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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Polish Jet Scramble, Russia Fires 300+ Drones on Ukraine, Putin Vows 'New Level" of Naval Firepower
Russian forces launched a combined missile and Shahed drone strike against Ukraine in the early hours of July 28, reports and officials said. At least four civilians were killed and 40 others, including children, injured over the past day, regional authorities reported on July forces launched 324 Shahed-type attack drones and other drones, four Kh-101 cruise missiles, and three Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles against Ukraine. These weapons primarily targeted Starokostiantyniv in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, Ukraine's Air Force reported. Reports have suggested the Starokostiantyniv airfield could host advanced F-16 fighter jets transferred to Ukraine by Kyiv's in response to Russia's attack, Poland scrambled its alert fighters on July 28, working with allied forces. The Polish Armed Forces announced on X that air operations were underway in Polish airspace due to Russia's missile activity in Ukraine. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:25 PUTIN VOWS 'NEW LEVEL OF FIREPOWER' FOR NAVY 5:10 RUSSIA WILL FIRST FULFILL 'GOALS OF SPECIAL MILITARY OP'
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Drunk senior navy officer launched ‘disgraceful' attack at Scots nuclear base
A NAVY commander swerved jail after head-butting a Royal Marine Sergeant Major in a drunken brawl at a Scots nuclear base. Lt Commander Gary Fletcher, 34, behaved like a 'taproom bruiser' in a booze-fuelled fist fight at HMNB Clyde, home of the UK's Trident 2 nuclear armed submarines. 1 Commander Gary Fletcher behaved like a 'taproom bruiser' in a booze-fuelled fist fight at HMNB Clyde Credit: Alamy Fletcher attacked Warrant Officer Hamish Robb, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 43 Commando, after a boxing competition on the base. A court heard the pair then thrashed around on the floor as RSM Robb tried to restrain the "aggressive and agitated" senior officer. Judge Advocate Andrew Smith slammed Fletcher's conduct as 'disgraceful'. He sentenced him to two years loss of seniority, which means to £1700 docked from his salary, an official reprimand and a ban on promotion for two years. It will also affect his military pension. Judge Smith said: "You behaved like a taproom bruiser." It comes after three submarine officers were stripped of their OBEs following sex abuse and bullying scandals. And the former First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key is currently suspended pending an investigation into an alleged affair with a subordinate. Judge Smith acknowledged Fletcher had been injured in the Faslane fight, but said: "That is down to nothing other than your own disgraceful actions." He added: "This aberration on your part is likely to have a significant knock-on effect throughout your career for a number of years but you can put it behind you and can go on." Sailor investigated over 'stealing secrets' from nuclear submarine at Scots base The military court at Catterick, North Yorks, heard Lt Cdr Fletcher had been "anxious" about attending the event because a person involved in his recent relationship break-up was attending. Major Jon Harris, prosecuting, told the court: "On October 10th 2024 there had been a boxing event at Hm naval base Clyde which Lt Cdr Fletcher attended and had been drinking heavily in the senior rates mess. Witnesses described him as intoxicated. "He left the mess and was trying to re-enter the mess when he was met by Regimental Sergeant Major Robb, who was assisting officers in leaving the mess. "Lt Cdr Fletcher became agitated and aggressive and headbutted and punched W1 Robb, who tried to restrain him. "The two men ended up on the floor, with Lt Cdr Fletcher flailing his arms and legs. 'His knee hit W1 Robb causing bruising to both eyes and a cut under his left eye. "Lt Cdr Fletcher left the scene on his own after the two were separated." Military police were called and found Fletcher asleep in his quarters. On seeing he had facial bruising, an ambulance was called. Lt Cdr Fletcher launched a tirade at both police and ambulance staff, which was described as "vulgar and rude" by the military police officers who went to arrest him. The court was told Fletcher previously had a spotless reputation in the service and was awarded a four star commendation earlier in 2024. He had served with distinction on a Royal Navy warship in support operations in the Middle East, the hearing was told. His commanding officer at HMS Neptune, Commander John Fletcher, said he had "excelled" as a logistics officer and had "a great sense of departmental pride and identity. In a statement, Cdr Fletcher told the court: "He has set about rebuilding and strengthening professional relationships with humility and honesty, which is a testament to his character. "He is calm, measured and thoughtful in response to stresses and I have seen no further evidence of him drinking to excess. "He is a good person, an empathetic leader and professionally competent logistics officer who made a mistake in drinking to excess and behaving in an uncharacteristic way." James Hay, mitigating, said Fletcher had "significant personal challenges" after the break-up of a relationship. A person connected to that had been attending the event, which contributed to Lt Cdr. Fletcher's heavy drinking, My Hay said. He added: "He is apologetic about his actions that night and sought to make amends as soon as possible thereafter." Fletcher admitted battery and behaving in a way likely to discredit His Majesty's forces whilst under the influence of alcohol. The court heard he had a previous conviction for drink driving after boozing at a wedding in Devon in 2021. The hearing continues.
