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Ukraine deploys anti-drone nets amid FPV drone casualties surge

Ukraine's escalating conflict with Russia has seen a surge in First-Person View (FPV) drone casualties, with 60-75% of total casualties attributed to these small, low-cost systems. The use of anti-drone nets has become a crucial defensive strategy, with Ukraine deploying 2,500 miles of nets by the end of 2026 to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.
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AI Surveillance Expansion in Africa Raises Regulatory Concerns

African nations are rapidly deploying AI-driven mass surveillance systems, with 11 governments investing $2 billion in Chinese-developed technologies. Critics warn that these systems prioritize security over civil liberties, disproportionately targeting marginalized groups and suppressing dissent.
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UK Deploys Mine-Hunting Drones to Secure Hormuz Strait

UK Deploys Mine-Hunting Drones to Secure Hormuz Strait. Amid escalating tensions and disruptions, the UK has deployed mine-hunting drones to protect the strategic waterway, a key route for global oil and gas trade. The move is part of a broader coalition effort to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic tensions between Iran and Western powers continue to rise.
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UK Considers Options to Secure Key Oil Route Through Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy lifeline, has been effectively blockaded by Iranian forces, sparking a global oil price surge and crippling economic repercussions. As tensions persist, the UK considers options to secure the strait, including military and diplomatic measures, amid a complex web of regional rivalries and international pressure.
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Thai military seizes Cambodia compound with fake offices targeting global victims

Thai military forces have uncovered a vast cybercrime operation in Cambodia, exposing a six-story facility with fake offices, replicated uniforms, and scripts used in scams targeting victims worldwide. The discovery sheds light on the country's estimated $12.5 billion annual cybercrime economy, which has become a primary revenue source for criminal enterprises in Southeast Asia.
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UK Economy Stagnates in January Amid War-Linked Inflation Threat

UK economy stagnates in January, with no growth recorded, as war-linked inflation threats intensify, driven by global energy price volatility and Middle East conflict disruptions, potentially pushing inflation above 5% by year-end and forcing the Bank of England to reassess its monetary policy.
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Cuban Protesters Attack Communist Party Office Amid Blackouts

Cuba's economic crisis escalates as protesters attack Communist Party office amidst widespread power blackouts and food shortages. Demonstrators ransacked the party office, while President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned the violence, blaming it on "external pressures" and "regime change" efforts.
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UK Ends Global Health Workforce Programme Amid Fiscal Shifts

The UK has terminated its Global Health Workforce Programme, a six-year initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare systems in six African nations, amid a broader trend of UK aid cuts. The move has sparked concerns about its impact on pandemic preparedness, particularly in "red list" nations, where UK health ODA for workforce development has declined significantly.
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Meta and Google Trial Examines Addictive Design Claims

A landmark trial in Los Angeles is examining whether Meta and Google's addictive design features, such as infinite scroll and autoplay, harm users, particularly minors. The case, involving over 1,600 plaintiffs, could establish new standards for corporate accountability in product design and reshape the tech industry's approach to user well-being.
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Four crew members confirmed dead in US refueling plane crash in Iraq

US Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq Results in Fatalities Among Crew: A U.S. military aerial refueling aircraft, a KC-135 Stratotanker, crashed near Turaibil in western Iraq on March 12, 2026, resulting in fatalities among its crew.
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Deal on Paper, Death in Practice: 6,000 Oleshky Civilians Starving as Evacuation Goes Nowhere

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