MI5 chief warns Britain faces greater danger now than on 9/11 ↗
Front page leadThe head of MI5 has warned that Britain currently faces a greater terrorism threat than it did on 9/11, urging for increased national security awareness.
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The Independent's front page prominently features the 25th anniversary of 9/11, with a focus on warnings from the MI5 chief about current and future terrorism threats to Britain. Other top stories include US politics with Donald Trump's convention rhetoric, UK economic growth, and a debate on…
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