US, UK intel services reveal Iranian targeting of dissidents with malware

"The actors are known to tailor their social engineering to include areas of relevance or interest to their targets and have even included fake MRI test results to lure victims in," said the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

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Kurdish leaders, British military delegation stress boosting security relationship

PM Masrour Barzani "reiterated the Kurdistan Region’s appreciation for the support and assistance provided by the United Kingdom and Coalition forces."

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Cyberattack ruled out in UK air traffic glitch that hit hundreds of flights

This week's travel chaos followed a technical glitch in July last year that saw scores of flights to and from the UK cancelled, prompting anger from airline chiefs.

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UK expected to announce sanctions on Israeli settlements in West Bank

The move would signal a toughening of the UK's stance on Israel under new Labour Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who entered Downing Street in July after Keir Starmer stepped down.

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EU, UK condemn drone attack on PM Barzani’s office

"It is unacceptable to target state institutions, its officials, or diplomatic missions," a letter signed by EU Ambassador to Iraq Klemens Semtner read.

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UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death

Jason Arday, 41, was found dead Friday, nine days after he quit as a Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow following both institutions announcing probes into various allegations, in an affair that sparked racism claims.

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New UK PM Burnham announces tax cut after cabinet shakeup

After a day earlier replacing Keir Starmer in Downing Street and purging the government of his predecessor's loyalists, the 56-year-old on Tuesday morning said he was cutting value added tax on consumer electricity bills.

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PM Barzani congratulates UK’s new premier Burnham

The United Kingdom and the Kurdistan Region have shared strong relations for decades.

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Iran slams UK plans to ban support for IRGC, proxies as 'ridiculous'

“The British government's move to label an official institution of an independent state as a security agency is a ridiculous and provocative move,” said the Iranian foreign ministry.

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