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Russia will give 'decisive response' if provoked by the West, says Lavrov

Al Jazeera

Can Ukraine restore its pre-war borders? Is Russia testing NATO with aerial incursions in Europe? Russia will give'decisive response' if provoked by the West, says Lavrov Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned NATO and the EU that "any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response". Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Saturday, Lavrov insisted that Moscow had no plans to attack the West, but that it was prepared to act if provoked. "Russia is testing their ability to defend themselves and trying to influence societies so people begin to ask: 'If we can't protect ourselves, why should we keep supporting Ukraine?'. This is intended to reduce assistance to Ukraine, especially ahead of winter," he wrote on X. Moscow continues to deny violating Polish airspace with drones and Estonian airspace with fighter jets this month.


Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato states, foreign minister says

BBC News

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says his country has no intention of attacking EU or Nato member states but warned of a decisive response to any aggression directed towards Moscow. In a wide-ranging speech delivered at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, Lavrov said threats against Russia by Western countries were becoming increasingly common. He also took aim at Israel, saying that while Russia condemned the 7 October 2023 attacks by Hamas, there was no justification for the brutal killings of Palestinians in Gaza, or for plans to annex the West Bank. Israel has previously said its Gaza operation is necessary to defeat Hamas. At least 65,926 people have been killed by Israeli strikes, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, while about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage in the 7 October attacks.


Israel's justification for Gaza hospital attack false, Reuters probe finds

Al Jazeera

Israel's justification for bombing a Khan Younis hospital in southern Gaza, claiming it targeted a Hamas camera, is false, according to an investigation by the news agency Reuters. Israeli forces planned the August 25 attack on Nasser Hospital using drone footage that, a military official said, showed a Hamas camera that was the target of the strike. But a Reuters review of visual evidence and interviews with witnesses established that the camera in question actually belonged to the news agency and had long been used by one of its own journalists. Their deaths bring the number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza to more than 200 since the genocidal war began nearly two years ago. A day after the hospital strike, the army said troops had fired on a "suspicious" camera draped in cloth, claiming it was operated by Hamas.


Is YOUR dog a genius? Vets reveal the five simple tests that prove if your pooch is gifted

Daily Mail - Science & tech

There are two big reasons why I don't believe the official 9/11 story, Charlie Sheen tells Tucker Carlson Today is Selena Gomez's wedding. But a bridezilla decision and weeks of family feuding have left her mother utterly'shattered'... and now insiders are spilling everything Disturbing twist in case of cheerleader whose dead baby was found in closet: 'There were whimpers' How Prince Harry collapses'like a souffle' as Meghan Markle interrupts him multiple times during an interview, body language expert reveals LIZ JONES: I have history with Colin Firth's ex-wife Livia. Now, her petulant protest over Trump's UK state visit proves something humiliating about her Ryder Cup fans left appalled by'criminal' Uber prices to get home from Bethpage Black: 'Just gonna walk' How people are being hanged from cranes and strangled to death over 45 minutes while crowds of excited families watch as part of Iran's mass execution campaign that's killed more than 1,000. And the death penalty for girls starts at just 9... Midwestern airport with'outstanding food' is'best' for traveler satisfaction Teacher dies from overdose before he's due to be sentenced for murdering his wife I'm the witch who cursed Charlie Kirk. 'Hamptons of the North' loved by celebs in battle over Russian developer's Maldives-style resort plan NFL fan labeled the new'Phillies Karen' after being caught on camera stealing young boy's gift from Patrick Mahomes Princess Eugenie puts on a brave face as she releases her first statement since Sarah Ferguson's leaked email to Jeffrey Epstein Prince Harry'taken by surprise' by how'formal' his 53-minute meeting with King Charles proved - amid claims he will be blocked from'half-in, half-out' return to Royal Family fold despite handing over Meghan and children photo Is YOUR dog a genius?


Denmark reports new drone sightings overnight at military sites

Al Jazeera

Can Ukraine restore its pre-war borders? Is Russia testing NATO with aerial incursions in Europe? Unidentified drones have flown over Denmark's military sites, including its biggest base, the latest in a slew of incursions near airports and critical infrastructure this week, which officials have called a "hybrid attack" and hinted at possible Russian involvement. "The Danish Defence can confirm that drones were observed at several of the Danish Defence's locations last night. Several capabilities were deployed," an army spokesperson said on Saturday, without specifying where the drones were observed.


I tried a sound bath to see if it actually made me calmer

Popular Science

The science is still emerging, but I couldn't deny how relaxed I felt. A mallet hovers over a bronze singing bowl, an instrument long used for meditation and relaxation practices. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. I drove up to my first sound bath experience not knowing quite what to expect. The meditative practice, which utilizes chimes, gongs, and an arsenal of "vibrational musical instruments," has existed in various forms for millennia but has seen a post-pandemic resurgence, particularly among the burgeoning, influencer-boosted online wellness community.


Drones seen over Danish military bases in latest air disruption

BBC News

Drones have been seen near military facilities including Denmark's largest, following a series of incidents that caused air disruption earlier this week. The devices were observed above Karup airbase, among others, forcing it to briefly close its airspace to commercial traffic. Possible sightings were also reported in Germany, Norway and Lithuania. It is the latest in a string of suspicious drone activity in Denmark, raising concerns about the nation's vulnerability to aerial attack and sparking fears of potential Russian involvement. Danish authorities said Thursday's incursions appeared to be a hybrid attack, but cautioned that they had no evidence to suggest Moscow was behind it.


Nuno set to take over at West Ham after Potter sacking

BBC News

Image caption, Nuno Espirito Santo (right) is expected to succeed Graham Potter and could take charge for Monday's match at Everton West Ham are set to appoint former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo after sacking head coach Graham Potter. Portuguese Nuno is expected to be in place before Monday's match against Everton, saying he has had positive talks with the West Ham board. Potter was dismissed on Saturday morning after just eight months, with the club struggling in 19th place in the Premier League. The Hammers picked up only three points from their opening five Premier League games under the Englishman. The east London club said they believe that a change is necessary in order to help improve the team's position in the Premier League as soon as possible.


Watch: Polar bears occupy abandoned Soviet-era research station

BBC News

Drone footage has captured a group of polar bears living inside an abandoned research station on Russia's Kolyuchin Island. Travel blogger, Vadim Makhorov, shared video that shows several bears inside the scattered building, looking through windows and walking around the island. A bear could be seen trying to catch the blogger's drone as it approached. The Kolyuchin weather station was abandoned in the early 1990s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Russian Alexey Molchanov breaks his own 2024 world record in one of the most technically challenging freediving events.


Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge

BBC News

Russian freediver Alexey Molchanov plunged 126m (413ft) in a single breath to set a new world record at the AIDA Freediving World Championships in Limassol, Cyprus. He descended deep below the Mediterranean Sea with nothing but a headlight, two fins and a rope as a guide, in a feat considered one of the most technically challenging freedive categories. Mr Molchanov broke his own 2024 world record of 125m, during which he held his breath for a staggering four minutes and 32 seconds. The BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus, as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills. 'Looks like a toy, but it's real': BBC examines a downed Russian drone Drones like this one were shot down over Polish airspace in the early hours of Wednesday.