Daniel Khalife: the spy who blew his own cover – and exposed gaping holes in UK security

When the ex-British army soldier was found guilty last week of passing secrets to Iran, it set off alarm bells over the military’s vulnerability to the threat of infiltration. On 9 November 2021, a ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Daniel Khalife, UK Prison Escapee, Is Convicted of Spying for Iran

Daniel Khalife also pleaded guilty to an escape from a London jail, strapped underneath a truck with a sling made of trousers, that embarrassed the British authorities.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran

Khalife first contacted a man linked to Iranian intelligence soon after joining the British Army, his trial heard.

Former soldier Daniel Khalife found guilty of spying for Iran

Khalife convicted of two counts relating to espionage, having admitted to prison escape while on remand. Daniel Khalife: fantasist or player in world of spies? A former soldier whose prison ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Daniel Khalife was a British soldier who spied for Iran and dreamed of fame

With hopes of becoming a double agent, Khalife was a fantasist - as well as a genuine security threat.

Ex-soldier Khalife changes plea and admits prison escape

He remains on trial at Woolwich Crown Court on three other charges.

Daniel Khalife: a fantasist or a player in the world of spies?

The young man who escaped Wandsworth prison offered a mixed picture of ineptitude and threat, according to police. At the heart of the Daniel Khalife trial has been the question: is he an ...

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The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

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World - The Guardian - November 2

Daniel Khalife denies asking Iran for help after prison escape

The former soldier has pleaded guilty to escaping from prison but still faces other charges.

Khalife: Prison escape a bid to get put in high security unit

The alleged Iranian spy tells court he attached a sling made of trousers to the bottom of a lorry.

Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death tells police he’s ‘safe’

Ryan Borgwardt pretended to drown so he could leave wife and children and flee to Europe, Green Lake authorities said. A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning this summer so he could leave his ...

World - The Guardian - November 22

Extra £300m for UK tax hike unacceptable - Robison

UK government says SNP have "no more excuses", but Scottish ministers claim they will be left £200m short.

UK ‘exposed’ in event of global trade war, warns business secretary

PM Keir Starmer says Britain could maintain ties with both US and EU in potential transatlantic tariff dispute

World - Financial Times - November 18

Russia expels UK diplomat over spying allegations

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Natasha Alexenko, Who Exposed Backlog of Rape Cases, Dies at 51

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UK braces for ‘disruptive snow’ as weather warnings cover swaths of country

Up to 20cm could hit worst-affected areas this week in Britain’s ‘first taste of winter’ this season. Weather forecasters have warned the UK to be prepared for “disruptive snow” and plummeting ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Overreactions from Eagles win over Commanders: Is the NFC East race over? Did Jayden Daniels get exposed?

Which overreactions from the Eagles win won't stick and which are reality?

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Shohei Ohtani has his third MVP Award and his résumé has no holes after jaw-dropping 2024 season

Ohtani created MLB's 50-50 club, won his first title and third MVP in 2024 all while rehabbing his throwing arm

Sports - CBS Sports - November 22

X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?

Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.

GTA 5 Actor Says He Is Filled With Bullet Holes Like His Character

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Tech - GameSpot - November 13

Bryson DeChambeau finally achieves goal of sinking hole-in-one over his house

The reigning U.S. Open champion needed 134 shots and 16 days to complete the challenge.

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Pep Guardiola reveals why his nose was cut after Man City shockingly blew late 3-0 lead vs. Feyenoord

The Spanish boss, surprisingly, arrived at his post-match press conference with several scratches on his head in addition to the cut on his nose

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No 10 denies Russian claims that expelled UK diplomat was a spy

A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman says the British ambassador had also been summoned.

Man who spied for Russia in UK 'discussed killing journalist'

A UK-based spy ring allegedly passed secrets to Russia, a court has heard as a trial begins.

Russian victory in Ukraine would ‘embolden’ Moscow’s allies, says UK spy chief

Richard Moore warns of impact on Chinese, Iranian and North Korean policies as Donald Trump prepares to take office

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK spy chief says Russia waging 'reckless' sabotage campaign in Europe

The head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service said Russia's war against Ukraine is part of a “staggeringly reckless campaign of Russian sabotage” aimed at Europe. Richard Moore, chief of the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Live Budget special: How will the UK secure growth?

The FT’s top commentators answer your questions about the Budget’s impact

World - Financial Times - November 1

Jonathan Powell picked as UK national security adviser

Former chief of staff under Tony Blair will have key role in developing British relationship with Donald Trump

Business - Financial Times - November 8

UK construction executive sues Saudi-owned developer for $100mn

David Grover has brought a lawsuit in Riyadh against PIF-backed Roshn claiming bonuses and performance payments

World - Financial Times - November 13

Former British soldier who broke out of prison is convicted of spying for Iran

A former British soldier who claimed he was trying to work as a double agent has been convicted of spying for Iran

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue

The statue is to honour development initiatives overseen by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.

Host of the COP29 Climate Talks Is Raining on His Own Parade

Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev has been praising fossil fuel and taking shots at geopolitical rivals, casting a cloud over the climate summit.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 16

Colorado’s Travis Hunter Is in a League of His Own, on Both Offense and Defense

The Heisman frontrunner dazzled again in the Buffaloes’ latest victory.

Sports - The New York Times - November 16

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