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Iran digs outs from U.S. strikes, sprays missiles across Gulf region as the peace process teeters
Jul 9, 2026 - World 
Tehran dragged its Persian Gulf neighbors back into the U.S.-Iran war Thursday by firing a volley of drones and missiles at American partners across the region as part of a major flare-up in violence that upended peace talks.
Furore in Nigeria over fake federal agency set up in government HQ
Jul 9, 2026 - World 
President orders investigation after fictitious body given funding, triggering renewed scrutiny of alleged corruptionA fictitious federal entity that was allocated 1.3bn naira (£700,000) in Nigeria’s 2026 budget has precipitated a political storm in Africa’s largest democracy in the run-up to a general election set for January.The fake agency came to light last October when Femi Gbajabiamila, the president’s chief of staff, wrote to the police alleging that his signature, along with official seals and reference numbers, had been forged by Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who was claiming to have been appointed by the presidency to head the presidential foreign intervention promotion council (PFIPC). Continue reading...
Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza and says it ‘didn’t get it right’
Jul 9, 2026 - World
Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on IsraelAnalysis: Burnham’s apology marks ‘reset moment’ as Labour seeks to win back progressive votersAndy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s initial response to Israel’s military action in Gaza, saying the party “didn’t get it right” and needs to “do better” under his leadership signalling a significant shift in the UK’s approach to the Middle East.The prime minister-in-waiting told the Guardian he would put more pressure on the Israeli government, including through further sanctions on individuals and entities, as well as a potential ban on the trade of goods with illegal settlements. Continue reading...
Canada says 8 countries are joining the international defense bank it will host
Jul 9, 2026 - World
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney used this week's NATO summit in Turkey to push for a new financial system to help struggling allies expand their defense production and security infrastructure.
Technology is driving an increase in online threats to the UK, senior officials say
Jul 9, 2026 - World 
Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom
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