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Russian army attacks two districts in Dnipropetrovsk region nearly 20 times today
The enemy has attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region about 20 times today. Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, wrote this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. “The aggressor attacked the region nearly 20 times during the day. They… Continue Reading
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NASA is now talking to Voyager 1 with a radio that hasn’t been used since 1981
NASA can’t catch a break when it comes to Voyager 1, apparently. That’s because the US space agency has now revealed that the only thing keeping Voyager 1 communications running at the moment is a radio that hasn’t been used since 1981. If that sounds like a bit of a nightmare,… Continue Reading
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These trained giant rats could become poaching’s worst enemy
“You are never more than six feet away from a rat,” so the saying goes. Though here at BBC Science Focus we’ve concluded that this measurement is incorrect, it might soon be accurate for those involved in the illegal wildlife trade (IWT). A team of researchers have trained African giant… Continue Reading
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Norway will allocate nearly $86M for weapons for F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine this year
The Norwegian government will allocate NOK 1.3 billion (over $85.9 million) to purchase the necessary equipment and weapons for F-16 fighter jets. The aircraft will be delivered to Ukraine before the end of the year. Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said… Continue Reading
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'Diplomatic treason': Polish commission into Russian influence criticises ex-defence minister
The commission has strongly criticised Antoni Macierewicz for his role in cancelling prominent defence projects Continue Reading
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Nordic countries pledge continued military support for Ukraine, back Zelenskyy’s victory plan
Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland and Sweden committed over €20 billion ($21 billion) in military, financial, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and pledged to maintain their support indefinitely, according to a joint statement issued at the fourth Ukraine-Nordic Summit in Reykjavik on 28… Continue Reading
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We finally know how the dinosaurs ended up ruling the planet
For over 53 million years, Earth was ruled by the bizarre, terrifying and downright impressive creatures that were dinosaurs – which dominated every corner of the planet, growing bigger and bigger as they until their demise at the hands of a rampant asteroid. But how did they become the top… Continue Reading
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Hungary flirts with Putin and snubs NATO meeting – POLITICO
A NATO diplomat said there have been “serious concerns” owing to Hungary’s latest actions and rhetoric. Wednesday’s meeting “would have been a useful opportunity for Hungary to explain itself to its allies, but they were absent from the discussion,” the diplomat… Continue Reading
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One killed, one wounded in Russian shelling of Kucherivka in Kharkiv region
As a result of the shelling of Kucherivka village in the Kharkiv region by Russian troops, a man was killed and another was injured. That is according to the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Ukrinform reports. “Russian occupiers continue to strike at… Continue Reading
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Poland's recovery from Storm Boris: Is the EU prepared for more and more floods?
Floods are the most common and most costly natural disasters in Europe. They are becoming more frequent due to climate change. What is Europe doing to anticipate and limit the damage? Continue Reading
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