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Recent discussions between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden highlighted growing military cooperation between Iran and Russia, particularly regarding ballistic missiles. This development has prompted new sanctions from Western allies, raising concerns about the implications for Ukraine and European security as Iran allegedly supplies missiles to Russia for use in the ongoing conflict.
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Hvaldimir, a beluga whale suspected of being trained by Russia for espionage, was found dead in Norway's Risavika Bay on September 1, 2024. The whale, first spotted in 2019 with a harness labeled 'Equipment St. Petersburg,' had become a local celebrity. The cause of death remains unknown, pending a necropsy.
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A foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna aimed to kill tens of thousands, according to the CIA. The agency's intelligence led to arrests, prompting the cancellation of three shows. Swift expressed devastation over the cancellations but gratitude for the authorities' intervention, as her European tour continues with heightened security measures.
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Hvaldimir, a beluga whale known for its suspected ties to Russian espionage, was found dead in Norway's Risavika Bay on August 31. Animal rights groups allege it was shot, while preliminary autopsy results indicate superficial wounds and no evidence of gunfire. Investigations are ongoing as activists demand accountability.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has intensified calls for Western allies to provide long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. This plea comes amid escalating Russian missile strikes on Ukraine, including a recent attack that killed over 50 people. The U.S. announced an additional $250 million in military aid during a meeting at Ramstein Air Base.
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In a historic joint op-ed, MI6 chief Richard Moore and CIA director William Burns highlight unprecedented global threats, emphasizing the need for unity against Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the rise of China. They call for continued efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and address the resurgence of ISIS.
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Israeli airstrikes on a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 34 people, including six UNRWA employees. The strikes have drawn widespread condemnation from international bodies and raised concerns over Israel's military tactics amid ongoing conflict with Hamas.
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Ed Johnson, a pivotal CIA officer in the Iran hostage crisis, passed away on August 27, 2024, at 81. His identity remained secret for decades, only revealed in a 2023 CIA podcast. Johnson played a crucial role in the covert operation to rescue American diplomats during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis.
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Venezuelan authorities arrested six foreign nationals, including three Americans, on allegations of plotting to destabilize the government. The arrests follow a disputed election and escalating tensions with the U.S. and Spain, which recently recognized the opposition leader as the election's legitimate winner.