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- 1CIA: Russia plans seaborne drone attacks on Italy, Spain and France●Russia is planning to launch seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France, according to the CIA. Moscow intend
A Telegraph report, citing the CIA, says Russia is planning seaborne drone attacks against Italy, Spain and France. According to the report, Moscow intends to expand its sabotage and attack focus beyond Eastern Europe and the Baltics to the Mediterranean and Western Europe. The claim is circulating widely in Italy, France and Spain, raising concerns about NATO members' maritime security.
- 2Hamas chief's bodyguard reportedly gained UK citizenship before terror plot●Hamas chief’s bodyguard got British citizenship and then ‘plotted terror’
A former bodyguard to a Hamas leader was granted British citizenship and is then alleged to have plotted a terror attack, according to reporting by The Telegraph. The case is likely to intensify debate in the UK over security vetting, naturalisation procedures and how authorities screen applicants with links to designated terrorist organisations.
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An NHS trust has removed 10 members of staff from duty following a data breach involving Noah Woods, a baby whose case has drawn widespread public attention. The Telegraph reported the disciplinary action, which signals the trust is treating the improper handling of the child's records as a serious matter. The move is likely to intensify scrutiny of how patient and case information is protected within the health service.
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Andy Burnham has announced the launch of a new Help to Buy scheme, according to reporting by The Telegraph. Details of the scheme's scale, eligibility and funding have not yet been set out, but it follows his repeated calls for government action to improve housing affordability and support first-time buyers, particularly in and around Greater Manchester.