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In today's news, Albania's student-led anti-corruption protests are growing as Prime Minister Edi Rama blames "antifa" and foreign powers for the unrest. Meanwhile, around 150,000 people rallied in Belgrade behind the Student List ahead of Sunday's snap election against Aleksandar Vucic. Additionally, Donald Trump says Elon Musk's Starshield system is back in Ukraine after reports that its speeds were throttled. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

In today's news, government websites across Europe went offline after AI tools uncovered critical flaws in the PHP programming language that hackers are now racing to exploit. Meanwhile, Russia struck Kyiv and Ukraine sent 630 drones towards Moscow, just after US envoy Steve Witkoff held peace talks with both sides. Additionally, the US ordered diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi strikes hit Saudi airports and oil facilities. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

In today's news, Britain is deploying RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia against escalating Houthi drone and missile attacks. Meanwhile, France is preparing a massive police surge for this weekend after some of its worst rioting in years, with unrest spreading to Italy and beyond. Additionally, a Wall Street Journal report says Elon Musk personally ordered the Starlink slowdown that crippled Ukrainian drone operations. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

On 18 October one dissident's X account said Kim Jong Un had died in a Beijing hospital. A day later North Korean state media showed him at a shoe expo with his daughter. So who started this, why did it spread, and what does it tell us about North Korea's succession? Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ViU1EUeEIU

In today's news, unverified rumors claim Kim Jong-un died of a brain hemorrhage after the state-run Pyongyang Times went offline. Meanwhile, France has imposed partial curfews in Paris, Nice and northern cities after cost-of-living protests turned into nationwide rioting and looting. Additionally, Bulgaria has issued arrest warrants for two German teenagers suspected of burning Starlink antennas near Sofia, the latest in a string of suspected Russian sabotage attacks across Europe. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

In today's news, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama refuses to resign as student-led protests and violent clashes with police enter a sixth day. Meanwhile, Trump defends waiving new Russia sanctions and accuses Zelenskyy of prolonging the war, as Putin reportedly proposes a summit with Trump and Xi that excludes Kyiv. Additionally, a wind-driven grass fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright kills four soldiers training for deployment to Latvia. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

Rioters set fire to Limoges town hall, a building inaugurated in 1883, as about 1,200 people were arrested across France in a single day. I go through the most viral videos from 17 October, what they show, what they get wrong, and why everyone is watching a different riot. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wB6lXCLFqYg

At least seven cargo ships have been hit off Bulgaria and Romania this month, with 2 dead and at least 25 missing, and not one government has named the attacker. Why is Sofia staying quiet, and what is being tested in NATO's waters?Watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznFWQk0lPM

In today's news, President Trump signed an executive order waiving the Graham Act sanctions on Russia, citing US national interests just weeks before the midterms. Meanwhile, France braces for more than 600 protests nationwide as students, unions and Yellow Vest activists rally against high prices and inequality. Additionally, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed an interim government in Tigray after federal forces pushed back a TPLF-led rebel offensive. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

In today's news, President Trump reversed the Pentagon's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan after bipartisan backlash. Meanwhile, Russia's FSB arrested a Swedish national near Pskov, claiming he led a Ukrainian drone unit and planned sabotage inside Russia. Additionally, EU leaders met in Brussels to tackle the bloc's record trade deficit with China, a divisive 2028 to 2034 budget, and further support for Ukraine. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

Ukraine knocked three Yandex data centres offline in four days, and Zelensky says the internet got "easier to breathe." Did the strikes actually hit Russia's disinformation machine, or did everyone misread one chart?Watch over on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_cBGXiFYmIY

In today's news, SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink access for terminals in motion, disrupting drone missions as Washington steps up pressure on Kyiv. Meanwhile, Russia's FSB arrested a Japanese journalist on Sakhalin on espionage charges, deepening tensions with Tokyo over the Kuril Islands. Additionally, Turkish authorities raided and took over Halk TV, the country's most-watched opposition-leaning news channel. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

In today's news, an OpenAI engineer has been arrested after allegedly planting a hidden recording device in an executive conference room at the company's San Francisco office. Meanwhile, hardliners in Iran's parliament are pushing to impeach Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as the oil minister resigns and the US blockade chokes oil exports. Additionally, a Houthi missile struck Aramco's headquarters in Dhahran and falling debris injured four in Riyadh, as the Saudi-led coalition hit a fuel site near Sanaa. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn

The Pentagon's new 90-page counter-drone handbook says shooting a drone down should be the last resort. I go through the pages that matter, so we can better prepare ourselves for drone warfare.Read the full document here: https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/08/2003958884/-1/-1/1/SMALL-DRONES-BIG-PROBLEMS-A-FIRST-PRINCIPLES-APPROACH-TO-COUNTER-UAS.PDF👉 Want to see what Trump and Putin's diesel deal means, if so click here: https://youtu.be/In26398fISIV I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :Learn more about the Ukraine war: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCxplBwCpOZ_G5dTlrWGWNjD1WnrNiucpOr look at my free lessons: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCxplBwCpOZ_3FptpOYhCIpW2DMoNioFg --------------------------------------------➡️ Want to learn more about intelligence? If yes, click here: https://hmintelligence.freshlearn.com/ 🆓 Grab some Huginn & Muninn Intelligence merchandise here: https://hmintelligence.shop/ --------------------------------------------Inquiries: [email protected]: https://hmintelligence.org/ Training: https://hmintelligence.freshlearn.com/ Shop: https://hmintelligence.shop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hm_intelligence/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hmintelligence/--------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:26 - Small Drones Big Problems02:01 - Why Now05:16 - The 4 Ps12:26 - The 5 Ds21:07 - Reviews 21:58 - So What23:29 - Conclusion--------------------------------------------#HM #HMintelligence #Geopolitics #Conflict #War #WorldConflict #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations #PoliticalAnalysis #Drones #CounterDrone #CUAS #Pentagon #DepartmentOfWar #JIATF401 #DroneWarfare #Shahed136 #OperationEpicFury #Iran #Ukraine #OperationSpiderweb #Langley #FPV #HomelandSecurity #MilitaryAI #geopolitics #osint #news #intelligence

In today's news, the EU approved its largest-ever sanctions package against Russia, targeting around 1,600 individuals and businesses, more than half linked to ballistic missile production. Meanwhile, Russian strikes hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and Donetsk less than 24 hours after Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" that Moscow never confirmed. Additionally, the UK said Iran was highly likely behind last month's security alert at RAF Fairford, summoning Iran's ambassador and sanctioning an IRGC counterespionage chief. Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day's most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode's clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with "The Intel Briefing." -------------------------------------------------------------- Website | Training | Shop | Instagram | LinkedIn