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In today's news, SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink access for terminals in motion, disrupting drone missions as Washington steps up pressure on Kyiv. Meanwhile, Russia's FSB arrested a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin on espionage charges, deepening tensions with Tokyo over the Kuril Islands. Additionally, Turkish authorities raided and took over Halk TV, the country's most-watched opposition-leaning news channel.

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In today's news, an OpenAI engineer has been arrested after allegedly planting a hidden recording device in an executive conference room at the company's San Francisco office. Meanwhile, hardliners in Iran's parliament are pushing to impeach Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as the oil minister resigns and the US blockade chokes oil exports. Additionally, a Houthi missile struck Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran and falling debris inj...

The Pentagon's new 90-page counter-drone handbook says shooting a drone down should be the last resort. I go through the pages that matter, so we can better prepare ourselves for drone warfare.Read the full document here: https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/08/2003958884/-1/-1/1/SMALL-DRONES-BIG-PROBLEMS-A-FIRST-PRINCIPLES-APPROACH-TO-COUNTER-UAS.PDF👉 Want to see what Trump and Putin's diesel deal means, if so click here: https://y...

In today's news, the EU approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia, targeting around 1,600 individuals and businesses, more than half linked to ballistic missile production. Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and Donetsk less than 24 hours after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" that Moscow never confirmed. Additionally, the UK said Iran was highly likely behind last month's security alert at RA...

In today's news, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham became the first British leader to openly accuse Russia of interfering in the 2016 Brexit referendum. Meanwhile, Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine that Moscow has not confirmed and Kyiv called "news" to them. Additionally, a second Houthi strike in two days hit Riyadh's main airport as the group warned airlines to avoid Saudi airspace.

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Last month Trump signed a law to squeeze Russia's energy money. On Friday his Treasury licensed Russian diesel for the US market until April 2027. Here's what the deal really delivers, who pays for it, and why the timing matters.👉 Want to know what happened to Tim Kennedy, if so click here: https://youtu.be/m-5bdO5q2YMV I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :Learn more about the Ukraine war: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...

A former New Zealand SAS soldier is dead, and UFC veteran and Green Beret Tim Kennedy was reportedly wounded beside him in a 17 September ambush in Congo. Nobody official will confirm it. So what were they doing there, and whose contract was it?👉 Want to see what is going on in the DRC, if so click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zbxKZY5iVQV I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :Learn more about the Ukraine war: https://w...

In today's news, Donald Trump announced that Vladimir Putin has agreed to release Russian diesel to US and global markets, easing sanctions pressure on Moscow weeks before the US midterms. Meanwhile, Saudi-led forces in Yemen struck Houthi rocket launchers and vowed a firm response after Houthi attacks on Riyadh's main airport killed three Saudi citizens. Additionally, the EU and China reached a deal that could cut Chinese hybrid c...

In today's news, two Latvian men were arrested by counterterrorism police after breaching the fence at RAF Molesworth, a US-run base hosting US and NATO intelligence staff. Meanwhile, Ukrainian and European officials are meeting Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner in Miami for talks on ending the war, after Russian strikes killed more than 70 people in two days. Additionally, the Pentagon confirmed the firing squad execution of Fort H...

In today's news, Yemen's Houthis claim a ballistic missile strike on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed three people, their third claimed attack on the airport this week. Meanwhile, the European Commission has proposed reforms to speed up EU enlargement, including fewer vetoes, early access to EU benefits and a 15-year probation period for new members. Additionally, former BND chief August Hanning has been arrested i...

In today's news, UK police made a seventh arrest over an alleged plot against RAF Fairford, the base hosting US bombers striking Iran, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham pointed to strong indications of Iranian involvement. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance said Iran must meaningfully cut its nuclear enrichment capacity to end the seven-month war, while admitting Washington is unsure who makes decisions in Tehran. Additionally, Pre...

A 28-year-old worker at Russia's Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute is dead, nearly 200 contacts are under observation, and hospitals across Irkutsk are under three-week quarantine, yet Moscow says it was "pneumonia of unknown etiology." Here's what we actually know, what's claimed, and whether this is a cover-up or a contained lab accident.👉 Want to see what is going on in Ukraine, if so click here: https://youtu.be/hMxB6DBz7J0V I D E...

In today's news, nearly 200 individuals are under observation in Irkutsk, Russia, following the death of an anti-plague lab worker, with officials describing the incident as "pneumonia of unknown etiology." Meanwhile, a Turkish-owned grain ship sank in Romanian waters after a suspected Russian drone strike, resulting in two fatalities. Additionally, the Yemeni government, alongside the Saudi coalition, has initiated an offensive ag...

Ukraine's 3rd Army Corps says it has retaken 176 square kilometres near Lyman, dropping robots from heavy drones more than 10 km behind Russian lines, while Russia's own war bloggers blame their commanders for lying. Here's what actually happened in Operation Vivaldi and what it means for the war.👉 Want to see what happened on Flydubai flight 1073, if so click here: https://youtu.be/X4P6qaSUTvIV I D E O S T O W A T C H N E ...

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The FBI arrested a California woman at LAX for allegedly surveilling Taiwan's President Lai's son on behalf of Beijing just before she boarded a flight to Shanghai. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has withdrawn all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford due to a suspected plot linked to Iran. Additionally, Middle East crude exports have surpassed pre-war levels as producers find ways to navigate around the Stra...

A co-pilot that Oman had reportedly grounded for extremist views was flying a flydubai jet to Tel Aviv. On Wednesday, according to the UAE, he attacked his captain with the cockpit crash axe.👉 Want to see what is going on in France, if so click here: https://youtu.be/zA6JxT4J-uQV I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :Learn more about the Ukraine war: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCxplBwCpOZ_G5dTlrWGWNjD1WnrNiucpOr look...

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Ethiopia retakes Mekelle airport: Federal forces have pushed the TPLF out of Tigray's capital airport. With Eritrea and Ethiopia no longer talking, the risk of a regional war in the Horn of Africa is growing.

Latvia's ruling party leads: Prime Minister Kulbergs' United List comes first, but pro-Russian populists almost doubled their vote on NATO's eastern edge.

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Three stories you need to know today. Russia hit Kyiv's Northern Bridge a day after repeated strikes on the Southern Bridge, turning the Dnipro crossings into a target set alongside the winter energy campaign. UAE investigators say the Omani co-pilot of a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight attempted a terrorist attack, even though Oman had reportedly grounded him over extremist views. And the US and Australia have suspended consular se...