UK Launches Research Lab to Counter Russian Cyber Threats

A new research lab’s being set up to help British spies counter the threat of Russian cyber warfare. The government is warning Russian cyber interference could see power grids shut down. Government minister Pat McFadden claims the Kremlin is “exceptionally aggressive and reckless” in this area as the UK hosts a NATO Cyber Defence Conference in London. Russia expert Keir Giles isn’t clear why the UK is raising the issue now.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting on Syria

The United Nations Security Council has convened an urgent meeting to discuss the ongoing escalation of violence in Syria. Renewed fighting surged last week led by the terrorist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and other armed factions which according to the UN has destabilised the frontlines. Our corrspondent Jody Jacobs has […]

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