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- 1Russian nuclear threat against Lithuania sparks alarm▼Russian nuclear strike threat against Lithuania sparks alarm, then disappears
A Russian threat of a nuclear strike against Lithuania briefly triggered alarm before the warning disappeared from official channels, according to Ynetnews. The episode has raised concerns about nuclear rhetoric aimed at NATO members on Russia's border, and about how seriously such threats should be taken. Details about who issued the threat and why it was withdrawn remain limited.
- 2Haniyeh bodyguard granted UK asylum accused of attack plots▼Haniyeh bodyguard granted UK asylum, later accused of plotting attacks on Jewish targets
A former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was granted asylum in the United Kingdom and was later accused of plotting attacks on Jewish targets, according to a Ynetnews report. The case is likely to raise questions in Britain about asylum vetting and security screening of individuals with close ties to Hamas, which is designated a terrorist organisation by the UK.