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British judges ruled that WikiLeaks founder and former hacker Julian Assange can't immediately be extradited to the U.S. to face spying charges.
British judges ruled that WikiLeaks founder and former hacker Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. to face spying charges.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia-Ukraine war live: 200,000 without power in Ukraine since Friday; Nato could ‘shoot down Russian missiles near borders’
Attack on energy infrastructure on last week still causing blackouts; Poland’s deputy foreign minister warns Russia of consequences if missiles enter territory. The Kremlin has refused to be drawn on whether it believed there was a link between ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Kremlin officials claim Ukraine was involved in deadly Moscow concert attack
Two powerful allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that they believed Ukraine was involved in the attack on a concert hall just outside Moscow that killed at least 139 people and wounded 180 others.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
ISIS Claimed the Moscow Concert Hall Attack. Russian Officials Blame Others.
Russian narratives served to deflect attention from the failure to prevent the deadly attack while rallying the country behind the war in Ukraine.The New York Times - Business - Russia -
Ex-officials of Massachusetts veterans' home with deadly COVID outbreak avoid prison
Two former officials of a veterans’ nursing home in Massachusetts that had a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 settled their cases Tuesday to avoid prison, according to the state attorney general. Bennett Walsh, the former superintendent of Holyoke ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
Middle East Crisis: U.N. Security Council Passes Resolution for Immediate Cease-Fire
The U.S. abstained from the vote on a resolution calling for a halt to fighting in Gaza for the remainder of Ramadan, breaking a five-month impasse.The New York Times - World -
Middle East Crisis: Top Israeli and U.S. Defense Officials Meet on Rafah as Tensions Rise
A day after the United States permitted the passage of a U.N. cease-fire resolution that drew the ire of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's defense minister met with the U.S. defense secretary.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Cases settled: 2 ex-officials of veterans home where 76 died in the pandemic avoid jail time
Two former officials of a Massachusetts veterans home where at least 76 people died during the COVID-19 pandemic will avoid jail time in the caseABC News - Health -
Moscow concert hall attack: Islamic State solely responsible for Moscow attack, no Ukraine involvement - White House
US government early this month shared information with Russia about a planned attack in Moscow. Full story: arrests as death toll rises after terror attackSurvivors of Moscow attack tell of horrorState-owned media RIA reports that so many people ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Russian officials raise death toll to 93 dead after concert hall raid claimed by Islamic State group; several detained
Russian officials raise death toll to 93 dead after concert hall raid claimed by Islamic State group; several detainedABC News - World - Russia -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
To Thwart Iran, Fight a War of Attrition
Israel and the U.S. should focus their strengths on Tehran’s weaknesses by jeopardizing its proxies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
“The White Feather” Looks at the Birth and Death of Ballet in Iran
A new work, “The White Feather” is inspired by the history of the Iranian National Ballet, which went dark during the Islamic Revolution and was never revived.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Cuba spy scandal reveals US vulnerabilities
Instead of appeasing Havana, Biden should take action to root out and counter espionage and malign influence by Cuba and China.The Hill - Politics -
Kaine: Russia, Iran wouldn't tell US if they knew of impending terrorist attack
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said Sunday that the difference between democratic and authoritarian regimes is that Russia and Iran would not tell the United States if there was going to be a terrorist attack in the U.S. Host Shannon Bream asked Kaine on ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Americans pay a steep economic price for Washington’s failure to confront Russia and Iran
Long-term consequences from short-sighted policies in Europe, the Middle East and China.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
US and UK unveil sanctions against Chinese state-backed hackers over alleged ‘malicious’ attacks
The US alleges the individuals were working as a front for Beijing in an indictment and sanctions announcement. China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?Hackers backed by China’s government spy ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
It looks like Pakistan bought a Chinese spy ship. What does it do?
