Alex Dordevic
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Sounds worrying - despite the presence of copious water, as the old COSHH sheets call it, fire on ships (especially ships carrying very flammable stuff) is a very dim prospect indeed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...
Oil tanker and cargo vessel collide in North Sea
Lifeboats and firefighting teams are on the scene, after two ships collide off the coast of East Yorkshire.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Sounds worrying - despite the presence of copious water, as the old COSHH sheets call it, fire on ships (especially ships carrying very flammable stuff) is a very dim prospect indeed.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...
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The UK defence industry is struggling to meet increased production demands due to shortages in skilled workers, key materials, and lengthy security clearance processes, according to industry leaders.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-defe...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-defe...
British defence industry warns of skills shortages
The UK defence industry is struggling to meet increased production demands due to shortages in skilled workers, key materials, and lengthy security clearance processes, according to industry leaders.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
March 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The UK defence industry is struggling to meet increased production demands due to shortages in skilled workers, key materials, and lengthy security clearance processes, according to industry leaders.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-defe...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-defe...
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Yesterday, France confirmed that Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5Fs would be equipped with AASM guided bombs, giving the Ukrainian Air Force another capable strike platform.
France has previously tested the AASM on the 5F, seen here with a massive loadout of six AASM-250s.
France has previously tested the AASM on the 5F, seen here with a massive loadout of six AASM-250s.
March 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yesterday, France confirmed that Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5Fs would be equipped with AASM guided bombs, giving the Ukrainian Air Force another capable strike platform.
France has previously tested the AASM on the 5F, seen here with a massive loadout of six AASM-250s.
France has previously tested the AASM on the 5F, seen here with a massive loadout of six AASM-250s.
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🇺🇦 During negotiations with the US in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian delegation will propose establishing a sea calm and a ban on long-range strikes. Ukraine will also insist on the release of prisoners, — Suspilne
March 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🇺🇦 During negotiations with the US in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian delegation will propose establishing a sea calm and a ban on long-range strikes. Ukraine will also insist on the release of prisoners, — Suspilne
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The US is withholding vital military aid to Ukraine to pressure Kyiv into peace talks with the Kremlin.
ISW's Angie Evans details how Ukraine used US assistance to thwart Russia on the battlefield and how this decision will impact Ukraine's ability to defend itself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkUT...
ISW's Angie Evans details how Ukraine used US assistance to thwart Russia on the battlefield and how this decision will impact Ukraine's ability to defend itself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkUT...
The Consequences of Curtailing US Aid to Ukraine
YouTube video by Institute for the Study of War
www.youtube.com
March 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The US is withholding vital military aid to Ukraine to pressure Kyiv into peace talks with the Kremlin.
ISW's Angie Evans details how Ukraine used US assistance to thwart Russia on the battlefield and how this decision will impact Ukraine's ability to defend itself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkUT...
ISW's Angie Evans details how Ukraine used US assistance to thwart Russia on the battlefield and how this decision will impact Ukraine's ability to defend itself.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkUT...
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🇸🇦🇺🇦 Zelensky has arrived in Saudi Arabia, — The Guardian
Today he will meet with Crown Prince, and tomorrow the Ukrainian delegation will hold talks with US representatives.
Today he will meet with Crown Prince, and tomorrow the Ukrainian delegation will hold talks with US representatives.
March 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🇸🇦🇺🇦 Zelensky has arrived in Saudi Arabia, — The Guardian
Today he will meet with Crown Prince, and tomorrow the Ukrainian delegation will hold talks with US representatives.
Today he will meet with Crown Prince, and tomorrow the Ukrainian delegation will hold talks with US representatives.
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B-21 Raider's Extended Range Increases Demand for Aerial Refueling Support
A fleet of 100 B-21s would require more tankers than the 20 B-2s currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/10/b...
A fleet of 100 B-21s would require more tankers than the 20 B-2s currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/10/b...
B-21 Raider's Extended Range Increases Demand for Aerial Refueling Support
A fleet of 100 B-21 Raiders would require more tankers than the 20 B-2 Spirits currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate to reduce the
theaviationist.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
B-21 Raider's Extended Range Increases Demand for Aerial Refueling Support
A fleet of 100 B-21s would require more tankers than the 20 B-2s currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/10/b...
A fleet of 100 B-21s would require more tankers than the 20 B-2s currently in service, as well as a faster fuel transfer rate.
Story: theaviationist.com/2025/03/10/b...
