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6 days, 2 hours ago

Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war

High in the mountains of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, Majdal Shams is home to members of one of the Middle East’s most insular religious communities: the Druze. With its roots in 10th century Ismailism, a branch of Shia Islam, the roughly one million-strong minority is spread across Syria, Lebanon, Israel and the Golan Heights. Many families in Majdal Shams have …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Is India profiting from Russia-Ukraine War?

India Today

What’s driving the fiercest battles across the globe? From the brutal trenches of Ukraine to NATO’s growing defence requirements, the artillery boom is reshaping the global defence landscape—and India is positioning itself at its very centre. Estonia’s Strategic Partnership with India Estonia, a NATO member that consistently meets its 2% defence spending target, is emerging as a key ally in …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Scientists find alien-like predator in the deep ocean, name it Darkness

Hindustan Times

Despite oceans covering 71% of our planet, a staggering 95% remains unexplored. While most amphipods scavenge or feed on detritus, this species actively hunts prey, making it the first predatory amphipod documented in the hadal zone. This region, characterised by depths beyond 6,000 metres, is one of the least understood habitats on Earth, yet it may hold invaluable secrets for …

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3 weeks ago

This whale species is so rare it’s never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. “I can’t tell you how extraordinary it is,” said a joyful Anton van Helden, senior marine science adviser for New Zealand’s conservation agency, who gave the spade-toothed whale its name to distinguish it from other beaked species. “For me personally, it’s unbelievable.” …

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1 month ago

Ukraine’s secret army in France

Hindustan Times

THREE UKRAINIAN soldiers, clutching Soviet-made AKM assault rifles, creep stealthily along zig-zagging trenches. At the French barracks, where cooks offer menus that alternate between Ukrainian and local, off-duty soldiers in combat fatigues hang around, training with gym weights, or smoking outside. Part of the European Union’s training mission, it was “co-constructed” with Ukrainian instructors, who are also on site to …

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1 month, 1 week ago

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

China Daily

SANYA -- Chinese scientists have completed manned deep-dive expeditions in eight major hadal trenches across the globe, achieving multiple world records related to manned deep-sea missions and discoveries. This was revealed at the second International Conference on the Biology, Geology and Environment of the Hadal Trenches, which opened Thursday in Sanya of the southern island province of Hainan. The hadal …

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1 month, 1 week ago

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

China Daily

SANYA -- Chinese scientists have completed manned deep-dive expeditions in eight major hadal trenches across the globe, achieving multiple world records related to manned deep-sea missions and discoveries. This was revealed at the second International Conference on the Biology, Geology and Environment of the Hadal Trenches, which opened Thursday in Sanya of the southern island province of Hainan. The hadal …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea's Military Presence in Russia: A Threat to Ukraine's Security

The Hindu

The United States has warned that up to 8,000 North Korean troops have reached Russia's border region with Ukraine trained and ready for combat. This deployment of foreign forces in a century is seen as a strategic move by Russia in its ongoing war in Ukraine. The launch of a long-range missile by North Korea could potentially strike the mainland …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Satellite Images Reveal North Korea Digging Trenches Across Border

Associated Press

Satellite images reveal that North Korea has dug large border trenches after demolishing road and rail links on its heavily armed border with South Korea. The trenches are approximately 1.7 kilometers (1 mile) long and about seven meters (23 feet) wide, with large piles of dirt on either side of them.

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2 months, 1 week ago

Sasha Colby takes us to Drag college : It's Been a Minute

NPR

Sasha Colby takes us to Drag college : It's Been a Minute Sasha Colby is your favorite drag queen's favorite drag queen. That's because she's one of the most decorated and influential drag queens working today - she's Chappell Roan's inspiration, a Miss Continental winner and a RuPaul's Drag Race winner. Sasha Colby joins Brittany following her 'STRIPPED' world tour …

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3 months ago

Daniel Dubois sends warning to Anthony Joshua as he claims AJ is 'there for the taking' ahead of world heavyweight title showdown at Wembley

Daily Mail

Dubois said he'll 'drag AJ into the trenches' in their world title fight on Saturday Daniel Dubois has vowed to drag Anthony Joshua into the trenches at Wembley on Saturday in the belief he has timed his showdown with his British rival to perfection. Two days after Joshua declared he is 'willing to die' in the ring in his pursuit …

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3 months ago

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets

China Daily

Highlighting the research-based restoration of the Great Wall, a seminar was held in Beijing's Huairou district on Friday. A total of 24 beacon towers on the Fenshuiling section of the Great Wall in Chongli county of the province have been recently studied, and 21 of them didn't reveal Han Dynasty pottery shards, Han says. "The other three beacon towers where …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Indian recruits in Russian Army: Telangana youth Mohammed Sufiyan recalls time in battlefield

The Hindu

Mohammed Sufiyan recalls being confined in a tiny bunker with the constant, ominous buzzing of surveillance drones flying overhead. Mr. Sufiyan says he was made to dig trenches and tunnels, and construct bunkers in the thick dense forests. But it was after Hemil Ashvinbhai Mangukiya’s death — the 23-year-old from Gujarat was hired as a helper for the Russian Army …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I could die any moment’: Indians forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine say they feel abandoned by Delhi

The Independent

I want to see the clear blue sky that is not raining drones and missiles if I make it out of Russia alive,” says Hardeep Gill*, a 24-year-old Indian man caught in the middle of the first major European conflict since the Second World War, fighting for a country that isn’t his own. Gill, from a city in Punjab, is …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arthur Smith and the Steelers: A football marriage made in the trenches

