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Massive Security Breach Reveals Details of Russian Nuclear Modernization Project

Russia has been carrying out a large-scale modernization of its nuclear missile infrastructure for several years, according to leaked procurement documents cited by Danish investigative outlet Danwatch and Germany’s weekly news magazine Der Spiegel. According to the joint report, the documents contain plans for tunnels, control centers and security systems. (Read More)​

Russian Deputy Mayor Killed in Suicide Bombing in Stavropol

An alleged sucicide bombing in Stavropol on Thursday killed Deputy Mayor Zaur Aleksandrovich Gurtsiev, a decorated veteran of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The explosion occurred on Chekhova Street at around 7 p.m. local time. Russian investigators confirmed that Gurtsiev, 34, and another man, 29-year-old Nikita Penkov, died in the blast. (Read More)​

Thousands Loot UN Food Warehouse in Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Thousands of people stormed a United Nations (U.N.) World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in central Gaza on Thursday amid severe food shortages. According to WFP, two people were killed and several others were injured in the incident. Footage shared on social media showed thousands of people breaking into the Al-Ghafari warehouse in Deir al-Balah, seizing bags of flour and cartons of food. (Read More)

Lockheed Martin Developing F-35 Variant Capable of Flying Without a Pilot

Lockheed Martin is developing a new version of the F-35 fighter jet that could fly without a pilot. The company’s CEO, Jim Taiclet, said the upgraded “fifth-generation plus” F-35 will build on autonomous technologies and stealth features originally designed for sixth-generation programs. (Read More)​​

Future US Army Tiltrotor Replacing Black Hawk Officially Named ‘MV-75’

The U.S. Army has formally named its next-generation assault aircraft that will replace the Black Hawk. During an annual Army aviation conference in Tennessee, Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus announced that Bell Textron’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) will carry the designation MV-75 once it enters service. (Read More)​

American Drone Company Claims Major Breakthrough Over Chinese Competitors | Newsweek

U.S.-based drone startup SiFly has emerged from stealth mode with the launch of its Q12 and Q250 drones, claiming record-breaking endurance and payload capabilities that rival and surpass Chinese leader DJI. With a 63-mile autonomous flight completed in Michigan’s Uncrewed Triple Challenge and NDAA compliance for government use, SiFly is positioning itself as a serious player in industrial, emergency, and logistics drone markets. (Read More)​

Footage Captures Chinese Paraglider’s Unintended Ascent to Near Everest Height

A Chinese paraglider has been banned from flying for six months after being unintentionally lifted to an altitude of 8,598 meters—nearly the height of Mount Everest. According to the Gansu Provincial Aviation Sports Association, 55-year-old Peng Yujiang, a licensed paraglider with two years of experience, had no intention of taking flight. He was conducting a routine equipment test in China’s Gansu province when a powerful updraft suddenly pulled him into the air. (Read More)​

South African Mother Gets Life Sentence for Selling Daughter to Traditional Healer

A South African woman has been sentenced to life in prison for selling her six-year-old daughter to a traditional healer who allegedly intended to use the child’s skin and eyes for ritual medicine. Racquel “Kelly” Smith, 35, was convicted alongside her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis, and their friend, Steveno van Rhyn. All three received life sentences for human trafficking, along with an additional 10 years for kidnapping. (Read More)​

Anthropic CEO Warns AI Could Eliminate Half Of All Entry-Level White-Collar Jobs | Fortune

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, potentially pushing unemployment to 10–20%. He urged immediate action from lawmakers and the public to prepare through education and policy, stressing that while AI advances continue, developers have a duty to help steer its impact responsibly. (Read More)​