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Great Britain: Troubles Bill Strengthened To Deliver Greater Truth And Accountability For Victims And Better Protections For Veterans

The Government will today [Monday 19 October] strengthen the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill through a substantial package of amendments designed to deliver greater truth and accountability for victims and families, while providing clear protections for veterans. The changes include measures to strengthen the new Legacy Commission, such as by setting deadlines for public bodies to […]

Great Britain: UK Regulator Brings New AI And MedTech Agenda To AdvaMed

Speaking at the conference on Tuesday 20 October, Jessica Paulsen, MHRA Deputy Director for AI and Software, will outline the UK regulator’s developing approach to software and AI-enabled medical devices, including more flexible lifecycle regulation, regulatory sandboxes and closer international collaboration. She is speaking on following the publication of the MHRA 2030 Strategy, which sets out […]

Great Britain: Over 100,000 Job And Training Opportunities A Year To Give Young People A Route Into Britain’s Growth Industries As Part Of Industrial Strategy

Young people will get thousands more opportunities to start skilled careers in some of Britain’s fastest-growing industries, as government and businesses join forces to expand apprenticeships, work experience and training. Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans published today for Professional and Business Services and Construction will support 22,400 new under-25 apprenticeships a year in businesses such as […]

United States: Department of War Announces Research Security Mitigation Results From Academic Institutions

The Department of War announced today the successful completion of its initial research security audits of 30 universities. All 30 universities have fully mitigated identified relationships with foreign entities of concern included on the most recent NDAA Section 1286 list, published in July 2026. Overall, the audits resulted in more than 80 termination-related actions across […]

United States: ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Sentenced for Attacking Guards While Serving Sentence for Separate NYC Terror Plot

Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 28, of Ontario, Canada, was sentenced today to 50 years in prison for offenses related to a 2020 attack on correctional officers at U.S. Penitentiary Allenwood. This sentence will run consecutive to the 40-year sentence he is currently serving for his role in plotting a mass-casualty terrorist attack in New York City […]

United States: Justice Department Charges 28 Foreign Nationals In California For Election Crimes

Federal law enforcement throughout California today arrested 11 foreign nationals living in the United States who are among 28 total charged in criminal complaints with federal crimes, including that they fraudulently registered to vote in U.S. elections, electoral contests in which most of them cast illegal and fraudulently obtained ballots. Today’s arrests are part of […]

The country needs clarity

The political situation has become increasingly unsettled. The country has remained in campaign mode for far too long, while citizens are still unsure whether elections are imminent or when a firm timetable will be announced. This prolonged uncertainty is affecting public confidence and distracting attention from the urgent work of governing. The Government must therefore […]