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Russia warns UK of consequences over drone supply to Ukraine
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Get you up to speed: Russia warns UK faces ‘all ensuing consequences’ for supplying Ukraine with drones | News World
Russia has condemned the UK for supplying long-range drones to Ukraine, stating this involvement makes Britain a participant in the ongoing war. Today, Ukrainian strikes reportedly hit the Sverdlov Explosives Plant in Dzerzhinsk, about 230 miles east of Moscow, raising concerns over the effectiveness of Ukraine’s new drone capabilities.
The latest Ukrainian drone strikes targeted key strategic sites, including the Sverdlov Explosives Plant in Dzerzhinsk, which is situated 230 miles east of Moscow. Recent attacks have also affected Tula and Ufa, with damage reported to a major oil refinery in Ufa amid the ongoing petrol shortages in Russia.
Vladimir Putin’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov condemned Britain’s drone supply for Ukraine, asserting it implicates the UK as a participant in the conflict and promising “all the ensuing consequences.” The Russian Embassy in London also cautioned that “the higher the price it will pay” corresponds with the UK’s increasing involvement in Ukraine.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain what specific actions the UK government plans to take in response to Russia’s warning regarding its participation in the conflict.
Russia warns UK of consequences over drone supply to Ukraine
Moscow has slammed Britain for supplying drones for long-range strikes inside Russia, warning this makes the UK a participant in the war.
Vladimir Putin’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lashed out as Prime Minister Andy Burnham stressed that he is 100% behind Ukraine ‘against this illegal war led by Vladimir Putin.’
Burnham added: ‘Britain is providing support so that Ukraine can defend itself, and that’s been the British position all the way through this conflict by previous prime ministers, it remains the case with me.
‘We are not fairweather friends.’
Foreign Minister Lavrov spoke to Russian television and said: ‘This only means one thing. The president [Putin] warned of our right to act in any part of the oceans if someone encroaches on our interests, on our property.
‘We have the same right to view the proudly declared direct participation of British missile forces in strikes against Russia as participation in a war, with all the ensuing consequences.’
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Lavrov is known for his threats against Western nations (Picture: EPA)
Russia is outraged over the revelation that new British long-range drones are being supplied and used by Ukraine for strikes deep inside Putin’s territory.
Earlier, the Russian Embassy in London warned that the deeper the UK becomes embroiled in Ukraine, ‘the higher the price it will pay’.
The latest Ukrainian long-range strikes early today reportedly saw missiles hit a major explosives plant in Dzerzhinsk, 230 miles east of Moscow.
The Sverdlov Explosives Plant is one of the largest in Russia and a key supplier to Putin’s military machine.
A picture from Astra media reportedly showed a large plume of smoke near the factory, which is sanctioned by other Western countries.
There have been multiple drone attacks on Russian soil this week (Picture: Reuters)
Russians are becoming increasingly concerned over the new deep reach of drones and missiles deployed by Ukraine to target strategic targets deep inside the country.
Buildings were also hit today in other Russian cities – Tula, the location of multiple defence plants – and Ufa, a major oil capital.
An oil refinery was hit in Ufa, sparking yet another fire as Russia grapples with critical petrol shortages and long queues.
In Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, two people were killed and ten injured in a Russian guided aerial bomb attack on a residential area.
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Tourists in Greece adopt sun safety measures amid rising heatwaves
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Tourists in Greece adopt sun safety measures amid rising heatwaves
Visitor Awareness
Tourists in Greece are increasingly equipped with protective measures against ultraviolet radiation, with Red Cross volunteers reporting a decrease in hat distributions during awareness campaigns.
Tourists in Greece are increasingly equipped with protective measures against ultraviolet radiation, with Red Cross volunteers reporting a decrease in hat distributions during awareness campaigns.
Tourism Resilience
Greece welcomed a record 38 million tourists despite extreme temperatures, indicating strong resilience in the travel sector amidst increasing awareness of ultraviolet radiation and sun safety.
Greece welcomed a record 38 million tourists despite extreme temperatures, indicating strong resilience in the travel sector amidst increasing awareness of ultraviolet radiation and sun safety.
Increased Awareness
“People tend to use more hats and other protective methods such as sunscreen and sunglasses compared with the past,” said Eirini Bourovili, a Red Cross volunteer.
“People tend to use more hats and other protective methods such as sunscreen and sunglasses compared with the past,” said Eirini Bourovili, a Red Cross volunteer.
Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for sun and heat risks
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After several unpleasant incidents in previous years, this year tourists visiting Greece appear to be better informed about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation and the harmful effects of excessive sun exposure.
Awareness about wearing hats has increased as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and wildfires. The situation has triggered alarm, but has done little to discourage travel to Athens.