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🇩🇰 Denmark is ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, says FM Rasmussen & Defense Minister Poulsen after a Foreign Policy Committee meeting. However, no real plans are in place yet.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
Danmark klar til at sende fredsbevarende tropper til Ukraine
Folketinget har givet opbakning til eventuelt at sende styrker afsted til at sikre freden.
www.dr.dk
March 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🇩🇰 Denmark is ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, says FM Rasmussen & Defense Minister Poulsen after a Foreign Policy Committee meeting. However, no real plans are in place yet.
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
www.dr.dk/nyheder/poli...
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⚡️ Zelensky is holding meetings in Saudi Arabia. Tomorrow, Ukraine will propose establishing a ceasefire at sea, banning long-range strikes, and securing the release of prisoners. Ukraine is also ready to sign an agreement on metals during the meeting.
suspilne.media/967193-u-sau...
suspilne.media/967193-u-sau...
У Саудівській Аравії Україна пропонуватиме режим тиші у небі та на морі
Під час перемовин із США у Саудівській Аравії українська делегація пропонуватиме встановлення режиму тиші на морі та заборону на далекобійні удари. Також Україна наполягатиме на звільненні полонених —...
suspilne.media
March 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
⚡️ Zelensky is holding meetings in Saudi Arabia. Tomorrow, Ukraine will propose establishing a ceasefire at sea, banning long-range strikes, and securing the release of prisoners. Ukraine is also ready to sign an agreement on metals during the meeting.
suspilne.media/967193-u-sau...
suspilne.media/967193-u-sau...
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So Twitter is down?
Was unaware, unaffected, and blissful
Was unaware, unaffected, and blissful
March 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
So Twitter is down?
Was unaware, unaffected, and blissful
Was unaware, unaffected, and blissful
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🇬🇧🇺🇦 British Prime Minister Starmer will hold online meeting of world leaders to discuss Ukraine on Saturday, — Reuters.
March 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🇬🇧🇺🇦 British Prime Minister Starmer will hold online meeting of world leaders to discuss Ukraine on Saturday, — Reuters.
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If the USAF kick starts development of a 40,000 lb. engine, the aerospace world in the 2030s may have a distinctly different shape. Say hello to U.S. aerospace industrial policy. theaircurrent.com/dispatches/?...
USAF query points industrial policy toward elusive 40K engine
The Air Current in Brief
theaircurrent.com
March 9, 2025 at 9:33 PM
If the USAF kick starts development of a 40,000 lb. engine, the aerospace world in the 2030s may have a distinctly different shape. Say hello to U.S. aerospace industrial policy. theaircurrent.com/dispatches/?...
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Breaking:
TORONTO (AP) - Canadian province of Ontario applies 25% electricity surcharge to U.S. in response to Trump's tariff war.
TORONTO (AP) - Canadian province of Ontario applies 25% electricity surcharge to U.S. in response to Trump's tariff war.
March 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Breaking:
TORONTO (AP) - Canadian province of Ontario applies 25% electricity surcharge to U.S. in response to Trump's tariff war.
TORONTO (AP) - Canadian province of Ontario applies 25% electricity surcharge to U.S. in response to Trump's tariff war.
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#Ukraine's government plans to triple its purchases of attack drones, contracting 4.5 million #FPV copters by 2025, reports the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
March 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
#Ukraine's government plans to triple its purchases of attack drones, contracting 4.5 million #FPV copters by 2025, reports the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
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The Trump administration appears to be returning to a Yalta-like approach, where the voices of smaller states are sidelined, and Ukraine’s participation in negotiations about its future is unnecessary.
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Do US-Russia talks on Ukraine mark a reappearance of colonial power play?
The unexpected negotiations between the United States and the Russian Federation that began in Saudi Arabia in February were strange. These off-line discussions in Riyadh, which included foreign minis...
kyivindependent.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The Trump administration appears to be returning to a Yalta-like approach, where the voices of smaller states are sidelined, and Ukraine’s participation in negotiations about its future is unnecessary.
@kyivindependent.com.web.brid.gy
@kyivindependent.com
@sceeus-ui.bsky.social
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Elon Musk’s platform is amplifying far-right extremism, from promoting racist conspiracy theories to endorsing extremist parties like Germany’s AfD. Even his own AI, Grok, has flagged his rhetoric as problematic.
