- MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia BBC
- Silent Courier: UK intelligence service MI6 launches dark web portal to recruit foreign spies CNN
- British spies turn to dark web to recruit Russian agents, access secrets Reuters
- UK’s MI6 spy agency launches dark web portal, seeks out foreign spies Al Jazeera
- UK’s MI6 Agency Sets Up New Dark Web Portal to Recruit Spies Bloomberg.com
US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time
'Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,' says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.
Judge keeps block on Trump push to deport Guatemalan unaccompanied children
US federal judge rebukes the Trump administration's claims that the minors' parents wanted them deported.
Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.
Sri Lanka dump Afghanistan out of Asia Cup with six-wicket win
Afghanistan's 2025 Asia Cup run ended at the group stage following a six-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.
Taiwan battles low birth rate with new family subsidies
Taiwanese families will receive cash incentives for newborns and fertility treatment.
US vetoes another Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
The United States again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Ukraine says Russia returns 1,000 bodies in latest exchange
Kyiv says exchange of bodies with Russia comes as Ukraine claims advances in the east of the country.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire Fed governor Cook
Lisa Cook took part in this week’s Fed policy meeting in which the central bank cut interest rates by 0.25%.
Internet Shutdowns Hit Parts of Afghanistan Amid Talk of a Crackdown – The New York Times
- Internet Shutdowns Hit Parts of Afghanistan Amid Talk of a Crackdown The New York Times
- The Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan as more provinces are shut down ABC News
- Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to ‘prevent immorality’ AP News
- Taliban shut down WiFi, a lifeline for women and girls, in Afghan province The Washington Post
- Taliban orders ban on internet in northern Afghanistan ‘to prevent immoral activities’ CNN
Eyeing the future of self-driving cars, Musk’s Tesla settles accident case
Tesla's latest settlement comes at a time when it has bet its future growth on the sales of Robotaxis and robots.
Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK’s warm relations – and limited influence
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.
Israel launches series of air strikes in southern Lebanon
Israel has issued evacuation orders in southern Lebanon as it targets what it’s calling Hezbollah infrastructure.
Pro-Palestine activist arrests test limits of UK free speech
Palestinian activist Saeed Taji Farouky, of Defend Our Juries, says UK free speech is under threat.
At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.
France’s Macron says Europe likely to reimpose sanctions on Iran soon
France, Germany and the UK initiate steps to restore sanctions as Tehran allegedly exceeds uranium limits set by JCPOA.
Warner Accuses Trump Administration of Undermining National Security – The New York Times
- Warner Accuses Trump Administration of Undermining National Security The New York Times
- Sen. Mark Warner to call out Tulsi Gabbard in floor speech for ‘going to war’ with intelligence community CNN
- Key Democratic Senator Says Gabbard Weakening US Spy Agencies Bloomberg.com
- Senator Mark Warner Condemns Tulsi Gabbard Over Intelligence Politicization Букви
Starmer has avoided state-visit bear traps but has he changed any of Trump’s thinking?
PM cannot afford for US president to walk away from Ukraine crisis and must persuade him to publicly support specific Gaza plans
With bear traps avoided and fireworks unlit, Keir Starmer will be delighted that his press conference with Donald Trump lent credence to his claim to be America’s first partner in defence, trade and now technology.
Trump, for his part, got the “great pictures” he wanted and was on his best low-wattage behaviour. He said he did not disagree with his host about much, save Starmer’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state. And he teetered on the edge of being diplomatic, at least until he advised Starmer to use the military to stop small boats crossing the Channel.
Continue reading...Palestinians turn to the sea to flee Israel’s bombardment
Some of Gaza’s residents are using boats to carry their belongings to the south as Israel bombs parts of the enclave.
Texas man charged over ‘terroristic’ threats against New York’s Mamdani
Prosecutors say the US suspect, who pleaded not guilty, left many messages threatening Zohran Mamdani and his family.