In the centre of the capital, more and more people are admiring the sights protected by hats, sunglasses and, in some cases, even umbrellas.
“I travel with a hat, and this umbrella also offers ultraviolet protection, so I have full UV protection,” said one tourist from Peru while visiting the Acropolis.
Red Cross volunteers confirm that visitors are better prepared.
Eirini Bourovili, a Red Cross volunteer, says she is handing out fewer and fewer hats during a campaign distributing a heat-stress prevention kit to visitors in Athens, which also includes water and sunscreen.
“People tend to use more hats and other protective methods such as sunscreen and sunglasses compared with the past, because I think they are now better informed about ultraviolet radiation and how sunlight and sun exposure can affect the skin and skin ageing, as well as skin cancer,” she explains.
Last summer was the third hottest in Greece’s history. That did not deter tourists: their numbers reached 38 million, setting a new record.
Hundreds attend funeral for correctional officer Nicolae Serban
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Get you up to speed: Hundreds gather for funeral of correctional officer Nicolae Serban
Funerals for two correctional officers who died in a crash at the start of August took place this weekend. The service for Nicolae Serban was held on Saturday.
The funeral services for the second correctional officer will take place on Sunday. Investigators are continuing to gather information regarding the circumstances of the crash.
Funeral services for the two correctional officers who died in a crash at the start of August are ongoing, with the service for Nicolae Serban having taken place on Saturday. There has been no official statement from government officials regarding the incident as of now.
What remains unclear — The date and details of the funeral service for the second correctional officer have not been announced.
Hundreds attend funeral for correctional officer Nicolae Serban
Funerals for the two correctional officers who died in a crash at the start of August are being held this weekend. The service for Nicolae Serban was on Saturday.
Navy sailor Joshua Aviles reports father’s arrest by immigration officials
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Get you up to speed: U.S. Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa was arrested by Border Patrol during a traffic stop in Key West, Florida, on Saturday for entering the U.S. illegally. He remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, facing deportation proceedings.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, facing deportation proceedings following his arrest during a traffic stop in Key West. The USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for over nine months, recently left the Middle East and is expected to return to the U.S. in several weeks.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the arrest of Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, stating he entered the U.S. illegally and remains in custody facing deportation proceedings. This incident reflects a broader trend of increasing immigration enforcement actions affecting military families, as noted by DHS officials who emphasised that military affiliation does not exempt individuals from legal consequences.
What remains unclear — It is not specified when Luis Manuel Aviles Roa will face deportation proceedings.
Navy sailor Joshua Aviles reports father’s arrest by immigration officials
U.S. Navy sailor Joshua Aviles said he learned his father was arrested by federal immigration officials while on his ninth month aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier that has been at the center of reports of mental health challenges and subpar conditions faced by service members.
“I just got a call that my dad was taken by ICE. If you know my dad, you know he is a hardworking, humble man who is always willing to help anyone if he can,” Aviles wrote in a Facebook post this weekend.
“This is heartbreaking for me. I don’t know how I can mentally continue working 12+ hour days knowing that my dad is somewhere, possibly being treated like a criminal,” he added.
Asked by WTX US News about the arrest, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, a native of Nicaragua, was arrested by Border Patrol during a traffic stop in Key West, Florida, on Saturday, saying he entered the U.S. illegally. The department said Aviles remained in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, facing deportation proceedings.
DHS did not dispute the family’s statements that Aviles lacks a criminal record, but said that “(h)aving a family member in the military is not a free pass to violate our nation’s laws.”
“We are simply enforcing the laws passed by Congress,” the department said in a statement Sunday. “This Administration does not pick and choose which laws to enforce.”
Aviles’ arrest is the latest immigration enforcement operation to affect a U.S. military family over the past year and a half.
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration, which rescinded prior limits on arrests by ICE and Border Patrol as part of its mass deportation campaign.
DHS officials have consistently said anyone in the country illegally is vulnerable to being arrested and processed for deportation, even in cases involving military families.
In his Facebook post, Aviles noted the USS Lincoln’s extended deployment in the Middle East.
“I’ve been deployed for over nine months, out at sea in the Middle East aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, fighting for a country that has given me everything,” he wrote.
The aircraft carrier and its roughly 5,000 crew members left the Middle East last week to head back to the U.S., a journey that could take several weeks.
Missing teenager Lily Hooper found dead after earlier false report of rescue
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Get you up to speed: Missing teenager Lily Hooper found dead after police said she was alive | News World
Lily Hooper, an 18-year-old, was found dead in Nattai National Park, New South Wales, after a search operation was launched following her disappearance during a hike. Initial reports mistakenly indicated that she had been rescued alive, but authorities later confirmed that her body had been located and that it was believed to be hers.
