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    German international broadcaster DW reports that Russia is expected to step up hybrid warfare against Europe, a term covering sabotage, disinformation, cyberattacks and other deniable pressure tactics short of open conflict. The report adds to growing warnings from European governments and security services about Russian covert activity targeting infrastructure, elections and public opinion across the continent, as the war in Ukraine continues to strain relations between Moscow and the West.

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    UK Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near US Base▼U.K. Police Investigate Suspected Terror Plot Near Base Used by U.S. Forces✉newsWarTerrorism13 min ago

    British police are investigating an alleged terrorist plot discovered near a military base used by American forces in the United Kingdom. Details of the plot, including the number of suspects involved and the intended target, have not been disclosed as inquiries continue. The case is drawing attention given the site's connection to US military personnel stationed in Britain.

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    ECB raises interest rates by 25 basis points▼ECB hikes by 25 basis points, as expected✉newsBusinessBanking2 h ago

    The European Central Bank has raised its key interest rates by 25 basis points, in line with widespread expectations from economists and markets. The decision keeps the bank's campaign against elevated inflation moving forward, and analysts are now watching for signals on whether further tightening will follow at upcoming meetings.

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    Authorities say they thwarted a suspected terrorist attack near a U.S. air base in the United Kingdom. Details about the suspects, the alleged plot, and the location have not yet been released. The story is developing, and officials are expected to provide more information as the investigation continues. The incident has drawn attention given the presence of U.S. military personnel at the base and ongoing security concerns in the region.

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    UK Arrests Five Over Suspected Terror Plot Near US Air Base●U.K. Arrests Five in Suspected Terrorist Plot Near Air Base Used by U.S.✉newsWarTerrorism13 min ago

    British authorities arrested five people on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack near an air base in the UK that is used by US forces. The arrests were reported by the Wall Street Journal, which did not immediately provide further details on the suspects' identities or the specific base involved. The case is likely to raise questions about security around US military facilities in Britain.

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    Waltz says Iranians demanded concessions up front before Trump rejected ceasefire●Waltz says Iranians asked for ‘everything up front’ before Trump rejected ceasefire✉newsWorldUnited Nations24 min ago

    Mike Waltz said Iranian negotiators asked for 'everything up front' in talks before President Trump rejected a proposed ceasefire. The comment sheds light on why negotiations over halting hostilities fell apart, with the US arguing the Iranian terms amounted to demanding concessions before any agreement in return. The remarks are fueling debate over whether diplomacy was given a genuine chance.

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    El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in six months●El Niño projected to cause 450k deaths in next six monthsYhnEnvironment111 h ago

    The Guardian reports projections that the current El Niño pattern could be linked to around 450,000 additional deaths over the next six months. The figure points to the severe public health consequences of the climate phenomenon, which drives droughts, floods and food insecurity across many regions. The report is drawing attention to the human cost of extreme climate events.

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    Oil Rises, Stock Futures Slip After Iran Offer Rejected●Oil Up, Stock Futures Slip as Iran Offer Rejected: Markets Wrap✉newsBusinessMarkets10 min ago

    Oil prices moved higher and stock futures slipped following news that an offer from Iran was rejected, according to a Bloomberg markets wrap. Traders are weighing the implications for energy supply and broader risk sentiment, with oil's gains reflecting concern that the rejected offer could escalate tensions and tighten crude supplies.

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    Trump Says 'We Got Them' After Foiled UK Airbase Terror Plot▼Trump Says ‘We Got Them’ After Suspected Terror Plot Foiled at UK Airbase✉newsWorldDefense20 min ago

    Donald Trump declared 'we got them' after authorities foiled a suspected terrorist plot targeting a UK airbase. The comment suggests US involvement or coordination in the operation, though details about the suspects and the intended targets have not been fully disclosed. The case is drawing attention because of its transatlantic security implications and the former president's prominent role in announcing it.

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    US immigration officers told to stop arresting non-criminal immigrants▼US immigration officers instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants: Report✉newsWorldImmigration23 min ago

    US immigration officers have reportedly been instructed to halt arrests of immigrants without criminal records, according to a report carried by multiple international outlets including Anadolu Agency and The Express Tribune. The directive, if confirmed, would mark a significant shift in enforcement priorities, focusing arrests on immigrants with criminal backgrounds rather than the broader undocumented population. Details about who issued the instruction and how widely it applies remain limited.

