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Pentagon breach exposes 2.8 million personnel records amid FBI hack claim
A breach of a Pentagon network exposed personnel records belonging to 2.8 million living people, including current and former military members. Combined with a recent claimed hack of FBI employee records, the incidents raise concerns about the use of sensitive government data for espionage or criminal purposes. The Pentagon says hackers accessed a Defense Manpower…
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New York City requires businesses to make subscription cancellations easier
New York City’s click-to-cancel rule has taken effect, making it the first US municipality to require businesses to make cancelling a subscription as easy as signing up. The rule offers local protections after an appeals court struck down a federal version on procedural grounds, and the city says it could save residents money and discourage…
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UK-Iranian man arrested over RAF Fairford terror plot as Iran denies involvement
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old dual UK-Iranian citizen in Westminster on suspicion of planning terrorist activities connected to a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire air base allied with th
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Early release of domestic abusers raises victims’ safety concerns
About 700 prisoners serving sentences of up to 19 months were released early in the first stage of a Labour scheme. The plan is intended to free more than 4,500 people by June, but the inclusion of domestic abusers and some people convicted of violent or sexual offences has raised concerns about victims’ safety. Survivor…
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Santos warns Republicans face midterm losses in traditional strongholds
George Santos, the expelled former New York Congressman now appearing on reality television, has warned of significant Republican electoral challenges ahead of the midterms. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Santos claimed that two Republican candidates have asked him for help entering entertainment careers because they believe they cannot survive the November elections, suggesting internal party…
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Holyrood leaders clash over domestic priorities and government record
Scottish First Minister’s Questions saw opposition leaders challenge the government’s policy priorities and record on key issues. Reform leader Malcolm Offord questioned why parliament prioritises independence and international debates over pressing domestic issues, whilst also asking for evidence that the government’s drugs strategy works. Conservative leader Russell Findlay raised concerns about pension and state benefit…
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RUSI warns EU procurement gaps leave members exposed to Chinese technology risks
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has published a report warning that the European Union’s fragmented approach to technology procurement exposes member states to security risks posed by Chinese vendors such as Huawei and ZTE. The think tank argues that whilst individual countries assess these risks differently, the EU needs a unified framework to maintain…
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Flipping public opinion on the triple lock was Burnham magic – he’ll need more of it to see his social care plans through | Polly Toynbee
Burnham’s conference speech has achieved a remarkable reversal in public opinion on the pensions triple lock. Before his speech, around 65% of the public supported maintaining the triple lock (which guarantees pensions rise faster than average incomes), with support even higher among pensioners. After linking triple lock reform to creating a national care service, polling…
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Democrats gain ground in Trump-won states as Senate control hangs in balance
Donald Trump is campaigning in ten states he carried by double digits in 2024 as Democrats show unexpected strength in several Senate races. The contests could put Republican control of the Senate at risk, and the article links the party’s concerns to rising costs and Trump’s low approval ratings. In Kansas, which Trump won by…
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Trump administration sends $500 Obamacare refunds to nearly one million Americans
Nearly a million Americans are receiving $500 refunds from the Trump administration for alleged Obamacare overcharges, with each cheque accompanied by a personally signed presidential letter. The government claims the refunds compensate patients who suffered under a “flawed system”, but Democrats have questioned the timing of the payments, which arrive just weeks before November’s midterm…