The violent unrest that has caused so much damage in the UK has not in fact happened across the UK. It has almost been exclusively confined to England. True, violent riots also took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, but, interestingly enough, even there they were largely perpetrated by British loyalists, along with a few far-right extremists...
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AUKUS takes another step forward with real-time AI trials
AI-enabled aerial vehicles support the disabling of ground targets Trials saw seamless exchange of data between AUKUS nations Ground-breaking exercise highlights continued progress on Pillar 2 technology work In a significant landmark for AUKUS, the 3 nations have trialled a futuristic integration of autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time. Testing saw the...
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Cris Carter recalls threatening to punch Skip Bayless after being disrespected on air
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Sri Lanka raise security concerns over England test series amid UK riots | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Sri Lankan cricket team has expressed concerns regarding player safety ahead of their upcoming test series against England, scheduled to begin on August 21st at Old Trafford. These concerns stem from the ongoing anti-immigrant riots occurring in various parts of Britain.Several Sri Lankan players are already in England for pre-series training.They have...
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Amazon’s £3bn AI Anthropic investment investigated by UK regulator
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Manchester United hosts special visit for Shaheen Afridi at Old Trafford
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s premier pace bowler, is currently enjoying a break in the United Kingdom, taking a well-deserved pause after a gruelling cricket season. Afridi, who has recently faced a demanding schedule on the field, uses this time to recharge and unwind. During his stay, Afridi had the opportunity to...
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AUKUS trilateral statement: 8 August 2024
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UK Riots: Sri Lankans on tour raise security issues | Sri Lanka tour of England, 2024
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Taylor Swift’s London shows not affected by Vienna cancellations, British police say
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Full list of countries that have issued UK travel warnings after riots
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Sri Lanka to boycott England Test series? UK riots spark security fears among SL cricketers
Sri Lanka National Cricket Team are all set to take on England National Cricket Team in the three-match Test series. The first match between the teams will begin on August 21 in Manchester, followed by the second Test on August 29, and the last game at The Oval on September 6. Some of the Test...
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UK riots raise security concerns for Sri Lanka tour of England
Nine members of the Sri Lankan squad (seven players and two support staff) have highlighted distress over the arrangements in London amidst their preparation for the upcoming red-ball series. However, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have responded with reassurance of where the players were. “Most of the issues seem not to be close...