MI5 chief Ken McCallum has urged the public not to exaggerate the impact of alleged Russian attempts to influence the outcome of the UK’s 2016 Brexit referendum. McCallum’s comments came after some pro-Brexit politicians accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of questioning the legitimacy of the vote »»»

Pope Leo underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerours tumour from his right lung after saying that a nodule had been "detected at a very early stage". Following a "successful" operation, the Vatican said the pontiff would undergo additional testing. Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour surgic»»»

A Financial Times investigation reveals how “Ansar Allah” exposed the limits of Saudi Arabia’s massive military arsenal, highlighting that the Kingdom’s defense challenges stem not merely from the scale of military spending or the possession of advanced air defense systems, but from the evolution o»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Hilal scored once in each half to beat hosts Al Sadd 2-0 in their AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite match at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium yesterday, handing the Qatari champions their second straight defeat. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring in the 40th minute before Ruben Neves converted»»»

WASHINGTON: Trump appointee Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US ambassador to Greece, has been asked to resign from her post after coming under severe criticism over allegations she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens, new Trump press secretary Katie Z»»»

The 12-day literary festival runs from Nov. 4–15 with the theme Made of Stories Sharjah Book Fair 2026 announced: 1,500 events, 124 countries The 12-day literary festival runs from Nov. 4–15 with the theme Made of Stories Sharjah: From meeting internationally acclaimed authors and exploring thousan»»»

Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum brings together 1,000 leaders in Dubai Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI), economic uncertainty, and the need to build more sustainable, people-centred cities were among the key issues highlighted by global leaders at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, w»»»

Combating antisemitism, defending democratic values and maintaining the strategic partnership with the United States and Israel remain our unwavering commitments, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said here on Tuesday in a Facebook post following his meeting with David Harris, who headed the American Jewi»»»

Global leaders explore AI's potential to drive economic growth and reshape work Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI), economic uncertainty, and the need to build more sustainable, people-centred cities were among the key issues highlighted by global leaders at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Foru»»»

AI could boost economic growth but its long-term impact on jobs remains uncertain Dubai: Artificial intelligence (AI), economic uncertainty, and the need to build more sustainable, people-centred cities were among the key issues highlighted by global leaders at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Fo»»»

BEIRUT: One Israeli was killed and about 20 others injured, some seriously, in a munitions explosion near the country’s northern border with Lebanon, according to Israeli emergency services. The blast occurred near Mitzpe Be’er while a group of students and teachers were on an annual school trip. I»»»

An Israeli high school student was killed and two dozen other people injured Monday by a suspected leftover Hezbollah bomb as they hiked near the Lebanese border, Israeli officials said. The Israeli military, which dispatched helicopters to the scene, said an initial review showed the explosion was»»»

An unidentified explosion in northern Israel near the Lebanese border badly wounded eight people on Monday, emergency services said, with the military saying soldiers and helicopters had been dispatched to the site. Israel's Magen David Adom said paramedics were treating "eight casualties in seriou»»»

NASA astronaut shares an ISS workout, highlighting the impact of microgravity on the body. Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon has offered a glimpse into the physical demands of living in space, sharing a workout video from the International Space Station (ISS) and explaining why daily exercise»»»

Renowned artists unite for the festival's 23rd edition under 'The Wisdom of Culture' theme Abu Dhabi: The 23rd edition of Abu Dhabi Festival opened at Etihad Arena with a concert by the UAE National Orchestra, bringing together international musical talent to celebrate the UAE’s cultural heritage a»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Gharafa need to halt their slide when they host Iran’s Esteghlal in the AFC Champions League Elite today, with coach Pedro Martins demanding a fighting spirit from the reigning Amir Cup champions. The match at Thani Bin Jassim Stadium kicks off at 9:15pm Doha time, with Al Gharafa u»»»

