Riots across England were sparked by fake claims on social media about the suspects background we look at just how widely that misinformation was shared. Posts sharing the false identity of the Southport stabbing suspect were viewed at least 420,000 times on social media, The Independent can reveal. England was hit by a series of race riots in towns and […]
In a move that has captured the attention of international observers and economists, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore has made the decision to decline financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This decision marks a significant moment for the West African nation as it navigates its economic and political landscape. The IMF, known for
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Mykhailo Podolyak tells The Independent that the cross-border assault into the Kursk region shows that Putin has ‘very little control’ over the border. Ukraine’s attack on Russian soil has exposed the disarray in Vladimir Putin’s military command, president Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief adviser has told The Independent. Kyiv’s military exploited poorly-defended border positions and later overran two fortified Russian defensive lines, essentially infantry
A further two Tu-22M3 long-range bombers were dispatched over the Baltic Sea. These also have with nuclear capabilities meaning the move could be seen as risky, given the large number of nearby NATO members, reports the Mirror. The Baltic Sea has recently been dubbed “NATO lake” thanks to the recent accession of Finland and Sweden, both
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MOSCOW – Russia’s foreign ministry said Ukraine had used Western rockets, likely US-made HIMARS, to destroy a bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region, killing volunteers trying to evacuate civilians. advertisement “For the first time, the Kursk region was hit by Western-made rocket launchers, probably American HIMARS,” Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian
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Ukraine’s air defenses shot down all 14 Russian drones launched in an overnight strike, the Ukrainian Air Force said in a statement early on August 17. The Shahed drones were downed over six Ukrainian regions in the south and center of the country, including areas near the capital, Kyiv, according to the statement posted on
Joshua Zirkzee became the sixth Dutchman to score on his Old Trafford debut for Man United, having arrived from Bologna last month. Erik ten Hag is convinced Joshua Zirkzee will bring attributes to Manchester United that they did not have after his goalscoring debut against Fulham. Zirkzee scored the only goal in the 87th minute to secure
The Iranian national team achieved remarkable success at the inaugural International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, earning a bronze team medal and securing the 18th overall rank in Bulgaria. The team, comprised of students Mohammad Sadra Kouhestani, Amir Hossein Zarei, Parsa Sadeghi, and Alireza Rahimi Yazdi, showcased their skills in a highly competitive environment. In one
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Ukrainian military forces have reportedly captured a Russian “Volnorez” electronic warfare system in the Kursk region, complete with documentation that could potentially reveal its technical specifications. According to Militarniy, the “Volnorez” system, still in its factory packaging when found, is designed to create a protective dome around military assets, particularly tanks, shielding them from drone attacks.
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A Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashed near the village of Mikhailovka in the Irkutsk region on the evening of August 15, leading to a series of explosions at the crash site. Witnesses report that the aircraft was carrying Kh-22 missiles, which detonated after the plane went down. Eyewitnesses, who arrived at the scene alongside local police,
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