Secret Service

Dutch newspaper NRC reports, citing The Atlantic, that Egypt's secret intelligence service warned the Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu before the October 7 Hamas attack. The claim suggests Israeli leadership received an explicit external warning ahead of the assault, adding to ongoing debate over intelligence failures and political responsibility for the October 7 attack.

The US Secret Service is facing questions about whether its agency funds were used for White House renovation work. Lawmakers and oversight officials are seeking clarity on how the money was spent and whether the agency diverted resources from its protective mission. No details on the amounts involved or any formal investigation have been confirmed yet.

Tensions briefly flared when Chinese reporters reportedly clashed with U.S. Secret Service personnel and other journalists during President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States. The altercation broke out amid heightened security arrangements surrounding the U.S.-China summit, underscoring how sensitive the trip has become for both sides' security teams and press corps.

Donald Trump told reporters the Secret Service had proposed what he described as a dramatic change to the Oval Office, saying the agency wanted him to 'take it down', and that he rejected the plan. Outlets including The Washington Post and Yahoo News are picking up the remarks, with the White House's main office drawing fresh attention.

MI5 has issued an unprecedented public warning about a new Chinese espionage threat aimed at British academics. The Security Service says a Chinese institute is secretly attempting to exploit the expertise of UK universities and research bodies to help Beijing develop more powerful technology. The warning urges researchers and institutions to be vigilant about approaches from individuals or organisations linked to the Chinese state.

President Trump traveled to the Chicago area for the Presidents Cup golf tournament, drawing both crowds and protesters. The visit prompted a heavy security presence, with local law enforcement and Secret Service coordinating around the event. Demonstrators gathered to voice opposition, while the golf tournament continued, making the combination of sport and presidential politics a talking point in the region.

NASA's SR-71 Blackbird, the last one in its possession, has reportedly been removed from public display, prompting speculation online that the legendary Mach 3 spy plane could be brought back to flight status. Aviation enthusiasts are debating whether the move signals a restoration project or something more secretive, though neither NASA nor any agency has confirmed plans to return the aircraft to service.

A product developer working in research and development has raised concerns about protecting intellectual property while using AI tools at work. Their role involves developing novel ideas, plus data and results from trials and tests that could be commercially sensitive, prompting questions about how AI services handle such material and what safeguards firms should adopt before feeding confidential work into these systems.

An internal Amazon document obtained by Business Insider details the company's contingency plan for operating without the United States Postal Service. The report outlines how Amazon would manage deliveries if USPS were no longer an option, a long-running concern given the agency's financial troubles and its importance to Amazon's shipping network. The plan underscores Amazon's efforts to reduce reliance on outside carriers.

A new supernatural horror film, The Cycle, is set for release in 2026 on the streaming service Shudder. Details circulating include its trailer, poster, cast and story, with horror fans sharing what is known so far about the film's secrets and premise ahead of its release.

Israeli media outline the country's procedures for responding to a terror attack aboard an aircraft in flight. The report describes the chain of decisions, from classified standing orders given to pilots and security services to the possible scramble of fighter jets to intercept a hijacked plane. It offers a rare look at how such a scenario would be handled and how Israeli authorities weigh shooting down a civilian aircraft against other risks.

Hungary is preparing to release Communist-era state security records that would reveal the identities of agents and informants who worked for the regime's secret services. The move could expose how deeply surveillance networks penetrated Hungarian society before 1989, touching families, public figures and institutions. It is expected to reignite debate in Hungary over reckoning with the communist past and the handling of its archival legacy.