By Staff, Agencies The US military is preparing options for renewed war on Iran as three aircraft carriers are soon to be in the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump has said he will not attack Iran before the US midterm elections. The Pentagon has developed plans, ordered by Trump, for stri»»»

When Donald J Trump walked down the gold-plated elevator at his New York Trump Tower in June 2016 to announce his candidacy for presidency of the United States, hardly any European leader –not to mention many in his own country—took him seriously. Written by Peyman Pejman Except one: Hungary’s form»»»

Mumbai, India: For three decades, Abha Narain Lambah has pioneered efforts to preserve some of India's most significant historic sites --- from ancient Buddhist caves and Islamic tombs to Hindu temples and Mumbai's imperial-era Gateway of India. "My journey began as a concerned citizen," the 56-yea»»»

Tribune News Network Brussels The Belgian capital witnessed a remarkable celebration of cultural dialogue through music as Qatari composer Dr. Nasser Sahim presented four of his original compositions during the concert ‘Crossing Cultures’, held at the Novum Theater in Brussels. The event featured t»»»

US President Donald Trump’s top envoys have begun two days of negotiations with Ukrainian and European representatives in Miami, focusing on preparations for the coming winter and potential ways to de-escalate the Ukraine conflict on terms that would be acceptable to Moscow. US Special Envoy Steve »»»

London: Arsenal roared back to beat Leeds 2-1 and pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, hitting the ground running after the three-week international break. Mikel Arteta's champions struggled to impose themselves against well-organised opponents in the first »»»

PENONOME: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Panama on Friday, collapsing buildings and roads in the center of the country and injuring at least 27 people, with no deaths reported. The shallow tremor was felt across the Central American nation of around 4.5 million people, according to the »»»

LONDON: A 28-year-old British man will stand trial next year charged with a terror plot targeting hard-right leader Nigel Farage and the murder of politician Anne Widdecombe, who was a spokesperson for his Reform UK party. According to court documents, Joshua Kerry is accused of carrying out resear»»»

This week, FRANCE 24's media show Scoop revisits a fatal assignment for a Fox News team in Ukraine. On March 14, 2022, a Russian strike hit the crew reporting near the capital Kyiv. Reporter Benjamin Hall was seriously injured and two other journalists were killed. The journalists' families are sui»»»

It took a bungled kidnapping for Germany’s former spymaster to be charged with espionage and treason, but August Hanning’s ties to Israeli spies and criminals should have set alarm bells ringing in Berlin long ago. READ MORE: Mossad-linked ex-German spy chief arrested for treason Hanning, who led G»»»

US President Donald Trump’s top negotiators are preparing to pitch “new ideas and proposals” aimed at breaking the deadlock in the Ukraine conflict, with talks involving representatives of Kiev and its European backers scheduled to begin in Miami on Friday, according to Reuters and Axios. US Specia»»»

RIYADH: Enthusiasts and aficionados of fine timepieces are set to come together at The Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh when Timeology Nights opens on Friday, Oct. 9.The five-day event, being held alongside Jewels of the World Luxe, is being brought to life in partnership with 10tenLabs, a company special»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Sofia on October 8 during a visit kept confidential for security reasons, the government press service confirmed. In a statement issued in response to media inquiries, the Counc»»»

Pentagon prepares three-day offensive as Trump rules out attacks before November 3 vote The US military is drawing up options for renewed large-scale strikes against Iran, including an intensive three-day campaign targeting missile and drone facilities, even as President Donald Trump has ruled out »»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Kyrylo Budanov, made an unannounced visit to Bulgaria before traveling to the United States for talks on Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to reports. Rumors of Budanov’s arrival in Sofia began circulating on social media, with unconfirmed a»»»

US President Donald Trump’s envoys will meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss a new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present ideas developed during recent talks with both sides, one source said Thursday. Presiden»»»

At least 33 people have been killed and another 18 injured after Russian glide bombs struck two civilian buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials and rescue workers. Civilian buses hit in Kramatorsk Two buses carrying civilians were hit in a Russian glide bomb attack i»»»

