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- 1Russian Drone Strike Hits Kyiv Academy of Sciences, One DeadâRussian Drones Strike Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences, Killing One
A Russian drone attack on Kyiv struck the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, killing one person, according to reports circulating widely on social media and news outlets. The strike adds to a series of overnight drone assaults on the Ukrainian capital. Commenters are expressing outrage over the targeting of a scientific institution and renewing calls for stronger air defences.
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Ukraine has declined an offer of Australia's retired Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters, according to Defence Express. The ARH Tiger fleet was withdrawn by Australia after reliability and maintenance problems, and Ukraine apparently judged the aircraft too costly and impractical to operate amid ongoing war demands.
- 3Critics lash out at Hegseth over Pentagon personnel cutsâIt's just amazing that the bloviating empty suit Secretary of War Crimes hasn't been fragged yet. https://www. theguardi
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's defence secretary, is facing harsh online criticism after a Guardian report on military personnel cuts. Detractors call him an 'empty suit' and accuse him of war crimes, with some expressing astonishment that he has not faced more internal opposition from within the armed forces. Supporters have not been quoted in the discussion. The coverage highlights deep polarisation around his leadership of the Pentagon.
- 4Britons say Government only protects speech it agrees withâŒMajority of Britons say Government only protects speech it agrees with
A majority of Britons believe the UK Government only defends free speech when it aligns with its own views, according to research highlighted by the civil liberties group Liberty. The findings point to public concern that free expression protections are applied selectively, with people doubting the state's commitment to impartial defence of speech rights.
- 5Drivers defend Colapinto after Azerbaijan GP crashâăŻă©ăă·ă„ăźăłă©ăăłăăăă©ă€ăăŒăăĄăæè· ăć°ăăȘăăčă性ăăȘç”æăæăăăźăŻäžéă ăŁăă https://www. as-web.jp/f1/1357233 # asweb # F1 # ăă„ăŒăč # 2026_F1 # F1ăąăŒă«ă
Formula 1 drivers have come to the defence of Franco Colapinto after his crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, saying it was misfortune that a small mistake led to such a big consequence. Fellow drivers including George Russell and Lando Norris expressed sympathy rather than criticism.
- 6Purge continues at Pentagon under Hegseth, reports sayâRE: https:// flipboard.com/@cbsnews/politic s-fcotvfd4z/-/a-0rkaQaFiSl20a3adp1PQTA%3Aa%3A2476075171-%2F0 The purge conti
A CBS News report circulating on social media says the purge continues, a reference to the dismissal of officials at the Pentagon under Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Commenters share the story with hashtags on US politics and the military, expressing concern about ongoing leadership shake-ups at the Department of Defence and what they mean for the armed forces.