Alleged spy says he 'sabotaged operation' to travel to Iran

The former British soldier accused of spying for Iran tells his trial that he deliberately avoided travelling to the country.

Suspected sabotage almost caused German plane crash, says spy chief

Intelligence bosses warn of sharp rise in ‘aggressive behaviour’ by Russian agents

Business - Financial Times - October 14

Seven Israelis arrested for alleged spying on military sites for Iran

Authorities say group gathered intelligence on air base, air defences and power plant over two years

World - Financial Times - October 21

Israeli police say 7 citizens arrested, accused of spying for Iran

Israeli police say they've "dismantled a spy network" that sent Iran photos and video "of numerous IDF bases across Israel, ports, and energy infrastructure."

Network of Israeli citizens arrested after spying for Iran, police say

Suspects are accused of photographing and collecting information about Israeli bases and facilities. Middle East crisis – live updates Israeli police and the Shin Bet domestic intelligence ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Poland alleges Russian sabotage, closing one of Moscow's consulates

Poland's foreign minister says he has ordered the closure of one of Russia's three consulates in the country in response to acts of sabotage that he said were sponsored by Moscow

World - ABC News - October 22

Poland alleges Russian sabotage and is closing one of Moscow's consulates

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Moldova Says Russia Backing Sabotage Efforts Ahead of Vote

World - Yahoo News - October 18

Israel arrests second group of alleged Iran spies

The arrest of seven East Jerusalemites follows that of seven Israeli Jews allegedly acting for Iran.

Joe Biden says he hopes latest Israeli strike on Iran will end escalation

Iran’s military suggests it would prioritise an agreement to end fighting in Gaza and Lebanon over any retaliation . The US President Joe Biden said on Saturday he hopes Israel’s latest strikes on ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Palestinians say hospitals in Jabalia out of operation

World - Yahoo News - October 19

US investigates leaked documents alleging Israel plans to attack Iran

US officials say documents appear to be legitimate and House speaker says leak is very concerning. The US government is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

What we know about the alleged leak of Israel's plans to attack Iran

The Pentagon is investigating a possible leak of classified U.S. intelligence about Israel's plans to attack Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more on the ...

What Harris and Trump's travel say about state of razor-thin race

Want to know where the 2024 race is being decided? Just look at where the two candidates are spending their time. With just two weeks left until Election Day, Vice President Harris and former ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

He's British, she's Australian. Here's their trick to traveling 10,000 miles — with kids in tow

Stopovers break up the distance. But there are pros and cons to scheduling short trips in cities like Seoul, Bangkok, Dubai and Singapore.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Albania says only Italy is allowed to operate migrant asylum centers in the country

Albania’s prime minister says his government turned down many requests from other European Union countries to take in thousands of asylum-seekers but made an exception for Italy

World - ABC News - October 15

U.S. anti-missile system in Israel will be full operational soon, Pentagon says

The Pentagon says an advanced U.S. anti-missile system will be operational in Israel soon after components for the system started arriving earlier this week. CBS News senior national security ...

Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza, Israel Says

Sinwar, a U.S.-designated terrorist, in October 2023 triggered a war with Israel in Gaza that has since expanded to a multifront conflict in the Middle East.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18

Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza operation

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, believed to be the architect of the Oct. 7 terror attack, was killed by Israeli troops in an operation in Gaza, Israeli officials said Thursday. Ramy Inocencio reports ...

Olympic snowboarder wanted for running murderous drug trafficking operation, FBI says

A former Olympic snowboarder has been charged with running a drug smuggling operation that allegedly shipped huge amounts of narcotics across borders and killed four people, the FBI said Thursday.

Chinese influence operation targets U.S. down-ballot races, Microsoft says

Affected lawmakers — all Republicans — include Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama, Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas and Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee.

Georgia's president says the country was the victim of a Russian 'special operation' in election

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

American strikes kill up to 35 ISIS operatives in Syria, U.S. says

The U.S. military struck several Islamic State group camps in central Syria, killing up to 35 operatives, said the U.S. Central Command.

Halloween haunted houses are a scary business proposition, operators say

Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.

Israel Dismantles Iranian Spy Network and Arrests Seven People, Authorities Say

The suspects, all Israeli citizens, conducted intelligence missions for two years under the direction of two Iranian agents, the authorities said.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Israeli strikes on Iran kill four soldiers, Iran says

The IDF says it struck military sites in "precise and targeted" strikes early on Saturday.

Israel targets Hezbollah-run banks as U.S. probes alleged leak of Iran attack plan

The White House says President Biden is "deeply concerned" about the possible leak of American intelligence about Israel's plans for an attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Israel is turning up pressure on ...

Iranian general charged in alleged plot to kill New York-based journalist

Federal prosecutors said Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps general Ruhollah Bazghandi orchestrated a failed plot to kill a New York-based Iranian journalist in 2022.

Iran should not respond to Israeli strikes, Keir Starmer says

UK prime minister stresses need to avoid further regional escalation in the Middle East. Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has urged Iran not to respond after Israel launched a ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Trump says he is 'opposite of a Nazi'

Former President Trump at a Monday rally rejected the label used by Vice President Harris and some of his former aides that he is a fascist, describing himself as "the opposite of a Nazi." “You ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

India’s alleged interference in Canada was ‘a horrific mistake,’ Trudeau says

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that India had made “a horrific mistake” by allegedly interfering in Canada’s sovereignty.

Ontario Hockey League says it will cooperate with an investigation into sexual assault allegation

The Ontario Hockey League says it is taking recent sexual assault allegations against eight former players “very seriously” and will cooperate with any police investigation

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces new lawsuits, including allegation he molested a 16-year-old boy

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces six new lawsuits, including allegations that he molested a 16-year-old boy at a 1998 party.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 14

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