The al-Qaida leader envisaged an economically battered US withdrawing from the Middle East – and a global Muslim uprising. Then the tide turned On 11 September, 25 years ago, Osama bin Laden drove with a small number of al-Qaida retainers and aides to a remote location in eastern Afghanistan. His ...
‘It was all hands on deck’: how the CIA responded to 9/11‘It was all hands on deck’: how the CIA responded to 9/11
Veterans recall chaos and confusion as the attacks unfolded – followed by a ‘war on terror’ that left agency with a tarnished reputation A generation of spies had lost an enemy but not yet found a role. Then came 9/11. A decade after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, al-Qaida’s ...
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Second Song review – shaky album occasionally strikes goldNeil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Second Song review – shaky album occasionally strikes gold
(Reprise)The 80-year-old continues his tireless output, delving into the past for inspiration to variable results – though two lengthy brand-new songs are real showstoppers You can’t fault Neil Young for his industry. Second Song is his second new album of 2026: the first, a double live set called As Time ...
Republicans’ midterm promise is more populism, and more cashRepublicans’ midterm promise is more populism, and more cash
The News DALLAS – Republicans arrived at their first midterm convention ready to sell their wins for “working class” Americans, including hundreds of billions of dollars for tax cuts, refunds, and savings accounts.They left it ready to spend another trillion dollars in direct payments to Americans – if voters are ...
Activist Oasis seeks board seats at Vail ResortsActivist Oasis seeks board seats at Vail Resorts
The Scoop Activist investor Oasis Capital Management has nominated a slate of directors at Vail Resorts and is preparing to launch a proxy fight, according to people familiar with the matter. Neither the names of the nominees nor how many seats Oasis sought could be learned, but to gain full ...
Crowd of 100,000 laps up relentless sensory experience as NFL woos Melbourne | Jack SnapeCrowd of 100,000 laps up relentless sensory experience as NFL woos Melbourne | Jack Snape
The morning kick-off provided ‘incredible’ vibes for a sell-out crowd clearly different to that which attends AFL and cricket games at the venue At 9am on a Friday, Melbourne’s tongues would usually be tinged with toothpaste. Beer, however, was the flavour craved by this throng of bros brought together by ...
MPs to vote on legalising assisted dying in England and WalesMPs to vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
The proposal was backed by a majority of MPs earlier this year but did not become law after its progress was stalled by peers. ...
Spies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learntSpies, strategies and missed opportunities: How the lessons of 9/11 are still being learnt
Twenty-five years on, the attacks have come to define a generation of foreign, security and intelligence policy, the BBC’s security correspondent writes. ...
Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalateOil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly. ...
Anthropic blocks ‘malicious use’ of AI that could develop biological weaponsAnthropic blocks ‘malicious use’ of AI that could develop biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic’s threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity. ...