UK's hi-tech 'Atlantic Bastion' to hunt Russian submarines
Britain unveils a multi-million pound hybrid force using AI and autonomous vessels to protect undersea cables from Russian threats. Read the full defence strategy.
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UK-Norway Pact Launches Fleet Against Russian Sub Threat
Britain and Norway sign a historic defence pact, launching a joint fleet of warships to protect critical North Atlantic undersea cables from Russian submarine activity. Read the full details.
UK-Norway Launch Pact to Hunt Russian Spy Ships
The UK and Norway sign a landmark defence pact to counter Russian naval threats in the North Atlantic, protecting vital undersea cables. Read the full details.
EV Charging Cables Vandalised, Drivers Stranded in Adelaide
Five charging cables were severed at a Norwood station, leaving electric vehicle drivers frustrated. Police warn of the dangers as 'anti-Tesla' incidents rise globally. Read more.
Ireland's Defence Crisis: A Soft Underbelly for Russia
Ireland's historic military neutrality and severe underfunding leave its critical undersea cables and European security exposed to Russian hybrid threats. Experts warn the nation is an 'open goal' for Putin.
Neighbour feud over 15ft trench dug without permission
A Milton Keynes woman discovered a 15ft trench for internet cables dug in her garden without consent, sparking a neighbour feud and potential legal action. Discover the full story.
Russian 'Ghost Fleet' Ship Lasers RAF Plane
UK Defence Secretary condemns Kremlin after a Russian 'ghost fleet' vessel targets an RAF aircraft with lasers. New robust guidance issued to British pilots. Read the full details.
Russian Spy Ship Lasers RAF Jets Near UK
Defence Secretary John Healey warns of 'deeply dangerous' laser attacks by Russian spy ship Yantar on RAF patrols. What is the threat to UK underwater infrastructure?
Firm gives staff early Real Living Wage pay rise
Eland Cables implements the Real Living Wage months ahead of schedule, giving employees a financial boost for Christmas. Discover how this decision benefits staff and business.
JPMorgan Chase Faces Criminal Probe Over NYC Construction
Major US banking giant JPMorgan Chase under federal scrutiny after workers allegedly damaged protected conduits containing fibre optic cables during Manhattan construction project.
Internet's fragile infrastructure threatens digital collapse
Exclusive investigation reveals how the internet's physical backbone - from undersea cables to data centres - faces unprecedented threats that could disrupt our digital world.
Trump attacks Australian ambassador Kevin Rudd as "nasty"
Donald Trump has launched a scathing verbal assault on Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the US, describing him as 'nasty' and questioning his future in Washington if Trump wins the November election.
Rudd: Trump Presidency Would Be 'Damaging' for Security
Australia's US ambassador delivers stark assessment of potential Trump return, citing concerns over NATO commitment and authoritarian leadership style in candid diplomatic cables.
Chinese Embassy Approval Could Be Unlawful
Explosive legal opinion reveals UK ministers may have acted unlawfully by giving private assurances to China about their new embassy before planning permission was granted. The controversy raises serious questions about diplomatic transparency.
China-UK diplomatic row over stalled London embassy
China accuses Britain of acting in 'bad faith' as plans for new £250m London embassy face indefinite delays amid security concerns and political tensions.
Daredevil monkeys walk tightrope on live power cables
A troupe of fearless macaques has been captured on camera performing death-defying stunts while balancing precariously on live electrical wires in southern China, leaving residents and officials astonished by their urban acrobatics.
NATO hunts Russian stealth subs in UK waters
Exclusive intelligence reveals Russia is deploying advanced 'sub-classed' submarines capable of severing undersea cables, prompting NATO's biggest naval surveillance operation since Cold War.
Ireland demands Russia expel diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Tánaiste Micheál Martin issues stern warning to Moscow after Ireland declares Russian official persona non grata over 'completely unacceptable' activities.
UK spies gagged over Chinese embassy security concerns
Security officials were prevented from raising national security concerns about China's controversial new embassy compound in London, raising serious questions about diplomatic transparency and UK sovereignty.
China accused of water torture on UK diplomats
Tensions escalate as Chinese authorities allegedly cut water supplies to British diplomats' housing in Beijing, prompting concerns over diplomatic retaliation amid ongoing disputes over London's new embassy.
Chinese diplomatic vehicle stopped near Niagara Falls under investigation
Canadian authorities are investigating a diplomatic vehicle from China's Ottawa embassy after it was stopped near Niagara Falls, raising security concerns at the popular tourist destination.
France-South Africa Diplomatic Crisis Over Hotel Security
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa cancels Paris meeting after French authorities refuse diplomatic immunity for his security team at luxury Hyatt hotel.
Tonga's internet severed by volcanic cable damage
The Pacific island nation of Tonga faces an unprecedented communications blackout after volcanic activity destroyed crucial underwater internet cables, highlighting global digital vulnerabilities.
UK's Undersea Cables Face 'Catastrophic' Russian Attack
Exclusive: A chilling official report reveals Britain's critical undersea internet and power cables are vulnerable to a potentially catastrophic attack by Russia, threatening national security and the economy. Defence officials urge immediate action.
UK summons Russian ambassador over Warsaw embassy incident
The UK government has called in the Russian ambassador after a diplomatic vehicle was targeted in Warsaw. The FCDO condemns the 'unacceptable' act and reaffirms its support for Poland and Ukraine.
Cargo ship anchor severs vital internet cables in Long Beach
A major internet outage looms after a cargo ship's anchor severed vital subsea cables in Long Beach. The incident exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure and raises serious questions about maritime safety protocols.
Trump Ally Wants UK Officials Prosecuted Over Leaks
A senior US Republican and Trump confidant has demanded the criminal prosecution of British civil servants involved in leaking diplomatic cables, causing a major transatlantic row and raising concerns about foreign interference in UK justice.
Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador; Iran Vows Retaliation
Australia expels Iran's top diplomat over alleged espionage and harassment of dissidents, triggering a major diplomatic crisis. Iran vows 'reciprocal and proportional' action, deepening the rift between the nations.
Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia takes unprecedented diplomatic action, expelling Iran's ambassador following compelling evidence linking Tehran to orchestrated antisemitic attacks on Australian soil. The move signals a major escalation in bilateral tensions.
Spain and Morocco battle over 'Octopus Capital' title
The small Spanish town of Carballiño has ignited a culinary controversy by declaring itself the 'World Capital of the Octopus', angering Moroccan officials who claim the title belongs to their country.
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