Is Big Tech a national security risk for Europe? | The Dip Podcast Technology is no longer just a market issue — it’s a geopolitical battleground. France has taken a major step toward digital sovereignty, announcing plans to move millions of government computers off Microsoft Windows. #Big #Tech #national #security #risk

US security analysts expect 'more Europe and less US in NATO' | DW News The Pentagon's top policy advisor has listed several possible ways the US could punish its NATO partners for refusing to join President Trump's war in Iran. Washington is reportedly considering several options, including suspending Spain from the alliance, and reconsidering Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands. #security #analysts #expect #more #Europe

Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser. #Rubios #Absence #From #Iran #Talks

John Bolton blasts US strategy in Iran war | DW News Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton says the United States is “signalling weakness” to Iran, and that could shape the outcome of the war. This interview explores the legal, strategic and geopolitical implications of the Iran war, including questions around international law, escalation risks, energy security, and the future of US foreign policy in the Middle East. #John #Bolton #blasts #strategy #Iran

AI security leaders gather in Washington as risks mount—and Mythos raises the stakes Security experts debate best practices to secure AI systems in a world they admit "favors attackers." #security #leaders #gather #Washington #risks

SpaceX and Tesla are on an inevitable collision course To the extent shareholders just want exposure to Elon Musk, a single security seems like the sensible end state #SpaceX #and #Tesla #are #inevitable

Sheinbaum weighs sanctions on Chihuahua state after CIA agents died after drug lab raid in Mexico Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that she's considering possible sanctions against the government of Chihuahua — a state bordering Texas — for allowing CIA agents to participate in an operation to dismantle drug laboratories, because any security collaboration with the U.S. #Sheinbaum #weighs #sanctions #Chihuahua #state

Why Russia could be more dangerous after the end of the war in Ukraine | DW News What happens when the Ukraine war ends? A new analysis from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace warns the answer may not be stability, but a more dangerous Russia and a more fragile European security order. #Why #Russia #could #more #dangerous

With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade. #With #Midterms #Coming #GOP #Bogged

Press release - Provisional deal to update social benefit rules for EU mobile workers The agreed text seeks to clarify social security rules for EU workers who have moved to a different EU country, while fairly distributing obligations among member states.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Provisional #deal #update

Press release - Provisional deal to update social benefit rules for EU mobile workers The agreed text seeks to clarify social security rules for EU workers who have moved to a different EU country, while fairly distributing obligations among member states.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP #Press #release #Provisional #deal #update

With Midterms Coming Up, G.O.P. Is Bogged Down in Congress Republican majorities are at odds on big issues as the Senate resorts to extraordinary measures to pass homeland security funding over a Democratic blockade. #With #Midterms #Coming #GOP #Bogged

UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI. #UKs #top #cybersecurity #chief #warns

REPLAY: UK Starmer takes questions in Parliament over Mandelson appointment UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was grilled during questions in Parliament over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain's top diplomat to Washington, effectively brushing aside security concerns. Starmer faced calls to resign from the opposition, after former top civil servant Olly Robbins testified this week that there was an "atmosphere of pressure" from Downing Street to approve Mandelson's appointment so he could be in the post at the start of Donald Trump's second term in office. #REPLAY #Starmer #takes #questions #Parliament

UK's top cybersecurity chief warns against AI threats The UK's top cybersecurity official has told Sky News that AI models such as Mythos are "warning shots" for the UK about the danger of powerful AI. #UKs #top #cybersecurity #chief #warns

UK Starmer says unaware of security lapse in Mandelson security vetting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was grilled during questions in Parliament over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain's top diplomat to Washington, effectively brushing aside security concerns. Starmer once again faced calls to resign from the opposition, after former top civil servant Olly Robbins testified this week that there was an "atmosphere of pressure" from Downing Street to approve Mandelson's appointment. #Starmer #says #unaware #security #lapse

