WorldFive suspects were arrested near an airbase in southwest England that is used for US operations in Iran. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly discussed the investigation into the alleged terror plot.
WorldFive suspects were arrested near an airbase in southwest England that is used for US operations in Iran. Former FBI investigator Bill Daly discussed the investigation into the alleged terror plot.
WorldFollowing an incident at RAF Fairford, the US military says it is “working closely” with the UK.
WorldYemen’s Ansar Allah Houthis say a strike on a market in Taiz killed seven people and injured 40 others. Government forces say they have conducted multiple air and ground operations across the city, including airstrikes and artillery fire. Taiz remains under government control but has long been besieged by Houthi fighters.
WorldNational security and military analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant discusses the US economic pressure campaign against Iran and the regime’s demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
CultureA Scottish company making whisky at what is dubbed the world’s tallest distillery is counting on its first Scotch release next year to deliver success.
ScienceSmall numbers of leopards are returning to South Africa’s West Coast after being absent for more than 170 years. Conservationists are celebrating the development, while some farmers fear the big cats’ reappearance.
WorldPalestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti says Palestinians have concluded that Israel wants to “eliminate” them. He describes Israel’s methods as military violence, economic strangulation and constant encroachment on homes and land, arguing that strict Western sanctions like those imposed on apartheid South Africa in the 1980s could eventually bring down the settler-colonial system.
WorldBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reacted to an investigation into an alleged terror plot after five suspects were arrested near a US airbase in the United Kingdom.
PoliticsCNN’s Harry Enten examines whether Trump’s base will be enough to carry Republicans in November as GOP candidates increasingly distance themselves from him in their campaign ads. The analysis also looks at Trump’s standing with Republicans, the MAGA base and his declining job-approval and inflation ratings.
WorldBritain has taken five men into custody amid allegations involving the Explosives Act and plans for a terrorist act. Their detention came after a major security incident at RAF Fairford.
PoliticsBrazil’s agriculture sector is drawing attention as the country gets ready for this year’s presidential election. The rapidly expanding corn-based ethanol industry is competing directly with US producers in a market Washington wants greater access to, raising concerns among farmers.
PoliticsSwiss voters have delivered a decisive verdict on how neutral the country should be. Supporters of the proposal, led by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, argued that Switzerland had moved too close to the European Union and NATO, especially since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
WorldPolice in South Africa are searching for the gunmen behind two mass shootings that killed at least 27 people within hours. Seventeen people died at a bar in Wedela, southwest of Johannesburg, on Saturday night, followed by 10 deaths at a venue in Lwandle near Cape Town early Sunday. No arrests have been reported.
PoliticsThe UK Labour Party has opened its annual conference in Liverpool, the first held under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with “Hope Again” as its central message. Burnham is promoting cost-of-living measures including a £2 cap on single bus fares and the removal of VAT from household electricity bills, while rising energy costs fuel inflation and intensify pressure on his government.
EconomyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the condition of Iran’s economy and the strength and resilience of the U.S. economy.
TechBill Gates is urging governments to regulate artificial intelligence, warning that in the wrong hands it could become powerful enough to “cause a billion deaths.” Oxford University’s Robert Trager examines the risks of increasingly capable AI systems and whether humanity is ready to control them.
WorldHeavy rain and storms triggered deadly floods and landslides in India and Nepal, killing dozens. Authorities are continuing rescue operations and distributing relief supplies.
PoliticsRetired Gen. Wayne Eyre says Canada needs a greater sense of urgency in military procurement and preparedness. During his tenure as chief of the defence staff, he guided the Canadian Armed Forces through a turbulent and controversial period and has spoken openly about the challenges it still faces.
PoliticsUK Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander told Bloomberg TV at the Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool that the country faces major constraints and structural challenges, but said he personally welcomed Andy Burnham’s plans for social care. He also discussed the UK-US relationship following the RAF Fairford incident.
CultureQuaker worship in western Kenya now features singing, clapping and dancing, moving well beyond the silent meetings often associated with the faith. Home to the world’s largest Quaker community, Kenya has seen churches adapt services to engage younger people while preserving more than a century of local history.
WorldPolice arrested five men near RAF Fairford in England on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Officers said three suspicious vans appeared to be heading toward the U.S.-used airbase before armed police made the arrests.
WorldPresident Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire for the Strait of Hormuz. Fox News’ Jeff Paul discussed Tehran’s offer of inspections, while panelists analyzed reports alleging secret Chinese support for Iran.
WorldForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the threat to undersea fibre-optic telecommunications cables in Arctic waters is growing. As the Russian threat escalates, northern countries including Canada are pushing to strengthen security in the region.
PoliticsChief political correspondent Rosemary Barton joins commentators from the National Post, the Globe and Mail and CBC News to discuss what Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, could mean for Canadians and how the federal government is responding to criticism from unions and Indigenous groups. They also examine upcoming votes, including an Alberta referendum and provincial elections in Quebec and B.C.