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DUTCH F-35 Spotted with Russian Drone Kill Marking
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A newly released photo shows a Dutch F-35 with a fresh kill marking resembling a Russian “Geran”/Shahed loitering drone, following defensive operations in Poland (Photo: Dutch MoD via Facebook).
Trump Declares Armed Conflict With Drug Cartels After Caribbean Strikes
President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is in a “non-international armed conflict” with designated drug cartels, according to a confidential memo sent to congressional committees this week and obtained by multiple outlets. The memo, which outlines the rationale for U.S. strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats in recent weeks, reportedly states that Trump has classified certain cartels as “non-state armed groups” which actions constitute an armed attack against the United States. (Read More)
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Israeli naval forces intercepted more than 40 boats attempting to breach the Gaza blockade in an overnight operation that concluded Thursday. Over 400 activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), including climate activist Greta Thunberg, were detained after the navy seized 41 vessels. (Read More)
Russian Drone Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Rail Network, Nuclear Facility
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Dutch F-35 Registers First Combat Kill Against Russian Drone Over Poland
The Royal Netherlands Air Force confirmed its first combat victory with the F-35A Lightning II after downing a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle over Poland, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced Sept. 30. Images released by the ministry show an F-35 stealth fighter, tail number F-027 from the 313th Squadron, currently deployed in Poland under NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission, displaying a new drone-shaped kill mark just below the cockpit. (Read More)
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FN America’s Futuristic MTL-30 Grenade Launcher Moves Forward With New Army Contract | TWZ
The U.S. Army has awarded FN America a $2 million contract to advance its Multi-Purpose Tactical Launcher-30mm (MTL-30). The semi-automatic weapon, built with M4-style controls and detachable magazines, is part of the Precision Grenadier System program to replace current M203/M320 launchers. Designed to defeat cover, light armor, and drones, the MTL-30 offers greater range and accuracy than legacy 40mm systems. (Read More)
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France Arrests Officers of Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker
French forces arrested the captain and first officer of a sanctioned oil tanker suspected of operating in Russia’s “shadow fleet” after boarding the vessel off the Atlantic coast, authorities said Thursday. The ship, known as Boracay, was intercepted near Saint-Nazaire last weekend by navy commandos. Prosecutors in Brest have launched an investigation on two charges: failing to comply with an order to stop and failing to provide proof of the ship’s flag nationality. (Read More)
Manchester Synagogue Terror Attack — As It Happened | The Times
Two people were killed Friday in a car and knife attack outside Heaton Park synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester. Police said the offender struck congregants with a vehicle before attacking others with a knife. The suspect was detained, and counterterrorism officers are leading the investigation. Security has been increased at synagogues across the city while authorities continue to review surveillance and gather witness accounts. (Read More)
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Publishers with OpenAI licensing deals see nearly seven times more referrals from ChatGPT, Tollbit reports. About 40 agreements, mostly with major English-language outlets, give licensed partners higher visibility in chatbot responses. Smaller and independent publishers remain excluded, raising concerns about access and diversity in AI-driven news distribution. (Read More)
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