Drone carrying explosives at German airport marks ‘new level of danger’, says interior minister
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Drone carrying explosives at German airport marks ‘new level of danger’, says interior minister

Investigators treating incident as part of ‘professional hybrid threat scenario’, says Alexander DobrindtGermany’s interior minister has warned that the discovery of a drone carrying explosives at Leipzig airport marks “a new level of danger” for the country, as authorities will investigate whether the thwarted attack could have been planned by a foreign power.The discovery of a small drone carryi...

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Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash Carney says Infa...

熊本は危険な暑さ予想も 熱中症対策を 台風影響にも注意を

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先月、震度7の揺れを観測した地震で大きな被害のあった熊本県では、6日も気温が上がって危険な暑さとなるところもある見込みで、できるかぎりの熱中症対策を行ってください。また、台風13号の影響で風が強まるおそれがあり、気象庁は強風に注意するよう呼びかけています。

UN warns drone strikes worsening in Sudan

UN warns drone strikes worsening in Sudan

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First, more than 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan over the start of this year were due to drone attacks according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally be deported.

UN warns drone strikes worsen in Sudan

UN warns drone strikes worsen in Sudan

France 24 •

First, more than 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan over the start of this year were due to drone attacks according to the UN. Also, Spain is trying to work out what to do with over 1000 unaccompanied minors who remain in Ceuta as they cannot legally  be deported.

'Escalatory spiral of attrition: Drone technology allowing Ukraine to resist Russia asymmetrically'

'Escalatory spiral of attrition: Drone technology allowing Ukraine to resist Russia asymmetrically'

France 24 •

Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He rejects narratives that portray Moscow as only now "taking the gloves off," against Ukraine, arguing instead that Russia has consistently pursued maximalist objectives while adapting its tactics to battlefield realities. Although Ukrainian innovation, particularly in drone warfare, has complicated...

Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'

Iran president says contact with supreme leader is 'very difficult'

France 24 •

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was "very difficult" following the leader's reported wounding during the US-Israeli strike that killed his father. Pezeshkian, however, defended Khamenei against rising speculation over his absence from public view.

Judge tosses Alex Murdaugh’s $600,000 suit against former court clerk

Judge tosses Alex Murdaugh’s $600,000 suit against former court clerk

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Murdaugh, whose murder convictions were overturned due to clerk’s misconduct, will face trial againSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A US federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit by Alex Murdaugh seeking $600,000 in legal fees from the former court clerk whose misconduct led to his murder convictions being overturned on appeal.Murdaugh sued Becky Hill in May, saying she violated his ...

ホンダ 地震で生産に影響 部品メーカーの復旧状況見て再開判断

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大手自動車メーカーのホンダは、熊本県宇城市にあるグループ会社の自動車部品メーカーが被災したことが主な要因となり、自動車の生産に影響が出ていることを明らかにしました。会社では部品メーカーの復旧状況などを見ながら、生産再開を判断することにしています。

Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan

Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan

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Thomas Smith, whose name remained on ballot, beats Republican rivals in primary contest for eighth districtThomas Smith withdrew from the Republican primary contest for Michigan’s eighth district last month. On Tuesday, he won the nomination.Unofficial results show Smith with more than 50% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, defeating the man he endorsed, anti-abortion activist Al Lemm...

‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm

‘Disturbing’: TikTok faces criticism after Perez Hilton livestreams self-harm

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Many online questioned how long the blogger’s broadcast remained up on the app and shared mental health resourcesSocial media users have criticized TikTok after celebrity blogger Perez Hilton livestreamed himself self-harming on the platform, prompting many to question how long the broadcast remained live and others to share mental health resources and encourage those in need to seek help.On Tuesd...

Trump immigration crackdown ensnares families of US troops

Trump immigration crackdown ensnares families of US troops

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An AP investigation found dozens of active-duty troops’ parents and spouses detained despite protectionsThe Trump administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families in the pursuit of its mass deportation agenda.More than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty service members have been detained since Donal...

NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper

NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper

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Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demandAdapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather?The NHS has been warned to prepare for potential annual summer crises caused by extreme heat with the same pressures as winter, as heatwaves caused by the climate crisis become routine in ...

Adapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather?

Adapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather?

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As NHS told to prepare for extreme weather, strain also felt in other areas including transport and farmingNHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette CooperThe NHS has been told it must become more resilient to increasingly frequent heatwaves supercharged by the climate crisis, as the UK government puts adaptation to extreme heat high on its agenda. But what other public servic...

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – live

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – live

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The former public health official’s victory in Michigan US Senate primary race comes after progressive wins in New York and ColoradoAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primarySign up for the Breaking News US emailA quick update on the marquee Democratic primary race for US Senate in Michigan.Haley Stevens is trailing Abdul El-Sayed by fewer than 15,000 votes, according the Associated Press, whose ...