Politics

US surveillance law section 702 faces uncertain future as expiry deadline nears

The future of one of the United States’ most powerful surveillance tools remains uncertain as a critical legal deadline approaches, with officials and lawmakers...

Kash Patel files defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over reporting

Kash Patel has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, accusing the publication of publishing false claims that have damaged his reputation. The lawsuit, filed...

Starmer says it is “staggering” he was not told Mandelson failed vetting

Keir Starmer has said it is “staggering” he was not informed that Peter Mandelson failed initial security vetting before being appointed UK ambassador to...

US reportedly moves toward automatic draft registration for young men

The United States is preparing to automatically register eligible young men for the military draft under a proposed regulatory change, according to details published...