Small Modular Reactors: Is nuclear power making a comeback amid war? | The Dip Podcast As conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel drives global energy uncertainty, the economic impacts are being felt far beyond the battlefield — from record fuel prices to renewed debates over nuclear power and energy security. In this episode of The Dip, we examine how war is reshaping global energy markets, accelerating interest in small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), and reopening geopolitical questions about supply chains, energy dependence, and strategic vulnerability. #Small #Modular #Reactors #nuclear #power

Starmer faces rising pressure over US envoy appointment after new testimony Downing Street on Tuesday rejected claims that it pressured officials to fast-track the process to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to the US. Olly Robbins, who was fired last week over the scandal, told MPs that Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a "dismissive attitude" towards the security vetting process. #Starmer #faces #rising #pressure #over

Why supporters of Burkina Faso’s junta leader are campaigning against a Sky News journalist Yousra Elbagir, a journalist with British TV channel Sky News, has become the target of a smear campaign by supporters of Burkina Faso's junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré after she raised questions about security in the country and the repression of free speech.  #Why #supporters #Burkina #Fasos #junta

US Labor Secretary Lori Chevez-Deremer leaves Trump Cabinet US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer has resigned amid misconduct allegations, as a months-long investigation into claims involving her and senior aides nears its conclusion. The probe stems from a whistleblower’s accusations of professional misconduct, including an alleged affair with a member of her security team and the use of department resources for personal travel. #Labor #Secretary #Lori #Chevez #Deremer

Why higher pay hasn’t made adults feel richer | FT #shorts Young adults today are earning more than previous generations did at the same age, but many feel worse off. John Burn-Murdoch explains why higher pay hasn’t translated into greater financial security and satisfaction. #Why #higher #pay #hasnt #made

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump’s Cabinet after allegations of having an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job Chavez-DeRemer is the third Cabinet member to leave her post after Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi. #Labor #Secretary #Lori #Chavez #DeRemer

Canadian tourist killed in Mexico archaeological site shooting A Canadian woman was shot dead and five other people injured by a gunman on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, said Cristobal Castaneda, the security secretary for Mexico state, where the site is located. #Canadian #tourist #killed #Mexico #archaeological

REPLAY: UK PM Starmer faces parliament over Mandelson vetting controversy British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged Monday that he made the wrong judgment when he appointed Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, but said he would not have done so if he had known Mandelson failed security checks. Starmer is facing calls to resign after the revelation that Mandelson was given the job despite failing security vetting. #REPLAY #Starmer #faces #parliament #over

Celestyal successfully transits Strait of Hormuz, leading safe passage for cruise industry Celestyal has confirmed the successful and safe transit of both its vessels, Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey, through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant operational milestone and demonstrating leadership across the cruise industry during a period of heightened regional sensitivity. On Friday, April 17, Celestyal Discovery, under the command of Captain Nikolaos Vasileiou, became the first cruise vessel to depart the Arabian Gulf, executing a carefully coordinated voyage plan developed in close collaboration with regional authorities and maritime security teams. #Celestyal #successfully #transits #Strait #Hormuz

'Hierarchy of sovereignty': Israel claims authority over 'which Lebanese areas are inhabitable' Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative (ARI). According to Houry, the “Yellow Line doctrine” is not a security measure, but rather a military tool for territorial control. #Hierarchy #sovereignty #Israel #claims #authority

'US military leverage a risky tactic': Bombs, military escalation will not bring Iran 'to the table' Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Jim Townsend, Adjunct Senior Fellow in the CNAS Transatlantic Security Program and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for European and NATO Policy. According to Townsend, US–Iran negotiations are shaped by tactical manoeuvering: a pre-negotiation ritual in which both sides position themselves strategically through public posturing and calculated obstruction. #military #leverage #risky #tactic #Bombs

