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Starship flight may deploy first 26 upgraded Starlink V3 satellites
SpaceX is preparing a Starship flight that could put its first 26 upgraded Starlink V3 satellites into orbit, while also attempting to send Starship into orbit for the first time. The launch highlights the widening gap with Amazon’s Leo satellite internet service, whose deployment has stalled amid problems at several launch providers. Amazon has 396…
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Five British men in their twenties held over suspected RAF Fairford bomb plot
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford, a Gloucestershire base used by US bombers. Counter Terrorism Policing says all five are British nationals in their twenties, and the investigation is continuing amid speculation about possible links to Iran; no motive has been confirmed. The men,…
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Iran’s campaign of revenge against countries backing US military action – and the Tehran-linked attacks carried out in Britain
An alleged terrorist plot targeting RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, where five men were arrested in three vans reportedly containing explosives just 350 yards from the base, may represent a significant escalation in Iran’s retaliatory campaign against Western nations supporting US military operations. The Gloucestershire base serves as the US Air Force’s command centre for Europe…
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Tourists heading to Thailand warned to expect disruptions after disaster zone declared
Severe flash flooding has struck Bangkok, Thailand following heavy rainfall over the weekend, with the city declared a disaster zone by authorities. The flooding poses significant risks to residents’ lives and property, prompting Australia’s Smartraveller service to issue heightened travel warnings for Australians visiting the country. Nearly 300mm of rain inundated Bangkok, leaving large parts…
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‘The Assassin(s)’ Tops Korea’s Chuseok Holiday Box Office With 1.5 Million Admissions
The historical thriller ‘The Assassin(s)’ topped South Korea’s box office during the Chuseok holiday period, achieving 1.5 million admissions and grossing $11.3 million since its release on 23 September. Directed by Hur Jin-ho and fresh from its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film explores the 1974 assassination attempt on President Park…
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TV tonight: Michael Palin encounters ‘recycled chicken’ in the Philippines
This is an evening television guide featuring a diverse range of programmes across BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Featured highlights include adventurer Michael Palin exploring the Philippines and encountering economic hardship, Jamie Oliver demonstrating single-shot recipe preparation, a documentary examining the historical links between Britain’s slave trade and institutional wealth-building, and several drama and…
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Ford uses trained hawk to cut pigeons at Mexican assembly plant
Ford has enlisted a trained hawk to tackle a long-running pigeon problem at its major assembly plant in Hermosillo, northern Mexico. The birds had disrupted equipment and light beams, soiled newly painted cars and posed a potential health risk to workers; the hawk’s patrols have substantially reduced their presence. Named El Charro, the Harris’s hawk…
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City guilty verdict rocks Premier League; bank bonus angers staff
Manchester City’s guilty verdict threatens Premier League stability. Bank CEO’s bonus ignites staff fury amid record profits and burnout.