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Three people charged over attempted arson attack at Persian-language media offices

Three people have been charged in connection with an attempted arson attack at the offices of a Persian-language media outlet. No further details were provided.

Thousands attend Pope Leo XIV’s open-air Mass in Cameroon as he urges peace

Thousands of faithful gathered Wednesday at Bamenda’s airfield in Cameroon for an open-air Mass led by Pope Leo XIV. He called for a “decisive change of course” toward peace.

Minister defends Starmer as Mandelson vetting row triggers urgent review

Darren Jones says he has ordered an urgent review after news that the Foreign Office ignored security vetting advice over Peter Mandelson. He denied that Keir Starmer misled the public or had lost control of the situation, and said the prime minister was only told about the decision on Tuesday evening when the relevant documents were made available through a humble address process.

Royal Navy to Use Beehive Uncrewed Vessels for Training and Operations

The Royal Navy’s 20 uncrewed surface vessels under Project Beehive will be used by the Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando Royal Marines for operations, training and development, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed. The £12.3 million programme, supplied by Kraken Technology Group, is meant to support experimentation with autonomous systems and help the Navy move toward a “hybrid navy” of crewed and uncrewed platforms working together.

Lebanon Ceasefire Holds as European Leaders Push Talks on Strait of Hormuz

A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to hold on Friday, while diplomats and regional leaders worked to extend the wider pause in fighting and press for a deal on Iran’s nuclear program, wartime compensation, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. France and Germany backed the ceasefire and called for longer-term security arrangements, even as displaced residents returned to heavy destruction in parts of Lebanon and officials said the war has killed thousands across the region.

Defence Minister Says Royal Navy Support Contract Extension Is on Schedule

Defence Minister Luke Pollard says the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Support Programme extension is on track, with contract placement proceeding as planned. The extension would keep the programme running from April 2026 to October 2028 while the Navy prepares to move to the new Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme. Pollard said progress has been made on both programmes, and supplier negotiations for NSIGN are still ongoing.

UK Banks Set to Get Access to Anthropic’s Powerful Claude AI Model as Finance Leaders Raise Concerns

British banks are expected to get access within the next week to Anthropic’s new Claude AI model, which has so far been limited to a small group of mostly US firms including Amazon, Apple and Microsoft. Senior finance figures have warned about the tool’s impact, as the company expands the release to UK financial institutions.

Judge Orders Pause on White House Ballroom Construction Above Ground

A federal judge has ordered that all above-ground construction on the White House ballroom be stopped while the litigation continues.

UN chief urges full respect for Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as truce takes effect

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, pausing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah after more than 2,100 deaths and widespread displacement in Lebanon. UN chief António Guterres welcomed the truce and called on all parties to respect it, while Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanese authorities all warned the agreement could still unravel if fighting resumes. Netanyahu said Israeli troops would stay in southern Lebanon during the pause, and both sides exchanged fire before the ceasefire began.

Cursor AI Vulnerability Could Expose Developer Devices

Researchers say an indirect prompt injection, combined with a sandbox bypass and Cursor’s remote tunnel feature, could be chained to gain shell access to developer machines.

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