – Kyiv Post
- Ukraine Hits Russia’s Perm Refinery 1,500km Away – Again Kyiv Post
- A Ukrainian strike on a Russian oil hub causes catastrophe The Economist
- Oil Pumping Site Deep Inside Russia Could Be Ablaze, Image Shows Bloomberg.com
- Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities The Washington Post
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, May 3, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape
James Holder's victim told her attacker he took her "choice, dignity and body".
Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape – BBC
- Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape BBC
- Co-Founder of Superdry Fashion Brand Is Convicted of Rape The New York Times
- Popular fashion brand’s co-founder sentenced to 8 years for rape Syracuse.com
- Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman The Guardian
- Superdry co-founder guilty of rape BBC