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Boris Johnson's Train Was Minutes Ahead of Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv-Warsaw Service

Boris Johnson's diplomatic train left Yahodyn early after Ukrainian railway officials detected an incoming drone. A nearby locomotive was struck, but no passengers or crew were injured.

International Business Times UK · Sep 13

Zoe Saldaña’s Lioness spy character’s fate revealed

Joe McNamara escapes her kidnappers after a violent hostage ordeal as her family and CIA colleagues confront the consequences of her increasingly dangerous work.

BANG Premier · Sep 13

Former CIA official David Rush, found with 303 gold bars worth $40 million, reaches plea agreement

Federal prosecutors have reached a plea deal with David Rush's legal representatives, halting grand jury actions related to the stolen gold bars. Rush, previously associated with the CIA, now faces allegations linked to a fabricated classified program. The investigation revealed gold bars and luxury watches in his Virginia residence, raising…

The Times of India · Sep 13

‘Woman Unknown’ wins Venice’s Golden Lion as Mathilde Arcel takes best actress

Danish film 'Woman Unknown' secured the Golden Lion at Venice. Mathilde Arcel also won best actress for her role in the drama. John Malkovich received the best actor award for his CIA agent portrayal. A documentary on Gaza's civilian deaths also garnered significant attention. The festival highlighted global politics and…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Former CIA official found with gold bars reaches tentative plea deal after charge of salary theft

A former CIA official has reached a tentative plea agreement after being charged with theft for inflating his salary

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Woman Unknown wins Venice film festival as NAZA takes special jury prize

May el-Toukhy becomes eighth female director to take Golden Lion as Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love and Guardian-produced exposé of Israel’s Gaza killings also awarded

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

Danish WWII drama wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

A Danish WWII drama about a woman trying to hide a wartime relationship with a Nazi was awared top prize on Saturday at The Venice Film Festival, while Gaza documentary NAZA snagged the special jury prize. "Unknown Woman" had been a major talking point of the festival due to its…

France 24 · Sep 12

'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion award at the 83rd Venice Film Festival while 'Naza' wins special jury prize

El-Toukhy's drama depicts the life of a young nanny and housekeeper who marries her wealthy and older widower employer, but harbours a shameful secret that threatens to unravel her new life and status in the post-World War II anarchy.

Euronews · Sep 12

'Bin Laden determined to strike in US': Declassified CIA docs reveal warnings before 9/11

Newly declassified documents by the CIA suggest that they had repeatedly warned of possible attacks on US soil, including the possibility of an explosive-packed aircraft being flown into a US city, years before the September 11 attacks.

The Times of India · Sep 12

Chinese imagery helped Iran target US base in Jordan, attack killed three soldiers: Report

Iran reportedly used high-resolution Chinese satellite imagery ahead of its July 17 strike on Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, which killed three US soldiers. US officials say Iran's targeting accuracy improved over the summer, aided by imagery from Chinese firms already under Washington sanctions. China has denied providing any assistance,…

The Economic Times · Sep 12