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- 1Commentary argues Iran cannot build nuclear bomb without IAEA knowledge▼Is Iran heading towards a nuclear bomb: It cannot be done without the IAEA, Western intelligence services cannot be honest
A Montenegrin news commentary asks whether Iran is heading towards a nuclear bomb, arguing that such a programme could not advance without the UN nuclear watchdog noticing, and that Western intelligence services cannot be honest about the situation. The piece feeds into the ongoing debate over Iran's nuclear ambitions, agency inspections and the reliability of intelligence assessments.
- 2Suspected Iran Plot Targeting Fairford Airbase Investigated▼Suspected Iran Plot Targeting Fairford Airbase: What Happened?
Reports are circulating about a suspected Iranian plot targeting RAF Fairford, a US Air Force base in Gloucestershire, England. The alleged scheme reportedly involved plans against the base, which hosts American strategic bombers. Details about who was involved, whether anyone has been arrested, and the credibility of the intelligence remain sparse, with security services said to be assessing the threat.
- 3MI5 accuses Chinese organization of funding AI research for spies●Britain's MI5 spy agency has accused a Chinese organization of funding academic research into topics such as AI for Beij
Britain's MI5 spy agency has accused a Chinese organization of funding academic research into topics including artificial intelligence on behalf of Beijing's state security service. The allegation, reported by international outlets including The Japan Times, adds to growing Western concern over Chinese efforts to channel university research toward intelligence purposes. It is likely to intensify debate in the UK about security screening of foreign funding in academia.