Foreign Office hacked, ministers say no personal data at risk
A minister confirms the Foreign Office suffered a hack in October but states the government is 'fairly confident' individual data is safe. Get the latest on this security breach.
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Foreign Office hack confirmed, ministers say data safe
A minister confirms the Foreign Office was hacked in October but says the government is 'fairly confident' no individual data was accessed. Read the latest on the investigation.
Gaza Student Reaches UK After Visa U-Turn
Manar al-Houbi reaches the UK with her family after a Foreign Office policy reversal, but the Gaza student evacuation scheme leaves others facing impossible choices. Read the full report.
UK Foreign Office hit by cyber-attack in October
Trade minister Chris Bryant confirms a cyber-attack on the Foreign Office in October, but says it's 'not clear' if China was responsible. Read the latest details on the security breach.
UK Foreign Office hit by cyber-attack, China link unclear
Trade Minister Chris Bryant confirms the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office suffered a hack in October. While reports point to a Chinese group, the source remains unconfirmed. Read the latest.
Christian Turner named new UK Ambassador to United States
Career diplomat Christian Turner appointed UK Ambassador to the US, marking a shift from political appointments after Lord Mandelson's scandal. Read the full analysis.
Starmer Appoints Diplomat Christian Turner as US Ambassador
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints career diplomat Christian Turner as the new UK ambassador to Washington, replacing Peter Mandelson. Discover the details and implications of this key diplomatic move.
Pornhub hack exposes millions of users' private data
A major data breach at Pornhub has compromised the viewing habits and details of Premium users. The ShinyHunters gang is demanding a Bitcoin ransom. Discover the full story and implications.
Westminster Council warns personal data copied by hackers
Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.
Pornhub data breach exposes 200m premium user records
Hackers accessed viewing habits and search history of Pornhub Premium users. The breach, linked to ShinyHunters, involves data from before 2021. Read the full details.
Data Reveals Low Success Rate for Deportation Human Rights Claims
A retired judge clarifies the ECHR's 'right to respect for family life' and reveals just 0.73% of foreign offenders successfully use it to avoid deportation. Read the facts behind the headlines.
Parents' business class hack for long-haul flights with kids
A UK couple reveals their controversial flying strategy: one parent in business class, the other in economy with their toddler. They claim swapping seats mid-flight makes them more alert and patient parents. Discover their travel secret.
Trump Strategy: Europe Faces 'Civilisational Erasure'
A new US National Security Strategy outlines a dramatic 'America First' foreign policy shift, warning Europe could be 'unrecognisable' due to migration. Read the key details.
Zootopia 2 Hits China's Highest-Grossing Foreign Animation
Disney's Zootopia 2 has become China's highest-grossing foreign animated film, earning over $600 million. Discover how it surpassed Frozen II and what this means for Hollywood.
Watchdog seeks urgent clarity on police facial recognition bias
The UK's data watchdog demands answers from the Home Office after tests reveal facial recognition technology is more likely to misidentify Black and Asian people. Read the full report.
London council services may take months to recover from hack
Kensington and Chelsea Council warns residents of prolonged disruption after a 'serious' cyber attack. Bin collections continue but digital services face weeks of issues. Full review promised.
MPs: Protect Children's Rights in Ukraine Peace Talks
Over 130 cross-party MPs urge the Foreign Office to prioritise children's rights in any Ukraine peace settlement. Read their crucial demands for safeguarding the future.
UK Women Stranded in Sri Lanka Cyclone Landslides
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.
Four arrested in massive South Korea webcam hacking scandal
Over 120,000 IP cameras in homes and businesses were hacked in South Korea, with footage used for sexually exploitative material. Four suspects arrested. Learn how to protect your devices.
Sri Lanka Cyclone: Travel Advice After 400 Deaths
Cyclone Ditwah has killed over 400 in Sri Lanka's worst floods in 20 years. The UK Foreign Office updates travel advice. Here's what British tourists need to know.
London's Wet Start to December with Met Office Warnings
London faces a soaking start to December with heavy rain forecast. The Met Office warns of 'significant' rain hazards and potential flooding in South Wales. Get the full weekly weather outlook.
Fears for UK security as Foreign Office scraps conflict unit
MPs warn that abolishing the FCDO's migration and conflict directorate undermines UK security and risks losing vital expertise in global peace-building efforts.
Neck pillow luggage hack dodges £20 airline fees
Discover how a traveller saved £20 on Wizz Air luggage fees by stuffing clothes into a neck pillow. This clever packing hack could revolutionise your budget travel.
British national arrested in Lebanon for suspected spying
A British national was detained in Lebanon for allegedly spying for Israel after photographing defence ministry. Released after 12 days with UK Foreign Office support.
Third Post Office IT system conviction referred
Former sub-postmaster Gareth Snow's 2001 conviction, linked to the faulty APS/APT system, is referred to the Court of Appeal. Could this be the next Horizon scandal?
UK Couple Detained in Iran, Son Criticises Government
The son of a British couple detained in Iran accuses the UK government of inaction. Lindsay and Craig Foreman from East Sussex face espionage charges they deny. Read their story and demand action.
US sanctions ICC judges over Netanyahu warrant
The US sanctions ICC judges who approved arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu, revealing the hypocrisy of the rules-based international order. Read the full analysis.
Zuma's daughter accused of tricking men into Russia-Ukraine war
South African police investigate claims Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla recruited men under false pretences to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Learn the full story and the international implications.
London Councils Targeted in Major Cyber Security Attack
Multiple London councils including Westminster face significant cyber threats with systems potentially down until weekend. Staff warned of phishing attacks as services disrupted.
US labels anti-fascist groups as terror threats
Experts challenge the US State Department's designation of European anti-fascist groups as foreign terrorist organisations, calling the move 'ridiculous' and politically motivated.
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