Information Russia has detained Lieutenant General Vadim Shamarin, the deputy head of the army’s general staff, on charges of large-scale bribe-taking, with the Interfax news agency reporting his pretrial detention amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The charges carry a potential prison sentence of up to 15 years, and authorities have also searched Shamarin’s home. […]
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Information Poland has re-established a commission to investigate Russian and Belarusian influence on its internal security from 2004 to 2024, as announced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This move marks a significant shift for Tusk, who previously criticized the commission, set up by the former nationalist government, as a political tool against him. The decision
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How to get into intelligence analysis is a common question for those intrigued by this field. The path to a career in intelligence analysis may seem daunting due to the specialized skills required and security clearances needed. This article will outline the typical requirements, skills, and steps that aspiring analysts should consider. Whether you’re a student exploring career
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Information Amid violent unrest in New Caledonia, the governments of Australia and New Zealand are sending planes to evacuate their nationals. Hundreds of tourists have been trapped in hotels due to the turmoil. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed that French authorities have authorized two evacuation flights, with additional flights being planned. Approximately 300 Australians
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Information The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, is seeking arrest warrants for three top Hamas leaders—Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and Mohammed Diab al-Masri (also known as Deif)—as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The warrants are for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Israel and
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PM Fico’s condition currently not life-threatening Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot at point-blank range when meeting supporters. His condition is “serious” but currently not life-threatening, according to doctors. Army says coup foiled in DRC DRC armed forces say they have thwarted an attempted coup involving Congolese and foreign fighters. A shootout was previously reported in
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Information French police in Rouen shot and killed an armed man who attempted to set fire to a synagogue early on Friday. The incident began when police were alerted to smoke coming from the synagogue. The assailant, who had used a Molotov cocktail to start a fire, was found on the synagogue’s outer wall, armed
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Information The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram, platforms owned by Meta, over concerns that they may be causing addictive behaviour in children. This investigation, conducted under the Digital Services Act (DSA), aims to ensure that major tech companies like Meta are protecting European users and eliminating illegal content. This
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Information Italian police conducted a significant operation against the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in Cosenza, detaining 109 suspected members, including those from the Lanzino-Patitucci and Zingari clans as well as a customs and financial police officer. This large-scale raid was led by anti-mafia prosecutors and involved a coalition of law enforcement agencies, including Carabinieri special police, federal and local
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