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Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with "The Intel Briefing," a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Each episode, our expert analysts distil the day’s most significant events across Europe and the world into clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead — with "The Intel Briefing."

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October 29 · 10 min
Is the US About to Hit Iran After the Midterms? My Assessment
US officials say forces could strike Iran within 96 hours of an order, and Trump has promised nothing before the 3 November midterms. Meanwhile, Israel's election left nobody with 61 seats, and Netanyahu stays in charge as caretaker. So, is a November strike coming, and is the war keeping Netanyahu in power?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1N1PQV_Gssk
October 29 · 6 min
29 October 2026 | EU Blocks Canada, Zelenskyy's Yalta Warning & North Korea Missiles
In today's news, EU member states led by Germany, France and Italy blocked Ursula von der Leyen's plan to make Canada the bloc's first associate member ahead of the EU-Canada summit in Montreal. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that a planned US-Russia-China summit could become a "Yalta 2" that redraws spheres of influence over Ukraine's head. Additionally, North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea amid escalating border tensions with South Korea. 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
October 28 · 5 min
28 October 2026 | Nordics Call Putin, Israel Deadlock & Bolsonaro Flees
In today's news, the leaders of Finland and Norway broke Europe's freeze on Kremlin contact with a 90-minute call urging Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Israel's first election since 7 October produced no clear winner, with exit polls leaving both Netanyahu's bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's opposition short of a majority. Additionally, Flavio Bolsonaro has reportedly fled Brazil for the United States after losing the presidential runoff to Lula, despite a court order to surrender his passports. 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
October 27 · 12 min
What the hell just happened in Serbia
Two years after a station canopy killed 16 people in Novi Sad, Serbia's student movement has beaten Aleksandar Vucic at the ballot box, with 52.54% of the preliminary vote. So what does it mean for Russia, the EU, and Serbia itself?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hXi5yFIqZfY
October 27 · 7 min
27 October 2026 | Oleshky Ceasefire, Jordan Strikes Syria & Macron Cracks Down
In today's news, Russia and Ukraine began a Melania Trump-brokered ceasefire to get aid into the occupied town of Oleshky, even as Russian missiles hit Kyiv. Meanwhile, Jordan struck alleged militant hideouts in southern Syria after a deadly church attack, with Damascus disputing Amman's account and reporting civilian deaths. Additionally, Macron vowed strong measures against the violent protests rocking France while acknowledging students' legitimate grievances. 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
October 26 · 11 min
Why a Russian Satellite Parked Next to a US Spacecraft
A Russian military satellite spent six months manoeuvring until it sat within about 500 metres of a US-registered radar satellite linked to Ukraine. Washington calls it consistent with on-orbit weapons operations. So what was Moscow actually testing?Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Ij8cGn7vQ0k
October 26 · 7 min
26 October 2026 | Serbia's Vucic Falls, Lula Wins Again & Bulgaria Heads to Run-Off
In today's news, Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat to the student-led Students' List, ending more than a decade of SNS rule after two years of mass anti-corruption protests. Meanwhile, Brazil's Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term by narrowly beating Flavio Bolsonaro, who has refused to concede and is seeking to annul the result. Additionally, record low turnout in Bulgaria's presidential election has forced a 1 November run-off between pro-Moscow incumbent Iliana Yotova and pro-Western challenger Andrey Gyurov. 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
October 25 · 16 min
What the hell is the Cockroach Janta Party
A judge called India's unemployed youth cockroaches. Within days the "Cockroach Janta Party" outgrew the BJP on Instagram, and by July it had forced the education minister to resign. Who are they, what do they want, and can they win round two against India's election chief? Watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/7OdyfxblIao
October 25 · 5 min
25 October 2026 | Serbia Votes, Bulgaria Splits & France Erupts
In today's news, Serbia holds a snap parliamentary election as the student-led Students' List seeks to end 14 years of rule by Aleksandar Vucic's SNS. Meanwhile, Bulgarians vote for a new president in a race split between Moscow-friendly incumbent Iliana Iotova and pro-Western challenger Andrey Gyurov, as drone attacks hit ships off the Black Sea coast. Additionally, violence flares in Paris, Marseille and other French cities after hundreds of thousands march against rising living costs, with protests spreading to Belgium, Italy and Albania. 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
October 24 · 5 min
24 October 2026 | Kim in China, Canada Tariffs & Oleshky Ceasefire
In today's news, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly crossed into China via the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge, signalling Pyongyang's push for deeper economic ties with Beijing. Meanwhile, President Trump eased some tariffs on Canadian goods less than two weeks before the US midterms, while adding new levies on others. Additionally, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire in the occupied city of Oleshky ahead of wider peace talks in Abu Dhabi next month. 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
October 23 · 6 min
23 October 2026 | Albania's Protests, Serbia's Vote & Starshield Returns
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
October 22 · 6 min
22 October 2026 | AI-Found PHP Flaw, Kyiv Strikes & US Exits Saudi Arabia
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
October 21 · 6 min
21 October 2026 | UK Jets to Saudi Arabia, France Unrest & Musk's Starlink Cap
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
October 20 · 7 min
What the hell is going on with Kim Jong Un
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
October 20 · 7 min
20 October 2026 | Kim Jong-un Death Rumors, France Curfews & Starlink Sabotage
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
October 19 · 7 min
19 October 2026 | Albania Protests, Trump Blames Zelenskyy & Canada Base Fire
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
October 18 · 14 min
What the hell is going on in France
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
October 17 · 9 min
What the hell is going on in the Black Sea?
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
October 17 · 6 min
17 October 2026 | Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, France Protests & Tigray Interim Government
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
October 16 · 5 min
16 October 2026 | Fort Hood Execution, Swede Arrested in Russia & EU Summit
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

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