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€8 million SHIELD-6G project launched to protect European network security

€8 million SHIELD-6G project launched to protect European network security

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SHIELD-6G was the sole awardee under the highly competitive Horizon Europe Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) call. The consortium is led by Associate Professor Madhusanka Liyanage, Director of UCD NetsLab, University College Dublin, and an internationally recognised expert in secure 5G/6G networks, AI-enabled cybersecurity, XAI, and blockchain-based trust mechanisms. He said: “6G will be far more than the next step in mobile connectivity; it will form the intelligent digital nervous system of future society, connecting people, industries, critical infrastructure, and autonomous systems. Through SHIELD-6G, we are working to ensure that security, trust, and resilience are embedded at the very foundation of this future. “By developing an advanced 6G-native Cyber Threat Intelligence platform, SHIELD-6G will enable future networks to anticipate, detect, and recover from cyber threats intelligently, efficiently, and in real time. This is a major opportunity for Ireland and UCD to play a leading role in shaping secure and trustworthy 6G networks globally.” At UCD, the project will also be supported by co-Principal Investigators Dr Ray Genoe from UCD Centre for Cybersecurity …

Oura has just launched its smallest ring yet – and you can shop it now at Currys

Oura has just launched its smallest ring yet – and you can shop it now at Currys

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The smart wearable market is saturated, yet Oura manages to stand apart with each generation of Oura Ring delivering industry-leading health tracking in a singularly minimal, sleek, unobtrusive design. Now, the company has launched the fifth generation of Oura Ring, which is designed to be smarter and sleeker than any generation before it. As a heavyweight in the tech space, Currys is home to most of the latest and buzziest tech. Whether you’re in the market for a new phone, tablet, laptop, home appliance, or wellness tech, from wake-up lamps to smart wearables, every launch worth knowing about will be there, and Oura Ring 5 is no exception. If you’re looking to know more about your health metrics with a view to improve your wellbeing, whether that’s by tracking and understanding your sleep, stress or fitness, Oura Ring 5 could be worth considering. Keep reading for everything there is to know. Oura Ring 5 Beautifully minimal Many health-focused smartwatches look big and bulky, while Oura Ring is comparably svelte. Impressively, the latest iteration is 40 …

Murder investigation launched after boy dies in hospital following London stabbing

Murder investigation launched after boy dies in hospital following London stabbing

Published by Sam Flores

Police have started a murder investigation after the death of a boy who was stabbed in north-west London. Officers were called to the scene of the stabbing in Dudden Hill Lane, Dollis Hill, on Saturday at around 10.30pm. Jamal Ringrose, 15, was treated at the scene for stab wounds before being transported to hospital, where he died on Thursday. Detectives have now launched a murder probe and said Jamal’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, was charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, after being arrested on Tuesday. He appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, police said. A 15-year-old boy appeared in Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Jonathan Brady/ PA Archive) (PA Archive) A 16-year-old and an 18-year-old man were both arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm. The boy was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and affray, and remains in police custody, while the …

Three arrested and murder investigation launched after police recover body from Poole Harbour | UK News

Three arrested and murder investigation launched after police recover body from Poole Harbour | UK News

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Police have recovered a body from Poole Harbour and arrested three men on suspicion of murder after a man went missing from a sailing boat off the Dorset coast. Police were alerted on Sunday to the disappearance of Michael Mitchell, 35, who was reported to have gone into the water from a vessel in Arne Bay on Friday evening. Detectives were called at 6.11am on Tuesday about an unresponsive man, who was later confirmed dead, in the water close to Baiter Park, in Poole. While no formal identification has taken place, police believe it to be Mr Mitchell, and his family have been updated. An investigation, being led by detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), is now under way, and three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 46-year-old man from Poole, a 31-year-old man of no fixed abode and a 22-year-old man from Essex remain in police custody. Dorset Police said the arrested men and Mr Mitchell, from Chelmsford, Essex, are believed to be known to each other. The …

Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises M

Unastella, a South Korean rocket startup that launched from home, raises $24M

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As SpaceX counts down to what could be the largest IPO in history, the race to build the next generation of launch vehicles is heating up. Asia wants in. Startups across Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea are racing to establish themselves in a market long dominated by the U.S. and China. One of them is Unastella, a four-year-old South Korean startup that just closed a $24 million Series B, bringing its total funding to $44 million. The company launched its own rocket, the Una Express-I, from South Korean soil in May 2025. The Seoul-based rocket startup is developing its own launch vehicles and engines, with an initial focus on small satellite launch services. Unastella’s near-term focus is validating its technology and business model through orbital launches, with crewed suborbital spaceflight as a longer-term goal, founder and CEO Jae Park told TechCrunch. Unastella uses a kerosene and liquid oxygen propulsion system, one of the most proven combinations in rocket history, and one that is also used by SpaceX’s Falcon series. On top of that, the …

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania : NPR

Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania : NPR

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This photo released by Romania’s Department for Emergency Situations shows a fire on top of a block of flats after a drone crash caused an explosion and fire on impact, in Galati, eastern Romania near the Ukrainian border, Friday May 29, 2026. via AP/ISU Galati hide caption toggle caption via AP/ISU Galati KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday. In response to the crash in the city of Galati, NATO member Romania asked the alliance for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone’s flight a serious violation of international law. Gen. Gheorghe Maxim, a stand-in commander for the Romanian armed forces’ joint staff, said at a press conference Friday that the incident “is not an attack from Russia against Romania,” but “Romanians should understand that Russia is a threat to the security of the countries in the area.” Police and other agencies responded …

Russian drone launched against Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania

Russian drone launched against Ukraine hits apartment building in Romania

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 A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian authorities said Friday. In response to the crash, NATO member Romania asked the alliance for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone’s flight a serious violation of international law. Ukrainian forces shot down 217 drones overnight on Friday, according to the country’s air force. In total, Russia attacked with 232 drones and one ballistic missile. Hits were recorded in 14 areas, the air force said. To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again © France 24 The drone was tracked by radar in Romanian airspace and crashed onto the roof of a building in Galati, Romania’s Defence Ministry said in a statement. The impact was followed …

US, Iran have launched multiple attacks during ceasefire: A timeline | US-Israel war on Iran News

US, Iran have launched multiple attacks during ceasefire: A timeline | US-Israel war on Iran News

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Iranian and US forces have continued to exchange strikes despite an April ceasefire, fuelling tensions across the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, while raising fears the fragile truce could unravel as mediation efforts continue in Doha. On Monday, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out new strikes on southern Iran, targeting missile sites and boats allegedly attempting to place naval mines. It said the attacks had been carried out in “self-defence” to protect US troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list On Tuesday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had downed a US drone and fired at a jet and another drone that entered Iranian airspace, according to state media. Iran also said it retained the “legitimate and definite” right to respond to any violations of the ceasefire. Since a temporary ceasefire was announced on April 8, Iran has continued to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies are shipped …

Borealis launched to shield UK satellites from orbital threats

Borealis launched to shield UK satellites from orbital threats

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Britain has activated a new space monitoring and defence platform designed to strengthen protection for UK satellites and the services they support. The software, called Borealis, became operational six months earlier than planned and is now being used by the National Space Operations Centre to track potential threats in orbit. The system is designed to detect and analyse space debris, hostile satellites and other objects that could disrupt critical UK satellite infrastructure. Borealis will improve military decision-making by delivering faster, more accurate intelligence on space activity, helping safeguard communications, navigation systems, and national security operations. The launch comes alongside the release of the first images captured by Britain’s Noctis-1 military telescope, previously known as Nyx-Alpha. The telescope monitors objects orbiting Earth, including UK satellites, and feeds real-time tracking data into the Borealis platform to help prevent collisions and identify emerging threats. Commenting on the innovation, UK Space Minister Liz Lloyd MP said: “Borealis represents a significant step forward in the UK’s ability to monitor, protect and defend the critical space capabilities. “This joint investment by …