Russia to start trial of suspects in Moscow concert hall attack
The trial opens in Moscow on Monday (August 3) of 19 people accused of involvement in an attack on a Moscow concert hall last year that killed 149 people.
Day: August 4, 2025
News24 | Hamas no ‘threat to Israel’, ex-security chiefs ask Trump to pressure Netanyahu into Gaza truce
Hundreds of retired Israeli security officials including former heads of intelligence agencies have urged US President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza.
UK politics: No 10 says Hamas won’t have ‘veto’ over UK recognition of Palestine – as it happened
Downing Street indicates that further hostage releases are not required for move to go ahead next monthGeorge Finch, the Reform UK leader of Warwickshire county council, goes next. (Aged 19, he is the youngest council leader in the country.)He claims t…
China ‘floods UK universities with spies’ as lecturer told ‘we’re watching you’
The Chinese Embassy furiously responded to the claims, describing them as “completely groundless and absurd”.
Russia burns as massive Ukrainian stikes spark huge blaze causing travel chaos
The attack apparently caused substantial disruptions to rail travel and led to the temporary closure of a regional airport.
Interlock Ransomware Uses ClickFix Exploit to Execute Malicious Commands on Windows
The Interlock ransomware group was connected to several sophisticated cyber incidents that targeted firms in North America and Europe, according to a recent report published in July 2025 by eSentire’s Threat Response Unit (TRU). The group, active…
Kuwait labor report: Indians largest among four nationalities that make up 90% of domestic workforce
In Q1 2025, domestic workers constitute 25.2% of Kuwait’s expatriate labor, totaling 745,000, a 5.6% decrease from last year. Indians lead both domestic (42.2%) and overall expatriate employment (35.3%). Workers from India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, …
Coinbase’s UK musical ad hits a nerve — sparking debate from crypto fans to founders
Online communities from LinkedIn to Reddit are buzzing over the two-minute mini musical ad, titled “Everything is Fine,” which satirized the U.K.
News24 | Prince Harry denies biographer’s claim of 2013 tussle with Prince Andrew over Meghan Markle
Prince Harry has denied claims made in a new book that he physically fought with Prince Andrew in 2013.
‘We’re Still In The Game’: Rolls-Royce Reaffirms Commitment To Co-Develop India’s AMCA Jet Engine
Rolls-Royce has reaffirmed its strong commitment to co-developing the jet engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), pushing back against reports that questioned its involvement.The British aerospace giant emphasised that it remains actively engaged and continues to put forward its offer through the UK government, aligned under the Defence Partnership–India (DP-I) initiative