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The death toll from a Russian missile strike on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 18, including nine children, according to regional officials. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – who comes from Kryvyi Rih – says the youngest to lose their life in Friday’s attack was just three-years-old. At least 72 others were injured, with the youngest being a three-month-old baby, in what authorities say was a ballistic missile attack. About half of them remain in the hospital receiving treatment, with 17 of them still in critical condition, according to regional Governor Serhii Lysak. “There can never be forgiveness for this,” said Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city’s defence council. Local authorities said the strike damaged some 20 apartment buildings, close to three dozen vehicles, an educational facility and a restaurant. Authorities say the missile targeted a residential neighbourhood. Kryvyi Rih has a population of approximately 600,000 and lies ab...

Apple TV+ has shared a preliminary glimpse of Chief of War , Jason Momoa's forthcoming Hawaiian war epic that he leads and co-developed. The television show, presenting the unparalleled story of Hawaii’s unification and colonization from an indigenous perspective, is scheduled to debut on the streaming platform on August 1st. The show boasts a mainly Polynesian ensemble with Momoa at the helm. The rest of the cast includes Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale'o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, and Te Kohe Tuhaka. Chief of War . According to the press release, the nine-part series set against the stunning scenery of Hawaii’s islands chronicles real-life events. It centers around warrior Ka'iana, played by Momoa, who endeavors to unite the islands prior to Western colonization during the late 1700s. Developed jointly by Momoa and Thomas Pa...

Here’s a tip: catch Warfare from one of the front seats at the movie theater to fully immerse yourself in this captivating film. Sure, 'immersive' might be excessively used to the point where it makes you queasy, yet it aptly describes this movie. The film plunges you right into the heart of a Navy SEAL mission in Iraq back in 2003, unfolding minute by minute. It’s shot with handheld cameras, featuring intense close-ups, jarring explosions, and whizzing bullets (while sound design isn’t typically glamorous, it deserves recognition for being phenomenal here). You feel like you can almost detect the scent of gunpowder. The movie "Warfare" is co-written and helmed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, an Iraq War veteran. Mendoza, who previously served as a Navy SEAL, drew from a true event for the screenplay—when his platoon's sniper position was unexpectedly attacked by Iraqi forces. D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai portrays Mendoza in a performance that is likely t...

WASHINGTON—Israel supplied crucial intelligence from a confidential informant in Yemen regarding a significant Houthi military leader who was the target of an assault. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz discussed this incident in an uncategorized Signal message exchange with high-ranking officials from the former Trump administration, according to two U.S. officials. Soon after the American military operations kicked off , Waltz messaged that one of the main targets of the assaults, a Houthi missile specialist, was spotted going into his girlfriend’s apartment complex, which he mentioned had been demolished. Israel has expressed private concerns to American officials about the publication of Waltz’s text, according to a U.S. official. Israel’s contribution in providing intelligence that aided in tracking the militant underscores the sensitive nature of certain revelations within the documents and prompts queries regarding the Trump administration’s assertion that no...

Gaza's precarious truce crumbled early Tuesday when Israel launched fatal attacks throughout the territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to respond with "escalating military force" against Hamas. The surprise attacks occurred throughout the night, hitting various areas across Gaza. This marks the most significant military action since a prolonged truce was established. In response, Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, stated, " Tonight we have resumed combat operations in Gaza." The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was already hanging in the balance with phase one ending two weeks ago and all sides at loggerheads over a path forward that might see remaining Israeli hostages freed and a permanent peace secured. Israel's military and security authorities stated that they are "carrying out widespread attacks" against Hamas targets in Gaza. In retaliation, Hamas blamed Netanyahu and what it characterized as his...

