How Hamas hid 7 October plans in plain sight
Palestinian success, not Israeli intelligence failure, allowed Al-Aqsa Flood to happen.
Zionism and the link with racism
In last Saturday’s Guardian there was an article by Jonathan Freedland about the motion since passed at the ongoing Green Party conference in the UK defining Zionism as racism which should be “treated as...
UK Accuses Three Iranians of Spying on London Journalist
Three Iranian nationals deny charges in a London trial over alleged surveillance of Iran International journalists. Prosecutors say the operation sought to identify targets for serious violence on Tehran’s behalf.
France Test-Fires New Nuclear-Capable M51.3 Missile
Le Vigilant launched the M51.3 off Brittany without a payload to test its readiness after a major overhaul, advancing France’s nuclear modernization efforts as Macron seeks a broader deterrent role in Europe.
Iran Summons French Ambassador Over Student Protest Clashes
Tehran accused French authorities of mistreating demonstrators seeking better school conditions and urged respect for peaceful assembly. The summons follows reciprocal diplomatic expulsions in August.
Kremlin Urges Public to Ignore Rumors After Plague Lab Death
Moscow welcomed Trump’s offer of assistance after a Siberian laboratory worker died from pneumonia of unknown origin. Russian officials reported no plague among her contacts, while Rubio called for greater transparency.
Protests Surge in India Over Deletion of 130 Million Voters
India’s voter revision has removed over 130 million names, with Muslims reportedly hit disproportionately. Millions await appeal decisions, while disputed deletions and blocked reinstatements fuel protests over electoral fairness.
Trump Approves Firing Squad Execution for Former Army Major
The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan, sentenced to death for killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will face a firing squad under a plan approved by Trump. The Army will determine when and where the execution takes place.
Sweden to Send Patriots to Protect NATO’s Ukraine Supply Hub
Around 100 Swedish personnel will deploy to Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport from December, replacing Dutch Patriot forces as NATO strengthens protection of a key Ukraine aid route amid warnings of Russian drone and missile attacks.
Germany’s AfD Wins Its First State Parliament Presidency
Tobias Rausch won Saxony-Anhalt’s parliamentary presidency with 48 votes, exceeding the AfD’s 39 seats. The result strengthens the party’s position ahead of a December bid to elect Germany’s first AfD state premier.
French Teachers Join Student-Led Protests
Teacher unions are set to join student protests after about 400 French high schools have closed or faced disruption, adding pressure on a government already confronting higher fuel prices, strained finances, and budget deadlock.
Former German Spy Chief Arrested for Treason and Espionage
Prosecutors allege August Hanning paid a former aide for about 2,000 BND documents and used classified intelligence in private consulting. The foreign service remains unidentified, and delivery of one analysis is unconfirmed.
susan abulhawa wins fight against Oxford Union censorship
Palestinian novelist’s unedited speech confronting Israel’s crimes back online after a legal settlement.
Türkiye, Pakistan to Deploy Forces in Saudi Arabia
An emergency Riyadh meeting led to an agreement on military deployments to Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Pact, as Türkiye and Pakistan backed collective defense measures.
An Epstein Whistleblower Died by Suicide. He's Not the First
Simon Andriesz, 57, highlighted evidence of Howard Lutnick’s dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. His death follows those of accusers and associates whose cases involved differing causes and official findings.
Space Race Heats Up for a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
NASA wants a lunar reactor ready for launch by December 2030, ahead of a Russia-China project targeting operation in 2036. Both efforts face unresolved landing, radiation, and fuel challenges.
Saudi-Backed Yemeni Offensive Retakes Bab El-Mandeb
Saudi-backed Yemeni forces have taken key coastal positions near Bab el-Mandeb, the government says. The Houthis deny the gains; fighting continues, and the group can still attack shipping.
How my brother came back to life after being declared dead
Muhammad survived an Israeli airstrike in November 2023, with serious injuries, but is now too traumatized to go outside.
Europe Must Let Weapons Makers Deploy Drone Countermeasures: KNDS
KNDS wants legal authority to deploy counter-drone systems at its factories, alongside better intelligence sharing and EU support, as sabotage and espionage cases threaten Europe’s defense production.
Europe Must Let Weapons Makers Deploy Drone Countermeasures: KNDS
KNDS wants legal authority to deploy counter-drone systems at its factories, alongside better intelligence sharing and EU support, as sabotage and espionage cases threaten Europe’s defense production.