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Three individuals were detained in Essex on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence, amid ongoing European investigations into Moscow-linked espionage and sabotage activities. The arrests follow recent uncoverings of plots involving arson, explosives, and intelligence passing across Lithuania, Latvia, and other countries, highlighting heightened tensions and covert operations since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Netflix’s third season of "Monster," titled "The Ed Gein Story," premiered on October 3, 2025, starring Charlie Hunnam as the infamous Wisconsin killer. The series dramatizes Gein’s crimes and their cultural impact, inspiring horror icons like "Psycho" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." While Hunnam’s performance has been praised, critics and historians have challenged the show’s historical accuracy and narrative choices, sparking debate among viewers and experts.
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British counterterrorism police detained three men in London on suspicion of spying for Russia, amid escalating concerns over Russian espionage, sabotage, and cyber activities targeting the UK. The arrests follow recent allegations by UK security officials about Russia's increased covert operations.
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Jihadist groups in Mali have intensified fuel blockades, disrupting medical services, economy, and security. Western nations advise citizens to leave as the government struggles to contain armed groups and maintain stability five years after a military coup.
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Mali faces escalating insecurity as jihadist groups, notably JNIM, intensify attacks, impose fuel blockades, and cause regional refugee flows. Despite government claims of mitigation, insurgents expand into neighboring Ivory Coast, worsening economic and humanitarian conditions amid regional instability.