Chinese microchips could “immobilise London”, MPs have been told
The former head of MI6 has warned MPs that China could “immobilise London” by switching off Britain’s traffic lights, due to Chinese companies controlling so much critical technology in the UK. Sir Richard Dearlove, the former chief of the Secret…
Marks & Spencer admits customer data stolen in devastating £1bn cyber hack
Marks & Spencer has today confirmed that personal customer data was stolen in the catastrophic cyber-attack that has paralysed the high street stalwart for more than two weeks and wiped over £1 billion off its market value. The retailer admitted…
UK launches groundbreaking radar jamming drone
A radar-jamming drone that will fly ahead of crewed fighters on missions to disable enemy air defences has been launched by Britain’s Royal Air Force. Drawing on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine, StormShroud has been introduced to the front lines…
Iranian-linked plot to attack Israeli embassy in London foiled in major UK counter-terror operation
The Israeli embassy in London was the target of an alleged Iranian terrorist attack, intelligence sources have revealed. Five men, including four Iranian nationals, were arrested at locations across England on Saturday in what the Home Secretary described as one…
The untold story of how a British spy infiltrated the senior ranks of the Nazis
A new book has revealed the untold story of an agent who spent years close to senior Nazis, providing key intelligence that helped Britain rearm and prepare for war against Germany. Author Tim Willasey-Wilsey’s book, The Spy and the Devil, charts…
Britain has signed a trade deal with India in £5bn boost to economy
Britain and India have struck a landmark free trade deal that will slash tariffs with the world’s fifth-largest economy and ultimately boost growth by up to £5 billion a year — the equivalent of a 0.1 per cent rise in GDP….
Africa needs partners, not donors
Originally published by The Jerusalem Post Insights from the Israel-Africa Relations Institute show how strategic partnerships—not aid dependency—can unlock Africa’s vast potential. Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its development journey. As the world’s second-largest continent, spanning more than…
UK sanctions Swedish gangster linked to Iran
Britain has sanctioned a Swedish gangster accused of working for Iran to carry out attacks on Jewish and Israeli targets in Europe. Rawa Majid, 39, known as the “Kurdish Fox”, has been linked to an attack on the Israeli embassy…
MTN faces setback as South African Court greenlights Iran bribery case
South Africa’s highest appeal court has ruled that a Turkish telecoms group claiming MTN bribed Iranian officials for a lucrative mobile phone licence may proceed its $4.2 billion damages claim.
US-brokered DRC-Rwanda peace deal sparks hope, but mining interests may attract new players
Observers have expressed concern that a focus on strategic minerals could attract additional stakeholders and complicate negotiations.