BUDAPEST - Hungarian Minister of Transport and Investment David Vitezy said on Thursday tests of an ETCS automatic train control system on the Hungarian stretch of a Belgrade-Budapest high-speed rail line had been completed successfully and that passenger services between the two cities were due to»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Stars League action returns today after an international football break of almost a month, with Al Shamal and Al Duhail meeting at Al Bayt Stadium in an intriguing Week 5 clash. Third-placed Al Shamal, on eight points, will take on Al Duhail, who have six points and are fifth. De»»»

Renewed US-Iran conflict could impact upcoming elections, report suggests Washington: US President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on resuming major combat operations against Iran, but the Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible fresh strikes, Axios reported, citing US offic»»»

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida: President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants to develop one of his Florida golf courses into a presidential retreat where his successors can spend quiet weekends on the greens, describing it as “sort of a Camp David ” that he says would already have many of the securi»»»

It has become a cliché in Israel to say the country is “stuck on October 7”: unable to move on to 8 October; unable to return to 6 October. Moving beyond that day will take time, but it will also require moments that mark a before and an after. One came last year, when the last living Israeli hosta»»»

'90s pop act will open their world tour in Dubai, bringing familiar favourites, nostalgia Dubai: If you have ever heard a song and been transported straight back to a particular time in your life, you may understand why Stephen Speaks’ music has stayed with so many listeners. The American acoustic »»»

BELGRADE - Serbian caretaker Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure Aleksandra Sofronijevic said on Wednesday the Hungarian side had successfully completed the final full-load test run on its stretch of a Belgrade-Budapest high-speed rail line and that a response to her inquiry abou»»»

The man sitting on the plane a couple rows from infectious-disease expert David O. Freedman was sweating profusely and clearly looked sick. The flu? Covid-19? Something worse? Freedman couldn’t tell. But just before takeoff, he watched a flight attendant speak with the man briefly and then return w»»»

Los Angeles, United States: Paramount on Tuesday completed its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, uniting two of Hollywood's most storied studios in a media empire spanning television, news and cinema under the control of David Ellison. The combined company, renamed Skydance, brings together Param»»»

A suspected coordinated attack by aerial and maritime drones on two commercial vessels inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone was likely carried out using a Russian Geran-4 drone, drone manufacturer Draganfly founder Cameron Chell told Fox News, as one ship sank and its crew members remain missi»»»

Paramount completed its acquisition of Warner Bros Discover on Tuesday, after a bidding war against Netflix. The deal closed following federal approval of a settlement between Paramount and 12 US states that tried to block the transaction on antitrust grounds. Opponents in the movie industry warned»»»

David Rush faces 20 years for defrauding $193M and leaking defence secrets A former senior CIA official who was arrested in May with a hoard of hundreds of gold bars worth more than $45 million in his home pleaded guilty to fraud on Tuesday. David Rush, 49, who held a top secret security clearance »»»

WASHINGTON: A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Virginia to a charge that he abused his position and government funds to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth tens of millions of dollars, according to court records. David J. Rush fabri»»»

London: Stock markets firmed Tuesday as oil prices retreated on easing supply worries, helping to temper concerns about rising government borrowing costs. On Wall Street, the technology-focused Nasdaq index advanced 0.8 percent, coming off a record high set on Monday driven by AI enthusiasm. That b»»»

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farme»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 6: The death of a researcher in Siberia, reportedly from the plague, sparks concern despite Russian authorities' denial. But first: French high school protesters are promising "Act 3" of their protest movement against learning conditions. Also, Le Monde spe»»»

UAE presidential adviser says strategic lesson from 1973 remains relevant to leaders today Dubai: Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, marked the 53rd anniversary of the October 1973 War on Tuesday by highlighting late Egyptian President Anwar Sadat’s use of military »»»