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Missile tests, military buildup and regional tensions dominate the day
Aeon says its Zeus next-generation missile passed another live test
Austin-based defense startup Aeon says its Zeus advanced tactical weapon system passed another successful test. The company says it is continuing a fast build-and-iterate development process for the guided mini-missile, with founder and CEO Naweed Tahmas confirming the latest test in a public statement.
Iran Demands the U.S. Release Seized Ship, Threatens to Defend Itself
Iran says the United States must release the Iranian-flagged container ship seized by the U.S. military over the weekend. Tehran also warned it would use “all its capacities” to defend itself if needed.
Panasonic Develops Device-Locked QR Codes for Faster Facial Biometric Enrollment
Panasonic says it has created a new kind of QR code that only works on designated devices and in designated environments. The company says the system is meant to support secure, unattended on-site enrollment for facial biometric capture, so admins do not have to keep taking photos by hand.
U.S. Navy tests laser weapon aboard aircraft carrier
The U.S. Navy conducted a live-fire test of AeroVironment’s LOCUST Laser Weapon System aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush. Official images later surfaced on DVIDSHub, and military technology writer Jared Keller was among the first to point out the test.
Britain's Challenger 3 tanks are set to enter service next year
Britain’s armed forces are due to receive 148 Challenger 3 tanks in a joint Anglo-German programme costing nearly £1 billion. The upgraded tanks, built in Telford, are expected to enter service next year with three Army regiments and feature a new German-made 120mm smoothbore gun, upgraded digital sensors, and active protection systems designed to improve survival against missiles, drones and other threats.
Lee Anderson Ejected from Commons After Calling Keir Starmer a Liar
Lee Anderson was ordered out of the House of Commons after accusing Sir Keir Starmer of lying during a statement about the Lord Mandelson scandal. Carole Malone defended Anderson on GB News, calling the ejection astonishing and arguing the real issue was the Prime Minister’s conduct, not the language used.
Morrisons fires store manager after he tackled a shoplifter who allegedly spat at him
A Morrisons store manager with 29 years at the company says he was sacked after physically confronting a suspected serial shoplifter at a store near Walsall. Sean Egan says the man became aggressive, spat at him, and reached into a bag, prompting him to grab the man’s arm and tackle him to the ground. Morrisons says it has clear health and safety procedures for shoplifting incidents and that staff must follow them to avoid putting themselves or customers at risk.
South Korean Police Seek Arrest Warrant for HYBE Founder Bang Si-Hyuk
South Korean police are seeking an arrest warrant for Bang Si-Hyuk, the founder and chair of HYBE, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme. HYBE is the agency behind BTS, one of the biggest K-pop groups in the world, and prosecutors are now being asked to seek a court warrant.
Premier League clubs object to rising costs at football regulator
Premier League clubs are unhappy about the Independent Football Regulator’s rising operating costs and the lack of clarity over what each club will be asked to pay. The regulator’s budget is believed to have risen well above the previous government’s projected £10 million a year, and clubs say they have repeatedly pressed for an update with little response.
On This Day, April 21: South Vietnam’s President Nguyen Van Thieu Resigns
On April 21, 1975, South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu resigned after denouncing the United States as untrustworthy.
Israeli Police Arrest Two Ultra-Orthodox Men for Removing Israeli Flags in Beit Shemesh
Two ultra-Orthodox Jewish men were arrested by Israeli authorities after tearing down Israeli flags in Beit Shemesh.
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