US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ in Iran, Trump brags
"We’re like pirates ... but we are not playing games,” Trump said at event in Florida.

"We’re like pirates ... but we are not playing games,” Trump said at event in Florida.

UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan stated that AI and technology will remain a government priority, even with a likely new prime minister, Andy Burnham. Narayan emphasized AI's importance for the UK's economy, security, and geopolitical standing, while acknowledging public concerns about job losses and advocating for a fair transition and institutional redesign to support workers.

POLITICO's London Playbook features interviews with key figures, including Kemi Badenoch and Lucy Powell, ahead of Andy Burnham's expected rise to prime minister. The report also covers Nigel Farage's resignation as an MP, triggering a by-election in Clacton.

Morocco's olive oil exports to Spain saw a dramatic 9,979% increase between early 2025 and early 2026, rising from 103 tonnes to over 10,000 tonnes. This surge, driven by a strong Moroccan harvest and preferential EU trade terms, reversed the trade balance, with Spain now importing more than it exports to Morocco. Despite the jump, Moroccan oil still represents a small fraction of Spain's total imports and domestic production.

POLITICO's London Playbook features interviews with key figures ahead of anticipated PM Andy Burnham's rise, following Nigel Farage's surprise resignation as an MP for Clacton. Kemi Badenoch, Kanishka Narayan, Lucy Powell, Danny Kruger, and Darren Jones are among those interviewed.

Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch stated that Nigel Farage is "cracking under pressure" following his decision to trigger a by-election in his Clacton seat. Badenoch criticized Farage's move as a "gimmick" and a "waste of taxpayers' money," questioning his ability to handle scrutiny.

The ECB has instructed 110 major European banks to develop action plans by October 31 to address cybersecurity threats from advanced AI systems. The European Systemic Risk Board also warned of 'severe' systemic cyber risks from frontier AI models, noting their potential to amplify cyberattacks and create strategic dependencies.