Fresh flight disruptions threaten to mar US Fourth of July holiday travel
By Doyinsola Oladipo and Rajesh Kumar Singh NEW YORK The number of Americans traveling by air for the
2023-06-30 18:23
US Supreme Court to decide fate of Biden student loan forgiveness
By John Kruzel WASHINGTON The U.S Supreme Court on Friday was set to rule on the legality of
2023-06-30 18:22
Trump, DeSantis allies drive a 2024 election spending spree
By Jason Lange and Nathan Layne WASHINGTON Two groups allied with former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor
2023-06-30 18:21
Venus Williams will begin her 24th Wimbledon appearance against Elina Svitolina
Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina
2023-06-30 18:21
FDA Finds Multiple Faults at Second-Biggest Indian Drugmaker
US Food and Drug Administration officials found multiple faults at a plant run by one of India’s biggest
2023-06-30 18:21
The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling could hurt the job prospects for candidates of color
The Supreme Court's landmark decision shooting down affirmative action could hurt the college-to-career pipeline many companies lean on to diversify their ranks.
2023-06-30 18:19
Prosecutor says Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is a 'sexual bully' who preys on other men
A London prosecutor says Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is a “sexual bully” who assaults other men and doesn’t respect personal boundaries
2023-06-30 18:19
Andrew Tate sparks outrage by exploiting his mother's narrative to dictate what 'men want', Internet dubs his mother 'live in nanny'
Andrew Tate, the controversial influencer faced renewed backlash for his misogynistic views, this time involving his own mother in derogatory remarks
2023-06-30 18:17
Jonathan Majors ex Grace Jabbari may be arrested for being the aggressor despite accusing him of assault
Majors himself presented evidence to the authorities, claiming that Jabbari attacked him on a street corner in Chinatown on that fateful night
2023-06-30 18:17
What is a Storm Shadow cruise missile?
British defence minister Ben Wallace announced that the top-tier, air launched Storm Shadow cruise missiles lent to Ukraine were striking targets with precision as the country continued to fight off Russia’s full-scale invasion clocking nearly 500 days. “The Storm Shadow missile has had a significant impact on the battlefield,” Mr Wallace said in a statement to the House of Commons on Monday this week, marking the first public acknowledgement of the missile’s use in the continuing war. "Its accuracy and ability to deliver successfully the payload, as sent and designed by the Ukrainians, has been almost without fault,” the defence minister said. “It has had an effect on the Russian army, mainly around its logistics and command and control. That shows the importance of deep fires,” he said. Ukraine’s counter-offensive is evidently in its early stages with the country’s forces repulsing attacks using several western weapon systems to boost its defence operations to stand up against Russia. In its arsenal of striking targets alongside top-tier rocket launcher systems sent from the West, including the HIMARS, are the British Storm Shadow cruise missiles. Manufacturer MBDA has said that the missile, which is fired from an aircraft, carries a range exceeding 155 miles and is designed to evade detection despite flying low after being launched. By contrast, the US-supplied Himars missiles currently used by Ukraine only have a range of around 50 miles. The longer range means Ukrainian pilots will be able to remain further from the front lines. But is still short of the 185-mile range of the US built Army Tactical Missile System, which Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s staff had reportedly asked for. Powered by a turbo-jet engine, the 1,300kg Storm Shadow travels at speeds of more than 600mph, is just over five metres long and has a wingspan of three metres. After launch, the weapon, equipped with its own navigation system, descends to a low altitude to avoid detection before locking on to its target using an infra-red seeker. On final approach the missile climbs to a higher altitude to maximise the chances of hitting the target. On impact, it penetrates the target before a delayed fuse detonates the main warhead. Storm Shadow missiles have been used by British and French air forces in the Gulf, Iraq and Libya. In May this year, the UK confirmed it will supply Ukraine with the long-range Storm Shadow missiles it requested for its fight against invading Russian forces. Mr Wallace had touted that the weapons will give Ukraine the “best chance” of defending itself. Read More Ukraine has an array of new Western weapons. What advantages could they offer in a counteroffensive? Russia-Ukraine – live: Putin may take ‘formal control’ of Wagner in wake of attempted coup Tanks, missiles and keeping Russia guessing: The week Ukraine’s counteroffensive truly began What are Storm Shadow cruise missiles and what other weapons has the UK sent to Ukraine?
2023-06-30 18:17
Hollywood faces possible second strike as actors' talks near deadline
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES Netflix Inc, Walt Disney Co and Hollywood's other major film and television studios
2023-06-30 18:16
Thailand's economy picks up in May as tourism, spending rise
By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK Thailand's economy continued to recover in May as tourism gathered momentum
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