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Russian recruiter sanctioned by the UK for luring women to work in Kremlin-run drone factories is linked to Telegram channels for child sex abuse
The UK has imposed sanctions on a Russian recruiter accused of luring women into jobs at Kremlin-run drone factories, with reports also linking the individual to Telegram channels used for child sexual abuse material. The sanctions form part of the UK’s ongoing efforts to target individuals supporting Russia’s war effort, in this case by disrupting…
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Moment trainspotter falls off world’s largest locomotive and fractures his spine as Big Boy 4014 steams across the US
A trainspotter fractured his spine after falling from Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, as it travelled through Nebraska in the United States. The incident, caught on camera, highlights the risks enthusiasts take to get close to the famous engine as it tours the country, drawing large crowds of railway…
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Trump-backed Senate hopeful’s ‘white nationalist’ sympathizer son-in-law accused of spreading neo-Nazi ideology and wild Charlie Kirk assassination claim
A son-in-law of Mike Collins, a US Senate candidate backed by Donald Trump, has been accused of promoting neo-Nazi ideology and expressing sympathy for white nationalist views. The allegations also link him to a wild, unsubstantiated claim about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, raising fresh scrutiny of the Collins campaign given its ties…
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Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it?
Almost every TV remote still uses infrared (IR) technology, even though it dates back decades, because it is cheap, reliable and universally compatible with the vast base of existing TVs and entertainment equipment. Many modern remotes now pair Bluetooth with infrared rather than replacing it, since each has strengths the other lacks, meaning a full…
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Van Jones warns far-left socialist agenda is ‘regressive’ threat to Democratic Party
CNN commentator Van Jones has warned that the far-left agenda pushed by groups such as the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) poses a “regressive” threat to the Democratic Party, citing the organisation’s support for Hamas as a particular concern. His comments, made in a Fox News segment, add to a wider debate within Democratic circles…
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He’s the eccentric, taxidermy loving tycoon who made millions from the 90s rave scene. Now James Perkins is at war with neighbours over plans to build 82 houses to fund his biggest project yet – renovating the ‘Buckingham Palace of Dorset’
James Perkins, a businessman who made his fortune promoting 1990s rave events, has clashed with local residents over his plans to build 82 new houses near his Dorset estate. Perkins intends to use proceeds from the housing development to fund the restoration of his sprawling country residence, which has been dubbed the “Buckingham Palace of…
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‘Keep a low profile’: State Department warns Americans overseas they could be targeted
The US State Department reissued a worldwide caution alert on Saturday, warning American citizens travelling or living abroad that they could be targeted amid escalating tensions with Iran. Officials fear that Iran or groups aligned with it could retaliate against US citizens, personnel and interests well beyond the Middle East, prompting the advisory urging Americans…
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M1 closed in both directions after police incident
The M1 was closed in both directions near Watford after a man’s body was found in undergrowth beside the motorway. Police are investigating the unexplained death, while the closure caused significant disruption on a busy route. The motorway was shut at about 3pm on Monday between junctions 5 and 6. The southbound carriageway reopened that…
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Health officials identify source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak
US health officials have traced a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing “explosive diarrhoea”, to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms, which supplies Taco Bell. The Food and Drug Administration confirmed a positive sample came from lettuce sourced in central Mexico, but the affected batch falls outside the recall Taylor Farms had already…
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Orchid is a delightfully retro and approachable hipster synth
The Verge has reviewed the Orchid, a new digital chord organ from Telepathic Instruments made in collaboration with Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker. Inspired by vintage electric chord organs from the 1960s, which fell out of fashion in the 1980s as digital keyboards took over, the Orchid aims to revive that simplicity by letting users play…