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Croatia is acquiring 12 Rafale fighter jets to replace the ageing MiG-21 aircraft. The total contract cost for these aircraft is $960m. This is a milestone in Croatia’s efforts to modernise its military.
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2 years ago Read more at Airforce Technology

My first attempt to do biotech at home is a total bust, and it cost me $84, shipping included. My plants arrived in a handsome black box with neon lettering that alerted me to the living creature within. Light Bio, the startup selling the petunia, sent me an email saying “Glowing plants headed your way” with a UPS tracking number.
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2 years ago Read more at MIT Technology Review

TikTok is able to turbocharge the algorithm's effectiveness with the short video format. The algorithm is deemed core to ByteDance's overall operations. China made changes to its export laws in 2020 that give it approval rights over any export of algorithms and source codes.
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2 years ago Read more at RNZ

The McCann family submitted and presented three submissions at the Wednesday hearings, for which more than 100 people sent written submissions on newly proposed alcohol policies. These proposed policies included restricting new licences for Class 1 restaurants from opening within 150 metres of sensitive sites such as marae, schools and places of religion.
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2 years ago Read more at 1News

College campuses across America have been shaken by unrest that has resulted in clashes with police, shut down some classrooms and captured the attention of the nation. The specific demands of the protesters vary somewhat from school to school yet the central demand is that universities divest from companies linked to Israel or businesses that are profiting off its war with Hamas. Other common threads include demanding universities disclose their investments, sever academic ties with Israeli universities and support a ceasefire in Gaza.
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2 years ago Read more at CNN International

Israeli army attacked the house of the Nabhan family in Rafah, Gaza, on April 25, 2024. Wounded Palestinian adults and children treated at Abu Yousef Al-Najjar Hospital. Dr. Mohammed Khaleel recounts his experience serving patients, mostly children and young adults.
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2 years ago Read more at The Intercept

Andrei Mikhailovich was set to meet Denis Radovan in an IBF world title eliminator in December. It took just one perfectly placed left hand to the body to send Les Sherrington to the canvas, with the Australian audibly in pain. In his first fight under new Australian promoters No Limit he provided a reminder of his talent. He was the first of the fighters from Auckland’s Peach Boxing gym to appear on the card.
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2 years ago Read more at New Zealand Herald

Planet Rugby challenges you to name the Springboks team that won the Rugby World Cup in South Africa in 1995. The springboks famously won the tournament in their first attempt, defeating New Zealand, 15-12 in the final at Ellis Park. As usual, we will provide you with hints to assist you in completing the quiz.
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2 years ago Read more at planetrugby.com

Fast bowler Will O'Rourke said it worked out well so far. With seven frontline Blackcaps at the Indian Premier League, this was an opportunity for a fringe collection to win against Pakistan's best at home, but to push for World Cup selection, to be announced Monday. Highlighted in yellow was opener Tim Robinson, who topscored with a half century in his debut series, while Dean Foxcroft chimed in with.
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2 years ago Read more at Newshub

Tens of thousands evacuated from campsite last year due to problems with food and medical facilities. Independent findings have been critical of the Korean Scout Association and the government, which it said sidelined the scout group. but the government has denied this.
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2 years ago Read more at RNZ