TLDRThis article delves into the intricate intelligence operations leading up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It highlights how the CIA and MI6 accurately predicted the invasion, despite skepticism from European allies and the Ukrainian government. The piece underscores the importance of not dismissing seemingly impossible scenarios and the lessons learned from the intelligence failures and successes.
COMO, ITALY - OCTOBER 19: Como’s Nico Paz (L) challenges for the ball with Juventus’ Lloyd Kelly during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Juventus at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on October 19, 2025 in Como, Italy. Two Juventus players, Weston McKennie and Manuel Locatelli, are one yellow card away from having to serve a one-game suspension. NEW BALANCE STADIUM, BERGAMO, ITALY - 2026/02/05: Federico Gatti of Juventus Fc during warm up before the Coppa Italia quarter-finals match between Atalanta Bc and Juventus Fc. Against a Nico Paz-less Como, Juve will still be under plenty of pressure because that is how Cesc Fabregas’ squad wants to try and attack you. Online/Streaming: Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network, Amazon Prime USA, DAZN USA, fuboTV (United States); DAZN Canada; fuboTV Canada (Canada); DAZN UK (United Kingdom); DAZN Italy (Italy).
Both sides remain strong at set-pieces so backing a couple co central defenders to hit the target at least once could pay off. Gabriel scored the winner for Arsenal on their last visit to the Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium and he will desperate to make up for Wednesday's error at Wolves. GET UP TO £30 WHEN YOU BET ON THE FOOTBALL WITH talkSPORT BETOdds correct at time of publish and subject to change*18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile or app & bet £10+ on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT.
The US president says he will impose a 10% global tariff after the supreme court found his current use of tariffs illegal blocked it. Trump called the decision a disgrace
Donald Trump on Friday railed against the supreme court justices who blocked his use of tariffs, calling them a “disgrace to the nation”, and later signing documents imposing a 10% tariff on all countries. Trump said he would immediately sign an order increasing tariffs globally by 10% under section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 and will begin investigations of unfair trade practices allowing further tariffs. Canada and Mexico will be exempted from the new temporary duty in alignment with the North American trade pact, the White House said. “I wanted to be a good boy,” Trump said, describing his relative restraint in issuing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Trump said that tariffs under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 will remain “in place and in full force and effect”.
While Wataru Endō is sidelined for an undetermined “long time” after his injury away at Sunderland, Jeremie Frimpong is near a return — though this weekend is too soon for the young defender. As such, Joe Gomez — who is fit to start following two substitute appearances — could well feature at right back, though an out-of-position midfielder is never out of the question this season.
More than half of Russia’s regions are able to access only a limited, government-approved version of the internet through their mobile phones. The “great firewall of China” blocks most of the global internet, including sites such as Google and the Guardian. The Myanmar junta has experimented with targeted internet shutdowns and so recently have authorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Governments worldwide, including in Europe, are promoting notions of sovereign data, sovereign AI and, in some cases, sovereign internet. Shutdowns such as Iran’s become far easier when a country’s data is entirely accessible to its domestic authorities.
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The economic backdrop to Rachel Reeves’s upcoming spring statement appeared to brighten on Friday after a trio of reports painted a better-than-expected picture of the UK economy. “It’s been a hat-trick of good economics news for once for the UK,” said Sandra Horsfield, a senior economist at Investec bank. “The economy started the year looking a lot healthier and will give the chancellor something positive to point to in her fiscal statement on 3 March,” said Paul Dales, chief UK economist at Capital Economics. It adds up to give Reeves more headroom at the spring statement, with government borrowing running about £8bn below the OBR’s full-year forecast and government borrowing costs having fallen since November. “Fundamentally the UK economy remains weak and vulnerable and the high levels of unemployment, particularly amongst the young, hint at a difficult future ahead.”
David Beckham showed his true colours after meeting Niall Horan for the first timeFormer One Direction member Niall Horan has admitted he felt extremely anxious ahead of his first encounter with David Beckham. When questioned about the most celebrated footballer to have attended a One Direction performance, Horan immediately responded: "Becks." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTWhen Scholes enquired whether he'd been scanning the crowd for the England legend whilst on stage, Horan confessed: "I was definitely looking for him. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHe wrote: "Met our footballing hero! Mr David Beckham!
Any changes to the line of succession would also require the agreement of other countries which share the UK monarch. Why was Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested this week? Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still a prince? The Royal family member, who served as a UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, has since been known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. In response to the arrest, Charles said: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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This was based on Ipsos polling which had found 13% of voters in September said they were satisfied with Sir Keir. Earlier this month, Ipsos reported Sir Keir’s satisfaction rating had improved slightly in January, and was at 15%, though a 77% dissatisfaction rating meant overall Sir Keir’s net satisfaction score was -62. Last month Opinium put Sir Keir’s net approval at -46, which it said was his “joint lowest score ever”—this matches Theresa May in May 2019. Many posts we’ve seen sharing the claim that 75% of England’s mayors are Muslim include an image of 18 people, apparently suggesting these are examples of current Muslim mayors. When Full Fact put the image into Google’s reverse image search, it was flagged as “made with Google AI”.
News of an ongoing review comes on the heels of the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, who on Thursday, February 19 was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Wiltshire Police also said it is not currently aware of any previous reports or investigations. A statement from Wiltshire Police reads: “We continue to actively review our records in relation to this matter. Alongside Wiltshire Police, a number of forces across the UK are assessing information released as part of the Epstein files document dump. The National Crime Agency said it was supporting UK forces in their Epstein files probes."
Fergie, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s Ex, Imperiled by Epstein LinksBy Sarah Young and Paul SandleLONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - With the downfall of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near complete, the former prince no longer has Sarah Ferguson by his side. For decades his ex-wife was his rock, but now her own ties to Jeffrey Epstein have destroyed her reputation too. Ferguson, popularly known as "Fergie", married Prince Andrew in a glittering ceremony at Westminster Abbey in 1986. Timeline of Ties and CommunicationsFergie and Epstein: Financial and Reputational FalloutEmails show she had a close relationship with Epstein, sometimes seeking emotional support, and sometimes financial. ROYAL OUTCASTPrior to the latest revelations, Ferguson was slowly working to turn around her outsider status in the wider family.
