16 October 2026 | Fort Hood Execution, Swede Arrested in Russia & EU Summit

<p>In today&#39;s news, President Trump reversed the Pentagon&#39;s plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan after bipartisan backlash. Meanwhile, Russia&#39;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&#39;s record trade deficit with China, a divisive 2028 to 2034 budget, and further support for Ukraine.</p><p><br></p><p>Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with &quot;The Intel Briefing,&quot; a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day&#39;s most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode&#39;s clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with &quot;The Intel Briefing.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hmintelligence.org" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.freshlearn.com" target="_blank">Training</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.shop" target="_blank">Shop</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hm_intelligence/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hmintelligence/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p>