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'We are inventing captivity medicine': Hospital prepares for freed Israeli hostages

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Hospital prepares to receive freed Israeli hostages: 'We are inventing captivity medicine'

Several of the hostages will be brought from Gaza to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva.

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 2h

All 20 living hostages in Gaza now handed over, IDF says

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All 20 living hostages in Gaza now handed over, IDF says, with Trump set to address Israeli parliament - follow live

The released hostages include twins Ziv and Gali Berman, pictured together in Gaza this morning. Israel is releasing hundreds of Palestinians in exchange.

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 11h

Indian student captured by Ukraine joined Russian army to avoid drug charges, says mother

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Indian student allegedly fighting for Russia captured by Ukrainian forces

Gujarat’s Sahil Majothi joined the Russian army to avoid jail over alleged drug charges.

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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · 3d

The self-destruction of the traditional right represents a massive upheaval of Europe’s post-war political landscape. But a populist axis between the UK, France and Germany is unlikely.

The rise of Reform, the AfD and RN is more than a blip – so what happens if the E3 goes far right?

The self-destruction of the traditional right represents a massive upheaval of Europe’s post-war political landscape. But a populist axis between the UK, France and Germany is unlikely.

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The World Today @theworldtoday.org · 2d

The soaring value of gold has led to rampant illegal mining, mercury poisoning and murders by criminal gangs in Peru. Is the government of Peru losing its control over gold?🪙

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Peru is paying a deadly price for its gold fever

The soaring value of gold has led to rampant Illegal mining, mercury poisoning and murders by criminal gangs. Is the government losing control of this precious metal, asks Dan Collyns.

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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · 2d

China’s new rare earth export controls should galvanize the West to build resilience against China’s growing dominance in global manufacturing and its control over crucial supply chains.

China’s new restrictions on rare earth exports send a stark warning to the West

China’s new rare earth export controls should galvanize the West to build resilience against China’s growing dominance in global manufacturing and its control over crucial supply chains.

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 12h

We need to talk about Russia

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We need to talk about Russia

So, yes, that means we also need to talk about Nigel Farage

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 12h

Clashes erupt between Hamas forces and armed clan members in Gaza City

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Gaza City clashes between Hamas and clan members leave 27 dead

At least 27 people have been killed in one of the most violent internal confrontations since Israeli troops withdrew.

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 19h

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

On this weeks episode, @mattfulton.net is joined by @jaketapper.bsky.social to discuss his excellent new book “Race Against Terror”

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 19h

PM aide had no role in China case evidence - minister

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Minister says adviser had no role in evidence for China spy case

The Conservatives suggest Jonathan Powell's role led to the collapse of the prosecutions against two men.

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 19h

German Cabinet Approves Law To Shoot Down Threatening Drones

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German Cabinet Approves Law To Shoot Down Threatening Drones

Major aviation disruptions and glaring security concerns amid of spate of drone incursions across Europe have spurred German officials to take action.

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BremainInSpain @bremaininspain.com · 1d

Several sources told The Observer that the Electoral Commission had been given prior notice by a party, understood to be Reform UK, that it had received a donation made in cryptocurrency in recent weeks.
Reform is the only political party in Europe to accept donations in crypto

Calls for transparency on political funding after first crypto donation made to UK party

Electoral Commission notified of financial contribution, which is understood to have been handed to Reform UK

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

NATO is suffering from ‘Boiling Frog Syndrome’

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NATO is suffering from ‘Boiling Frog Syndrome’

NATO must draw the line somewhere rather than let history repeat itself with lines someday drawn in Berlin, or the English Channel.

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

Argentinian President Javier Milei used his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday (24 Sep) to relaunch his country’s bid for sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

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Milei turns to Falklands as Argentina’s troubles mount

Argentina’s Milei has revived the Falklands claim at the UN. With London distracted and his economy in crisis, he’s gambling on weakness.

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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 1d

⚡️A Russian “stealth” submarine suddenly surfaced off France’s coast, prompting a French warship to shadow it in NATO waters.

Russia’s “Stealth” Sub Surfaces in NATO Waters—French Warship Moves In

A French frigate is surveilling a Russian submarine off Brittany, highlighting NATO's commitment to maritime security in the North Atlantic.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 1d

⚡️Hungary launches petition against EU's Ukraine war funding, Orban says.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 11 that Budapest has launched a nationwide petition drive to collect signatures in opposition to the European Union's "war plan" to finance Ukraine's war effort.

Hungary launches petition against EU's Ukraine war funding, Orban says

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Oct. 11 that Budapest has launched a nationwide petition drive to collect signatures in opposition to the European Union's "war plan" to finance Ukraine's...

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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 1d

"Sceptics are privately - and some now publicly - asking whether the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be, at least in part, the result of what they call 'financial engineering'. In other words - there are fears these companies are overvalued."

A tangled web of deals stokes AI bubble fears in Silicon Valley

Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.

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Paul Conroy @reflextv.bsky.social · 13d

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My latest piece for @bylinetimes.bsky.social following Russia’s mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv
#Ukraine #Kyiv #attack #Putin

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'Absolute Devastation': Scenes From The Kyiv Blitz

Paul Conroy reports from Kyiv on the devastation wreaked by Russia's aerial bombardment over the weekend

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

ChatGPT, the 'dark enlightenment' and MAGA UK

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ChatGPT, the 'dark enlightenment' and MAGA UK

The US and UK far right project is accelerating and so are Silicon Valley's plans for us.

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🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 @militarynewsua.bsky.social · 1d

❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian Buk-M1 SAM shoots down 🇷🇺Russian Iskander-K cruise missile in Sumy direction

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

On this weeks episode, @mattfulton.net is joined by @jaketapper.bsky.social to discuss his excellent new book “Race Against Terror”

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

@mattfulton.net is joined by @jaketapper.bsky.social on our latest episode.

Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

On this weeks episode, @mattfulton.net is joined by @jaketapper.bsky.social to discuss his excellent new book “Race Against Terror”

Listen via links below 👇👇👇

Audio: pod.fo/e/33b7d5
YouTube: youtu.be/xgvzA0bCOKw

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

Drone strike in besieged Sudan city kills dozens

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El-Fasher attack: Dozens killed in drone strike in besieged Sudan city

El-Fasher has been surrounded by the RSF for 17 months, as residents face hunger and starvation.

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Secrets & Spies Podcast: Current Affairs | Intelligence @secretsandspies.bsky.social · 1d

Hamas mobilises fighters in Gaza as fears of internal violence mount

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Gaza: Hamas mobilises fighters as fears of internal violence mount

Clashes have already taken place between the group and an armed clan in Gaza City.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Witkoff tries to praise Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, but has a hard time finishing his thought because of booing

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