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    Authorities say they have thwarted a suspected terror attack planned near a U.S. military base in the United Kingdom. Details about suspects, targets, and how the plot was discovered have not been released. The report is drawing attention because of the involvement of an American installation on British soil and ongoing security concerns around military sites in Europe.

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    Israel releases footage of strike killing captor of Noa Argamani▼Watch: Israel releases footage of strike killing terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani✉newsBusinessLabor2 h ago

    Israel's military has published footage of an airstrike that killed the militant responsible for abducting Noa Argamani during the October 7, 2023 attack. Argamani, one of the most recognized hostages of the war, was rescued alive in June 2024. The release of the strike footage is drawing attention as the Gaza conflict and the fate of hostages remain central to public debate.

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    Counter-terror police probe Iran link to RAF base bomb plot▼Counter-terror police investigate Iran link to suspected RAF base bomb plot✉newsWarTerrorism13 min ago

    Counter-terror police are investigating a suspected Iranian connection to an alleged bomb plot targeting an RAF base in the UK. The probe follows the arrest of suspects accused of planning an attack on the military site, with officers now examining whether the operation had direction or support from Iran. The case has raised fresh concerns about state-linked threats to British defence installations.

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    Farmer's late-night discovery foils suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford●SUMMARY: What we know so far about the RAF Fairford suspected bomb plot - A farmer driving home in the early hours found𝕏xGBWarTerrorism6.8K21 min ago

    A farmer driving home in the early hours discovered three white vans blocking a village road near RAF Fairford with no one inside. Suspicious, she turned around and reported seeing a group of men nearby. Authorities are treating it as a suspected bomb plot targeting the airbase, and a summary of what is known so far is circulating widely online as updates emerge.

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    Waltz says Iran demanded upfront sanctions relief in rejected deal●Waltz says Iran wanted sanctions relief up front in rejected deal; Tehran pushes back✉newsWorldUnited Nations3 h ago

    Mike Waltz says Iran's proposal would have required sanctions relief up front, which the United States rejected, while Tehran disputes that account of the failed negotiations. The exchange comes amid stalled diplomacy over Iran's nuclear programme and escalating rhetoric between the two governments. Officials on both sides continue to trade blame over why the deal collapsed.

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    British police arrest five men in bomb plot near US-used base▼British police arrest five men in suspected terrorist bomb plot near military base used by U.S.✉newsWorldDefense3 h ago

    British police have arrested five men on suspicion of plotting a terrorist bomb attack near a military base used by American forces. The suspects were detained as investigators work to establish the scope of the alleged plot and any possible links. The arrests have drawn attention given the site's connection to US personnel stationed in Britain.

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    Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules in referendum▼Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would have curbed Nato cooperation✉newsWorld30 min ago

    Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to enshrine stricter neutrality rules in law, a move that would have limited cooperation with Nato. The result keeps open the possibility of closer security ties with Western allies, including joint military exercises and arms deals with neighbouring countries. Supporters of the measure had argued stricter neutrality would preserve Switzerland's traditional role, while opponents warned it would weaken the country's security at a time of war in Europe.

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    Men arrested over suspected terror plot near UK air base●⚡ NEWS Suspected Terror Attack Thwarted Near U.S. Air Base in U.K. British police arrested several men on suspicion of tMmastodonWorldDefense320 min ago

    British police have arrested several men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near a UK air base used by the U.S. Air Force for strikes on Iran. Homes nearby were evacuated while authorities investigated the suspected plot. The arrests come amid heightened security concerns around US military sites in Britain following American strikes on Iranian facilities.

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    RBA expected to raise cash rate to 4.6%●RBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sepMmastodonBusinessFinance41 h ago

    The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to lift the cash rate to 4.6%, which would make it the highest level since 2011. The anticipated hike points to continued efforts to curb inflation, and would add to cost-of-living pressures for Australian households and businesses with mortgages and loans.

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    India moves 30 kW laser anti-drone weapon toward production●INDIA’S LASER SHIELD AGAINST DRONE SWARMS ADVANCES TO MASS PRODUCTION! DRDO’s 30 kW truck-mounted Directed Energy Weapon𝕏xINWorldDefense2.5K51 min ago

    India's Defence Research and Development Organisation is advancing its 30 kW truck-mounted directed energy weapon toward a first production model within a year, following successful 2025 trials by its Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences. The system is designed to destroy drone swarms and fixed-wing UAVs, and talk is focused on it entering mass production as a low-cost answer to cheap drone threats.

