As Western supplies of high-tech weapons flow into Ukraine in preparation for the anticipated spring offensive, Russia is also trying to bolster its arsenal. It has resorted to trading SU-35 fighter jets to Iran in return for continued supply of Iranian Shahid 136 attack drones, and also fielded state-of-the-art missile systems for the first time.
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Jeff Carlisle Close Jeff Carlisle U.S. soccer correspondent Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC. Julien Laurens May 18, 2023, 09:00 AM ET The U.S. men’s national team has had its share of victories when it comes to recruiting dual nationals. Right-back Sergino Dest and midfielder Yunus Musah both saw
A man has died after being attacked by a “dangerously out of control” dog in Leigh. The 37-year-old was found by officers in the town in Greater Manchester with serious injuries shortly after 9.10pm on Thursday. He was taken to hospital where he later died in the early hours of Friday. Greater Manchester Police said
“It really hurts to think about Azovstal,” Yevgen says, remembering how bombs rained down as defenders made their last stand inside the steelworks. “Not all of us came back.” It was a desperate situation. Medical staff worked around the clock treating the wounded in a bunker, as fighters outside mounted fierce resistance against appalling odds.
Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images Independently, generative artificial intelligence and low-code software are two highly sought-after technologies. But experts say that together, the two harmonize in a way that accelerates innovation beyond the status quo. Low-code development allows people to build applications with minimal need for hard code, instead using visual tools and
It is a long, nervy and treacherous walk to the frontline trenches around Bakhmut. As we make our way through woodland, the war crashes and booms around us. Although Ukraine has made small gains in the open ground around the flanks, its hold inside the city is looking increasingly desperate. Ukraine war latest live as
The energy price cap is set to remain more than £1,000 higher than the average bill before the COVID pandemic, according to a closely-watched forecast. Ahead of the industry regulator’s determination on the price cap level due next week, energy research specialist Cornwall Insight said it saw the cap for a typical household at the
Andy Rourke, the bassist for indie legends The Smiths, has died aged 59. The death was announced by fellow band member Johnny Marr. He said: “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. “Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul
Tesco chair John Allan is to leave next month after the supermarket giant said allegations over his personal conduct “risk becoming a distraction” to the chain. The UK’s largest retailer said he would be “stepping down” from his role as chair of the board and as a director at the company’s AGM on 16 June.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife lost an average of £500,000 a day over the past year, according to The Sunday Times Rich List. The couple are estimated to be £201m poorer due a fall in the value of Akshata Murty’s stake in her father’s IT firm – but are still worth a reported
Rishi Sunak has given a “straightforward” message for Vladimir Putin at the G7 summit: “We’re not going away.” Speaking to Sky News in Hiroshima, the prime minister had ready answers for his policy and position on Ukraine. Hours earlier, he had announced a ban on imports of Russian diamonds – and told me that he
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Wind turbines in the North Sea, off the coast of the Netherlands. As more wind farms are developed, the interaction between turbines and birds will become an increasingly important issue. Mischa Keijser | Image Source | Getty Images Offshore wind farms in the North Sea were recently “shut down” in a bid to protect migratory
The Prime Minister said the UK would provide Ukraine with new attack drones and air defence missiles as he hosted President Zelenskyy at his country residence at Chequers. Mr Zelenskyy said he wanted Britain to join a “fighter jet coalition”. He is seeking F-16 aircraft to defend his country against Russia, which the UK does
Bobi, a Portuguese pooch who was declared the world’s oldest dog by Guinness World Records in February, celebrated his 31st birthday on Thursday, according to a news release from Guinness. #CNN #News #shorts
Harry and Meghan have demanded an agency hand over photos and videos taken by paparazzi during a “chase” in New York earlier this week – but it has refused. Lawyers representing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have sent a letter to the Backgrid agency – but in response, the company reportedly told Harry that
A 13-year-old boy saved his little sister from a kidnapping by using his slingshot to fight off the attacker. Owen Burns took aim from a window when he heard the eight-year-old scream outside their house in Alpena Township, northern Michigan. He initially thought she was “messing around” with friends, but threw down his video game
Asda staff could be threatened with the sack if they don’t agree to a pay cut, according to the GMB union. The supermarket chain confirmed it was considering ending a 60p-per-hour supplement paid to some workers in the South East of England. They have been paid the extra money for many years to make up
The Walt Disney Company has announced it is scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida following a year-long dispute with Governor Ron DeSantis. Mr DeSantis has been attacking the company after it opposed a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early years. Disney filed a First
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterMay 18, 2023, 11:48 AM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year Nine-thousand, seven-hundred and thirty-one days. When the NASCAR All-Star Race drops the green flag on Sunday evening, that’s how long it will have been since