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$700,000 vs $3.8 Million: Ukraine Builds Its Own Cheap Answer To Patriot

Ukrainian arms manufacturer Fire Point last week carried out the first flight test of a new surface-to-air missile developed as a more affordable, mass-producible alternative to the United States' Patriot system

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Farage suddenly returns to political stage – but dodges questions about £5m gift

Reform UK leader has been unusually quiet in recent weeks – at great cost to the party during a crucial byelectionFake images of Nigel Farage have been ubiquitous online lately – but the real politician has proved far more elusive since it was revealed seven weeks ago that he took a £5m personal gift from a crypto billionaire.And while an AI-generated depiction of the Reform UK leader was falsely shown getting violent on BBC’s Question Time, Farage has been largely avoiding the TV studios where he might face questions over the cash. Continue reading...

Turkey Calls For "Liberating Jerusalem", Netanyahu Slams "Dictator" Erdogan

In a post on X, Netanyahu called Erdogan an "antisemitic dictator" and accused him of supporting Hamas, suppressing political opponents and carrying out actions against the Kurds.

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Crowds turn out in Barcelona for pope blessing Sagrada Família’s final tower

As completion of 144-year basilica nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plansIt has been a long wait but 144 years after work began, Pope Leo XIV has blessed the recently completed central tower of Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família church in the presence of members of the Spanish royal family, the prime minister and hundreds of bishops.With the completion of the Jesus Christ tower, the tallest of 18 in the temple, the basilica has reached its full height of 172.5 metres. It is now not only the world’s tallest church but Barcelona’s tallest building. It was consecrated in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI. Continue reading...

Keir Starmer aides ‘war-gaming’ leadership contest with Andy Burnham

Prime minister is ‘hellbent’ on fighting any contest, even if his future may be out of his hands, sources sayUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer’s closest aides are “war-gaming” how to win a leadership contest ahead of Andy Burnham’s much-anticipated return to Westminster if he wins the Makerfield byelection, the Guardian understands.Downing Street sources said the prime minister had taken the last fortnight to think seriously about his future but was now “hellbent” on fighting any contest. His team is working through various scenarios, including sacking ministers who publicly support Burnham. Continue reading...