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Iran may have used Chinese missile to shoot down U.S. fighter jet, sources say

Iran may have used Chinese missile to shoot down U.S. fighter jet, sources say

Published by Sam Flores

WASHINGTON — The F-15 fighter that was shot down over southwestern Iran last month and set off a dangerous rescue mission was probably struck by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile, three people with knowledge of the matter told NBC News. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In the early days of the conflict, China also may have provided Iran with a long-range early-warning radar that spots stealth aircraft that are meant to evade detection, according to one of the people and a U.S. official with knowledge of the matter. U.S. officials are still investigating the circumstances around the shootdown of the American F-15E Strike Eagle in April, the sources said. It was the first time in decades that a U.S. fighter was downed by enemy fire. It’s not clear when the military equipment was handed over. But Iran’s use of weapons made in China complicates Americans’ relationship with Beijing at a time when President Donald Trump has sought China’s help in ending the conflict. Negotiations to end …

Aim high but don’t shoot for the moon, mathematicians advise

Aim high but don’t shoot for the moon, mathematicians advise

Published by skeptic

Setting your sights high can lead to bigger rewards – up to a point Buena Vista Images/Getty Images Shoot for the moon and even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars, so the saying goes. But shooting straight for the stars instead might actually be the more effective option, according to mathematicians. In life, people tend to try to be ambitious, yet not overly so, when it comes to pursuing their objectives, such as landing a better job, finding an appropriate partner or achieving political goals. However, quantifying this balance hasn’t been studied in detail, and much research has focused on when people stop looking too soon and aren’t ambitious enough, says Thomas Hills at the University of Warwick, UK. Now, using mathematical models, Matt Burgess at the University of Wyoming and his colleagues have found that the best outcomes for uncertain scenarios typically come from aiming high, but not unrealistically so. “You can prove that the optimal ambition is strictly above average and strictly finite, meaning above average but you don’t shoot for …

Iran Teaching Civilians How To Shoot: Public Tutorials On State TV & In Marketplaces

Iran Teaching Civilians How To Shoot: Public Tutorials On State TV & In Marketplaces

Published by Jenni Sidey

Amid stalled peace talks and ongoing tit-for-tat threats, Iranians are reportedly arming themselves in preparation a potential US ground invasion, or renewal of major military action in its skies. CNN cameras captured individual citizens being given gun component lessons in the middle of streets and in busy bazaars. Also state TV has been featuring detailed tutorials and presentations on how to effectively use the AK-47. “I am so ready to sacrifice my life for my country and for my people,” one young woman named Tiana told a CNN correspondent this week during a pro-government rally. “All the people, the whole army, all commanders that we have, they’re ready to sacrifice their lives too, and ready to fight with their whole heart and soul,” she added. Another, identified as Fatima – who actually grew up in London and Dubai – stated that “We know this war isn’t over. We know Trump is not really going to negotiate.” She added of the US leader, “He’s just going to be, like, ‘You do what I tell you or …

Drug dealer told taxi driver: ‘You’re in Kirkby and around here we will shoot you’

Drug dealer told taxi driver: ‘You’re in Kirkby and around here we will shoot you’

Published by Sam Flores

A drug dealer battered a taxi driver then warned him “you’re in Kirkby, and around here we will shoot you”. Kieran McKechnie was sent back to prison this week, having apparently begun working for the “Lil T” drugs line when dealer who he owed a cocaine debt threatened to burn his mum’s house down. Labelled a “persistent offender” by a judge, the dad, himself a former taxi driver, was previously locked up for a savage attack upon a Delta driver whose car he had been a passenger in. This caused his victim to lose control of his vehicle, leaving his life “never the same” again. Liverpool Crown Court heard on Monday that McKechnie, of Anders Drive in Kirkby, was seen driving in the Manchester Road area of Southport at around midday on February 10 this year when a female passenger exited the car and approached a house before returning to the vehicle. Officers suspected that a drug deal had taken place, and stopped the 37-year-old in a nearby car park. Iain Criddle, prosecuting, described how …

Hailey Bieber looks incredible in thong bikini during poolside shoot

Hailey Bieber looks incredible in thong bikini during poolside shoot

Published by Daniella Wilson

Hailey Bieber has shared a sizzling new series of poolside snaps, showing off her sculpted physique in a tiny brown thong bikini while promoting her beauty brand, Rhode. The 29-year-old model and entrepreneur posed beside a Palm Springs pool wearing the barely-there swimwear teamed with bright yellow heels, effortlessly blending high-fashion glamour with her signature minimalist aesthetic. In several of the photos, Hailey flashed her toned legs and derrière while lounging in the sunshine and posing against the desert backdrop. The model cheekily captioned her photo “warming up” The cheeky new campaign comes just weeks after Hailey shut down rumors that she had undergone a Brazilian Butt Lift, insisting her figure is the result of consistent workouts rather than cosmetic procedures. Speaking to Allure magazine last year, the mother-of-one revealed she made a “commitment” to herself not to alter her appearance with surgery. Instead, she credited regular exercise for helping maintain her physique, explaining that she works out around four times a week and specifically pointed to lunges as one of the most effective exercises …

