{
  "id": 12736041,
  "title": "Burnham on Merz: Germany and Britain to strengthen cyber defence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/burnham-bei-merz-deutschland-und-gro-britannien-starken-cyberabwehr",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T23:12:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/burnham-bei-merz-deutschland-und-grossbritannien-staerken-cyberabwehr/100260562.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Germany and the UK are strengthening their cooperation to counter cyberattacks, sabotage, and other hybrid threats. The two countries' leaders, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister Andy Burnham, met in Berlin to implement the German-British Friendship Treaty of 2025. They aim to enhance their partnership to defend against hostile activities that threaten the security and prosperity of both nations. The treaty, also known as the Kensington Agreement, was signed in July last year and will be ratified with an exchange of documents. The UK's Prime Minister stated that attacks on infrastructure, businesses, and democracies are a real threat that affects people's daily lives.",
  "summary": "Two and a half months into his term in office, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is visiting Germany, the first EU country he is travelling to. In Berlin, he will also discuss combating cyber attacks.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}