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Russia plotting to kill Ukraine allies in US and Europe, FBI says
Intelligence services allegedly attempted to pay people to surveil and kill people perceived to be aligned with Ukraine
Russia’s intelligence services are plotting to carry out targeted killings in the United States and in European nations supporting Ukraine, federal authorities said Tuesday as they announced charges against five people who remain at large.
An indictment unsealed in Manhattan federal court said a network of the intelligence services had paid and attempted to pay individuals in the United States and in other countries to surveil targets to be killed with plans to then kill them.
Continue reading...US set to deliver 2,000lb bombs to Israel as part of vast arms deal
Powerful bombs prompted such concern about mass deaths in Gaza that Biden officials paused delivery two years ago
The Trump administration is planning to deliver powerful 2,000lb bombs to Israel as part of an upcoming arms deal, weapons that prompted such concerns about the possibility of mass casualties in Gaza that the Biden administration paused their delivery two years ago.
The $2.8bn package includes 40,000 bombs, made up of 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, according to two US officials and a person familiar with the plan who spoke on Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss the package, which is not yet final.
Continue reading...Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'
Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report
Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.
Former Maduro ally pleads guilty to money laundering and fraud
Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela's welfare programme.
Iran war live: Iran’s top diplomat heads to China as war drags on
Iranian foreign minister heads to China as Beijing seeks to mediate an end to the war.
Panic on board Iranian plane as violent shaking rips cabin apart
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 cabin rips apart after an emergency landing in Mashhad, Iran.
Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies
Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands.
About 1,500 Britons a day quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers
More than a million people have left work to look after loved ones in the past two years, Carers UK says
About 1,500 Britons a day are quitting their jobs to become unpaid carers, as they try to balance their vulnerable relatives’ growing care needs with declining access to state-funded social care services.
Research estimates that more than a million people have left the workplace to look after ageing, ill and disabled loved ones in the past two years, highlighting the social challenges caused by UK’s rapidly changing demographic profile.
Continue reading...Five takeaways from Canada’s push to woo the world’s richest investors
A $1tn sales pitch, more than 160 projects on offer, pivot to the EU amid a bitter trade war with the US - takeaways from the first Canada Investment Summit.
Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
GOP Representative Thomas Massie has emerged as outspoken critic of war on Iran and overseas military interventions.
Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore
The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.
Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says – Reuters
- Iran war cost hits $38 billion, forecast to rise $3 billion a month, CBO says Reuters
- New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian missile, drone attacks CBS News
- Iran war driving up inflation for Americans, CBO report says NBC News
- Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says Yahoo
- Dozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealed aljazeera.com
Why is the far-right embracing crypto?
From billionaire donors backing parties to far-right activists raising funds in Bitcoin.
Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Scandal Is Even More Ridiculous When You Remember What Tiffany Trump Tried at Hers – Slate
- Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Scandal Is Even More Ridiculous When You Remember What Tiffany Trump Tried at Hers Slate
- Blanche says investigation into Russian oligarch's wedding gift to Trump Jr. is unlikely ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Russian Businessman With Putin Ties Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Party The New York Times
- Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin propublica.org
- Putin ally hosted Trump Jr.'s wedding bash. Congress wants to know why USA Today
Algeria faces calls to drop death penalty plans after wildfires
Rights group warns Algeria could exploit proposed death penalty laws to suppress domestic political opposition.
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes – AP News
- Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes AP News
- Saudi, Egypt demand open Red Sea as Riyadh vows response to Houthi attacks Yahoo
- Saudi crown prince goes to Egypt for support against Houthi strikes, and other Mideast developments AP News
- Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation aljazeera.com
- Egypt's Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince stress need for security of Red Sea navigation Reuters
US Senate crypto bill collapses in blow to industry
The defeat dealt a major blow to efforts to establish the first comprehensive federal framework for digital-asset market