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Ukrainian bomber drones have air-dropped kamikaze ground robots more than 10 kilometres behind Russian lines in a new battlefield operation that Kyiv says killed or wounded as many as 3,000 troops. The deployment was carried out by Ukraine’s Third Army Corps during Operation Vivaldi, with unmanned ground vehicles used to strike Russian positions in the Donetsk region. Footage recorded by cameras on the robots showed one vehicle being dropped into the Russian rear before attacking a target. Ukrainian forces described the operation as the first of its kind. “For the first time in the world, during [Ukraine’s] Operation Vivaldi, the…

China and the United States have agreed to a 30 billion dollar cut in tariffs and to begin dialogue on artificial intelligence during Xi’s visit. The agreement links progress on trade with discussions about AI between the two countries.

Liverpool have appointed Julian Ward as their new sporting director, bringing the former occupant of the role back from his position as Fenway Sports Group’s technical director. The 45-year-old succeeds Richard Hughes, who left the club less than a month ago after informing Liverpool earlier in the year that he wanted a new challenge. Hughes remained in post through the summer transfer window before departing for Al-Hilal. Julian Ward returns to Liverpool sporting director role Ward previously held the sporting director position during the 2022-23 season, having first joined Liverpool’s recruitment department in 2012. He later established and oversaw the…

Brookfield Central and Germantown will headline Week 6 of the 2026 Wisconsin high school football season in the FOX6 High School Blitz Game of the Week. The Greater Metro Conference fixture is scheduled to take place at Germantown High School on Friday, September 25, with kick-off at 7pm. The meeting is part of FOX6 Milwaukee’s weekly coverage of high school football across south-east Wisconsin, which highlights one fixture as its featured game. Germantown High School is also due to honour former student-athletes and coaches during a Wall of Fame ceremony around half-time. The Week 6 edition of High School Blitz…

A reader has criticised the growing emphasis on marketing, administration and economics in Sydney’s arts sector, arguing that cultural expression should focus on meaningful work rather than commercial priorities. Neville Williams, of Darlinghurst, said the arts had become an “industry of sorts” in which management and promotion could matter more than the work itself. His comments followed an article about Michael Rodrigues, NSW’s first 24-hour economy commissioner, and his international travel promoting Sydney. “Are artists of whatever persuasion saying anything any more or are we just another barnacle on the lumbering whale of the body politic?” Williams wrote. He questioned…

Hundreds of protesters are expected to gather in Liverpool on Sunday in support of Palestine Action, as Andy Burnham presides over his first Labour Party conference as Prime Minister. Defend Our Juries, the rights group organising the demonstration, said the “mass, silent sign-holding vigil” would take place close to the conference centre. The protest is against the group’s proscription as a “terrorist” organisation in July 2025. More than 3,600 people have been arrested since the ban was introduced after taking part in civil disobedience actions supporting Palestine Action, often while holding signs reading: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action”.…

Anthony Scotto has left a promising career at BlackRock to help build his family-owned restaurant business, Pelato, into a three-city operation employing 300 people. The Brooklyn-style Italian restaurant group began with one Nashville venue and expects to serve about 450,000 guests this year. It is also planning to open two further restaurants in 2027. Scotto, 30, said the expansion had come at a personal cost. He works seven days a week, rarely takes holidays and carries responsibility for hundreds of employees. “I’ve never worked harder in my life,” he said. “I’ve never been more stressed on a day-to-day in my…

Former Australian deputy prime minister Kim Beazley has warned that One Nation entering government would be a “total disaster” and could leave the country a pariah. Beazley, 77, said the party’s recent rise in the polls had prompted his concern that Pauline Hanson’s One Nation could secure a role in government at the next election if its support held. “(It) would be a total disaster for us. We would be risking becoming a pariah,” he said. The former Labor leader and Australian ambassador to the United States said One Nation’s approach to immigration risked damaging Australia’s standing across the region.…

Lachie Neale overcame an unusual build-up to the AFL grand final, spending much of the week listening to lawyers rather than training before ultimately lifting his third premiership cup after victory over Fremantle. Neale endured a slow start to the match, but recovered as the contest progressed and had the final say against his former side. His preparation for the decisive fixture was dominated by legal discussions, leaving limited time for his usual training routine during grand final week. Despite those distractions and his early struggles on the field, Neale finished the occasion as a premiership winner once again.

A Jet2 flight was evacuated at Tenerife South Airport after a passenger claimed to have a bomb in their luggage. Flight 1536 was due to leave for London Stansted at 11.20am when the incident occurred. The aircraft was cleared while Spanish Civil Guard officers dealt with the threat. After a delay of around two hours, the other passengers were allowed to board again. The flight eventually departed at about 1.45pm local time and landed at Stansted at around 6pm. It remains unclear whether the passenger who made the claim was arrested. Jet2 said: “We can confirm that customers were asked…