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    Companies reminded of human rights duties amid Gaza ceasefire debate●« … reminder to companies that they have human rights responsibilities, and are expected to conduct due diligence to ensMmastodonWorldUnited Nations1517 min ago

    A call is circulating reminding companies that they carry human rights responsibilities and are expected to conduct due diligence to avoid involvement in human rights violations or abuses. The message is being shared in the context of the Israel-Palestine conflict and discussions around a ceasefire, with readers urged to hold businesses accountable for their supply chains and operations tied to the region.

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    Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality proposal●Swiss voters rejected a proposal to adopt a more restrictive form of neutrality that would have blocked their country frMmastodonWorld330 min ago

    Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to adopt a more restrictive form of neutrality. The measure would have prevented Switzerland from imposing economic sanctions on other countries and blocked cooperation with NATO. The result keeps open the country's current approach, which allows sanctions and security partnerships while maintaining military non-alignment.

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    US objects to pandemic agreement wording on ideological grounds●While the US was not the only nation to object to some of the wording, it was the only one who objected on ideological rMmastodonHealthPandemics757 min ago

    Negotiations over a pandemic agreement have drawn objections from several countries over specific wording, but observers note the United States stood alone in objecting on ideological rather than intellectual property grounds. The distinction is drawing attention as nations finalize the accord, with the US position seen as driven by politics rather than commercial or legal concerns about patents and technology transfer.

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    Suspected bomb plot thwarted near RAF Fairford●🟠 UPDATE Suspected Terror Attack Thwarted Near U.S. Air Base in U.K. The Telegraph reports an 'Iran link' to the bomb plMmastodonWorldDefense320 min ago

    UK authorities say they thwarted a suspected terror attack near RAF Fairford, a base used by US forces in Gloucestershire. The Telegraph reports an alleged Iranian link to the bomb plot, suggesting a connection between the suspects and Iran. Details about arrests and the suspected target remain limited as the investigation continues.

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    Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal and threatens renewed strikes●🔴 BREAKING Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal and Threatens Strikes US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a pMmastodonWorldDiplomacy325 min ago

    US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a peace proposal from Iran and threatened to resume military strikes against the country. The move signals a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, and observers are warning it could undermine diplomatic efforts and push the two sides closer to renewed conflict.

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    Category 3 Hurricane Polo Bears Down on Mexico's Pacific Coast▼Category 3 Hurricane Polo Threatens Mexico’s Coast, Landfall Expected Monday✉newsWorld5 h ago

    Hurricane Polo has strengthened to a Category 3 storm and is threatening Mexico's Pacific coast, with landfall expected on Monday. Authorities in coastal states are on alert as forecasts point to damaging winds, heavy rain and possible flooding. Residents are being urged to monitor official warnings and prepare for the storm's arrival.

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    IDF Kills Militant Who Abducted Noa Argamani on October 7▼IDF kills terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani on October 7✉newsWarMiddle East7 h ago

    The Israeli military says it has killed the militant responsible for abducting Noa Argamani during the Hamas-led October 7 attack, according to a report by Haaretz. Argamani became one of the most recognisable faces of the hostages taken that day and was later rescued by Israeli forces in June 2024.

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    Kobayashi Pharmaceutical may be target of ¥500 billion buyout●Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, the firm that was at the center of a supplement contamination scandal involving suspected deatMmastodonBusinessMarkets410 min ago

    Kobayashi Pharmaceutical, the Japanese company at the center of a supplement contamination scandal involving suspected deaths, is reportedly considering a potential buyout offer valued at more than ¥500 billion. The news puts the embattled Osaka-based drugmaker back in the spotlight, with attention on who might take over the firm and what it would mean for the company's future after the scandal damaged its reputation and finances.

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    Trump praises US-UK cooperation after RAF Fairford bomb plot●BREAKING: Donald Trump responds to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford "Working with Britain, it was an amazing job.𝕏xGBWarTerrorism9.5K2 h ago

    Donald Trump has responded to the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, saying US and British authorities worked together to catch those responsible. 'Working with Britain, it was an amazing job,' Trump said, adding that the suspects were under investigation and had been planning major damage to the base. He credited the joint effort: 'working with the British worked out great and we got them.'

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    A suspicious neighbour in the United Kingdom reportedly noticed unusual activity and alerted authorities, leading to the disruption of a suspected terrorist plot. Details of the location, the suspect, and the nature of the alleged plan have not been confirmed, but the case is being cited as an example of how ordinary vigilance by members of the public can help security services intervene before an attack takes place.

