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The critical tech staying safe by going underground
Engineering firms are reporting rising demand for burying critical infrastructure underground, driven partly by lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine, which exposed how vulnerable above-ground facilities are to drone attacks. New technologies are making this cheaper and faster: California firm EarthGrid has tested a rock-melting tunnel-boring machine that uses plasma torches reaching 27,000C to bore…
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Home Office ‘scared of scrutiny’ as it rushes through plan to build one of Europe’s biggest immigration detention centres on seafront site
The Home Office has been accused of rushing through plans to build one of Europe’s largest immigration detention centres on a seafront site, with critics suggesting the pace is designed to limit public and parliamentary scrutiny of the project. The proposal is likely to prove controversial given its scale and location, adding to wider debate…
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Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Russian tanks equipped with the new Arena-M active protection system, designed to shoot down incoming drones, have seen their first combat use in Ukraine — but the system’s debut showed only limited success, as Ukrainian drones still destroyed the armoured vehicles by attacking in overwhelming numbers. The episode highlights the ongoing arms race between drone…
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Andy Burnham says Britain ‘supports Ukraine 100%’ after Putin warned ‘there will be a price to pay’ for supplying Kyiv with drones
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has said that Britain backs Ukraine “100%” in its conflict with Russia, responding after Vladimir Putin issued a warning that there would be “a price to pay” for the UK supplying Kyiv with drones. The remarks reflect the ongoing tension between Western support for Ukraine’s war effort and…
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Burnham urged to join EU pact to tackle small boats and fix Brexit ‘mess’
The Liberal Democrats have urged Andy Burnham and the government to take the UK into the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact as a way of tackling Channel small boat crossings. Party leader Sir Ed Davey argued that Brexit has undermined Britain’s ability to check migrants crossing the Channel, since the Home Office lost access to…
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Briarcliff Acquires North American Rights to ‘Ash and Crayons,’ Ukraine Doc From Oscar Nominee Evgeny Afineevsky (Exclusive)
Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired North American rights to “Ash and Crayons,” a documentary from Oscar-nominated filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky about Ukrainian children whose lives have been upended by the war with Russia. The film will receive a US theatrical release on 20 November, World Children’s Day, alongside impact and awards campaigns, marking the latest chapter in…
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‘The Pitt’s Sepideh Moafi Will Be “Running A Tight Ship” In Season 3
Sepideh Moafi, who plays Dr Baran Al-Hashimi in HBO Max’s medical drama The Pitt, has spoken about her historic Primetime Emmy nomination for supporting actress, becoming the first woman of Middle Eastern descent recognised in the category. The Iranian-American actress, born in a refugee camp in Germany after her parents fled the Islamic Revolution, said…
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Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets
Rodri has completed his move from Manchester City to Barcelona, ending speculation about the Spain captain’s future and positioning him as the long-awaited successor to club legend Sergio Busquets. The 30-year-old, who was named the best player at this summer’s World Cup as Spain triumphed, flew into Barcelona on a private jet on Monday evening…
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Apple has new in-app transaction commission rates for EU devs
Apple has published revised in-app purchase commission rates for developers distributing apps in the European Union, effective from 1 October 2026. The change replaces the contentious Core Technology Fee with a new Core Technology Commission applied directly to in-app transactions, marking the latest adjustment to Apple’s business terms as it navigates ongoing legal disputes under…
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Kim Jong-un Is Not Our Friend
His country is firmly within the China and Russia axis.