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- Weekend reads: Mega-journal on hold at PubMed; 1,400 retractions in one day; ‘I Used AI to Fake a Scientific Paper’ Retraction Watch
- IEEE retracts approximately 1,400 papers following integrity review Research Information
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises US over $2.1bn Patriot missile deal but warns it could take years
The Ukrainian president called the US decision strong, but added that delivery of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles could take years
The US has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine for an estimated $2.1bn, but Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned deliveries could take years and stockpiles were needed now to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks.
“The proposed sale will improve Ukraine’s capability to meet current and future threats by improving its integrated air and missile defense capabilities,” the US state department said in a statement on Friday.
Continue reading...Why North Korea’s ‘elite’ hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
Why North Korea’s ‘elite’ hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
The Indian chef who brought curry to America – then vanished
Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.
This FB Group Calls Out Ridiculous Marketing Nonsense, And These 56 Posts Are Hilarious (New Pics) – Bored Panda
The fight to save Canadian town threatened by Trump’s tariffs
A century-old paper mill in Témiscaming, Quebec is indefinitely closed after the US imposed 50% tariffs on its products, putting hundreds out of work.
Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis
Filter straws to a disposable toilet - people in the US, Japan, Sweden and Netherlands on what's in their emergency stashes.
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue – BBC
- Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue BBC
- ‘Bunch of baloney’: calls grow for Cop summit reforms as countries on track to fail nature targets The Guardian
- UN nature summit approves two key agreements after marathon negotiations France 24
- ‘Design conservation with those who will live with it’: 30 by 30 in Africa news - Mongabay
- From nature finance to invasive species: What’s at stake at COP17? Euronews.com
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Countries have been trying to get a global agreement to halt nature decline back on track.
Qataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midterms – Axios
- Qataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midterms Axios
- Persian Gulf scrambling to prevent Iran war from again hitting its doorstep The Washington Post
- Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says Reuters
- Qatari negotiators return to Tehran in last-ditch mediation effort Financial Times
- Diplomacy or war? Qatar signals Iran breakthrough as US warns Gulf states to prepare for war Ynetnews
Family of real estate CEO wounded in violent Toronto home invasion, officials say; 3 suspects at large – CBS News
- Family of real estate CEO wounded in violent Toronto home invasion, officials say; 3 suspects at large CBS News
- Real estate CEO and family shot, attacked with hammer by masked intruders in home invasion robbery Fox Business
- Victim of violent Bridle Path home invasion speaks out, says family is 'traumatized' CBC
- Real Estate CEO, His 2 Daughters and Wife Shot After Masked Men Invade Their Home People.com
- Manhunt under way after Toronto CEO and family violently attacked in home invasion BBC
Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court
The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them.
US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The American-made interceptors are the only effective weapon for downing Russia's ballistic missiles.
‘The necktie is dead’: How US midterm candidates are dressing for votes
From Alaska to Texas, candidates with an eye on Congress are using their personal style to stand out.
15 Celebs Who Tried To Drastically Change Their Images (And How It Worked Out) – BuzzFeed
A top-secret spy mission, a decades-old scandal – and the Austin Powers-esque saga to lift the lid
Rex Patrick’s latest transparency fight is over what he calls ‘most open secret in the history of Australian spying’ – maybe even the world
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A campaign to uncover any documents relating to whether Australian spies bugged Timor-Leste to gain the upper hand in sensitive oil and gas negotiations will be a little less secret after a critical win by the former senator Rex Patrick.
The politician turned transparency advocate is trying to finally lift the lid on the top-secret mission in 2004 that became a public scandal years later after an ex-spy and a former attorney general attempted to mount a case in The Hague.
Continue reading...World trekker Karl Bushby’s final push home to Hull – BBC
- World trekker Karl Bushby's final push home to Hull BBC
- After 28 Years Walking the Globe, Karl Bushby Is Almost Home The New York Times
- In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly home AP News
- Hull adventurer Karl Bushby's homecoming plans revealed BBC
- Karl Bushby announces theatre tour - with a date confirmed at Hull City Hall Hull Live