New York Times

Soon after Arthur Smith arrived in Latrobe, Pa., for his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the new offensive coordinator implemented a rule. “There’s certainly a style of play and an intent that we want that fits this team — the history here, Steelers brand of football and that shared vision,” Smith said. GO DEEPER All business in football: …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

AFC North Whiparound: Predicting the division and what details will dictate the champ

New York Times

Once a week during the season and occasionally during the offseason, our AFC North beat writers gather for a roundtable discussion on the happenings, player movement and pressing issues facing all four teams. Ja’Marr Chase might be negotiating with management on a new contract and Tyler Boyd is now in Tennessee, but the Bengals still boast the best receiving group …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trucking companies consider danger allowance after Bruce Highway explosion

ABC

The Queensland Trucking Association says some companies are considering "danger allowances" for drivers transporting goods on the Bruce Highway. On ABC Radio Brisbane this morning he said he had not driven the entirety of the 1,679-kilometre Bruce Highway, but had been to "many sections". "Every time I've been up to a section on the Bruce Highway we've been announcing money …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Up to 200 people killed in attack in central Burkina Faso

Al Jazeera

An armed group linked to al-Qaeda, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, has claimed responsibility for what it says was an attack that killed up to 200 people and injured at least 140 in central Burkina Faso. Haque noted that the Burkina Faso army knew on Friday that an attack was going to happen and called on the population to dig trenches. …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Cowboys preseason observations: 2 young players making progress in the trenches

New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — For the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason debut, all eyes were on quarterback Trey Lance. Guyton was already trending toward taking the starting left tackle spot before Edoga’s injury with strong practices in Oxnard. He didn’t play again in the first half after his first drive, but was back in the second half — and on the field goal …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach Prime holds combative news conference as he prepares for his second season at Colorado

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOULDER, Colo. — Deion “ Coach Prime ” Sanders kicked off his second season at Colorado with a combative news conference Friday when he also celebrated his 57th birthday and became a grandfather. “Trying to get my six-pack, I can’t eat these honeybuns,” he cracked in …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

After cave-ins, ‘sinking feeling’ in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW Seepage in Vikas Nagar’s sewer network, apparently marred by corruption, caused yet another cave-in on the road near the Gulachin Temple around two days back. A PWD official said the cave-in occurred due to continuous leakage from a trunk sewer line laid by the Jal Nigam below the coated surface of the road. PWD executive engineer Manish Varma said, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

PMC receives plaint of pothole-riddled road, repairs just one spot

Hindustan Times

Despite receiving complaints about multiple potholes and trenches on Dhanori Road, the Pune Municipal Corporation Road department repaired just one pothole on the stretch. An area resident said, “The 500-meter stretch of Dhanori-Charholi road starting from Parijat sweets to Fitniq gym multiple potholes and trenches leading to regular traffic congestion and hardship to commuters and area residents. We will clear …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington emerges for the FIRST time since bombshell Channel 4 interview after comparing Strictly Come Dancing to 'the trenches' and claiming the BBC had up to 50 hours of 'toxic' footage'

Daily Mail

Looking pale and pensive, Amanda Abbington checked her phone as she emerged for the first time since her bombshell Channel 4 appearance on Wednesday evening. Looking pale and pensive, Amanda Abbington checked her phone as she emerged for the first time since her bombshell Channel 4 appearance on Wednesday evening In an emotionally charged interview, Abbington doubled down on her …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Amanda Abbington is flooded with supportive messages after bombshell Channel 4 interview during which emotional actress compared Strictly Come Dancing to 'the trenches'

Daily Mail

Fans have thrown their support behind former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington after her emotional TV appearance on Wednesday evening. Thank you for speaking up to protect our women and girls'; Fans have thrown their support behind former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amanda Abbington after her emotional TV appearance on Wednesday evening The Sherlock star, 50, sensationally quit the …

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Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war

Is India profiting from Russia-Ukraine War?

Scientists find alien-like predator in the deep ocean, name it Darkness

This whale species is so rare it’s never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries

Ukraine’s secret army in France

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

China completes manned deep-dive missions in 8 major hadal trenches

North Korea's Military Presence in Russia: A Threat to Ukraine's Security

Satellite Images Reveal North Korea Digging Trenches Across Border

Sasha Colby takes us to Drag college : It's Been a Minute

Daniel Dubois sends warning to Anthony Joshua as he claims AJ is 'there for the taking' ahead of world heavyweight title showdown at Wembley

Great Wall restoration teams uncover trove of secrets

Indian recruits in Russian Army: Telangana youth Mohammed Sufiyan recalls time in battlefield

‘I could die any moment’: Indians forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine say they feel abandoned by Delhi

Arthur Smith and the Steelers: A football marriage made in the trenches

AFC North Whiparound: Predicting the division and what details will dictate the champ

Trucking companies consider danger allowance after Bruce Highway explosion

Up to 200 people killed in attack in central Burkina Faso

Cowboys preseason observations: 2 young players making progress in the trenches

Coach Prime holds combative news conference as he prepares for his second season at Colorado

After cave-ins, ‘sinking feeling’ in Lucknow’s Vikas Nagar

PMC receives plaint of pothole-riddled road, repairs just one spot

Amanda Abbington emerges for the FIRST time since bombshell Channel 4 interview after comparing Strictly Come Dancing to 'the trenches' and claiming the BBC had up to 50 hours of 'toxic' footage'

Amanda Abbington is flooded with supportive messages after bombshell Channel 4 interview during which emotional actress compared Strictly Come Dancing to 'the trenches'