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A deep dive into the global spy plane market
All over the globe – from the Mexican border to Syria to the Sahel – companies are renting out planes equipped with powerful sensors to armies and intelligence services for political missions. The market may be discreet, but it isn’t invisible.
Ontario homeowner property listed for sheriff’s sale after $520,000 court order
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual offences
Donaldson was found guilty in June of 18 counts of sexual abuse including one rape between 1985 and 2008Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years for sexual offences against two women who were children when he abused them, completing what was described as a “catastrophic descent into disgrace”.The sentence at Newry crown court on Thursday sealed the downfall of a former Democratic Unionist ...
Trump returns to Washington after midterms campaign blitz as new polls reveal voters’s concern about US economy – live
Key voting groups are increasingly disenchanted with the economy, new Harris polls finds; about 8 in 10 people say the economy or the cost of living is top voting issue, new AP poll findsKey US voters say economy is getting worse ahead of midterms, poll findsSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe majority of those surveyed were pessimistic about the economy, with three quarters of Americans say...
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume
Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
Bad news for Trump ahead of the midterms: it’s still the economy, stupid
Voters’ opposition to the state of Trump’s economy is well established – despite his desperate attempts to deflectIt’s indisputable that the political polarization of our time has reduced (and confused) the influence of economic conditions on US elections.In September of 2024, in the waning weeks of the Joe Biden presidency, 65% of Republicans believed the US economy was getting worse. About six m...
China-led team hits 83% success rate anticipating earthquakes in ‘seismo-ripples’ study
A China-led international team has reported a new pre-earthquake phenomenon that has shown strong predictive potential for major earthquakes since 2022 with minimal failures. The anomalous seismic, magnetic and ionospheric resonance signals they observed – termed “seismo-ripples” by the researchers – are ringlike disturbance patterns triggered before earthquakes happen. Their findings challenge th...
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sexual abuse – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read our full report on this story here:Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 yearsThe DUP has disowned its former leader and condemned his crimes but faced a backlash from supporters amid allegations the party turned a blind eye to other misbehaviour by Donaldson, including drunkenness and sexual harassment.The jury in the four-week trial found that his wife, Eleanor,...
In 1823, Glasgow residents tore down a 12-foot wall; 203 years later, archaeologists find remains
Archaeologists in Glasgow have uncovered remains of a 12-foot wall built by a wealthy distiller to block public access to the River Clyde in the 1820s. Residents tore down the wall in 1823, leading to arrests and a six-year legal battle. The excavation also revealed a rare 1791 trade token bearing the city's motto, "Let Glasgow Flourish".
Trump returns to White House amid weak polls ahead of midterms – live
New polls reveal voters’s unfavorable attitudes toward the war in Iran and high US prices, which could bring trouble for Republicans as public opinion sours on TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump is returning from the campaign trail to Washington DC this morning amid weak polls that could point to trouble for the Republican Party in the midterm elections.Trump, who campaigned f...
Sally Rooney books off U.K. shelves over Palestine Action support
Irish author Sally Rooney's books are no longer being supplied to U.K. retailers over her support for the banned group Palestine Action.
First Thing: US ‘betrayal’ over Starlink undermines Ukrainian defense
President Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of taking Russia’s side after access to the vital system was throttled. Plus, a happy ending for a dog that was missing for a monthGood morning. Ukraine’s president has said he feels “betrayed” by Donald Trump over a throttling of Starlink access. Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the US president of picking the other side after more than four years of war, riski...
Ukrainians fear US intelligence cuts as Russian strikes intensify
Reduced missile warnings increase threat to civilians as Trump pushes an 'energy ceasefire' and peace negotiations.
US-Iran stalemate: What are Trump’s next military options?
Trump has ruled out attacks before the midterms. Analysts weigh what he could do next, and at what cost.
Macron's 'trickle-down economics': French poverty at 'highest level' in decades, hunger on the rise
Charles Pellegrin is pleased to welcome Nicolas Vercken, Director of Advocacy for Oxfam France. France’s tax inequality is under scrutiny and Oxfam is challenging the state over its constitutional obligations. “It’s not so much about how much the percentage of tax and the burden of our tax system, it’s who you tax and for what,” explains Vercken. As France confronts mounting fiscal pressures and c...
Russia detains independent outlet Novaya Gazeta editor Sergei Sokolov
Sergei Sokolov, the editor-in-chief of Russia's independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was detained and taken for questioning on Thursday after authorities searched his home, the newspaper said.
Russia detains Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov after home search
Sergei Sokolov, the editor-in-chief of Russia's independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was detained and taken for questioning on Thursday after authorities searched his home, the newspaper said.
Ex-leader of N. Ireland’s largest unionist party sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse
The former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party has been on Thursday to 15 years in prison for the rape and sex abuse of two girls decades ago
Rubio urges restraint over Ethiopia-Eritrea tensions, civilians killed
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is calling for de-escalation in the Horn of Africa amid renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia
Heavy rain shuts down Istanbul, causing flooding and 3 deaths
A heavy downpour has shut down Istanbul, flooded homes and roads and killed at least three people
Trudy strengthens to a hurricane as system nears Mexico’s coast with storm expected
Trudy has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches the Pacific coast of Mexico
'It melts all sides': Slovenia takes drastic measures to stop its last glacier from vanishing
Locals say ‘unique ecosystems’ are vanishing and rivers are losing water as Slovenia’s last glacier melts away.
Ex-leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party sentenced to 15 years for sex abuse
The former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party has been on Thursday to 15 years in prison for the rape and sex abuse of two girls decades ago
John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget
Speaking at IMF annual meeting in Bangkok, chancellor says he will stick to fiscal rules while recognising business and living costsUK politics live – latest updatesBusiness live – latest updatesJohn Healey has promised to use his first budget in a fortnight’s time to offer consumers and businesses a “breathing space” while sticking to Labour’s fiscal rules.Speaking to journalists in Bangkok, wher...
Prince Harry and Meghan make first joint public appearance since surprise UK return
Known formally known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, they posed for selfies, hugged members of the crowd and accepted flowers.
Water scarcity and costly imports threaten food security in landlocked countries
As one of only two doubly landlocked countries globally, Uzbekistan faces unique water and food security challenges.
Starlink in Ukraine: Musk suggests US govt behind any slowdown
🇺🇦🇺🇸 As Ukraine reports slowdowns in the Starlink system used for battlefield communications and frontline logistics, Elon Musk says that "any limits on speed or usage are decided by the US military and ultimately POTUS."