Canada’s 2025 wildfire season now second-worst on record, fuelled by Prairies blazes
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Gunmen attack a boat off Ecuador’s coast, killing at least 4 with more than a dozen missing
Dozens of gunmen have attacked a boat off Ecuador’s southeast coast.
William H Webster, former director of FBI and CIA, dies aged 101
Appointed by Carter to head FBI in 1978, Webster helped improve the image of an agency tarnished by scandalWilliam H Webster, the former FBI and CIA director whose troubleshooting skills and integrity helped restore public confidence in those federal a…
University tests autonomous drones in NATO challenge
Four university teams from the Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States and Austria tested autonomous drone technology in simulated disaster relief.
The post University tests autonomous drones in NATO challenge first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Women call out ‘creepy’ experiences on Vinted as trolls and image thieves target site
Scrutiny of selling platforms grows as female users warning of harassment on sites after photos stolen and sexualisedUsers of secondhand clothing websites such as Vinted are warning about the danger their images will be used against their will on porno…
Younger teenagers make their case to vote
While such a nationwide change seems unlikely, more than a dozen cities have opened the door to young voters in some elections, with momentum seemingly growing.
New Yorker quit her corporate role in the middle of a meeting—now she earns twice as much and is happier in her dream job
Pooja Tripathi quit her corporate fashion marketing job in the middle of a meeting. Now, she makes more money and is happier making social media content.
Syria withdraws from Paris talks on integrating Kurds – France 24
Syria withdraws from Paris talks on integrating Kurds France 24Syria backs out of Paris talks with Kurdish-led fighters: State TV Al JazeeraSyrian official says government withdrawing from Paris talks on integrating Kurds &nb…
Syria withdraws from Paris talks on integrating Kurds
Syria will not take part in Paris talks on incorporating the Kurdish semi-autonomous administration into the Syrian state, a Syrian government official said Saturday. The decision comes a day after the Kurdish administration, which governs large parts…
Atlanta police officer dies after shooting near health agency HQ
Officials say the 30-year-old suspect may have been ill, or thought he was ill from a Covid vaccine.