Israel Resuming hostilities in Gaza, they carried out extensive aerial bombardments targeting purported Hamas sites throughout the region during the night. The big picture: The strikes occur precisely two months following the signing of the agreement concerning Gaza. hostage and ceasefire deal that the Biden administration brokered with the help of the incoming Trump administration. The previous week, the Trump administration attempted to prolong the ceasefire and put forth a proposition to all involved parties. However, negotiations held in Doha did not yield any significant progress, and subsequently, the White House announced that Hamas had declined the offer. Driving the news : The airstrikes began around 2am local time. The Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet domestic security agency said in a joint statement that they started attacking numerous Hamas targets in the Gaza strip. Two Israeli officials informed Axios that they alerted the Trum...

John 'Paddy' Hemingway, the final remaining Battle of Britain pilot, passed away at the age of 105. Mr. Hemingway, who hails from Dublin, enlisted in the Royal Air Force during his teenage years prior to World War II. By the age of 21, he served as a fighter pilot during the Battle of Britain, a critical three-month span where members of the airforce protected the nation’s airspace from a massive onslaught by Germany's air force, known as the Luftwaffe. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer honored Mr. Hemingway, stating that his bravery along with all RAF pilots' valor "assisted in bringing World War II to an end and safeguarding our liberty." The Royal Air Force issued a statement saying that Mr Hemingway "died peacefully" on Monday. His departure signifies "the conclusion of an epoch and a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals who battled for liberty during World War II," they noted. More to follow. ...

President Trump stated that he had instructed "strong and decisive" American assaults against Yemen's Houthi insurgents following their pledge to restart attacks on vessels navigating the Red Sea and adjacent areas. He emphasized that they would face retaliation with such force that "it would seem like hell has descended," aiming to neutralize the rebels' activities. Our courageous service members are currently conducting airstrikes against the terrorists' strongholds, leadership, and missile defense systems to safeguard American ships, aircraft, and naval resources, as well as to reinstate freedom of navigation," Trump shared Saturday via his Truth Social account. "Not a single terrorist group will prevent U.S. merchant and naval vessels from safely traversing the world’s waterways. The U.S. will hold the Houthis "fully responsible," according to the president. The Houthis are one of the factions involved in Yemen’s conflict...

Beneath Sforza Castle In Milan, researchers have uncovered a network of hidden passageways that were formerly illustrated by the Renaissance polymath and artist. Leonardo da Vinci and crossed by a widower burdened by sorrow. The tunnels were discovered by experts from the Polytechnic University of Milan, who used ground-penetrating radar and laser scanners to map the 15th-century stronghold’s subterranean structures. The imaging revealed cavities and passageways positioned just a foot or two below the ground. "The objective is to generate a digital twin of the Sforza Castle, a virtual replica that depicts both the present state of the fortress and enables exploration into history by uncovering old structures that have since become invisible," explains Franco Guzzetti , a geomatics researcher at the Milan Polytechnic University, as stated statement . The construction of Sforza commenced in 1358 by the workforce, yet the fortress met its demise due to politi...

Film berjudul Saving Private Ryan (1998) yang dikendalikan arahnya oleh Steven Spielberg, telah menjelma sebagai salah satu produksi perang tersohor dalam catatan sinema dunia. Keunikan dari karyanya tersebut berasal dari representasinya tentang Perang Dunia II secara detail, lebih-lebih lagi pada skenario awalan dimana ditunjukkan invansi D-Day di Pasir Omaha. Di balik layarnya, penciptaan film ini melibatkan banyak rintangan, perkembangan teknologi baru serta komitmen kuat semua anggota tim demi menghasilkan sebuah pekerjaan seni yang intensif dan memukau hati penonton. Sebelum proses produksi dimulai, Spielberg berusaha ekstra guna menciptakan kesan keaslian dalam film tersebut sambil tetap menyanjung petualangan tentara Perang Dunia II. Langkah awalnya melibatkan penelitian yang menyeluruh. Ia merujuk pada lokasi-lokasi historis dari Hari D, bercengkerma bersama mantan prajurit peperangan itu, lalu membaca buku-buku dan menganalisis dokumen-dokumen masa kini demi memahami sit...