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French, German, and British Diplomats Reach Out to Syria’s New Rulers
The leader of Russia’s Muslim republic of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, calls for Hayat Tahrir al-Shams to be removed from list of banned terrorist groups.
Government Promises Justice to Victims of Another Faulty Post Office Accounting System
The government’s response to the Kroll inquiry into the Capture software comes on the final day of closing submissions to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.
Water Companies to Pay Higher Compensation for Service Failures
Under current regulations there is no statutory requirement for water companies to offer customer compensation in case of supply interruptions.
Sara Sharif’s Father and Stepmother Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
The court heard that Sara’s death ‘was the culmination of years of neglect, frequent assaults, and what can only be described as torture.’
MoD Strikes £6 Billion Deal to Buy Back Sold-Off Military Homes
Defence Secretary John Healey called the move to bring 36,000 houses back into public ownership a ‘decisive break’ from the ‘dreadful’ 1996 privatisation deal.
UK Lawyer Who Denied Being Chinese Agent Loses Appeal Against MI5
Christine Lee denied being a CCP agent, but three Investigatory Powers Tribunal judges unanimously ruled MI5 had issued the warning for ‘legitimate reasons.’
European Union Approves $11 Billion Satellite Network to Rival Musk’s Starlink
The system will ensure Europe retains connectivity ‘even in a hostile environment,’ an EU official said.
Pentagon Confirms North Korean Troops in Combat in Kursk
Ukraine’s military spy agency said that North Korean units fighting for Russia in the Kursk region suffered losses of at least 30 soldiers killed or wounded.
European Commission Sues UK Over Alleged Post-Brexit Free Movement Violations
The legal action comes despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s efforts to ’reset' the UK’s relationship with the EU and calling for closer trade ties.
Universities Urged to ‘Be Watchful’ Over National Security Amid Fears of Chinese Influence
A Civitas report has found UK universities received up to £156 million in Chinese funding between 2017 and 2023, excluding student fees.
Head of Russia’s Nuclear Defense Forces Killed by Scooter Bomb in Moscow
Earlier this week Ukraine’s security services charged Igor Kirillov with the use of banned chemical weapons.
Non-Crime Hate Incident System Needs Overhaul: Police Chief
Lord Nick Herbert said that NCHIs could potentially be scrapped, saying they have become a ‘distraction from what the police need to be doing.’
How Trump’s Influence Could Reshape the Russia–Ukraine Conflict
From including China in peace talks to arming Ukraine for a prolonged cease-fire negotiation, Trump is poised to reshape the geopolitical landscape.
