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The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine
Global demand for US-made Patriot air defence missiles has surged well beyond production capacity, driven by Russia’s ongoing bombardment of Ukraine and the fallout from America’s war with Iran, which began in February 2026. Nearly 20 US-allied nations rely on the Patriot system for protection against ballistic missiles, but manufacturers cannot keep pace with the…
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Ciao capitano: Milan mourns Franco Baresi at legendary footballer’s funeral – in pictures
Franco Baresi, the AC Milan and Italy defender widely regarded as one of the greatest centre-backs in football history, was mourned by fans, former teammates and club officials at a funeral held at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio in Milan. Baresi spent his entire 20-year playing career at the club, becoming its captain and an enduring…
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Reusser takes Tour lead with time trial win
Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser claimed her first-ever Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey after winning the fourth stage, a 21km individual time trial from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon. The 34-year-old time trial world champion produced a dominant ride in scorching conditions, dislodging previous leader Sigrid Haugset and moving into the overall race lead as the general classification…
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Waymo opens up robotaxi service in Dallas to everyone
Waymo has removed the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, allowing anyone to download the app and immediately book a self-driving ride in the city. The move is the latest step in the Alphabet-owned company’s push to expand its autonomous vehicle operations across the US, UK and Europe, and follows the same rollout pattern…
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DEF LEPPARD’s PHIL COLLEN: ‘We Really Sing’ Live. ‘A Lot Of Bands Don’t Really Do That.’
Def Leppard guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell have credited genuine live singing, extensive rehearsal and constant attention to production quality for the band’s ability to maintain a high standard of performance decades into their career. Speaking to Magenta TV at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany, the pair said their enduring enthusiasm for…
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Hyperwoke Democrat running for Wisconsin governor suggests Thanksgiving should be CANCELED after previously calling ‘colonialist’ Holiday a threat to ‘Indigenous folx’
Francesca Hong, a Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, has suggested that Thanksgiving should be cancelled, having previously described the holiday as a “colonialist” celebration that poses a threat to “Indigenous folx.” The remarks have drawn criticism as an example of progressive politics seen by critics as out of step with mainstream American values, feeding…
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Francesca Hong defends call to ‘cancel Thanksgiving,’ but says ‘views can evolve’
Democratic socialist and former Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong (D) on Monday defended a past social media post urging the country to “cancel Thanksgiving” further leaning into her progressive agenda that’s gained traction for her Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign. Hong, a professional chef, said Thanksgiving is a “time that’s incredibly painful for many people in our…
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Europe heat wave fuels drought, fires and energy fears
A severe heat wave is gripping much of Europe, driving down river levels, fuelling deadly wildfires and straining nuclear power generation across several countries. Nations including Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, France, Italy, the Czech Republic and the UK are all affected, with the crisis touching energy security, water supplies and public health simultaneously, and…
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Russian woman, 59, wrapped in CHAINS and hurled into ICE detention facility after being arrested at a New York airport, daughter says
A Russian woman living in California was arrested by immigration authorities at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in New York and, according to her daughter, restrained with chains before being placed in an ICE detention facility. The daughter, Daria Soboleva, said her mother was in significant pain from the restraints and repeatedly asked officers to loosen…
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Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in ‘human safari’ attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared footage of a Russian drone chasing and attacking a civilian street vendor in the Kherson region, calling it evidence of a “safari” attack against non-combatants. The video shows the drone pursuing the man as he tries to shelter behind a van before it dives in and explodes, injuring him.…