New EU border system starts, UK travellers warned of delays
British travellers face potential queues as the EU's Entry/Exit System expands. New biometric checks require fingerprints and facial scans. Here's what you need to know.
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New EU border system brings risk of longer queues for Britons
British travellers face potential delays as the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) expands. Learn about the new fingerprint and facial scan rules for visiting Europe.
Wegmans facial recognition sparks shopper privacy fears
US grocery giant Wegmans deploys facial scanners in stores for security, raising major biometric privacy concerns among customers and prompting warnings from regulators.
US Mandates Facial Recognition for Foreign Travellers
The US has launched a sweeping new policy requiring facial biometric data from all noncitizens entering and leaving the country. The move aims to combat visa fraud and illegal immigration. Read the full details.
Dennehy's gruesome escape plot with guard's severed finger
Notorious serial killer Joanne Dennehy plotted a prison break using a female officer's severed finger to bypass biometric security. Read the shocking details of her plan and her ongoing threat.
Where Not to Install Home Security Cameras
Installing security cameras? Avoid these 6 key locations to protect your privacy, stay legal, and ensure your system works effectively. Expert advice for UK homeowners.
EU Biometric Checks Cause 70% Surge in Airport Delays
New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks cause 70% longer processing times and 3-hour delays at European airports, sparking chaos for UK Christmas travellers and warnings of 'systemic disruption'.
EU border system causing three-hour airport delays
The EU's new Entry-Exit System is causing severe delays and safety hazards at airports, with warnings of worse to come. Read the latest on the travel chaos.
EU's EES border system causing airport chaos and 3-hour waits
Europe's airports warn of 'serious safety hazards' as the EU's new Entry-Exit System causes major delays. ACI reports a 70% increase in border check times. Read the latest.
EU border system causing 3-hour airport waits, warns ACI
Europe's airports warn of 'serious safety hazards' as the new EU Entry-Exit System (EES) causes major delays. Read the latest on the rollout crisis and traveller impact.
Man boards BA flight without passport or ticket at Heathrow
A man tailgated through Heathrow security and boarded a BA flight to Oslo without documents, causing a three-hour delay and raising major security questions. Read the full investigation.
Worker Refuses Digital ID, Fears HR Backlash
A Cornwall woman fears repercussions after refusing to provide her passport for a workplace digital ID scheme. Her stand highlights growing public resistance to the government's controversial plans.
Facial recognition risks creating 'no-go zones' for minorities
New Home Office research reveals ethnic minority groups are more likely to avoid areas with live facial recognition cameras, raising major civil liberties and bias concerns. Read the full report.
Labour's facial recognition plans raise data misuse fears
Labour's expansion of live facial recognition technology risks putting sensitive biometric data in the wrong hands, threatening public trust and civil liberties. Read the urgent warnings.
Facial Recognition Camera Expansion Sparks Liberty Fears
Government plans for a national facial recognition camera network have ignited a fierce debate over civil liberties. Critics warn of a 'dystopian' surveillance state. Read the full story.
Congress Seeks Taxpayer-Funded Armed Security for Members
US Democrats push for taxpayer-funded armed guards for every Congress member as threats skyrocket to 14,000 in 2025. Read about the urgent security crisis on Capitol Hill.
$45 US Airport Fee for Non-REAL ID from February 1
US travellers without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 fee at airport security from February 1. The TSA says it covers biometric verification costs. Learn the details.
Top 5 Spots for Home Security Cameras
Expert advice on where to position your security cameras to deter burglars and protect your property. Learn the key locations for front door, back garden, driveway and more.
US lawmakers receive £160k security stipend amid threats
US lawmakers will receive up to $20,000 monthly for personal security and a new mobile alert app following rising political violence concerns. Read the full security measures.
Digital Passports Arrive on iPhone in US, UK Tests Tech
American travellers can now store their passport in Apple Wallet for domestic flights. Meanwhile, the UK trials new facial recognition e-gates at Manchester Airport to slash queue times.
Facial Recognition Vans Roll Out Across UK Police Forces
Seven additional police forces will deploy facial recognition vans, expanding controversial surveillance technology across the UK. Learn how this affects civil liberties.
Air Force One Lockdown After Security Breach at Joint Base
President Biden's official aircraft was secured following an alarming perimeter breach by an unauthorised vehicle, triggering immediate emergency protocols at the Maryland military base.
Elon Musk's xAI Demands Employee Biometric Data
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence firm xAI faces serious allegations after employees claim they were pressured to provide sensitive biometric information, including fingerprints and eye scans, raising major privacy and ethical concerns in the tech indus
EU's New Border System Threatens Travel Chaos
Major travel disruption looms as EU's biometric border system launches in October. Dover and Eurotunnel face potential 14-hour queues while airports brace for passenger delays.
Footballers hire MMA fighters as bodyguards in Cheshire
Exclusive investigation reveals how Premier League players and wealthy residents in Cheshire's millionaire enclaves are employing mixed martial arts fighters for protection against organised crime gangs targeting their luxury homes.
Russian spy arrested at Munich Airport in NATO breach
German authorities have detained a suspected Russian spy working at Munich Airport with access to highly sensitive NATO security information, sparking urgent investigations across Europe.
Home Office security breach exposes Starmer's protection details
Exclusive: Sensitive documents containing Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's police protection arrangements were left at a venue hosting a public event, raising serious security concerns just weeks before the general election.
US Expands Facial Recognition at Airports for Travellers
The US government is dramatically expanding its facial recognition programme at major airports, requiring nearly all international travellers to undergo biometric scans. This controversial move raises serious questions about privacy rights and data protec
Starmer's Digital ID Card Revolution Unveiled
Labour leader Keir Starmer proposes groundbreaking digital ID cards to combat illegal immigration and streamline public services, sparking both support and civil liberties concerns.
UN backs Kenya-led security mission for crisis-hit Haiti
The United Nations Security Council has approved a multinational security force led by Kenya to address Haiti's escalating gang violence and humanitarian crisis, despite concerns from Russia and China.
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