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Surveillance

Two men deny spying for Iran at Israeli embassy and other locations in UK

Nematollah Shahsavani, 41, and Alireza Farasati, 22, were charged at London’s Old Bailey court and remanded in custody ahead of their trial.
Nematollah Shahsavani, 41, and Alireza Farasati, 22, were charged at London’s Old Bailey court and remanded in custody ahead of their trial.

Drones, explosions and soldiers in bulldozers: Surrounded by Israelis in Lebanon's 'model town'

Mariam al-Yaghi ,67, Lebanese resident from West Zawtar, stands in her damaged house in southern Lebanon, October 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Mariam al-Yaghi ,67, Lebanese resident from West Zawtar, stands in her damaged house in southern Lebanon, October 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

US looks to expand use of canoe-sized drones to deter migrant crossings

A Seasats' Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) operates off the coast of Texas, US, July 30, 2026. Seasats/Handout via REUTERS
A Seasats' Lightfish unmanned surface vessel (USV) operates off the coast of Texas, US, July 30, 2026. Seasats/Handout via REUTERS

Sweden contributes fighter jets to NATO mission in Poland again

Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson speaks during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center on July 24, 2026 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS
Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson speaks during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center on July 24, 2026 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS

Luxembourg deploys additional detection assets following drone sightings

Norway police investigate Telenor over suspected crimes against humanity in Myanmar

FILE PHOTO: Telenor logo is seen displayed in this illustration taken, May 3, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Telenor logo is seen displayed in this illustration taken, May 3, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

NEA to use robot sweepers at more parks, including at Esplanade and East Coast

More autonomous pavement sweepers have been deployed by the National Environment Agency.
More autonomous pavement sweepers have been deployed by the National Environment Agency.

Finland probes violation of its territory after drone found on its southern coast

How a Ukrainian commander sped through the 'kill zone' to save wounded troops

Ukrainian commander Vladyslav Polskyi, 29, who rescued injured service members from an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and earned nation's highest military honour, the Hero of Ukraine, drives a vehicle, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, August 20, 2026. REUTERS/Sofiia Gatilova
Ukrainian commander Vladyslav Polskyi, 29, who rescued injured service members from an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) and earned nation's highest military honour, the Hero of Ukraine, drives a vehicle, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, August 20, 2026. REUTERS/Sofiia Gatilova

Why Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than previous epidemics

FILE PHOTO: Congolese medical workers dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) carry children tested and cleared off from Ebola from Saint Nicholas orphanage, at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) within the secured Ebola response zone, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Hoho commune of Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Congolese medical workers dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) carry children tested and cleared off from Ebola from Saint Nicholas orphanage, at the Centre Medical Evangelique (CME) within the secured Ebola response zone, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain, in Hoho commune of Bunia town, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere/File Photo

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