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DragonFire: The new British military laser that shoots down drones | Politics News
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A new British military laser could be used in Ukraine to shoot down Russian drones, the defence secretary has suggested. The DragonFire weapon, which is expected to be ready for deployment by 2027 at the latest, could have “huge ramifications” for Kyiv’s conflict against Russia, Grant Shapps said. New reforms aimed at speeding up procurement…
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London Marathon: Four mistakes to avoid as the big day looms | UK News
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It’s crunch time now for those who have been training for this year’s London Marathon. While the bulk of training is done now, there’s perhaps more to think about than ever for the nearly 50,000 people running on 21 April. We’ve spoken to a sports therapist, a dietitian and a man who has run every…
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Tales Of Kenzera: Zau – new game inspired by House Of The Dragon actor’s grief of losing his father | Ents & Arts News
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Growing up, Abubakar Salim never felt destined to be a star of the screen. The Jamestown and Raised By Wolves actor, who this year joins the cast of HBO and Sky’s House Of The Dragon, didn’t much care for the worlds of TV and film where he has since made his name. “As a kid,…
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Government should counter misinformation on TikTok, MPs say | Politics News
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The government should use TikTok to help combat misinformation directed at young people, a group of MPs has said. Members of the cross-party Culture, Media and Sport Committee said ministers need to adapt to new apps and platforms that appeal to those who are increasingly turning away from traditional news sources. The call comes despite…
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Meta criticised after lowering WhatsApp minimum age from 16 to 13 | Science & Tech News
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Meta has lowered the minimum age to use the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. The move, which came into effect on Thursday, reduces the age limit from 16 down to 13 in the UK and EU. It has been criticised by a number of campaign groups who have urged the company to reverse the decision. Smartphone…
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Loch Ness monster: NASA urged to help as new search begins | UK News
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NASA has asked to help in a new search for the Loch Ness monster. The Loch Ness Centre has urged the space agency to lend its expertise in a fresh hunt for the legendary creature. Last year, one of the biggest searches of Loch Ness in the Highlands concluded with a hydrophone capturing loud underwater…
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British astronaut Tim Peake hopes to return to space with first all-UK mission to International Space Station | Science & Tech News
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British astronaut Tim Peake hopes to take an all-British crew to the International Space Station (ISS), he has revealed to Sky’s FYI children’s news show. “Possibly as early as next year, we’re taking four astronauts back [to the ISS] to do lots of science and lots of education outreach,” he said. The 52-year-old became the…
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Frogs are screaming – we just can’t hear them, scientists in Brazil discover | Science & Tech News
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Some frogs scream at an ear-splitting volume for other animals but its frequency is inaudible to humans, scientists have discovered. While out in the Amazonian jungle studying frogs, researchers in Brazil noticed something strange. Small leaf litter frogs were arching their backs, throwing back their heads and opening their mouths wide. They looked like they…
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New Instagram safety tool will stop children receiving nude pictures | Science & Tech News
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The owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram is going to introduce a new safety tool to stop children from receiving nude pictures – and discourage sending them. It follows months of criticism from police chiefs and children’s charities over Meta’s decision to encrypt chats on its Messenger app by default. The company argues that encryption…
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Sky Mobile down – with users experiencing internet problems | UK News
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Sky Mobile is down for some customers, with people experiencing issues with 3G, 4G and 5G services. Users reported not being able to use the internet on their phones at around 9am on Thursday morning. One user on X wrote: “I have a phone that won’t work for anything if I turn off my WiFi and…