UK PM Starmer under pressure over Mandelson's appointment as ambassador British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will try on Monday to get a grip on a crisis that has left power slipping from his grasp. Starmer will face a tough barrage of questions in Parliament when he stands up to explain why Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished politician and friend of Jeffrey Epstein, became Britain’s ambassador to Washington despite failing security checks — and seemingly without Starmer being told about the concerns. #Starmer #under #pressure #over #Mandelsons

Federal government launches broad probe into mysterious disappearances and deaths of top scientists. ‘We haven’t found anything alarming yet’ "A lot of the nuclear security scientists are in DOE. So yes, of course we are looking into this. #Federal #government #launches #broad #probe

For wealthy buyers, Mar-a-Lago’s security perimeter is Palm Beach’s hottest amenity An indefinite road closure on Billionaires’ Row was supposed to be a hassle. Agents say it’s become a sales pitch. #For #wealthy #buyers #Mar #Lagos

Inside Iran's naval playbook: How Tehran still wields power in the Strait of Hormuz | DW News Recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz have renewed concerns about maritime security and Iran's ability to disrupt global shipping. DW speaks with Farzin Nadimi, Associate Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, to examine Iran's asymmetric naval tactics, the IRGC's "Mosquito Fleet," and how these fuel tensions in the Strait of Hormuz 00:16 US President Donald Trump discusses the destruction of Iran's military capabilities 00:24 How Iran still exerts control over the Strait of Hormuz 00:53 Farzin Nadimi discusses the IRGC's "Mosquito Fleet" 03:07 Mining the Strait of Hormuz 06:05 The Strait of Hormuz as a pawn in the Iran-US power struggle 06:45 How has the "Mosquito Fleet" evaded US and Israeli strikes so far? #Inside #Irans #naval #playbook #How

Europe's far right leaders gather in Milan rally against immigration Several thousand people gathered in Milan on Saturday for a large rally attended by several European far-right leaders who spoke on immigration, security, and against EU regulations. #Europes #far #right #leaders #gather

Tale of two truces: Lebanon 'steps up' alongside Israel as Tehran and Washington edge toward a deal Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Robert B. Murrett, retired Vice Admiral in the US Navy, Professor of Practice and Deputy Director of the Syracuse University's Institute for Security Policy and Law. #Tale #two #truces #Lebanon #steps

Starmer facing almighty clash as critics look to finish him off "Absolutely furious", "unforgivable" and "completely unacceptable". Sir Keir Starmer is normally not one to show emotion, but he was near apoplectic on Friday as he insisted he was not told Peter Mandelson's security vetting had failed. #Starmer #facing #almighty #clash #critics

Starmer, Macron push forward efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday chair a meeting of allies to consider sending a multinational force to ensure security and free-flowing trade in the Strait of Hormuz once the current conflict between Iran and the US and Israel ends. France24 International Affairs editor Rochelle Ferguson shares further insights. #Starmer #Macron #push #forward #efforts

Europe leads postwar security talks Donald Trump has said that another round of talks between the United States and Iran could take place as soon as this weekend. Meanwhile, this Friday, the French and British leaders are due to chair a meeting of around 40 countries focused on securing the Strait of Hormuz. #Europe #leads #postwar #security #talks

Israel-Lebanon temporary ceasefire: Can it hold? | DW News Trump has announced a US-brokered ten day-ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. But there are major obstacles to the success of this deal: The disarmament of Hezbollah remains an unresolved obstacle, Israel refuses to withdraw from a "security zone" in southern parts of Lebanon and direct talks between Lebanese President Aoun and Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu are far from certain. #Israel #Lebanon #temporary #ceasefire #Can

France to reimburse young women for reusable menstrual products France announced Tuesday that it will expand access to sustainable menstrual products by reimbursing reusable cups and underwear for eligible young women and low-income groups. The move, aimed at tackling period poverty, is expected to benefit millions once implemented through the country’s social security system from the upcoming academic year. #France #reimburse #young #women #for

