HM Intelligence

Information The European Union (EU) has ordered TikTok to preserve data tied to Romania’s recent elections amid concerns of Russian interference, as revealed by declassified Romanian intelligence reports. Using its Digital Services Act (DSA), the EU aims to investigate potential risks to electoral processes and civic discourse linked to TikTok. Russia has denied any involvement, […]

Information French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government was ousted in a historic no-confidence vote, marking the shortest tenure in the Fifth Republic. Appointed by President Emmanuel Macron to lead a centrist minority government, Barnier struggled to navigate a hung parliament without a majority. Despite his background as a skilled negotiator, he failed to secure parliamentary

Information Syrian government forces are locked in intense battles with Islamist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), for control of the strategic city of Hama. The offensive follows the rebels’ capture of Aleppo, marking a major shift in the ongoing civil war. Hama’s location makes it a critical connection point between Aleppo and Damascus,

Information The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has begun landmark hearings to clarify the legal responsibilities of nations in combating climate change and aiding vulnerable countries. Spearheaded by Vanuatu and other Pacific island nations, the hearings mark the largest case in the ICJ’s 80-year history, with input from 99 countries and numerous organizations. The case

Information Ireland’s general election began on Friday with a closely contested race between the coalition parties Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, and the opposition Sinn Fein. Over 3 million voters are expected to cast ballots for 174 parliamentary seats, the largest number ever. The election’s primary issues include the cost-of-living crisis, housing shortages, immigration, and

Information Israel has accused Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire in southern Lebanon by engaging in actions near the border. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated it had fired on Hezbollah fighters, including some in vehicles, and mistakenly launched a missile at what it identified as a “suspicious aircraft.” Separately, Lebanese media reported that Israeli forces

Information Following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, thousands of displaced Lebanese began returning to their homes, marking the end of a devastating conflict. The war, which intensified after Hezbollah’s cross-border fire in support of Hamas and subsequent attacks on Israel, resulted in 3,700 deaths in Lebanon, 1.2 million displaced Lebanese, and 50,000 displaced Israelis.

Information The United States Air Force (USAF) reported sightings of small, unidentified drones over three airbases in the United Kingdom—RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell—between November 20 and 22. The incidents, which occurred in eastern England, involved small unmanned aerial systems (UASs) that were monitored by base officials. While the drones did not appear