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Defense experts say a plan backed by Donald Trump to license production of Patriot missiles for Ukraine could take years to implement, rather than providing immediate battlefield relief. Setting up licensed manufacturing involves industrial agreements, technology transfers and production ramp-up, meaning Ukraine's air defense shortages may not ease quickly under the proposal.

Ukrainian forces carried out an attack near Lyman in which a Soviet-era armoured personnel carrier packed with an improvised explosive device was driven into Russian fortifications and detonated. The incident reportedly occurred during recent counteroffensive operations. The unusual tactic, using an unmanned or sacrificial vehicle as a mobile bomb, has drawn wide attention online amid ongoing fighting in the eastern Donetsk region.

Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a potential technical partner in diplomacy over Iran's nuclear programme, should stalled talks turn to the question of how Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium would be handled. Officials in Astana are signalling interest in a mediation role as the uranium dispute intensifies, drawing on the country's own experience as a former nuclear-armed state that gave up its arsenal and in nuclear fuel management.

Russia's ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, said the United States would never allow India to become the next China as a strategic competitor. The remark, made by Moscow's top diplomat in New Delhi, frames India's rise as something Washington would seek to constrain rather than support, feeding ongoing debate in India about its balancing act between the US and Russia.

Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency failed to consider the project's potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy, reigniting debate over regulating commercial space ventures and their consequences for the night sky and ecosystems.

The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a step toward the crewed lunar mission, and news outlets are reporting the arrival as preparations for the Moon landing continue.

Two US service members have gone missing in Morocco while taking part in a multinational military exercise. US officials confirmed the two personnel could not be located, and efforts to find them are underway. The exercise involves partner nations training together, and authorities have not said what may have caused the disappearance. Further details about their identities and the circumstances have not been released.

A court has sided with the Electronic Frontier Foundation in its challenge to Utah's VPN law, agreeing with the group's argument that the statute requires something technically impossible to implement. The ruling is a significant win for digital rights advocates who argued the law's requirements could not be met as written, and it raises questions about how Utah will respond and whether similar laws in other states could face the same fate.

A large migrant caravan is reportedly forming and moving toward the United States border, according to Fox News coverage. The story is developing, with the size, origin and exact route of the caravan not yet confirmed in detail. The report has drawn heavy attention as immigration remains one of the most charged political issues in the US, with debate expected over border policy and enforcement responses.

Footage circulating shows a Ukrainian Yak-52 trainer aircraft in action against a Russian attack drone. A backseat gunner fires small arms at the drone and, after the engagement, gives it the middle finger. The Yak-52 has become a low-cost improvised interceptor against Russian one-way attack drones.

The Space Development Agency's fourth Tranche 1 mission has taken place, with SpaceX serving as launch provider. The mission adds to the SDA's proliferated low-Earth-orbit constellation of military satellites designed for communications and missile tracking. Tranche 1 deployments are a key step in the US effort to build a resilient network of hundreds of small satellites in orbit.

A Russian drone trying to destroy a Ukrainian unmanned ground vehicle was disabled after the robot deployed an anti-drone net that caught it. Footage circulating online shows the robotic system operating on Ukraine's frontline, prompting observers to say robots are now effectively fighting each other in the war.

Four young people have been reported missing in Singapore in separate cases over three days, according to local news reports. The latest is a 16-year-old boy last seen in the Balestier area. Police have not publicly linked the cases, but the cluster of disappearances in such a short span has drawn attention online.

Silvia Toffanin's Verissimo programme on Canale 5 will air a prime-time interview with the parents of Chiara Poggi, the woman killed in 2007 in the so-called Garlasco case. It is the first interview with her parents since new investigations into Andrea Sempio reopened, and comes after La Ruota della Fortuna. Viewers in Italy are following the case closely.

Avengers: Endgame has surpassed Avatar to become the highest-grossing movie of all time, ending James Cameron's decade-long run at the top of the global box office. The Marvel Studios blockbuster achieved the milestone roughly ten years after the record was set, capping a record-breaking theatrical run that drew massive audiences worldwide.

Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix was thrown into chaos after the race start was postponed twice, leaving drivers and teams confused on the grid. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton was reportedly left rattled by the repeated delays. The Italian press is widely covering the unusual sequence of events and what triggered the repeated postponements.

Saquon Barkley and Ja'Marr Chase both exited their teams' Week 4 Sunday games with injuries, Barkley with a hamstring issue and Chase under the concussion protocol. The injuries hit two of the NFL's biggest offensive stars, and their teams and fantasy managers are awaiting updates on how long either might be sidelined.

Brazilian Catholic priest Marcelo Rossi has publicly declared his vote for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Rossi is one of Brazil's best-known religious figures, with millions of followers, so an open political endorsement from him carries significant weight in a country where evangelical and Catholic leaders often influence voters. The declaration is drawing strong reactions from both supporters and critics ahead of the election.

A new Datafolha poll published by Folha de S.Paulo shows four candidates in a technical tie in the race for São Paulo Senate seats. With no clear frontrunner, campaigns are intensifying efforts to court progressive and center-left voters, whose support could decide the outcome as the election approaches.

A health information guide lists 20 foods rich in potassium, a mineral the body needs for nerve function, muscle control and healthy blood pressure. The list highlights common items such as bananas, potatoes, beans and leafy greens, and is aimed at readers looking to boost their potassium intake through everyday diet rather than supplements.

Two people, including a former Indian Army jawan, have been arrested in Assam on charges of passing information about defence movements to Pakistan, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The announcement comes amid heightened security concerns and scrutiny of alleged espionage networks in the northeastern state.

Reports circulating in Indian media claim an Omani co-pilot with Flydubai made a live confession, with the story being linked to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel. Details of what was allegedly admitted remain unverified, and no official statement from Flydubai or Omani authorities has been confirmed. The claim is spreading as a sensational cross-border story.