Ukrainian president assassination plot foiled by Polish security agencies
By Sean Rayment A plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky at an airport in Poland last year involved a Polish pensioner who had been a Russian sleeper agent for decades, it can be revealed. The foiled assassination is among what is…
Tehran’s digital platform for terrorism: How MTN-Irancell enables Iran’s plot to assassinate President Trump
By Staff Writer In November 2024, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) exposed an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump — a scheme ordered by Iran’s notorious Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as revenge for the killing of…
US to hold nuclear talks with Iran
By Sean Rayment US officials will hold talks with Iran on its nuclear programme next week amid conflicting reports over the damage it sustained during a bombing campaign. The White House and the CIA have both pushed back against suggestions…
Swiss politicians’ accounts hacked – investigation by Proton and Constella reveals
By Sean Rayment Sensitive information belonging to Swiss politicians has surfaced on the darknet, according to the newspaper Tages-Anzeiger. An investigation by Swiss technology company Proton and US firm Constella Intelligence, a leading cybersecurity company, reveals that around 16 per cent…
UK must prepare for a direct attack, a security report has warned
By Sean Rayment Britain must “actively prepare” for a “direct” attack on the country in a “wartime scenario”, a government review of threats to the nation’s security has concluded. In a stark assessment, the national security review stated that “for…
Middle East conflict puts spotlight on MTN’s Iran ties
By Tali Feinberg Just two days before Israel’s pre-emptive strike on Iran, a United States (US) congresswoman, Senator Elise Stefanik, wrote a letter claiming that “South Africa’s increasing alignment with Iran, an avowed sponsor of terrorism and antisemitism, poses profound…
Iran warns United States as Israel strikes nuclear and missile sites in Tehran
By Isabella Egerton United States President Donald Trump is considering direct military action against the Islamic Republic of Iran as Israeli forces continue airstrikes on Tehran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned that any US…
The British government must do more to advance the UK’s nuclear future – or risk our national security
By Adam Treger Energy is a national security domain of increasingly critical importance. Every facet of our modern defence and economic capabilities relies on a stable, abundant, and secure energy supply. Our future is inextricably linked to AI, which is unprecedented…
Blaise Metreweli becomes MI6’s first female chief amid escalating security threats
By Isabella Egerton A career spy will be the first woman to lead Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, also known as MI6. Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as ‘C’ — the codename for the head of the organisation — by Prime…
Trump signs sweeping drone and aerospace orders, balancing innovation and security
By Isabella Egerton United States President Donald Trump has signed three executive orders designed to accelerate domestic drone innovation, enhance airspace security, and expand commercial drone operations. The orders seek to ease regulatory barriers, authorise beyond visual line of sight…
