They said they were “working ceaselessly” for a cease-fire and hostage deal in the Gaza Strip. The two spy chiefs also said they saw the war in Ukraine coming “and were able to warn the international community,” in part by declassifying secrets to help Kyiv. Burns and Moore said their agencies “exploited our intelligence channels...
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Britons without new €7 EU visa face being turned away at airport in 2025
British passport-holders travelling to Europe next year risk being turned away at airports and ports if they do not hold a valid visa waiver. From 2025, British citizens travelling to 30 countries in the European Union will have to pay €7 (about £6) for a visa waiver to enter the bloc. Officials in Brussels announced...
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World on brink as UK, France and Germany issue chilling warning to Iran
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany have issued a stark warning to Iran not to escalate tensions in the Middle East, as Israel fears an attack on them following the killing of Hamas’ leader. In a joint statement this morning, Sir Keir Starmer joined with Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz to personally name Iran...
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Britain’s Rishi Sunak apologizes for leaving D-Day event early to return to campaigning | CBC News
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh setback in his struggling election campaign on Friday when he apologized for leaving D-Day commemorations early in order to give an interview attacking the main opposition party. Sunak’s decision to leave early was met with dismay within his Conservative Party, which is trailing far behind the Labour...
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Army chief warns Britain unprepared for WW3 as Putin sends direct threat
A ranting Vladimir Putin has threatened a “response” after accusing the UK of direct involvement in the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin chief alleged that British Armed Forces personnel were now helping in the targeting of missiles hitting Russia. The Russian president went on the offensive on the same day as the outgoing head of...
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King Charles heads D-Day’s 80th anniversary commemorations before first international trip since cancer diagnosis
In short: King Charles III has led Britain’s D-Day’s 80th anniversary commemorations, as he prepares to head to France in his first international trip since his cancer diagnosis. The date pays tribute to the soldiers who fought to liberate France, in a major turning point of World War II. What’s next? World leaders, including Ukrainian...
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World holds breath as Russia ‘begins’ use of nuclear weapons
Russia has begun training for the “use of nuclear weapons” in response to “threats” from The West, the country’s defence ministry has announced. In a Telegram post published on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation announced: “In accordance with the instructions of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian...