Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn 01. October 2026 (12:49) Hostile states could access cameras, microphones or GPS, says intelligence agency amid concerns over Chinese importsDrivers have been warned that the smart features built into modern cars such as microphones, cameras and GPS trackers could be used by hostile states to spy on them.The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) called for “awareness of espionage risks around modern vehicles”, including microphones that can by switched on remotely to listen to conversations. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Global bond sell-off intensifies, as UK long-term borrowing costs pass 6% 01. October 2026 (12:18) Fears that US deficit is unsustainable drive Britain’s 30-year bond yield to level not seen since 1998Business live – latest updatesThe turmoil in global bond markets has intensified amid fears the US deficit is reaching unsustainable levels, helping drive UK long-term borrowing costs to a 28-year high.The threat of a renewed round of inflation from the persistently high cost of oil has spooked investors, who believe central banks will be forced to raise interest rates in the coming months to prevent price increases from becoming embedded. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Jürgen Klopp disgusted by claims his Germany team are ‘not white enough’ 01. October 2026 (12:06) He says social media claims are ‘nonsense’ and ‘idiocy’Manager sees ‘no reason to pay attention to these people’Jürgen Klopp has reacted with disgust to a social media debate questioning whether the Germany team he is in the process of forming are “white enough”.Klopp said he believed there was no point in giving room to “such people and their utterances”, dismissing them as “complete nonsense”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump officials abandon effort to investigate election threats, experts warn 01. October 2026 (12:00) Credible threats appear to have been overlooked as administration focuses on unverified claims of voter fraudThe Trump administration has abandoned key security bodies meant to investigate direct threats to US elections by foreign actors and domestic terrorists, according to former officials and a recent report.While administration officials have been actively focused on unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud by noncitizens, other credible election threats appear to have been overlooked, the officials say. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Ukraine strikes oil facility in Russia’s Samara region despite pressure from Trump – Europe live 01. October 2026 (11:55) Announcement from Zelenskyy comes after infrastructure damage reported in Kyiv and Odesa overnightThe Kyiv metro and public transport services across the Dnipro river have been suspended this morning after two Russian drones hit the support structure of the Pivdennyi Bridge in the Ukrainian capital.“Metro and surface public transport traffic across the bridge have been suspended. Specialists … are inspecting the structure’s condition following the strikes,” Kyiv mayor Vitaly Klitschko said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
