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Up to 30 migrants reach Kent beach in second unchecked landing
Up to 30 migrants landed on Samphire Beach near Dover in Kent on Tuesday without being intercepted by Border Force, with 21 subsequently detained and processed by the Home Office. This represents the second uncontrolled landing in as many days, following an incident the previous day when up to seven migrants reached another Kent location…
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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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OpenAI gives cyber defence tools to Ukraine
OpenAI will provide Ukraine’s government with free access to its Daybreak AI cyber-defence system to help protect civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and power plants, from cyber-attacks. The move is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s defences amid sustained Russian cyber operations, although experts note that advanced AI can also help attackers identify weaknesses and plan intrusions. Ukraine…
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Lost in translation: Israel, Huckabee blast Macron over Hamas comments as France clarifies wording
At the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron drew sharp criticism from Israel and the United States after making remarks about Hamas’s presence in the West Bank. Macron’s original statement was translated as claiming “Hamas was never active in the West Bank,” prompting Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon to challenge the…
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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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Europe report warns satellite growth could intensify orbital debris risks
The rapid growth of satellite constellations has renewed concern about the risk of orbital collisions and a possible “Kessler syndrome”, in which cascading impacts create enough debris to make some orbits unusable. The issue matters because crowded low-Earth orbit could threaten satellites, human spaceflight and the long-term viability of commercial and scientific activity in space.…
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Studiocanal Announces Wrap Of Final Film In Ambitious German-Language ‘Woodwalkers’ Trilogy
Studiocanal has announced the completion of the final film in the German-language Woodwalkers trilogy, with its German cinema release scheduled for 28 January 2027. The series, based on Katja Brandis’s best-selling novels, follows teenagers who can secretly shapeshift and has become a major success for Studiocanal and Blue Eyes Fiction. The first two films attracted…
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Putin’s mobilisation risks NATO clash as Anthropic AI safety crisis erupts
Fears mount of Russian military miscalculation triggering NATO’s collective defence clause and wider European conflict, whilst resignations at AI safety firm Anthropic fuel fresh debate over governing superintelligent systems.
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Texas lawmaker warns accused wife-killer’s Italy escape could open ‘Pandora’s box’ for future suspects
Texas lawmaker Brian Harrison has warned that the extradition case of Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife, could set a troubling precedent. Gilley allegedly fled Texas after removing his ankle monitor and was detained in Italy, where judges sought guarantees about his potential punishment before considering extradition. Prosecutors in Harris County…
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Scotland’s drug deaths climb 11% as Europe’s highest rate persists
Scotland recorded 1,133 drug-related deaths in 2025, an 11 per cent increase on the previous year, while retaining Europe’s highest reported rate. Cocaine was involved in 52 per cent of deaths, while opioids remained the most commonly implicated drug; the figures have prompted renewed criticism of the Scottish Government’s handling of the crisis. Men accounted…