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Elon Musk’s Own AI Thinks He’s “Dangerous” and Veering Into “Third Reich Territory”
GPAHE ran a series of queries through Grok about Musk’s hateful online rhetoric, his links to extremists, and his far-right activism. The results were, to say the least, unflattering. Grok describes M...
globalextremism.org
March 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Elon Musk’s platform is amplifying far-right extremism, from promoting racist conspiracy theories to endorsing extremist parties like Germany’s AfD. Even his own AI, Grok, has flagged his rhetoric as problematic.
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Maybe X is running on Tesla batteries.
March 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Maybe X is running on Tesla batteries.
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Reports that X is down have skyrocketed in the last few hours.
Is X down? Thousands report outage on Elon Musk's platform
www.newsweek.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1872, the #MetropolitanMuseumOfArt opened on 5th Ave. in #Manhattan; now the largest #art museum in the western hemisphere, the Met is one of the treasures of #NewYorkCity & I've visited this temple of art countless times over the years...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropo...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropo...
February 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#OnThisDay in 1872, the #MetropolitanMuseumOfArt opened on 5th Ave. in #Manhattan; now the largest #art museum in the western hemisphere, the Met is one of the treasures of #NewYorkCity & I've visited this temple of art countless times over the years...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropo...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropo...
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Patel ist ein verschwörungsgläubiger Rechtsextremist der radikalsten Sorte, der aus dem FBI-Hauptquartier laut eigener Aussage ein "Deep State"-Museum machen und seine Position dazu nutzen will, jene in Behörden und Justiz zu verfolgen, die gegen die Täter vom 6. Januar ermittelt haben.
NEW: Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director by Senate by 51-49 margin.
February 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Patel ist ein verschwörungsgläubiger Rechtsextremist der radikalsten Sorte, der aus dem FBI-Hauptquartier laut eigener Aussage ein "Deep State"-Museum machen und seine Position dazu nutzen will, jene in Behörden und Justiz zu verfolgen, die gegen die Täter vom 6. Januar ermittelt haben.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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The Abbess, from "The Dance of Death", Hans Holbein the Younger, Printmaker Hans Lützelburger, German, ca. 1526, published 1538
Metropolitan Museum of Art | Public Domain
#museumofskeletons #medievalart #museum #art #kunst
Metropolitan Museum of Art | Public Domain
#museumofskeletons #medievalart #museum #art #kunst
January 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Abbess, from "The Dance of Death", Hans Holbein the Younger, Printmaker Hans Lützelburger, German, ca. 1526, published 1538
Metropolitan Museum of Art | Public Domain
#museumofskeletons #medievalart #museum #art #kunst
Metropolitan Museum of Art | Public Domain
#museumofskeletons #medievalart #museum #art #kunst
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Happy Chinese New Year’s Eve. Timeless beauty graces the ages, a true delight to behold. Along the Silk Road, it’s not just goods, ideas, and religions that travel, but also the timeless elegance of those like Yueersha dressed in Hanfu
Model: @yueersha
Video by @小张的幻想生活
Repost @britishmuseum
Model: @yueersha
Video by @小张的幻想生活
Repost @britishmuseum
January 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Happy Chinese New Year’s Eve. Timeless beauty graces the ages, a true delight to behold. Along the Silk Road, it’s not just goods, ideas, and religions that travel, but also the timeless elegance of those like Yueersha dressed in Hanfu
Model: @yueersha
Video by @小张的幻想生活
Repost @britishmuseum
Model: @yueersha
Video by @小张的幻想生活
Repost @britishmuseum
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Violent Criminal Raid at the Drents Museum of Assen in The Netherlands – La Voce di New York
https://www.europesays.com/1803171/
Violent Criminal Raid at the Drents Museum of Assen in The Netherlands – La Voce di New York…
https://www.europesays.com/1803171/
Violent Criminal Raid at the Drents Museum of Assen in The Netherlands – La Voce di New York…
Violent Criminal Raid at the Drents Museum of Assen in The Netherlands – La Voce di New York
Violent Criminal Raid at the Drents Museum of Assen in The Netherlands – La Voce di New York
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January 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Violent Criminal Raid at the Drents Museum of Assen in The Netherlands – La Voce di New York
https://www.europesays.com/1803171/
Violent Criminal Raid at the Drents Museum of Assen in The Netherlands – La Voce di New York…
https://www.europesays.com/1803171/
Violent Criminal Raid at the Drents Museum of Assen in The Netherlands – La Voce di New York…