7 h. ago British troops sent to help defend Belgium's skies against suspected Russian drones

Sir Richard Knighton, the new chief of the UK's armed forces, revealed the deployment as he described Russia as 'the most pressing threat right now' to Europe.

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48 h. ago EU plans hub to tackle disinformation threat from Russia and others

Move follows ‘escalating hybrid attacks’ by Russia and other foreign powers spreading fake articles across social mediaThe EU executive plans to create a Centre for Democratic Resilience to counter disinformation from Russia and other authoritarian regimes, according to a leaked paper.The European Commission intends for the centre to bring together expertise across the EU and from countries seeking to join the bloc to fight foreign information manipulation and interference. The idea forms the centrepiece of the “democracy shield” pitched by the commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, when she sought a second term before the 2024 European elections. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UPS warns of shipping delays as plane crash halts package sorting at major hub

Consumers who want to check on their UPS packages have been told to wait to hear from the company or look up tracking details online

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4 d. ago Moment UPS plane crashes near Kentucky airport caught on CCTV

The moment a UPS plane crashed whilst taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky was captured on CCTV footage.

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4 d. ago Deadly cargo plane crash shuts down UPS’ largest package delivery hub at Louisville airport

A UPS cargo plane crashed at a Louisville, Kentucky, airport where the company operates its largest package delivery hub

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4 d. ago At least 7 killed in ‘catastrophic’ UPS plane crash which forces airport closure in Kentucky

The crash involved a Hawaii-bound MD-11 plane from UPS, which uses the airport as a major hub

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4 d. ago At least 4 killed in ‘catastrophic’ UPS plane crash which forces airport closure in Kentucky

The crash involved a Hawaii-bound MD-11 plane from UPS, which uses the airport as a major hub

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4 d. ago ‘Catastrophic’ UPS plane crash kills at least 3 and injures 11 with numbers likely to grow, says Kentucky governor

The crash involved a Hawaii-bound MD-11 plane from UPS, which uses the airport as a hub

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4 d. ago Kentucky Governor warns of ‘serious situation’ after UPS plane crash ignites massive fire and black smoke

The crash involved a Hawaii-bound MD-11 plane from UPS, which uses the airport as a hub

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4 d. ago Plane crash near Louisville airport as police respond to reports of injuries and ‘active scene of fire and debris’

The crash reportedly involved a plane from UPS, which uses the airport as a hub

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1 week ago Buchanan bus station: Scotland's busiest bus station faces demolition under new vision

The biggest bus station in Scotland could be demolished under plans to create a major new transport hub.

Politics

1 week ago Donald Trump makes 'nuke' threat in bid to scare Russia and China as WW3 fears rise

Donald Trump appeared to announce that the U.S. would resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades, saying it would be on an "equal basis" with Russia and China.

Politics

2 w. ago Russia's threat to flatten these British towns and cities with missiles during WW3 fears

Russia has identified nine cities across the UK for its bombers to attack, with intelligence sources warning that Mad Vlad has a strike list that could target thousands

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2 w. ago Dragons' Den star behind £690million company 'forced to flee Russia after death threat from warlord'

British businessman Nick Jenkins, now 58, was a familiar face on Dragons' Den on seasons 13 and 14 and invested a whopping £842,000 on the show until his departure in 2017.

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2 w. ago German military to hunt for Russian subs alongside RAF in Lossiemouth

The RAF and the German military are to work side-by-side against the threat of Russia in the North Atlantic.

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2 w. ago Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet increase flights from Newcastle airport ahead of upgrade

The northern hub has commenced its £60m expansion plan

Transport

2 w. ago Former Balloch tourist information centre subject of community hub plans

The group behind the asset transfer proposals are urging the residents of Balloch and Haldane are urging locals to get behind the plans for the former station building and car park.

Politics

2 w. ago British troops given powers to shoot down drones near bases to counter Russia threat

The British government will consider extending the powers to other important sites, like airports

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3 w. ago Plan for Welsh adventure hub previously ruled unlawful being revived

The scheme was approved in 2024 but a high court judge later quashed the decision

Politics

3 w. ago Big Tech training teachers to prepare classrooms for AI revolution

AFT is planning to build an AI training hub that will offer virtual and in-person workshops for teachers

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