Judge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump Ballroom A federal judge wrote that an exception he made for work on security features did not cover most of the construction on the larger ballroom project Trump has proposed. #Judge #Again #Halts #Aboveground #Construction

In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides Fresh off a two-week break, lawmakers returned to turmoil in the House, where legislation to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is stalled and the G.O. #the #House #Republican #Plans #Awry

LIVE: Pakistan pushes for breakthrough in US-Iran talks | DW News With a ceasefire deadline looming, Pakistan is seeking to revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Officials say a second round of talks could bring a major breakthrough on Iran’s nuclear program — we speak to a former Pakistani security adviser. #LIVE #Pakistan #pushes #for #breakthrough

What the Iran War Means for China Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger examines what the Iran war means to China, which is the world’s biggest importer of Iranian oil. #What #the #Iran #War #Means

'War on women and girls' : Sexual violence the 'blueprint and strategy' of Sudan's brutal civil war As Sudan's brutal civil war enters its fourth year, Angela Diffley is joined by Idil Absiye, Regional Policy Advisor for Women, Peace and Security at the UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office. Drawing on field data, partner testimonies, and recent institutional reporting, she examines how the conflict has evolved into a systematic campaign of violence against women and girls, a weapon of war. #War #women #and #girls #Sexual

Trump’s Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security The administration has invoked national security in a variety of matters, including the White House ballroom and offshore wind farms, drawing rebukes from some judges. #Trumps #Justification #for #Contentious #Decisions

Israel’s ‘Netanyahu doctrine’ | FT #shorts Israel is currently engaged in its longest-ever war, a conflict spanning two-and-a-half years and reaching across six different countries and territories in the Middle East. John Reed breaks down Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘pre-emptive’ security doctrine. #Israels #Netanyahu #doctrine #shorts

UN says Haiti powerful gang expansion halted but threat persists Anti-gang operations in Haiti have slowed the expansion of powerful armed groups in Port-au-Prince, a UN expert report said Tuesday, though progress remains uneven. Authorities, backed by drone strikes and self-defence groups, have curbed advances, but gangs continue adapting amid a prolonged security crisis in the country. #says #Haiti #powerful #gang #expansion

Anthropic’s Mythos reveals a growing security gap: AI finds flaws far faster than companies can patch them Anthropic’s powerful new model highlights a deeper problem: organizations can’t fix vulnerabilities as fast as AI can find them. #Anthropics #Mythos #reveals #growing #security

'Our national security is in peril,' Starmer and Reeves told by author of damning defence review Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves will today be accused of "corrosive complacency" on defence, in a damning intervention by the lead author of their own defence review. #Our #national #security #peril #Starmer

‘We have to be able to walk and chew gum’ on government spending, says budget chairman on debt crisis and national security "I can tell you there are debt hawks like myself that see a debt crisis on the horizon as an equal if not greater and more irreparable threat. We have to be able to walk and chew gum. #have #able #walk #and #chew

LIVE: Zelenskyy on surprise visit to Berlin | DW News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Berlin on Tuesday for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The visit has been kept under wraps for security reasons. #LIVE #Zelenskyy #surprise #visit #Berlin

European security 'risks becoming more regionalised' if NATO falls apart, military expert warns Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Jean-François Bélanger, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College, explains that "what NATO does really well at the moment is aggregate the different threat perceptions of its members" and a standalone European army risks of provoking a fracture "where security will become more regionalised" at the expense of rapid mobilisation of resources. #European #security #risks #becoming #more

Trump's incendiary rhetoric fuels 'chaos and confusion', driving NATO allies toward self-reliance Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Alexandre Vautravers, Associate Fellow in Leadership in Conflict Management at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP). According to Vautravers, amid Trump's fiery rhetoric, the real challenges lie in the technical, logistical, and strategic underpinnings of the alliance and interoperability across US and European forces. #Trumps #incendiary #rhetoric #fuels #chaos