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Burnham set to meet Trump at UN as UK government signals focus on strong US ties
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to meet Donald Trump face-to-face at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The UK government is emphasising the importance of developing cooperation with the United Sta
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Merz faces mounting pressure as CDU risks state election losses
Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain German chancellor and pursue economic, tax and welfare reforms after projected state-election defeats intensified pressure on his leadership. The CDU fell below the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and was expected to lose to Die Linke in Berlin, fuelling speculation about a possible mid-term replacement. The AfD was projected to…
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Moscow ablaze after Ukraine’s drone strike; Merz faces defeat; Burnham meets Trump
Fires sweep Moscow after Ukraine’s biggest reported drone strike on the Russian capital. German voters head to the polls on Sunday with surveys showing heavy losses for Merz, whilst PM Burnham prepares to meet Trump.
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Cyber-attack on CRM provider may expose RNLI supporters’ data
The RNLI has warned supporters that their personal information, including names, contact details, and interaction records, may have been stolen in a cyber-attack on Beacon CRM, the customer relationship management company it uses. The breach, which occurred in late July and affected approximately 1,500 charities, comes as the organisation faces significant intimidation from far-right activists…
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Criminals using generative AI pose growing threat to energy grids
Energy systems remain highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with experts more concerned about criminals using generative AI than autonomous “rogue” AI agents. AI is increasing attackers’ speed and capabilities, making it harder for utilities to defend infrastructure that supports homes, hospitals and other essential services. Much of the energy sector relies on ageing equipment built before…
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Mandiant analyst infiltrated TeamPCP as supply-chain attacks hit 1,000 firms
Google’s threat intelligence group has revealed that one of its undercover analysts, operating through the security subsidiary Mandiant, infiltrated the hacker group TeamPCP from nearly the outset of its unprecedented supply-chain hacking campaign. The group breached over 1,000 companies by compromising hundreds of open-source programmes with malware, stealing developer credentials, and deploying an automated worm…
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US subs guard cables from Russian sabotage as Trump launches AI Force
The US deploys nuclear submarines to defend critical undersea cables from potential Russian sabotage. President Trump announces an AI Force to compete with China in artificial intelligence.
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Burnham Meets Trump at UN Amid Policy Rifts While E-Bike Safety Row Escalates at Home
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing for his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations on Tuesday, an encounter marked by significant policy disagreements between the two adminis
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Burnham faces Trump at UN as e-bike safety row rages
Prime Minister Burnham prepares for his first meeting with President Trump at the UN amid policy disagreements. At home, Chinese e-bike conversion kits costing under £500 are fuelling safety concerns, with calls for tighter controls.