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US hits Venezuelan security chiefs with sanctions for ‘electoral fraud’

Measures against senior figures stop short of suspending oil export licences

World - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

‘A new start’: Venezuelan leader extends olive branch to Donald Trump

Nicolás Maduro once called Trump a ‘racist cowboy’ but is now seeking rapprochement with the US president-elect. During his first administration, Donald Trump waged a “maximum pressure” ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

US recognizes Edmundo González Urrutia as Venezuelan ‘president-elect’

Antony Blinken makes statement months after President Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won July contest. The US government has recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Laken Riley Murder Trial: Jose Ibarra Found Guilty of Killing Georgia Nursing Student

The sentencing came hours after a judge issued a guilty verdict. The case became a flashpoint in the bitter national debate over immigration policy.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

Sheltered Venezuelan government opponents decry police and intelligence agents outside embassy

Six Venezuelan government opponents who have sheltered for months at the Argentine embassy in Caracas are decrying that local police and intelligence agents were stationed outside of it for hours

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Mexican fuel flows to Cuba as the island faces blackouts and the loss of Russian and Venezuelan oil

Mexico has sent nearly half a million barrels of crude oil and diesel in just a span of days, oil shipment data shows

World - ABC News - October 31

Boardmasters organisers increase security measures

Organisers of the Newquay music festival announce increases in security measures for the 2025 event.

Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots

The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.

China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers

Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

College helmet comms not secure, sources say

Coach-to-player in-game communications during Power 4 college football games this season have been occurring on unencrypted frequencies, sources told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Cyber security companies are thriving — even when they fail

This may be the ultimate industry for providing very lucrative but ineffective solutions

World - Financial Times - October 31

Georgia secretary of state: Election is secure, and here's why

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) reassured the state’s voters that the upcoming election is secure and that voters' ballots will be counted. Raffensperger said that no matter ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

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

FBI condemns fake election security videos

The FBI released a statement on Saturday addressing false claims about the election and reaffirming their intention to ensure voter security leading up to Election Day. “The FBI is aware of two ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Moldovan security adviser accuses Moscow of interfering in elections

World - Yahoo News - November 3

Here's what to know about election security

The FBI says two fake videos online claim to be from the agency, but they are not. One is about election security, while the other is about Vice President Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff. U.S. ...

Why Security Companies Are Seeing an Uptick in Protection Requests

It’s not just about the election. Features such as reinforced windows and metal detectors have been in demand.

Business - Inc. - November 6

States tighten security at polls amid threats

Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But it's not just the ballots that they're concerned about, it's the polling ...

Wars and activism drive demand for executive security

Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks rise

Business - Financial Times - November 5

High-security prison 'like an airport' for drones

Inmates are burning holes in cell windows to allow in the drones in at the prison, inspectors say.

Breaking down the security measures for Election Day

Authorities across the country have been planning extensively for Election Day 2024. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at some of the threats officials are looking ...

Election security updates: CISA says election saw only 'minor' disruptive activities

Follow the latest election-related security issues and legal challenges.

Security heightened across the U.S. on Election Day

National Guard troops have been deployed across at least 15 states and Washington, D.C., with more on standby. Nicole Sganga takes a look at how security is being ramped up for the election.

Trump wins Pennsylvania, securing the biggest battleground state

NBC News projects that Trump has defeated Harris in the state of Pennsylvania, picking up 19 Electoral College votes.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

KPMG in India, SecurityBridge partner to enhance SAP security

World - Yahoo News - November 7

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

Starmer picks Blair aide Powell as security adviser

Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.

Antisemitic Attacks in Amsterdam Prompt Tight Security at Jewish Sites

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof condemned an overnight wave of violence as Israel begins efforts to evacuate its citizens.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Trump to nominate Kristi Noem to lead Homeland Security

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced he has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A source familiar with the matter confirmed the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump picks Kristi Noem to be Homeland Security secretary

Former President Donald Trump has tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary.

Trump Picks Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretary

Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, would play a major role in carrying out the president-elect’s promises to crack down on the border and deport millions of people.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump chooses Musk and Ramaswamy to lead government efficiency effort

Entrepreneurs will oversee a newly created ‘department of government efficiency’ to ‘provide advice and guidance’

Business - Financial Times - November 13

France increases security ahead of football match with Israel

Emmanuel Macron to attend match in show of support for Jewish people after attacks in Amsterdam

World - Financial Times - November 13

Wasps secure land to build new stadium in Kent

Former Premiership club Wasps move a step closer to a return to professional rugby by securing land to build a new stadium in Kent.

Homeland Security Department to Release New A.I. Guidance

The voluntary best practices are aimed at companies that own or operate critical infrastructure.

Business - The New York Times - November 14

Neoen secures 164MWp solar and agrisolar projects in France

World - Yahoo News - November 15

Gabbard selection flummoxes national security experts

Tulsi Gabbard’s expressed support for national security leakers and her elevation of Russian-backed narratives are coming under renewed scrutiny after President-elect Trump nominated her to the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

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