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US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas
Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.
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Sheffield and Norfolk Death Investigations as Philippines Storm Leaves Debris
- Norfolk police said a Taverham death was not believed suspicious and will be referred to the coroner.
- Philippine storms and monsoon rain caused flooding, displacement and debris-clogged waterways.
- The reported UK and Philippine incidents are separate; no connection has been established.
The reports concern separate incidents rather than a single linked event. In Norfolk, police said a member of the public found a man’s body in woodland off Ringland Road, Taverham, on 12 August. Formal identification was still pending, but the family of missing 48-year-old Timothy Turner had been…
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The next big indie game publisher is taking some exciting swings
- Kinetic Publishing revealed five indie games for 2027 and 2028.
- Sam Barlow’s Precognition is its highest-profile project.
- Successful indie developers are increasingly becoming publishers.
Kinetic Publishing, a new indie label formed by the developers of Phasmophobia, has unveiled five games due in 2027 and 2028 at its first showcase. Its most notable signing is Precognition, the next project from Sam Barlow, whose previous games Telling Lies and Immortality used filmed footage and…
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Luke Combs Fans Are on High Alert After Stadiums Tease Something Big
- Luke Combs has teased an announcement for 13 August.
- Several artists and stadiums shared the same date.
- Fans suspect a major US tour announcement.
Luke Combs has prompted speculation about a major announcement after posting a cryptic video featuring a briefcase, an 13 August date and a countdown on his website. The teaser has attracted attention because several US stadiums and fellow country artists have shared matching posts, suggesting a possible tour…
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SCORPIONS’ ‘Rock You Like A Hurricane’ Music Video Comes To Life In New Official Graphic Novel
- Scorpions will release their first graphic novel in October 2026.
- “Scorpions: Hurricane” turns the band into intergalactic adventurers.
- The band also returns to Las Vegas in September.
Scorpions are releasing their first official graphic novel, “Scorpions: Hurricane”, a science-fiction adventure inspired by the imagery of their “Rock You Like a Hurricane” video. The project expands the veteran rock band’s catalogue into a new format and is due to arrive in October 2026. The 96-page, full-colour…
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US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks
- ICE may spend $20m on electric-shock gloves.
- The devices can deliver up to 380 volts.
- Civil rights groups have raised concerns over force use.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to equip some officers with gloves capable of delivering electric shocks, under a proposed purchase worth up to $20m (£14.8m). The move is significant because it would reportedly be the largest order yet for the device and comes amid scrutiny of ICE’s…
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European nations condemn executions in Iran
More than 25 countries on Wednesday, including the U.K., France and Canada, condemned Iran’s execution of anti-government protesters, accusing Tehran of using the death penalty to “silence dissent.” “We condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and use of the death penalty by the Islamic…
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The Baseus 20,000mAh 100W Power Bank With Dual USB-C Cables Drops to Just $33.29
High capacity and high output at an affordable price for your back to school needs.
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Girl, 16, is rushed to hospital with ‘serious’ stab wounds: Woman, 45, is arrested
- Teenager hospitalised with serious stab wounds
- Woman, 45, arrested after incident
- Key circumstances remain unclear
A 16-year-old girl was taken to hospital with serious stab wounds, and a 45-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the incident. The case is significant because it involves a teenager suffering potentially life-threatening injuries and is now likely to be subject to a police investigation. The available…
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Report alleges Trump plane swap left officials as decoys
- Report alleges Trump was secretly moved amid an Iranian threat.
- Senior officials were reportedly left as decoys.
- The operation’s details remain unverified.
A report alleges that Donald Trump was moved in a secret aircraft swap after security officials feared an Iranian missile threat, with several senior officials left on the original plane as potential decoys. The account portrays the operation as an urgent protective measure and highlights Natalie Harp, a…