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As Conor McGregor plots his path back to the Octagon after a long hiatus, support comes from a once-bitter rival who now believes in his potential for a spectacular comeback.

JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) — A grandfather in Johnston County shot his grandson and police say it was in self defense.It happened at a home in Benson on Kennedy Circle.Benson police say the 83-year-old man shot his 27-year-old grandson in the back.The grandson is in the hospital, his condition is unknown.Police say they spoke with the district attorney and no charges are being filed because it was self defense.SEE ALSO: One sister appears in court on charges related to crash that killed 3 high school football playersCopyright © 2025 WTVD-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Launch of Singapore’s First Victory-Class Multi-Role Combat Vessel On October 25, ST Engineering marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) inaugural Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), named Victory. The event took place at ST Engineering’s Benoi Yard and was officiated by Mr. Chan Chun Sing, Singapore’s Minister for Defence. Strategic Context and Details The MRCV Victory is the first of a series of six vessels commissioned under a comprehensive design and construction agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), signed in 2023. This initiative reflects Singapore’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its naval capabilities…

Assessing how Duke’s defense played against Georgia Tech, using Pro Football Focus grades, notes and analysis.

Rep. Mike Levin and California lawmakers request clarification from the Defense Secretary regarding live artillery fire near I-5.Quiver AI SummaryCongressional Delegation Requests Clarification: Rep. Mike Levin, alongside California Senators and 26 other members of Congress, has sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeking answers about live artillery fire conducted over Interstate 5 during a Marine Corps demonstration on October 18, 2025. Concerns arise after shrapnel struck vehicles, raising questions about safety protocols and decision-making processes.Details of the Incident: The incident occurred during an amphibious assault demonstration at Camp Pendleton, where initial guarantees of safety were reportedly contradicted by…

Ethan Brown will have his first ride in the Cox Plate on the rank outsider, but warns not to discount their chances.

Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene has resigned in a government battle over military spending – Copyright AFP/File Lillian SUWANRUMPHALithuania’s Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene resigned Wednesday following a dispute with the prime minister over military spending in the key NATO member.  In a Facebook post, Sakaliene said she and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene, who is from the same Social Democratic Party (LSDP), have “fundamentally different ideas on how to strengthen defence”. Ruginiene described the resignation as “inevitable”, stressing that she could not accept that “misunderstandings and problems arise in an area as important as defence”. Lithuania, which borders Belarus and the…

Currently over 25 foreign high-tech defense companies are at various stages of establishing their operations in Ukraine, reported the MoD. These include international partners deploying or planning to deploy activities here: British BAE Systems (joint production and maintenance of L119 howitzers), German Rheinmetall (repair and production bases for armored vehicles), Swedish SAAB (joint production agreements for air defense systems), and American Northrop Grumman (ammunition production agreements). Beyond traditional defense industries, companies in unmanned systems, cyber defense, anti-drone systems, and other high-tech solutions are entering Ukraine. The Defense Ministry notes that the Build in Ukraine initiative will serve as a mutually…

As of October 2025, the global semiconductor industry, the foundational bedrock of artificial intelligence, is experiencing a profound and immediate transformation, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions that are rapidly fragmenting the once-interconnected supply chain. The era of globally optimized, efficiency-first semiconductor production is giving way to localized, regional manufacturing ecosystems, a seismic shift with direct and critical implications for the future of AI development and deployment worldwide. This “great decoupling,” often termed the “Silicon Curtain,” is forcing nations and corporations to prioritize technological sovereignty over market efficiency, creating a volatile and uncertain landscape for innovation in advanced AI systems. The…