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Residents across Seoul took part in civil defence drills as sirens sounded and police cleared roads for emergency vehicles. People were directed to metro stations and underground shelters, while evacuees at Seoul City Hall were shown how to give first aid and perform CPR. The exercise was part of Ulchi Freedom Shield, the annual US-South Korean military drill, which also featured military equipment and drone simulators for children. This year’s scenarios included drone threats, GPS disruption and cyberattacks. The military component has been reduced, however, following a request from US President Donald Trump, who pointed to his “very good relationship”…
Published on 20/08/2026 – 13:50 GMT+2 The accessory dubbed ‘pervert glasses’ might soon be getting shown the door at UK cinemas. As reported by Sky News, the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) is considering a ban on Meta AI glasses in cinemas, as operators weigh concerns about piracy and privacy against the accessibility benefits of the high-tech eyewear. All eyes on you Since they hit the market, Meta glasses have given voyeurs and would-be pirates a decidedly 21st-century upgrade. Meta’s smart glasses contain cameras in their frames that allow wearers to take photos and videos discreetly. There’s a small light intended…
“The restaurants receive the branded packaging free of charge,” it said. Germany isn’t the first European country to rethink its military recruitment pitch in recent years: In a 2019 advertising campaign, the British Army targeted “snowflakes,” “selfie addicts” and “phone zombies.” France launched a nationwide multimedia recruitment drive in 2024, and the Netherlands has been offering young people the chance to spend a paid year in uniform since 2023. The unconventional recruitment strategy comes as Berlin races to expand its armed forces. The Bundeswehr counted 186,705 active troops at the end of July — its highest level in 13 years…
Published on 20/08/2026 – 12:29 GMT+2 Russia deployed Banderol munitions in its overnight large-scale attack on Ukraine on Thursday, in what has become Moscow’s growing use of a low-cost weapon designed to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defences. Ukraine’s Air Force said the Banderols were intercepted during a barrage that also included cruise missiles and Shahed-type drones. First recorded in Ukraine in spring 2025, the Banderol has become an increasingly common weapon of Russian attacks. Also known as the S8000, it is a small jet-powered loitering munition that combines features of a cruise missile and a jet-powered attack drone. It is considerably…
Some demonstrators shaved their heads in a symbolic gesture, while others chanted slogans against Chinese President Xi Jinping and called on the United Nations to intervene. The protesters said the legislation threatened Tibetan identity, language, culture and religious traditions, and could provide a legal basis for what they describe as a policy of assimilation. Beijing says the law is intended to promote development, patriotism and unity among China’s 56 officially recognised ethnic groups. The law, which came into force on 1 July, bans acts deemed likely to encourage divisions between ethnic groups. It also requires schools, families, public bodies and…
Published on 20/08/2026 – 12:45 GMT+2 Need some cheering up? Considering the current state of the world, we don’t blame you. Well, brace yourselves for a clip which has broken the internet. In the best of ways. Acting legend Harrison Ford has teamed up with Sesame Street’s very own Cookie Monster and the pair ended up singing the Indiana Jones theme tune. Whilst munching on cookies, naturally. “Me think me know this song,” said the Cookie Monster as he began humming John Williams’ iconic composition. This led the usually grumpy 84-year-old actor to break the cantankerous act and join in.…
“They are moving back to Britain because they don’t like President Trump,” Katie Miller, the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, said on X. U.K. politicians may not be able to resist giving their view on the Royal return — particularly if questions over taxpayer-funded security or public-facing roles bubble up again. Will Andy Burnham welcome the Sussexes home? The British prime minister will be speaking to reporters today as he marks his first month in office by visiting a waste site. In this photo illustration, British newspapers report on the High Court Verdict in the…
Europe missed the first digital revolution and cannot afford to miss out again with AI, as it has the full potential to compete, Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), said on Wednesday. To win the AI race against giants such as the US and China, Lagarde told the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva, the EU needs to complete its single market and integrate capital markets that remain too fragmented. “Europe largely missed out on the first digital revolution, as the commercial gains from the spread of information and communication technologies were…
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Published on 20/08/2026 – 11:18 GMT+2 The US national debt now stands at a record $40 trillion (€34.4tn), while the Treasury has responded to the bond market pressure by pledging to buy back far more of its own older securities. Washington’s two announcements landed on the same day and represent two symptoms of the same underlying strain: a government borrowing at a record pace just as buyers of its longest-dated debt are demanding higher returns to keep lending. Buybacks work like a targeted repurchase. Rather than printing new money, the US Treasury uses cash it already has to repurchase older,…