Man charged in UK over alleged assistance to Iran's intelligence service
A 39-year-old man has been charged in the United Kingdom with a National Security Act offence after an investigation into alleged assistance to Iran's intelligence service. Vahid Aberi, who is from Liverpool, was arrested in Birmingham on Wednesday and later charged following inquiries by Counter Terrorism Policing. Police said searches were carried out at properties in Birmingham and Liverpool as part of the investigation.Aberi was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later. The charge follows what investigators described as a national security case linked to suspected activity involving a foreign intelligence service. Commander Helen... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Jul 2026 09:00 LONDON
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Andy Burnham on course to become Britain's next prime minister after Labour backing
Andy Burnham is on course to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after securing overwhelming backing from Labour MPs in the opening stage of the contest to replace Keir Starmer as party leader. He won the support of 322 of Labour's 403 MPs, leaving little room for a rival to build a viable challenge before nominations close. If no challenger emerges, Burnham is expected to be confirmed as Labour leader before taking office as prime minister later this month.The result marks a rapid and decisive start to the leadership process. Burnham's tally gives him a dominant position among Labour... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 07:32 LONDON
