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8 Bn spent, Australia’s nuke subs still missing: AUKUS delays leave Canberra vulnerable to China

$368 Bn spent, Australia’s nuke subs still missing: AUKUS delays leave Canberra vulnerable to China

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Published on Feb 08, 2026 06:54 am IST Australia’s ambitious AUKUS submarine plan faced fresh scrutiny as delays, costs and capacity doubts mounted. Billions had been committed to the U.S. and U.K., yet no boats had arrived. Backlogs in American shipyards and strain in the British fleet fueled fears that timelines could slip further. Critics questioned transparency and whether Canberra carried too much burden. Some in Washington even debated keeping submarines for U.S. needs first. As China’s rise shaped regional strategy, Australia’s deterrence plans entered uncertain waters. Was AUKUS a masterstroke or a risky wager?   News / Videos / $368 Bn spent, Australia’s nuke subs still missing: AUKUS delays leave Canberra vulnerable to China Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

UK, France, Canada Threaten Action If Israel Continues Offensive In Gaza

UK, France, Canada Threaten Action If Israel Continues Offensive In Gaza

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Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged that Israel will achieve “total victory” in Gaza, as its three key allies– Canada, France and the United Kingdom– attacked his “egregious actions” and blockade on humanitarian aid in the Palestinian territory. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a joint statement, slammed Israel’s expansion of its war and called conditions in Gaza “intolerable”, as they threatened a “concrete” response if Israel’s campaign continues. “We will not stand by while the Netanyahu government pursues these egregious actions. If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response,” the three allied governments said in a statement on Monday. The three countries did not specify what action could be taken against Israel, but added, “We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a contribution to achieving a two-state solution and are prepared to work with others to this end.” The statement coincided with a …

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber wounds 3 prison officers | World News

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber wounds 3 prison officers | World News

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Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, Saturday attacked three prison officers at HMP Frankland in County Durham, leaving them with life-threatening injuries, BBC reported citing sources. Abedi allegedly threw hot cooking oil at the officers and used homemade weapons to stab them. As of 16:00 BST (8:30pm IST) on Saturday, one of the female officers who had been treated in hospital was discharged. The Prison Service confirmed the assault, stating that the three officers were treated in hospital after the attack and that police are investigating the incident. Hashem Abedi, aged 28, was convicted in 2020 of 22 counts of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to cause an explosion following the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, which killed 22 people. After the Prison Officers’ Association named Abedi as the assailant, a government source confirmed his involvement in the attack. © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Expand Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and …

Woman accused of grabbing, licking Scottish MP during UK poll campaign sentenced | World News

Woman accused of grabbing, licking Scottish MP during UK poll campaign sentenced | World News

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In a shocking incident which took place during the UK General Election 2024 campaign, a woman was sentenced for carrying out a disturbing attack on Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon. Scottish Labour MSP Monica Lennon was campaigning at the time of the assault.(PA Media) According to PA Media, 57-year-old Elspeth Wood, a resident of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, approached Lennon during a campaign, grabbed her and then licked her neck. Wood, who appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Monday, pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behaviour towards an elected official, Scotland’s prosecution service said. The convict was given a community payback order with three years of supervision and ordered to attend counselling. Also Read | A $2.8 billion settlement that will change US college sports forever: What you need to know In addition, Wood was made subject to a non-harassment order, preventing her from contacting or attempting to contact Monica Lennon for the next three years. Wood was also placed on the sex offenders’ register for the same period, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service …

Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations

Apple Fights UK Over Encryption Backdoors as US Officials Warn of Privacy Violations

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Image: garloon/Envato Images Senior officials from the U.K. have privately met with their U.S. counterparts to clarify that their request for access to encrypted data in Apple’s iCloud is not a blanket demand; instead, they are seeking access solely to data linked to individuals already involved in crimes such as terrorism, according to Bloomberg. People familiar with the matter told the publication that the British officials emphasized separate warrants would be required for each access request, ensuring they are strictly tied to investigations into serious crime within the U.K. They denied seeking wide-ranging powers to access anyone’s data for any reason, particularly that of U.S. residents, a claim that has fueled controversy. Must-read Apple coverage Apple fights back, restricts encryption for UK users In February, it was reported that the U.K. had asked Apple for a way to access user information that was covered under Advanced Data Protection, an optional security layer introduced in 2022. The Home Secretary’s office invoked the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, which grants law enforcement the authority to compel companies …

Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users

Apple Breaks Silence on UK Probe, Removes Data Protection Tool From UK Users

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In response to a U.K. government inquiry about access to data sequestered on Apple devices, Cupertino has removed access to the Advanced Data Protection encryption feature from U.K.-held devices. “We have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products or services and we never will,” an anonymous Apple representative wrote in a statement emailed to TechRepublic. Must-read Apple coverage UK wants law enforcement to be able to access data on individual devices, sources claim In early February, the Home Office invoked the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016 to request a way to access the encrypted data held under Apple’s Advanced Data Protection. The Washington Post broke the news based on anonymous sources, saying the information was discussed in secret. The Investigatory Powers Act gives law enforcement and intelligence personnel provisions for harvesting data. The U.K. government has not issued a statement confirming or denying the situation. Stating that the government has invoked the act is itself a criminal offense. SEE: Apps without contact information for their developers have been pulled by …

UK Government Reportedly Demands Access to Encrypted iCloud Files

UK Government Reportedly Demands Access to Encrypted iCloud Files

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The U.K.’s office of the Home Secretary has allegedly asked Apple to provide a backdoor into any material any user has uploaded to iCloud worldwide, The Washington Post reported on Feb. 7. Anonymous sources provided The Washington Post the information and expressed concerns about tech companies being leveraged for government surveillance. Apple has not commented; however, in March, the company provided a statement to Parliament on the occasion of receiving notice of a potential request, saying “There is no reason why the U.K. [government] should have the authority to decide for citizens of the world whether they can avail themselves of the proven security benefits that flow from end-to-end encryption.” Must-read security coverage UK government request falls under 2016 law enforcement act The office of the Home Secretary acted under the U.K. Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, which enables law enforcement to force companies to comply with demands for access if that access is part of a search for evidence. Specifically, the office served Apple with a technical capability notice. A consultant advising the U.S. …

‘We are committed to training students to be thinkers, leaders and innovators, not just subject experts: Margaret Topping | Ahmedabad News

‘We are committed to training students to be thinkers, leaders and innovators, not just subject experts: Margaret Topping | Ahmedabad News

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Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is the first varsity from the United Kingdom to set up its international branch campus in Gujarat International Finance-Tec (GIFT) City, Gandhinagar. Founded in 1845, then known as Queen’s College Belfast, it became an independent varsity in 1908 — one of the oldest Universities in the UK and Ireland. University Pro Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement at Queen’s since 2011, PROFESSOR MARGARET TOPPING, who is also the lead academic for GIFT City project, in an exclusive interview with RITU SHARMA, shared the university’s plans to train students and make them future ready. Topping, who has previously worked in Oxford, Bangor and Cardiff Universities, also shed light on the characteristics that will help QUB differentiate itself from the other players in the education sector and about the institute’s focus on the employability of its graduates. Why India and why GIFT City? We were very excited about establishing a branch campus in India. This is the first branch campus that we have established anywhere internationally, and it really made sense to do this …

UK report flags ‘pro-Khalistan, Hindu nationalist extremism’ as threats

UK report flags ‘pro-Khalistan, Hindu nationalist extremism’ as threats

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Two types of extremism with their origins in the Indian subcontinent — pro-Khalistan extremism and Hindu nationalist extremism — have been flagged as threats to “understand” in a leaked report into the UK government’s ‘Extremism Review’. As per the leaked report, the longest section is labelled “Understand” and lists nine types of extremism in the following order – “Islamist, extreme right-wing, extreme misogyny, pro-Khalistan extremism, Hindu nationalist extremism, environmental extremism, Left wing, anarchist and single-issue extremism (LASI), violence fascination and conspiracy theories”. (HT File) ‘Extremely Confused: The government’s new counter-extremism review revealed’, authored by Andrew Gilligan and Dr Paul Scott for the Policy Exchange think tank released earlier this week, claims ‘Hindu nationalist extremism’ has found a mention in such a review for the first time. UK home office security minister Dan Jarvis told the House of Commons on Tuesday that it was “not entirely clear which version of the report was leaked” and stressed that its claims did not represent government policy. It follows home secretary Yvette Cooper ordering a ‘Rapid Analytical Sprint’ last …

India To Africa, Calls For Britain To Pay Reparations Are Growing

India To Africa, Calls For Britain To Pay Reparations Are Growing

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The most memorable moment of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s recent royal tour of Australia and Samoa was Australian indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe’s insult to the monarchy. She was escorted out of Canberra’s Parliament House after she heckled the King and accused him of genocide. The British media was incensed, calling her “outburst” simply “rude” and “ill-mannered”.   True, Senator Thorpe’s behaviour may be unwarranted. However, it ensured that the royal visit was anything but forgettable. A couple of days later, the issue of reparations raised by the former British colonies at the two-day biennial Commonwealth Summit in Samoa was another rough treatment the British royalty received in quick succession.  A Direct Message In Samoa Set roughly midway between New Zealand and Hawaii, the summit in Samoa last month saw King Charles and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer join leaders from 56 Commonwealth nations. It coincided with the BRICS Summit in Kazan and therefore received little coverage in India. Anyway, the setting may have been remote, but the message on reparations was direct and one that …