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Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese spy agencies are increasing, say analysts
Warning comes after UK and US announce sanctions against Chinese companies following mass hacking of UK data. Cyber-attacks linked to Chinese intelligence agencies are increasing in capability and frequency as they seek to test foreign government ...The Guardian - World -
Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage
US and UK officials hit Chinese hacking group APT31 with sanctions and criminal charges after they targeted thousands of businesses, politicians, and critics of China.Wired - Tech -
BISim introduces cheaper game engine for defense simulations
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) announced its VBS Builder Edition for building defense and civilian training simulations. Orlando, Florida-based Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) is a leader in simulation and training solutions, and ...VentureBeat - Tech -
Defense secretary meets with Israeli counterpart as tensions grow
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant at the Pentagon on Tuesday as tensions soared this week between the U.S. and Israel over the war in Gaza, where more than 32,000 Palestinians have been killed. During ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Defense secretary welcomes Israeli counterpart to the Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Defense secretary welcomes Israeli counterpart to the Pentagon Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Macron and Lula launch defense submarine in Brazil
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British public donated record £13.9bn to charity in 2023
Average monthly donations rose by nearly 40% to £65, with poorest areas among the most generous. The British public donated a record £13.9bn to charity in 2023, with people in some of the country’s least affluent areas among the most generous, a ...The Guardian - World -
British Gas chief's pay package jumps to £8.2m
Centrica chief executive Chris O'Shea gets £4m more in 2023, up from £4.5m the year before.BBC News - Top stories -
New British Museum boss to 'lead new chapter' after thefts
Mr Cullinan takes over at a time when the museum is still grappling with the fallout of a theft scandal.BBC News - Top stories -
How Russia pushed false claims about Moscow attack
BBC Verify examines how the campaign to blame Kyiv unfolded.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Does China spy on Britain? Of course. But we have more important things to discuss with them | Simon Jenkins
While diplomatic rows are inevitable, the priority is to keep channels open, and engage with Beijing about the climate crisis. Once upon a time Britain would have sent a gunboat up the Yangtze River. That would teach those Chinese a lesson. To ...The Guardian - World - China -
Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve from extradition as U.K. court asks U.S. for assurances
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission by the High Court in London to take his challenge against extradition to the United States.NBC News - Top stories -
Israeli defense minister to visit D.C. amid tensions over Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will visit Washington to meet with senior U.S. leaders on Sunday, the Israeli government announced, as tensions continue to rise between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
U.S. and Israeli defense chiefs meet as tensions rise over war in Gaza
s tensions rise between the two countries, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, on Tuesday.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Kari Lake seeks to forfeit her defense in defamation case
Attorneys for Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake moved to forfeit a defamation case against her on Tuesday, choosing not to contest the allegations that she defamed a state election worker after the 2022 election. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen ...The Hill - Politics -
Kobbie Mainoo provides spark but England’s defensive frailty remains | Jacob Steinberg
The Manchester United midfielder showed he deserves a chance to impress at Euro 2024 but injuries have left Gareth Southgate’s side looking shaky at the back. The urge to linger on Kobbie Mainoo’s very un‑English piece of midfield play was ...The Guardian - World -
AI-powered fraudsters are overwhelming bank defenses, Treasury report says
U.S. banks are struggling to keep up with evolving artificial-intelligence technology that has enabled fraudsters to easily impersonate customers and spread malware using AI-generated text, according to a report published Wednesday by the Treasury ...MarketWatch - Business -
Judge to rule by April 17 on defense motions in Hunter Biden tax case
The judge overseeing Hunter Biden's tax case in California heard several motions to dismiss the charges, and said afterward that he would issue rulings by April 17.ABC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
White House ramps up defense of embattled Muslim American judicial nominee
The White House is amping up its defense of Adeel Mangi, who would be the first Muslim American ever to serve as a U.S. federal appeals court judge.NBC News - Politics -
Trump’s Defense Team Argues First Amendment Prohibits Georgia Charges
Fulton County prosecutors say Donald J. Trump’s comments about the 2020 election were meant to advance a broad criminal scheme to overturn the election results.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Vessel off Florida Keys identified as British warship that sank in the 18th century
A wrecked seagoing vessel discovered decades ago off the Florida Keys has recently been identified as a British warship that sank in the 18th centuryABC News - Tech - Florida -
Chichester teen gets British water ski team spot
Willow Skipsey started water skiing just 18-months ago and has now been chosen for a national squad.BBC News - Top stories