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The US-made Patriot air defence system is facing a shortage of interceptor missiles, creating a "window of vulnerability" that Russia is exploiting in Ukraine. This shortage is affecting countries that rely on the Patriot system, including Ukraine, which has been…

Anthropic, a rapidly growing AI company, has seen its valuation surge in recent months. The company's latest stock market filing reveals a significant increase in investment, solidifying its position as a major player in the AI industry. Meanwhile, OpenAI, a…

Kielder, England's largest forest, is shifting its focus from solely commercial production to a balanced approach that incorporates conservation. Located in Northumberland, the forest spans over 230 square miles. Historically, Kielder was planted with conifers for timber production, but this…

The US healthcare sector is witnessing a surge in medical professionals running for public office, driven by discontent with Trump-era health policies. Funding cuts and layoffs have galvanized doctors to enter politics. Robert F Kennedy Jr's vaccine skepticism has also…

California's 'jungle primary' system, introduced in 2012 under former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, allows all candidates to compete in a single primary election. The top two finishers, regardless of party affiliation, then proceed to the general election. This system was designed…

Tennessee Republicans have redrawn the state's voting maps, eliminating the only Democratic, Black-majority congressional district. This move follows the US Supreme Court's decision to gut part of the Voting Rights Act, which had protected minority voting rights. The new maps…

A 21-year-old nightclub promoter was stabbed to death in Dublin's tourism district. Qayyum Balogun was chased and attacked after a gig ended in the Grafton Street area. The incident occurred following a clash between rival groups, police say. Balogun was…

California voters are casting their ballots in the state's gubernatorial primary, with the outcome still uncertain. The primary is one of several key races taking place in the state. New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico, Iowa, and Montana are also…

The US Department of Defense has barred reporters from using the Pentagon press room, sparking concerns about transparency. The move has been met with criticism from journalists and press freedom advocates. Defense department spokesperson John Kirby claims the Trump administration…

Costa Rica's coastline has undergone a significant transformation thanks to a grassroots project initiated by a surfer. The surfer, seeking shade, began planting native trees on deforested beaches. This effort has since grown into a large-scale initiative, with 100,000 trees…

A Texas jury has convicted Catholic priest Anthony Odiong of first- and second-degree sexual assault. Odiong now faces up to life in prison. The case marks a significant development in the Catholic Church's ongoing reckoning with clergy abuse. The jury's…

Google owner Alphabet is set to raise $80bn through a stock sale to fund its artificial intelligence investments. This move is one of the largest equity fundraisings in history. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate its AI…

The murder of 22-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton last December has prompted calls for a review of religious knife rules. Hampshire's police commissioner has written to Labour leader Keir Starmer, describing the stabbing as a "national tragedy". Nowak was killed…