First ‘Dogma 25’ Film, BDSM Love Story ‘Mr. Nawashi’ Starts Shoot

First ‘Dogma 25’ Film, BDSM Love Story ‘Mr. Nawashi’ Starts Shoot

Published by Daniella Wilson

Exactly one year after a group of up-and-coming Danish directors launched the Dogma 25 cinema movement in Cannes, the first Dogma 25 film, Mr. Nawashi from Isabella Eklöf, has begun filming. The love story follows Katarina (newcomer Tanya Holm Andersen), an “ambitious and talented singer with an appetite for life but little self-discipline” who meets the mysterious Mr. Nawashi (The Last Resort actor Esben Smed) online and begins her initiation into a the world of BDSM. But, according to an official summary, “what begins as flirtation and attraction soon tips into obsession and dependence.” Currently in production, Mr. Nawashi is set for a planned 2027 theatrical release. Eklöf’s debut feature, Holiday, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2018, her 2023 drama Kalak screened at San Sebastian, winning the Special Jury Prize. She has also directed several episodes of the HBO series Industry and Sky Atlantic series The Death of Bunny Munroe, and was a co-writer on Ali Abbasi’s Oscar-nominated feature Border (2018). Eklöf, together with directors May el-Toukhy, Milad Alami, Annika Berg, and Jesper …

Rihanna, 38, stuns in sexy new underwear shoot

Rihanna, 38, stuns in sexy new underwear shoot

Published by Daniella Wilson

Rihanna is reminding fans exactly why she remains a powerhouse in both music and fashion. The 38-year-old superstar showcased her signature confidence in a striking new shoot for her Savage x Fenty line, modelling a series of sheer lingerie looks that highlighted her hourglass silhouette. © InstagramRihanna’s latest drop is super cute In one standout image, Rihanna posed in a delicate pink bra adorned with a playful cherry motif, pairing the look with relaxed gingham pyjama bottoms for a mix of sultry and effortless styling.  She elevated the ensemble with lace-up pink stilettos and layered gold necklaces, adding a touch of glamour to the laid-back set-up. © InstagramThe mother of three looked stunning Captioning the post “savage summer: activated”, the singer appeared carefree and in control – a tone that contrasts with a more unsettling backdrop in her personal life in recent weeks. The shoot comes not long after a serious incident at the Beverly Hills home she shares with partner A$AP Rocky. © WWD via Getty ImagesRihanna with partner A$AP Rocky While no one was …

Navy to shoot and kill any boat laying mines in Hormuz Strait

Navy to shoot and kill any boat laying mines in Hormuz Strait

Published by Sam Flores

In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the U.S. accused of attempting to violate the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he has ordered the U.S. Navy “to shoot and kill any boat” that is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. “There is to be no hesitation,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. The president added that he is ordering U.S. minesweepers to continue clearing the strait “at a tripled up level!” The post shows the U.S. ratcheting up tensions with Iran over the vital oil shipping route, which has been largely choked off since the war began in late February. Trump has aggressively pushed Tehran to fully reopen the strait as part of a shaky ceasefire, which was set to expire this week before being unilaterally extended by the president. The U.S. has …

Trump loses it over Iran peace deal failure and orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait: ‘CRAZY!’

Trump loses it over Iran peace deal failure and orders Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ over Hormuz Strait: ‘CRAZY!’

Published by Sam Flores

President Donald Trump in a pair of raging Truth Social posts Thursday announced he has ordered American naval forces to open fire on any Iranian vessel believed to be laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, something he previously claimed was not happening. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said he had ordered the U.S. Navy to “shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be … that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.” “There is to be no hesitation,” the president added. Trump also claimed American minesweepers are currently clearing the narrow waterway “right now” and said he was ordering the minesweeping efforts to “continue … at a tripled up level.” The president’s threat against any Iranian mine-laying vessels comes over a month after he claimed to have destroyed most of Iran’s mining capacity while simultaneously denying that Iran was placing any mines in the strait, a key transit point for roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply each year. It’s unclear to what extent U.S. forces …