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Daniel Khalife jailed for spying for Iran and prison escape
The former British army soldier is sentenced after he was the subject of a nationwide manhunt in 2023.BBC News - 5h -
‘Dangerous fool’ who spied for Iran jailed by UK for 14 years
Daniel Khalife embarked on ‘fantastical plan’ to be a double agent and sparked a nationwide manhunt after prison escapeFinancial Times - 5h -
Daniel Khalife, former soldier who spied for Iran, jailed for more than 14 years
Khalife sparked manhunt when he escaped from HMP Wandsworth by clinging to underside of delivery truck. Daniel Khalife, a former soldier, has been sentenced to more than 14 years in custody and ...The Guardian - 8h -
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Drill rapper Digga D jailed for supplying cannabis
The rapper, whose real name is Rhys Herbert, was arrested near Lincoln in February 2024.BBC News - 3d -
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'Bloodthirsty' couple jailed for dismembering woman
Sarah Mayhew was last seen in March and her remains were found in a river and park in April.BBC News - 4d -
Iran rethinks confrontation with Trump
US president’s return comes as conflict with Israel leaves Islamic republic at its most vulnerable in yearsFinancial Times - 6d -
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Alleged spy 'thought she was helping find fugitive'
Katrin Ivanova says she was "used" by her partner Biser Dzhambazov, who has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to spy for Russia.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Iran's regime is not on the verge of collapse
Contrary to claims of weakness, Iran remains a formidable actor with robust defense capabilities and significant geopolitical leverage.The Hill - Jan. 27 -
XL bully owner jailed for man's attack death
Christopher Bell's pet Titan chased and fatally mauled Ian Langley in October 2023.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Bulgarian woman based in UK denies spying for Russia
Katrin Ivanova denied knowing that information she gathered would be sent to Moscow.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Freedom is bittersweet for Palestinians released from Israeli jails
Dozens of Palestinian women and teenagers were released from Israeli prisons this week as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas to pause the war in GazaABC News - Jan. 24 -
'Evil' Southport killer jailed for a minimum of 52 years
Axel Rudakubana is handed a life sentence for killing three girls and attacking 10 other people.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Man accused of spying for Russia 'spoke to MI5'
Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir Ivanchev deny a conspiracy to spy.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin
The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Grooming gang members given jail sentences
Ibrar Hussain, Imtiaz Ahmed and Fayaz Ahmed are sentenced at Bradford Crown Court.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties
Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian sign wide-ranging partnership amid confrontation with westFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties
The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
White supremacist jailed for asylum seeker attack
A judge says Callum Parslow's unprovoked assault on Nahom Hagos was "undoubtedly a terror attack".BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Iran knows my son is innocent, says mother of French man held in Evin jail
Olivier Grondeau was arrested in 2022 and has accused Iran of using him for ‘political blackmail’ against France. The mother of a French traveller detained in Iran for two years has said ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Musk Said to Have Intervened to Help Free Italian Jailed in Iran
The Italian journalist was released soon after Elon Musk met with an Iranian ambassador, officials in Iran said. So was an Iranian detained in Italy who was wanted by the U.S.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Exclusive: One-on-one with Iran's president: Extended Interview
In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt in Tehran, Iran's president shares his message for President-Elect Trump ahead of his inauguration, whether Iran is open to direct talks with the U.S. ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Israel targets Iran’s ‘last proxy’
With Hamas and Hizbollah humbled, Yemen’s Houthi militants style themselves as the final bastion of anti-Israel resistanceFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
With Assad out of the way, will Iran choose realpolitik?
Iran is at a crossroads — either embrace “realpolitik” through practical, realistic negotiations with the West or “roll the dice” in its quest to become a nuclear power.The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Iran Races to Sell Oil Stored in China
Tehran has shipped out nearly 3 million barrels to raise money that could be used to shore up its allied militias in the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
Split emerges among U.S. spy agencies over mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
A split has emerged between U.S. spy agencies over whether a foreign adversary may be responsible for “Havana Syndrome” injuries to Americans stationed overseas.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Asian American professor wrongfully accused of spying for China is suing University of Kansas
Franklin Tao, an Asian American scientist who was wrongfully accused of spying for China, is suing the University of Kansas, his former employer, accusing it of “vicious, unabated discrimination.”NBC News - Jan. 10 -
New York’s Chinese Dissidents Thought He Was an Ally. He Was a Spy.
Shujun Wang seemed to be a Chinese democracy activist, but an F.B.I. investigation showed just how far China will go to repress citizens abroad.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
A Trump playbook for ‘maximum pressure’ on Iran
At this late hour, the United States cannot afford more diplomacy on Tehran’s terms.The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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Iran Frees Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala
Sala’s arrest in Tehran last month had sparked fears of a lengthy hostage crisis. Italy is expected to free Iranian businessman, wanted by the U.S., as part of a deal.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran
Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate
A video clip of Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, having sex with an inmate went viral online.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Taxi driver who stoked Southport riots jailed
Andrew McIntyre admits setting up a social media channel identified as a "catalyst" for violence.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Iran doubles military drills as it prepares for Trump
Islamic republic seeks to project strength in winter exercises following repeated strategic blows in Middle EastFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Israel's Red Sea Conundrum: Hit the Houthis or Iran
The Yemen-based rebels pose a lingering threat, and some security analysts argue that their patrons in Tehran should be in Israel’s crosshairs.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0
Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5
