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SWFC News: Harry Gray makes England U19s debut as ex-Owls duo star in dramatic win – thestar.co.uk
Harry Gray made his England Under-19 debut as the team beat the Republic of Ireland 1-0 at St George’s Park. The appearance represents another step in the 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday loanee’s development and gives the Owls a notable connection to England’s youth set-up. Gray came on for Reigan Heskey in the 61st minute, while former…
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Ukraine says bomber drones deployed ground robots behind Russian lines
Ukraine’s Third Army Corps has deployed a novel military tactic during Operation Vivaldi, using heavy bomber drones to drop unmanned ground robots—called Gryphons—more than 10 kilometres behind Russian lines. According to Ukrainian commanders, the groundbreaking “safari” mission has resulted in approximately 3,000 Russian soldiers being killed or wounded, with cameras mounted on the robots capturing…
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Joshua fight at risk over promoter row, says Fury
Tyson Fury says his long-awaited heavyweight fight against Anthony Joshua, scheduled for 11 December at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium and set to be broadcast on Netflix, is in jeopardy due to a dispute between rival promoters. The bout was only just announced this week following years of failed negotiations, but the involvement of UFC president Dana…
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Pocognoli may require patience to deliver on Scotland shake-up
Scotland have appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new manager following Steve Clarke’s seven-year tenure, marking a significant shift in direction for the national team. Pocognoli, a 39-year-old Belgian, has already begun refreshing the squad and promises a more attractive, attacking style of football than Clarke’s functional pragmatism. This matters because Scotland, as co-hosts for Euro…
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Jet2 flight evacuated in Tenerife after bomb claim
Passengers were evacuated from a Jet2 flight at Tenerife South Airport after a passenger reportedly claimed to have a bomb in their luggage. The incident delayed the flight to London Stansted by about two hours, but the aircraft was cleared for departure and arrived safely. Spain’s Civil Guard allowed passengers to reboard flight 1536, which…
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Peter Kyle urges Andy Burnham to act faster on weak growth
Senior Labour MP Peter Kyle has criticised Andy Burnham for not acting with sufficient urgency to improve Britain’s weak economic growth. Speaking before Burnham’s first party conference, Kyle said the UK remained in a “growth emergency” two years after Labour entered government, comparing the economy to a car travelling in the right direction but too…
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RAF establishes squadron to defend satellites from hostile space activity
The RAF has established No. III Space Effects Squadron to protect satellites supporting UK military operations and essential civilian services. The unit will monitor and respond to threats, including by disrupting hostile space activity, while also supporting offensive and defensive operations. Unlike countries that have tested anti-satellite missiles, the UK has ruled out destructive testing…
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Nor’easter Sweeps Across US East Coast, Affecting 40 Million With Severe Weather and Widespread Disruptions
A major nor’easter swept across the north-eastern United States, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding and severe travel disruption. Despite the conditions, at least 34 weddings were scheduled on Nantucket, with couples and planners working to get guests to the island early and adapt ceremonies to the storm. The National Weather Service issued high-wind,…
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Calls From the Dead, a Madrid Dystopia and Kids Swap Among Writers’ Show Pitches as Iberseries
Iberseries & Platino Industria will present six new Spanish series projects in Madrid, developed by seven screenwriters with Fundación SGAE. The pitching event aims to connect creative talent with producers, buyers and investors, helping promising fiction projects secure financing, production partnerships and international distribution. The projects span social drama, historical satire, supernatural mystery and dystopian…
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Kamala Harris uses flower analogy to explain social media algorithms while discussing AI, midterms
Kamala Harris used yellow and pink flowers to illustrate how social media algorithms can repeatedly show people similar content based on their previous activity. Speaking about AI, TikTok and Instagram, she warned that this personalisation may narrow what users see and could influence how Americans consume information before elections. Harris said users should recognise when…