Western intelligence has reported that recruiters and propagandists formerly working for the Russian private military company Wagner have become a key channel for Kremlin-backed sabotage operations in Europe. Russian intelligence has become highly active in seeking "disposable" agents in Europe to spread chaos. Facing a decline in covert operatives in Europe following multiple diplomatic expulsions from EU capitals, Russian intelligence is increasingly relying on intermediaries to achieve its goals. Influential European intelligence sources told the FT that Wagner's network has proven particularly effective – albeit crude – for this purpose. European intelligence and security agencies have closely monitored Wagner's role in Russia's sabotage campaign from the start.

The development comes as law enforcement gathers more potential evidence in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, which heads into its third week. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31 and was reported missing the following day. Authorities have expressed concern about Nancy Guthrie’s health because she needs vital daily medicine. Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy (Nathan Congleton/NBCUniversal/AP)Investigators also tagged and towed a Range Rover from a nearby restaurant car park. The sheriff’s department has not said whether any tips have advanced the investigation.

TLDRThe release of Seedance 2.0, an AI video generator by ByteDance, has caused concern in Hollywood. A 15-second AI-generated clip featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting has led industry figures to warn that AI could soon replace human filmmakers. The Motion Picture Association has accused ByteDance of unauthorized use of copyrighted material. Meanwhile, some creative companies are signing deals with AI firms.

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Marcus Rashford has been told he 'tossed off his Manchester United career' rather than having it stripped away from him. Rashford hasn't featured for United since December 2024 and saw his iconic '10' shirt handed to Matheus Cunha by then-head coach Ruben Amorim over the summer. For me, he's half tossed off his Manchester United career rather than it has been taken away from him." Marcus Rashford has been slammed for his attitude. Rashford has expressed his desire to secure a permanent move to Barcelona this summer.

The TV presenter Ben Shephard, 51, grew up in Epping, Essex, the youngest of three. Travel newsletter Your weekly round-up of the best travel inspiration, guides, hotel reviews and advice from our experts. Sign up with one click You’ve successfully signed up to the Travel newsletter Explore our newsletters An error occurred. Travel newsletter Explore our newslettersOur holidays were always to Cornwall because Auntie Jan lived in Port Isaac, which is where they filmed Doc Martin. We stayed at the Royal Mirage, which is a beautiful hotel.

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Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz attend the Netflix ‘Beckham’ UK Premiere at The Curzon Mayfair on 3 October 2023 in London, England. Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage, Getty ImagesBrooklyn has been a part of Brand Beckham since before birth. David Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham, Romeo Beckham and Cruz Beckham at Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday party held at Oswald’s, Mayfair, London on 20 April 2024. Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham attend Vogue World: Hollywood 2025 at Paramount Studios on 26 October 2025 in Los Angeles, California. He gains autonomy and distance from parental control, rebranding himself as Brooklyn Peltz Beckham with his culinary ventures and Peltz family resources.

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Nine Newspapers reports a new Resolve Strategic poll which dealt with last week’s complications by asking respondents separate questions about voting intention in Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor leadership scenarios through to Thursday, at which point it stopped asking about Ley. No two-party preferred is provided, but I make this out to be 54-46 to Labor over the Coalition based on 2025 election preference flows. UPDATE: An accompanying report says the poll has Labor leading 55-45 on respondent-allocated preferences. A final result is provided for Sussan Ley showing her on 27% positive, down eight, and 50% negative, up eight, with Albanese leading 38-22 on preferred prime minister, out from 33-29. The overall survey period for the poll was Sunday to Saturday, with a sample of 1800.