3 h. ago Pentagon announces it has killed four men in another boat strike in Pacific

Strike comes amid congressional turmoil over legality of US attacks on suspected drug smugglersThe Pentagon announced on Thursday that the US military’s southern command had conducted another deadly strike on a boat suspected of carrying illegal narcotics, killing four men in the eastern Pacific.Video of the new strike was posted on social media by the US southern command, based in Florida, with a statement saying that, at the direction of Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, “Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in international waters operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization”. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Experts urge release of boat strike video as US admiral denies ‘kill them all’ order

Democrat Jim Himes calls footage ‘one of the most troubling scenes’ he’s observed in public serviceAnalysis: Killing of survivors sparks outrage – but entire US ‘drug boat’ war is legally shakyTop Democratic and Republican lawmakers in Congress on Thursday said that the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, had not ordered the military to kill surviving members of a a deadly attack on a boat alleged to be carrying drugs in the Caribbean, but differed over whether the double strike was appropriate.The allegation that Hegseth ordered the killing of survivors sparked bipartisan concern in Washington that he or others involved may have committed a war crime. On Thursday, US navy admiral Frank Bradley, who commanded the attack, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, appeared before the House and Senate’s armed services and intelligence committees for a closed briefing in which they showed video and discussed the attack with lawmakers. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago US lawmakers call for inquiry into second US military strike on alleged Caribbean drug boat

Democratic representative Jim Himes, who saw footage of attack, called it ‘one of the most troubling scenes’ he’s observed in public serviceAnalysis: Killing of survivors sparks outrage – but entire US ‘drug boat’ war is legally shakyA Democratic congressman described an unedited video of an extrajudicial military strike that killed two survivors in the Caribbean as “one of the most troubling scenes” he’s seen in public service, as human rights advocates and policy experts are lining up to demand the video’s public release.Congressman Jim Himes, the ranking member of the House intelligence committee, made the remarks on Thursday after viewing footage in a classified briefing of the 2 September follow-up attack that killed two men clinging to wreckage off the coast of Venezuela. His assessment came as experts called the operation murder under international law. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Democrat lawmaker says ‘double tap’ boat strike video shows survivors in ‘clear distress,’ after admiral briefing

Admiral Frank ‘Mitch’ Bradley briefed lawmakers about the ‘double strike’ strike on a boat and answered questions in a closed-door briefing

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12 h. ago Democrat says footage of ‘double tap’ boat strike is one of the ‘most troubling’ videos he has ever seen: Live updates

Democrat claims boat strike video shows ‘two individuals in clear distress’

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42 h. ago Wes Streeting calls doctors’ union ‘moaning minnies’ over strike

Wes Streeting has accused the British Medical Association (BMA) of acting like “moaning minnies” over the doctors’ strike.

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43 h. ago HR expert urges staff to stop making 1 clothing mistake at work Christmas party

There are lots of things to think about when choosing a work Christmas party outfit, especially in the corporate world where HR, executives and even clients might be in the same room

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53 h. ago How to spot AI generated videos as deepfakes continues to fool millions online

Technology experts have urged people to stay mindful online when watching videos on social media pages, sharing several ways to identify an AI-generated video easily.

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57 h. ago Grooming gangs expert calls on SNP Government to launch urgent child sexual exploitation review

Professor Alexis Jay said a review could be a "precursor" to a public inquiry.

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58 h. ago Johnson pins responsibility for second strike on alleged drug boat on admiral as Pentagon says strikes will continue

Johnson also says he doesn’t know how much of video recording of second strike, which reportedly killed two survivors, should be releasedTrump administration is ‘selling out’ admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials sayPete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagementJoseph Gedeon is a politics breaking news reporter based in WashingtonThe FBI director, Kash Patel, is “in over his head” and leading a “chronically under-performing” agency paralyzed by fear and plummeting morale, according to a scathing 115-page report compiled by a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI special agents and analysts. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Study highlights concerning new link between obesity and Alzheimer's as experts urge for regular blood testing to track development of the disease

Being obese could increase the rate at which you will develop Alzheimer's , new research today suggested.

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5 d. ago Brits urged to keep home warm with one simple habit — it's completely free

As temperatures begin to drop, experts are urging homeowners to take advantage of a simple winter task that can make a difference in keeping their homes warm.

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6 d. ago Towels will dry quicker in winter if you remember 1 step before hanging them up

It can get harder for many Brits to dry their towels inside during the winter, but one cleaning expert is urging homeowners to complete one step every single time

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7 d. ago 'I'm a gardening expert, do this urgent job in November to protect plants in spring'

If you do one thing this week in the garden, make it count, says gardening expert Diarmuid Gavin who advises that certain plants and trees need to receive urgent attention to avoid problems next year

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9 d. ago Experts share the safest times to walk your dog during the winter months

A canine expert is urging dog owners to rethink their walking habits this festive season.

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9 d. ago Expert urges caution after DIY impotence remedies go viral: 'Baking soda and apple cider vinegar will not cure erectile dysfunction'

It's estimated that 4.3 million men in Britain suffer with erectile dysfunction-and their reluctance to speak to their GP about the issue is driving them to try potentially dangerous home cures.

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1 week ago ‘Horribly wrong’: US veterans condemn Trump’s politicization of military

Experts infuriated by president accusing Democrats of ‘sedition’ for urging soldiers to refuse illegal ordersVeterans have condemned the politicization of the military after Donald Trump accused Democratic lawmakers of “sedition, punishable by death” after a small group of them released a video in which they urged US soldiers not to follow any “unlawful” orders.The extraordinary exchange was sparked after Democratic lawmakers with military or national security backgrounds – the Congressional representatives Maggie Goodlander, Jason Crow, Chris DeLuzio and Chrissy Houlahan, and the senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin – posted a video on Facebook addressed to US service members. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The 'incredible' route people often overlook in their lifetime is right here in UK

Travel experts Mr and Mrs D Adventures are urging anyone in the UK to take a trip along a stunning 820km circular route from showcasing breathtaking scenery, ancient castles and dramatic coastlines

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2 w. ago Urgent warning to WhatsApp users as cybersecurity experts discover a vulnerability allowing access to 3.5 BILLION profiles

Researchers say that a simple weakness allowed them to access 3.5 billion profiles on the Meta-owned messaging app.

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2 w. ago Scots shops warned to brace for Christmas 'shoplifting epidemic'

Security experts say as festive lights go up so does crime and urged measures to protect stock, staff and customers.

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