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NATO scrambles fighters after Russian helicopter enters Polish airspace
NATO fighter aircraft were scrambled after a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter briefly entered Polish airspace from Kaliningrad. Poland said the incident may have been intended to test the readiness of its air defences, adding to concern about Russian activity near NATO borders during the war in Ukraine. The helicopter remained in Polish airspace for 42…
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Two prisoners deny attempted murder of Sara Sharif’s father in Belmarsh
Two prisoners have pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder Urfan Sharif, the man convicted of killing his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif, in a jail cell attack at HMP Belmarsh on New Year’s Day 2025. Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are accused of a coordinated assault using makeshift weapons that left Sharif injured…
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RAF chief warns Russian space attacks could cripple UK satellite navigation
The RAF Chief of the Air Staff has warned that Russian aggression in space threatens to disable the UK’s GPS and SAT-NAV systems, potentially costing billions of pounds in economic damage. Sir Harv Smyth accused Russia of “provocative actions” that represent an “unprecedented threat” to critical satellite infrastructure underpinning the UK’s security and daily life.…
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Brad Pitt Praises Streamers For Creating Opportunities & Says He Believes The Indie Film Space Is Currently Just As Strong As In The ’90s — San Sebastián
Brad Pitt said independent cinema is currently as strong as it was in the 1990s, arguing that streaming platforms have created more opportunities for actors, writers and directors. However, he warned that mid-budget films face increasing difficulty because studios struggle to recoup costs between major blockbusters and lower-budget productions. Pitt made the comments at the…
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UK Space Command chief suspended as police investigate sexual offence claims
Air Vice-Marshal Jamie Thompson, head of UK Space Command, has been suspended while police investigate allegations of a serious sexual offence involving an adult and theft. The allegations emerged just two months after his appointment and as the Government promotes Britain’s expanding military role in space. Thompson, who earns more than £110,000 annually, previously served…
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Wardogs’ Honeymoon Period Is Officially Coming to an End
Wardogs has enjoyed a hugely successful Steam Early Access launch, but players are increasingly concerned that its emerging meta is becoming repetitive and overly defensive. Teams are reportedly concentrating around forward operating bases (FOBs), using drills to attract the hot zone and scoring efficiently without engaging in as many direct fights. The shooter peaked at…
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‘I’m kicking myself’: Wes Streeting left red-faced in interview as he admits he doesn’t know cost of his new RAF ‘space force’
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting faced an embarrassing moment during a live LBC radio interview when he admitted being unable to recall the cost of the newly announced RAF No III Space Effects Squadron. Whilst promoting the initiative—designed to protect satellites used for missile warnings, communications and maritime navigation—presenter Nick Ferrari pressed him repeatedly on the…
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“Some roads are like a moonscape”: Sheffield pothole company Amey criticised for ‘treating people like idiots’ – sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk
Sheffield residents have criticised Amey over the condition of local roads and the standard of its pothole repairs, describing some streets as resembling a “moonscape”. The complaints have intensified concerns about whether the company is responding adequately under its long-term road-maintenance contract with Sheffield City Council. More than 3,000 potholes reportedly required repairs after winter,…
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NBA’s Kevin Durant brushes off Enes Kanter Freedom’s WNBA trans debate: ‘I don’t give a f—‘
Kevin Durant has dismissed the WNBA’s debate over gender eligibility, saying he is more focused on the league’s growth, visibility and commercial success. Speaking at Houston Rockets Media Day, Durant said he understood the campaign’s message but did not want politics to distract from the sport’s progress. Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce…
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This David Bowie Hit From the 80s Featured Three Legendary Contributors
David Bowie’s 1983 hit “China Girl” was a major collaborative achievement, bringing together Bowie, Iggy Pop, Nile Rodgers and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Bowie adapted the song, originally written with Pop for The Idiot, for his album Let’s Dance, while Rodgers reshaped its sound for the pop market and Vaughan added a memorable blues-rock guitar solo.…