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Both Labour and Conservative politicians have framed small-boat refugees as threats, citing war metaphors, security concerns, and inauthenticity of their refugee claims.

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org Combat video from MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) striking targets in Iran may have surprised those who thought the iconic unmanned aircraft were destined for retirement now that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are behind us.   The Reapers are neither stealthy nor fast and therefore seen as unsurvivable against adversaries with sophisticated air defense systems. Yet just as surprisingly, the loss of Reaper aircraft to Iranian air defenses in Operation Epic Fury tells a different story. Indeed, the MQ-9s offer insights as the Air Force develops the next generation of unmanned planes: collaborative combat aircraft (CCA).   Originally developed as intelligence, surveillance,…

There are many different ways to grip the arm in the Kimura position, including the Judo chop grip, power grip, reverse grip, double fist grip, and more. That being said, at a high level there are two grips that are used more than any other. These two grips are broken down in this video here… The first is the standard Kimura grip, also known as the far grip or the framing grip… This is the style of Kimura grip that is most commonly taught in BJJ. Your bottom arm – the arm that controls your opponent’s wrist – forms a…

If Conor McGregor really is coming back, he may be in for a more difficult return than he’s imagining.For years now, the MMA world has waited for the return of Conor McGregor, who has not competed in almost five years. “Notorious” was scheduled to return last summer for UFC 303, but withdrew from the fight due to injury, and has yet to step back into the cage. But all that may be changing soon.While McGregor has continually teased a possible return to the UFC, this past weekend, even UFC CEO Dana White, who has been fairly noncommittal about the possibility,…

Honkai: Nexus Anima’s Aspect Exploration Project is a multilingual small-scale playtest aimed at validating designs and refining the game.The recruitment for the test is open now. HoYoverse has announced the Aspect Exploration Project beta test, for their highly-anticipated creature-collector adventure strategy title, Honkai: Nexus Anima, scheduled for a future date. First revealed on May 5 last year, this game with an autochess-inspired system, held it’s first CBT in 2025. Get ready to collect new Anima and explore the new district If you’re still unaware, Honkai: Nexus Anima is the newest entry in the beloved Honkai universe, blending adorable creature collection with adventure and strategy elements.…

HII, America’s largest military shipbuilder and global leader in autonomous maritime systems, announced today plans for the production of four ROMULUS 151 vessels to be built by Breaux Brothers Enterprises in Louisiana in addition to the ROMULUS 151 currently under construction. HII press release The announcement signals a rapid shift toward initial production, as HII pushes to accelerate delivery of autonomous surface capability to the U.S. Navy and allied partners. “ROMULUS represents a shift in how we deliver unmanned capability to the fleet,” said Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of HII’s Mission Technologies division. “We are…

Ilia Topuria was surprised by how bad Paddy Pimblett truly is. Topuria was paying close attention to the Justin Gaethje vs. Pimblett interim lightweight title fight, as whoever won that fight would be his next opponent. Heading into the fight, Topuria admitted he thought Pimblett would win, but was shocked at how bad ‘The Baddy’ truly is. “At some point, I was rooting for Paddy, as I was thinking that fight would be much bigger than the Justin fight. But, everything happens for a reason. … I was a little surprised at how bad Paddy really is,” Topuria said to…

In this interesting video, Mike Israetel breaks down the training and performances of the best CrossFit athlete in history, Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr. Mike Israetel Critiques Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr He highlights her major advantage in weightlifting, which plays a key role in her dominance. The breakdown follows a demanding training day that includes a long-distance run, heavy lifting, and strongman-style work, showcasing her versatility and endurance. Israetel also points out that her unusually low heart rate demonstrates her elite cardiovascular efficiency. The video also touches on how she tracks recovery to maintain peak performance. Learn more: Are You Aging Too Fast? Try These…

News April 20, 2026 Dan Taylor Technology Editor Military Embedded Systems Staff photo NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland. The Navy is expanding its use of predictive maintenance and data analytics tools across both the submarine and surface fleets in an effort to improve readiness and reduce the time vessels spend out of service, two senior officers said at the Sea-Air-Space exposition here. Vice Adm. Richard Seif, commander of Naval Submarine Forces, said his command has established a dedicated Submarine Maintenance Operations Center — a around-the-clock watch floor focused exclusively on managing maintenance priorities, shifting resources, and resolving work stoppages across the submarine…

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Early this morning, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and the U.S. Space Force strengthened the Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation to its highest level ever achieved with the launch of GPS III Space Vehicle 10 (SV10), the final satellite in the GPS III series. SV10 adds essential resiliency and accuracy enhancements to the GPS constellation, including an optical crosslink demonstration payload. With this payload, GPS III SV10 will demonstrate optical communication capabilities that will play a crucial role in the future strength of the constellation. The optical crosslinks allow GPS satellites to be able to directly…