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JLR suppliers 'face bankruptcy' due to hack crisis

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JLR suppliers'face bankruptcy' due to hack crisis The past two weeks have been dreadful for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and the crisis at the car maker shows no sign of coming to an end. A cyber attack, which first came to light on 1 September, forced the manufacturer to shut down its computer systems and close production lines worldwide. Its factories in Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton are expected to remain idle until at least Wednesday, as the company continues to assess the damage. JLR is thought to have lost at least £50m so far as a result of the stoppage. But experts say the most serious damage is being done to its network of suppliers, many of whom are small and medium sized businesses.


As Russian army inches closer, Ukrainians must decide to stay or go

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The white armoured police van speeds into the eastern Ukrainian town of Bilozerske, a steel cage mounted across its body to protect it from Russian drones. They'd already lost one van, a direct hit from a drone to the front of the vehicle; the cage, and powerful rooftop drone jamming equipment, offer extra protection. But still, it's dangerous being here: the police, known as the White Angels, want to spend as little time in Bilozerske as possible. The small, pretty mining town, just nine miles (14km) from the front line, is slowly being destroyed by Russia's summer offensive. The local hospital and banks have long since closed.


'We got him': Utah governor on how suspect was caught

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Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Thursday that a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk was in police custody. Cox said investigators reviewed video footage and identified Tyler Robinson, 22, arriving in a Dodge Challenger vehicle at approximately 08:29 local time on 10 September. When encountered in person by investigators on 12 September, he was observed in clothing consistent to that in previously released footage, including a plain maroon t-shirt, light-coloured shorts, a black hat with a white logo and light-coloured shoes. Can Trump send National Guard troops to Chicago? Trump has said we're going in, when asked about sending National Guard troops to Chicago, but does he have the power to do this?


US joins UN Security Council condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar

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The United Nations Security Council has condemned Israel's strikes on a residential compound in the Qatari capital Doha, which targeted senior members of Hamas. The statement - which did not directly name Israel - was backed by all 15 Security Council members, including the US, which traditionally blocks actions against its close ally. Council members underscored the importance of de-escalation and expressed their solidarity with Qatar, read the statement, drafted by the UK and France. Israel defended its decision to mount the attack. Qatar has played a key role in brokering diplomatic efforts to end the Israel-Gaza war, serving as a mediator of indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel.


New clues in hunt for Charlie Kirk's killer

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The FBI has released new footage showing the suspect in the killing of US activist Charlie Kirk running across a roof - from where the fatal shot was fired - before dropping to the ground and crossing a road. As the authorities continue their search, BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been looking at the footage and what we know about his escape. Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The group said they are making their own list of Jeffrey Epstein's associates and called for the release of all files related to the investigation. The molten magma streamed down one of the world's most active volcanoes and put on another fiery show on the Island of Hawaii.


Watch: 'Looks like a toy, but it's real': BBC examines a downed Russian drone

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'Looks like a toy, but it's real': BBC examines a downed Russian drone At least three Russian drones were shot down in Poland's airspace during attacks on Ukraine, the Polish prime minister said on Wednesday. The BBC's Sarah Rainsford has been looking at the exact type of Russian drone that flew into Poland, and is proving a massive challenge for Ukraine's territorial defence forces. The BBC's Sarah Rainsford says Sunday's attack caused a huge amount of damage. One of Kyiv's main government buildings was hit in overnight missile and drone strikes by Russia. 'The hit was very hard': Eyewitness in second carriage shares video of crash moment The incident in Lisbon's funicular has left 16 dead and multiple injured.


Watch: New video of moment shooting suspect flees scene

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Utah authorities have released CCTV footage showing the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect fleeing the scene at Utah Valley University. The video shows a figure dressed in black running across a roof before dropping down to the ground and fleeing towards a wooded area. Authorities say the suspect was wearing Converse shoes, sunglasses and a distinctive black T-shirt with an American flag and an eagle. Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The group said they are making their own list of Jeffrey Epstein's associates and called for the release of all files related to the investigation.


US energy chief tells BBC nuclear fusion will soon power the world

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Don't worry too much about planet-warming emissions, the US Energy Secretary has told the BBC, because within five years AI will have enabled the harnessing of nuclear fusion - the energy that powers the sun and stars. Chris Wright told me in an interview that he expected the technology to deliver power to electricity grids around the world within eight to 15 years and that it would rapidly become a big driver of greenhouse gas reductions. His claims will likely surprise even enthusiasts for the technology. Harnessing the energy released when atoms fuse together could produce vast amounts of low carbon energy but most scientists believe commercial fusion power plants are still a long way off. With artificial intelligence and what's going on at the national labs and private companies in the United States, we will have that approach about how to harness fusion energy multiple ways within the next five years, said Mr Wright.


Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions

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Dozens of political prisoners have been freed from Belarusian prisons as part of a deal between authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko and US President Donald Trump. Fifty-two prisoners have been released, including trade union leaders, journalists and activists, but more than 1,000 political prisoners remain in jail. In exchange, the US has said it will relieve some sanctions on Belarusian airline Belavia, allowing it to buy parts for its airlines. The prisoner release came on the eve of joint military exercises involving Belarus and close ally Russia, and after what neighbouring Poland called an unprecedented Russian drone incursion into its airspace. Poland is closing its borders with Belarus because of the Zapad-2025 drills, which last until Tuesday.


Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland

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Nato members are sending troops, artillery, and air defence systems to secure its eastern flank after what Poland called an unprecedented Russian drone incursion into its airspace. In the early hours of Wednesday, three Russian drones were shot down after crossing into Polish airspace. Other drones crashed to the ground and were later found across eastern Poland. Poland has requested a UN Security Council session about the incident, which will take place on Friday at 19:00 GMT. In response to the drone incursion, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic said they would send defences to Poland, while Lithuania would receive a German brigade and greater warning of Russian attacks on Ukraine that could cross over.