UK military to get powers to shoot down drones near bases
Plans to allow troops to take faster action come after sightings at four airbases last year. Source link
University tuition fees in England to rise with inflation every year from 2026
Bridget Phillipson confirmed the plans for the next two years, with fees to increase automatically after that. Source link
In Purple Hudson Valley District, No Kings Turnout Doubles
Joan Walsh Brewster’s rally drew more than 4,000 people for a rousing refutation of Donald Trump. Should the district’s GOP House Representative Mike Lawler, up for reelection in November, worry? The post In Purple Hudson Valley District, No Kings Turnout Doubles appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Court challenge begins to federal election result in Quebec riding won by single vote
The lawyer for a former Bloc Quebecois MP who lost her riding by a single vote in the April federal election says a do-over is required. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Celebrating Diwali around the world
Millions of people are celebrating Diwali with gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Source link
A distant comet is forming new rings while we watch in real time
The comet-like object Chiron has been caught in the process of forming new rings, which could help us understand how these complex systems work Source link
How Oracle’s Dual CEOs Will Co-Lead Its AI Makeover
Tech giant Oracle has reverted to a dual-CEO system that defies conventional wisdom, but it has broken tradition before in its evolution from databases to software, cloud-computing and AI infrastructure. Source link
Trump to Australian ambassador: 'I don't like you either'
In 2020, Kevin Rudd wrote on social media that he believed Trump was the ‘most destructive’ president in US history. Source link
Italian news program refuses to be silenced after bomb explodes outside journalist's home
A bomb exploded outside the home of Italian investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci, damaging two cars belonging to his family and drawing widespread condemnation from advocates of the free press. Source link
Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows
Doctors have long recommended that infants avoid peanuts. But in 2017, experts officially reversed that guidance, and food allergies decreased sharply. Source link