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J-36 prototype flight, supercarrier doubts and USS America test draw China’s eye; shutdown hits, drug laws debated, LED health fears; Alcaraz stuns Djokovic; Epstein–Mandelson link alleged; Israeli drone deal in Kazakhstan

China’s Air Force Has Flown a Fourth J-36 Sixth-Generation Fighter Prototype

A long-distance video posted on January 30 shows a fourth J-36 prototype in flight, suggesting the program is moving through test aircraft faster than usual. The sightings follow a familiar pattern of early, grainy footage from outside factory areas followed by more frequent appearances as flight testing progresses, with Prototype No. 4 emerging roughly 14 months after earlier activity.

Key facts about the partial government shutdown and its effects

A partial U.S. government shutdown began Saturday, but it differs significantly from the record-long shutdown in the fall, with a different scope and impact.

Alcaraz defeats Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open by beating Novak Djokovic, becoming the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam and halting Djokovic’s latest bid for a 25th major title.

The U.S. Navy Should Reduce Its Reliance on Supercarriers

The U.S. Navy remains heavily organized around supercarriers that excel at visibility, political signaling, and reassuring allies, but modern maritime warfare increasingly rewards dispersed, harder-to-target forces. Critics argue this supercarrier-centric posture distorts fleet design and budgets, pulling resources away from less visible but essential priorities such as munitions stockpiles and logistics capacity.

Green Party leader Adrian Ramsay says drug policy should shift to a public health approach and supports legalisation

Green Party leader Adrian Ramsay says drug policy in England and Wales should move to a public health approach, reiterating his support for the legalisation of drugs.

Israeli drone company signs exclusive distribution deal in Kazakhstan

An Israeli drone manufacturer, Aero-Sentinel, has entered the Kazakh market through an exclusive distribution agreement, widening its presence in Central Asia and targeting one of the region’s more established security and defense sectors. The deal was confirmed Sunday by the company’s chief marketing officer, Ofir Avram.

Files Suggest Epstein Sent $75,000 to Accounts Linked to Lord Mandelson

Documents reportedly indicate that Jeffrey Epstein transferred $75,000 to accounts linked to Lord Mandelson. Mandelson said he has no record or recollection of receiving any such payments and questioned whether the documents are authentic.

Concerns that widespread LED street lighting in the UK may increase health risks

Fears have been raised that millions of energy-efficient LED street lights installed across the UK could be increasing the risk of serious health problems, particularly where councils have adopted blue-rich lighting at 4000K or higher. Medical experts and multiple studies have linked night-time exposure to such light with disrupted melatonin and higher rates of sleep disorders, depression, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancers including prostate and breast cancer. With LED street lights nearing 5 million nationwide, campaigners are urging a switch to warmer alternatives, while some councils—such as Dorset—have begun committing to lower colour temperatures after previously dismissing health concerns.

The U.S. Navy Struggled to Sink the Decommissioned USS America, Drawing China’s Attention

In May 2005, the U.S. Navy carried out a SINKEX exercise off the Carolinas to test aircraft carrier survivability by sinking the decommissioned USS America (CV-66). Although it was a conventionally powered Kitty Hawk-class carrier built in the 1960s, the ship proved unexpectedly resilient, enduring weeks of simulated attacks before going down—an outcome that reportedly drew notice from China.

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