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    Ukraine deploys ground robots behind Russian lines in Operation Vivaldi●⚡ NEWS Ukraine Deploys Combat Robots Behind Russian Lines Ukraine conducted Operation Vivaldi, utilizing heavy drones toMmastodonWorldDefense71 h ago

    Ukraine says it carried out Operation Vivaldi, using heavy drones to deliver unmanned ground combat robots some 10 kilometres behind Russian lines. The operation is being described as a first in modern warfare, pointing to a new phase in which robotic systems operate deep in contested territory rather than only at the front. Observers see it as a sign of how quickly drone-delivered robotics are changing battlefield tactics in the war.

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    PBOC expected to set yuan midpoint at 6.7085●PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7085 – Reuters estimate✉newsBusinessBanking2 min ago

    China's central bank is expected to set the US dollar/yuan daily reference rate at 6.7085, according to a Reuters estimate. The daily midpoint fixing from the People's Bank of China is closely watched by currency traders as a signal of official policy toward the renminbi, and any deviation from expectations can move Asian currency and equity markets.

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    Five arrested in UK over suspected plot on US air base▼5 held in UK for suspected plot to attack air base used by US✉newsWarTerrorism4 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five people on suspicion of plotting an attack on a UK air base used by US forces, according to a Times of India report. The detention of the five suspects is likely part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation, with details about their identities, motives and the specific base not yet disclosed publicly.

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    Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near UK Base Used by US Forces●5 Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot Near U.K. Base Used by U.S. Forces✉newsWarTerrorism8 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men on suspicion of planning a terrorist plot near a UK military base that is also used by American forces. The arrests were reported by Time Magazine and are drawing attention because of the site's connection to US personnel. Details about the suspects' identities, the target, or the alleged plot have not yet been disclosed, and investigations are ongoing.

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    UK Police Arrest Five Over Suspected Plot Near US Bomber Base●UK Police Foil Suspected Terror Plot Near US Bomber Base Gloucestershire Constabulary sprang into action early Sunday, dMmastodonWarTerrorism213 min ago

    Gloucestershire Constabulary declared a major incident early Sunday and arrested five people after stopping three suspicious vehicles heading towards RAF Fairford, a US bomber base in England. The force said it foiled a suspected terror plot, and the arrests near a strategic American airfield have drawn widespread attention amid heightened security concerns.

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    Trump rejects Iran truce proposal, expects talks next week●🔴 BREAKING Trump Rejects Iran Truce Proposal, Expects Talks Next Week US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposalMmastodonWorldDiplomacy23 h ago

    US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He raised the possibility of renewed air strikes while simultaneously saying he expects negotiations with Tehran to take place next week. The mixed messaging has fuelled debate over whether Washington is seeking a diplomatic off-ramp or preparing further escalation in the conflict.

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    Five Men Arrested Over Suspected Terror Plot at UK Air Base Used by US Forces▼5 Men Arrested in Suspected Terror Plot at U.K. Air Base Used by U.S. Forces✉newsWarTerrorism5 h ago

    British authorities have arrested five men over an alleged terrorist plot targeting a UK air base that is also used by US forces. The arrests have drawn wide attention given the base's American military connection and ongoing security concerns around US-linked sites in Britain. Details about the suspects and the alleged plot have not yet been made public.

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    Trump comments on suspected terror incident at British air base▼Trump commented on the incident near a British air base, where a terrorist attack is suspected✉newsWarTerrorism2 h ago

    Donald Trump has commented on an incident near a British air base that is being treated as a suspected terrorist attack. Details of the incident itself and of Trump's remarks remain limited, but the story is being followed in global news coverage given the involvement of a US president, a UK military site, and a possible terrorism angle.

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    Farmer's tip-off foils suspected terror plot on air base●Farmer’s tip-off foils suspected terror plot on air base✉newsWarTerrorism13 min ago

    A farmer's tip-off to authorities has led to the disruption of a suspected terrorist plot targeting an air base, according to an Australian Financial Review report. Details of the location, suspects and planned attack have not yet been made public, and police are expected to release further information as the investigation continues.

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    Samsung to more than double HBM4 and HBM4E output●Samsung is expected to more than double output of its HBM4 and HBM4E DRAMYhnBusinessFinance5618 h ago

    Samsung is expected to more than double its production of HBM4 and HBM4E high-bandwidth memory DRAM next year, according to a report citing sources. The expansion targets surging demand for advanced memory used in AI accelerators, where Samsung competes with SK Hynix and Micron for supply deals with chip and data-center customers.