Intelligence
Emmanuel Macron’s lonely battle to defend the EU-Canada trade deal
French lawmakers, and even Macron’s new ministers, want to stop CETA — but that doesn’t mean they will be able to.
Building a future-proof regulatory system
The US government is keeping tabs on Americans headed to Ukraine’s war zone
‘Precious genius’ Elon Musk love-bombs ‘beautiful’ Giorgia Meloni at think tank awards
Middle East pager attacks ignite fear of supply chain warfare
How did Israel blow up Hezbollah pagers?
Inside Trump’s electoral firewall
If the former president wins the East Coast trio of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia, he will go back to the White House.
Tech policy: 20 people to meet at Labour conference
We break down the 20 figures inside and outside government shaping Labour’s tech policy.
Security experts see latest Trump close call as ‘a failure, 100%’
Trump, however, said the Secret Service did an “absolutely outstanding” job.
US election: ‘The most complex, dynamic and dangerous threat environment I’ve experienced’
The second apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump is the latest peril in a race that has been defined by anger and threats.
RT running covert military supply operation for Russian forces, US says
The state-backed media outlet has been sending weapons to Russian units, including sniper rifles and suppressors, body armor, night vision equipment and drones, according to State.
‘Dragon-Bear’: How China and Russia’s spy operations overlap in Europe
Beijing is recruiting agents among EU politicians who have demonstrated fealty to Moscow, underscoring their alignment, according to a senior European intelligence official.
Google hit with European privacy probe over its AI system
Regulators are cracking down on tech firms’ development of artificial intelligence systems over data protection concerns.
Pokémon is a Western intelligence tool, Belarus claims
Minsk defense official rails against Japanese augmented reality game.
Russian espionage, sabotage in Europe now ‘more likely,’ Norwegian intel chief warns
Western spy agencies have been increasingly warning of the Kremlin’s hybrid warfare tactics.
Draghi demands €800B cash boost to stem Europe’s rapid decline
“Without action, we will have to either compromise our welfare, our environment or our freedom,” former ECB chief says in hotly anticipated report. Read the full paper here.
Why the Kremlin loves social media
This week’s indictment of a social media content firm shows how it’s getting easier and easier for Russia to influence U.S. elections.
World order ‘under threat,’ UK and US spy chiefs warn
MI6 boss Richard Moore and CIA chief Bill Burns said in an op-ed in the Financial Times that there was work being done to “disrupt the reckless campaign of sabotage” across Europe by Russia.
Foreign influence attempts are the new normal for American elections
As attempted foreign interference in elections continues to evolve, so does the response to it. Officials are grappling with questions of how to hold bad actors accountable while preserving trust in the system.
Europe needs concrete action on connectivity policy
Policymakers have already recognized the need for a new digital approach. Done right, it can take us into a more prosperous, fair and flourishing future.
The White House wants you to know: Harris was in the room
Critics say the Biden administration is making up for lost time after not doing more to promote Harris over the last three years.
How Republicans and Democrats paint starkly different pictures of America
This summer’s conventions featured strongly diverging visions of the future — and the present.
Tories took eye off far right as UK riots loomed
In the wake of this summer’s riots, Keir Starmer’s new Labour government is seeking answers.
3 unsolved mysteries in the case of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
Why does the Russian-born tech tycoon have so many nationalities? And where do his loyalties lie?
CIA: We foiled Taylor Swift terror attack
Islamic State followers targeted Eras Tour concert in Vienna with plot to kill “tens of thousands,” said top intel official.
Trump indicted again over efforts to subvert 2020 election result
The 36-page indictment, secured Tuesday by the special counsel, is an attempt to recalibrate the case after the Supreme Court’s immunity decision.
Trump’s campaign has earthly problems. But he’s focusing on outer space.
The approach is supported by top National Guard leaders, lawmakers and top leaders in both parties from states with space missions.
Ukraine to Belarus: Pull back from the border or risk ‘tragic mistakes’
Kyiv delivers blunt warning to Minsk.