Ukrainian officials have been stressing for months their need for modern combat planes to replace their aging Soviet-era MiG and Sukhoi jets and better defend the country’s skies against Russia’s invasion. In June, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren told POLITICO that Ukraine would be able to use the F-16s donated by the Netherlands to strike targets on Russian territory. Several Western countries, including NATO heavyweights France and the United States, have started training Ukrainian pilots on the F-16s, with Kyiv pressing its allies to accelerate the pace of training. Paris has also pledged to provide Ukraine with its own Mirage…
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Sometimes it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known as an autopsy or postmortem, can help find answers. Despite what you may have seen on TV crime shows, most autopsies are minimally invasive; body often stays intact throughout a mostly observational procedure. Sometimes, though, a more extended investigation is needed. Through each step of the autopsy process, the dignity and respect of the deceased is prioritised by all involved. Not every death will result in an autopsy If someone dies from natural causes, there is no evidence of suspicious circumstances or…
The new rapid response process means mosques at risk of violent disorder can be offered additional security personnel, providing communities with vital support and reassurance. This will boost the work already being done by local police forces to protect these important places of worship. Under the new process now in place, the police, local authorities and mosques can ask for rapid security to be deployed, protecting communities and allowing for a return to worship as quickly as possible. This announcement will build on the existing Protective Security for Mosques Scheme, with up to £29.4 million already available this year to fund security at mosques and Muslim faith schools. Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper said: “Britain is a proud and tolerant country,…
On May 23, after anti-democratic actions by the Georgian government, I announced a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia. As a result of that review, the United States is pausing more than $95 million in assistance that directly benefits the Government of Georgia. The Georgian government’s anti-democratic actions and false statements are incompatible with membership norms in the EU and NATO. While we are pausing our assistance to the Government of Georgia due to those actions, the United States will continue assistance to programs and activities that benefit the people of Georgia by strengthening democracy,…
In an exciting breakthrough for astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, a team of international scientists has announced the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet just 40 light-years away — a relatively neighbourly 378 trillion kilometres from earth. Researchers from across the world, including key support from researchers at McGill University and Western University worked collaboratively on the hunt for Gliese 12 b within InfraRed Doppler Subaru Strategic Program (IRD-SSP) which searches for habitable zone planets around red dwarfs. The international team detected the planet’s presence using a combination of advanced telescopes and observational techniques and…
Defender Puissance. This year’s Dublin Horse Show is a very special one for Defender as it marks the twentieth year of its sponsorship of the thrilling Defender Puissance at the prestigious event. The pinnacle of Defender’s commitment to equestrian sport in Ireland, the Defender Puissance returns to the Dublin Horse Show on Saturday, 17th August. To mark the occasion, Defender’s presence at the event is bigger than ever. On each day of the show, from the 14th – 18th August, visitors to the Family Area can enjoy a unique drive experience in Mini Defenders. Kids with an appetite for adventure can get…
WASHINGTON – Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the July 2024 Employment Situation report:“Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the American economy added 114,000 jobs in July, bringing the total to nearly 16 million jobs created under the Biden-Harris administration. While job growth came in below expectations, with an average of 170,000 jobs added per month over the last three months, the American economy is still the envy of the world. “What the July jobs report indicates is a continued transition to a more stable and sustainable economy that saw growth across multiple industries,…
The Ukrainian military said it launched a successful strike against a Russian submarine on Friday and damaged an S-400 air defense system in occupied Crimea. “In the port of Sevastopol, the submarine of the Russian Black Sea fleet ‘Rostov-on-Don’ was successfully attacked,” the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine wrote on Saturday in a Facebook post. “As a result of the impact, the boat sank on the spot.” The Russian vessel, a Kilo-class attack submarine in the Russian Navy, had previously been hit by a Ukrainian missile in September 2023 and “seriously damaged,” according to the post. Source…
Robotic vehicles can optimize the flow of traffic in cities even when mixed in with vehicles driven by humans, thereby improving traffic efficiency, safety and energy consumption, my colleagues and I found. Robot vehicles are no longer a sci-fi concept: Cities around the world have been testing autonomous robotaxis since 2016. With the increasing presence of robot vehicles in traffic and the foreseeable long period of transitioning from mixed traffic to fully autonomous traffic, my team and I wondered whether robot vehicles and their interactions with human-driven vehicles can alleviate today’s notorious traffic problems. I am a computer scientist who…
UK will host major International Investment Summit on 14 October 2024 as it drives forward national mission for growth. Prime Minister to bring together up to 300 industry leaders to catalyse investment in the UK. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will confirm UK is open for business. The UK will host a major International Investment Summit on 14 October 2024, advancing opportunities for investment and growth across the country. Economic growth is the government’s top priority, and investment is one of the key pillars of the Chancellor’s growth strategy. The summit will make clear that…