New South Wales Police are investigating the communication errors that led to the premature announcement of Lily Hooper’s rescue. The woman’s body, believed to be that of Lily, was discovered in a challenging terrain characterised by dense eucalyptus forest and deep ravines, and has yet to be formally identified.
New South Wales premier Chris Minns expressed profound sadness at the tragic news, stating, “This is obviously devastating and I’m just profoundly sad for her family and all those concerned.” Police and government officials are investigating the miscommunication that led to the erroneous announcement of Lily Hooper’s rescue and will prepare a report for the coroner as the investigation continues.
What remains unclear — The identity of the body found in the search area has yet to be formally confirmed by authorities.
Missing teenager Lily Hooper found dead after earlier false report of rescue
A missing teenager has been found dead after officials mistakenly announced that she had been rescued following an eight-day search in the Australian bushland.
Lily Hooper, 18, disappeared after setting off for a hike in Nattai National Park, around 90 miles south-west of Sydney, last Wednesday.
Her family raised the alarm after she failed to return home, despite her being in contact with them throughout the day.
A major search operation was then launched in the national park, with police, volunteers and around 100 soldiers.
On Thursday, New South Wales premier Chris Minns was attending a parliamentary hearing when he was handed a note telling him the teenager had been found.
Lily Hooper, 18, disappeared after setting off in Nattai National Park (Picture: Facebook/VRA Rescue NSW)
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He then announced the news to the room, saying: ‘We’ve got some fantastic news, Mr Chair – Lily Hooper has been found alive.’
After claiming that she had been found in the bush with half a bottle of water, the apparent rescue was quickly reported by media outlets in Australia.
However, shortly afterwards, Minns confirmed that his announcement was incorrect, as he said: ‘I’ve got some terrible news. It seems as if the earlier advice was wrong.
‘Lily’s body has been found. This is obviously devastating and I’m just profoundly sad for her family and all those concerned.’
A major search operation was launched in the national park (Picture: Facebook/VRA Rescue NSW)
Lily had originally left her home in Oakdale, near Sydney, at 8am on August 12.
Her car was found at 11pm the same day in a picnic ground at the base of Bonnum Pic, which is a walking trail for experienced hikers.
Lily’s family raised the alarm after she failed to return home (Picture: NSW Police)
The area is covered by dense eucalyptus forest, sandstone cliffs and deep ravines, with rescuers describing the terrain as ‘incredibly rough’.
Lily’s family had also joined the search as rescuers remained hopeful that her experience in the bush would help her survive.
The terrain was described by rescuers as ‘extremely tough’ (Picture: Facebook/VRA Rescue NSW)
On Thursday, ambulances were then sent to the bushland after rescuers reported finding a person in the bushland.
New South Wales Police assistant commissioner Joseph Cassar said Lily’s parents had initially been told rescuers believed their daughter had been found alive.
Cassar said volunteers searching through the thick terrain were dealing with communication difficulties and had contacted the command post after locating her.
However, an updated report was sent around eight to 10 minutes later, confirming that she had died, with Lily’s parents then being informed.
‘If we were able to provide them more detailed information on that first report, I can tell you that would have been the case,’ Cassar said.
‘If I could turn the clock back, I would certainly.’
Police and government officials are now investigating how the incorrect information was passed on.
New South Wales Police said the woman’s body found in the search area had yet to be formally identified, but it is believed to be that of Lily’s. Police will now also prepare a report for the coroner.
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Sweden experts warn climate policy jeopardises emissions targets
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Sweden experts warn climate policy jeopardises emissions targets
Climate Policy Warning
Experts in Sweden have indicated that the government’s current climate policy may jeopardise the nation’s goal to reduce CO₂ emissions from transport by 70 percent by 2030.
Experts in Sweden have indicated that the government’s current climate policy may jeopardise the nation’s goal to reduce CO₂ emissions from transport by 70 percent by 2030.
Climate Goals
Experts in Sweden caution that the government’s climate policy may hinder efforts to reduce transport-related CO₂ emissions by 70 per cent by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2045.
Experts in Sweden caution that the government’s climate policy may hinder efforts to reduce transport-related CO₂ emissions by 70 per cent by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2045.
Climate Concerns
“The government’s current climate policy significantly undermines our ability to meet critical emissions reduction targets,” warned environmental experts in Sweden.
“The government’s current climate policy significantly undermines our ability to meet critical emissions reduction targets,” warned environmental experts in Sweden.
Thousands rally in Stockholm over climate crisis weeks ahead of general election
The protest comes as experts in Sweden have warned that the government’s climate policy jeopardises the country’s emissions-cutting goals to reduce CO₂ emissions from transport by 70 percent by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.
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