Scottish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hollywood A-lister looks unrecognisable with bushy beard and scruffy hair – can you guess who he is?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS Terminal List actor is completely unrecognisable after being completely transformed by his hair and make up team. This Hollywood A-lister has completely shed hit typical macho image for his latest stint in the action-thriller, but can you guess who it is? 8 This Hollywood actor looks unrecognisable in his new series Credit: Instagram / @prattprattpratt 8 The star teased things are set to get bloody in the new series Credit: Instagram / @prattprattpratt 8 Chris Pratt is best known as Guardians of the Galaxy Credit: null It's Guardians of the Galaxy star, Chris Pratt! The actor shared a video during some downtime filming the latest season of Prime Video's The Terminal List – though looks miles away from his typical clean shaven image. Speaking to the camera during his lunch, he revealed the upcoming season of the book series adaptation will be based on novel, True Believer by Jack Carr. He then told cameras: "I just want to say, Isn't this hair and makeup incredible? My team does such an awesome job." Showing his hands looking gory and battered with fake blood, Chris added: "Look, I don't want to tell you what I've been up to, but there's blood on my hands. Okay, there's blood on my hands." Giving insight into the ups and downs of being in hair and make-up, Chris said: "My team is awesome. They do such great makeup and such great hair. And this is, like, this moustache, this hair is all a wig. "It's a fake beard. It looks freaking incredible." "The crazy thing about wearing a fake moustache or a fake beard is when you eat, you get hair in your mouth, which is gross, because it's definitely someone else's hair and and you don't know who's where it came from," he added. "I mean, look at that hair, where that come from? What I mean is that... that's not... you don't think it's, is it someone's pubes? No. "Anyways, I don't care. I'm hungry." 8 After being betrayed, losing his team and getting a terminal illness, Reece looks for justice 8 The star is best known as Star Lord in the Marvel franchise Credit: AP In the series, Chris plays Lieutenant Commander James Reece, a NAVY Seal who finds himself struggling against people working against him after an operation goes wrong. The bloody series saw Reece go rogue to get his own form of justice for his team after being given a terminal diagnosis. The first season became an instant smash hit upon its release in 2022, and while it was renewed in 2023 for a second season, it's only filming now. Prime Video has also confirmed a prequel series, Terminal List: Dark Wolf, has been given the green light, and will star The Umbrella Academy's Tom Hopper, Taylor Kitsch and Luke Hemsworth. 8 The star joked it was 'gross' eating with someone else's hair on his face Credit: Instagram / @prattprattpratt 8 The Terminal List sees Chris Pratt become a NAVY Seal on a mission Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hollywood A-lister looks unrecognisable with bushy beard and scruffy hair – can you guess who he is?
THIS Terminal List actor is completely unrecognisable after being completely transformed by his hair and make up team. This Hollywood A-lister has completely shed hit typical macho image for his latest stint in the action-thriller, but can you guess who it is? Advertisement 8 This Hollywood actor looks unrecognisable in his new series Credit: Instagram / @prattprattpratt 8 The star teased things are set to get bloody in the new series Credit: Instagram / @prattprattpratt 8 Chris Pratt is best known as Guardians of the Galaxy Credit: null It's Guardians of the Galaxy star, Chris Pratt! The actor shared a video during some downtime filming the latest season of Speaking to the camera during his lunch, he revealed the upcoming season of the book series adaptation will be based on novel, True Believer by Jack Carr. He then told cameras: "I just want to say, Isn't this hair and makeup incredible? My team does such an awesome job." Advertisement READ MORE HOLLYWOOD Showing his hands looking gory and battered with fake blood, Chris added: "Look, I don't want to tell you what I've been up to, but there's blood on my hands. Okay, there's blood on my hands." Giving insight into the ups and downs of being in hair and make-up, Chris said: "My team is awesome. They do such great makeup and such great hair. And this is, like, this moustache, this hair is all a wig. "It's a fake beard. It looks freaking incredible." "The crazy thing about wearing a fake moustache or a fake beard is when you eat, you get hair in your mouth, which is gross, because it's definitely someone else's hair and and you don't know who's where it came from," he added. Advertisement Most read in TV "I mean, look at that hair, where that come from? What I mean is that... that's not... you don't think it's, is it someone's pubes? No. "Anyways, I don't care. I'm hungry." 8 After being betrayed, losing his team and getting a terminal illness, Reece looks for justice 8 The star is best known as Star Lord in the Marvel franchise Credit: AP Advertisement In the series, Chris plays Lieutenant Commander James Reece , a NAVY Seal who finds himself struggling against people working against him after an operation goes wrong. The bloody series saw Reece go rogue to get his own form of justice for his team after being given a terminal diagnosis. The first season became an instant smash hit upon its release in 2022, and while it was renewed in 2023 for a second season, it's only filming now. Prime Video has also confirmed a prequel series, Terminal List: Dark Wolf, has been given the green light, and will star The Umbrella Academy's Tom Hopper, Taylor Kitsch and Luke Hemsworth. Advertisement 8 The star joked it was 'gross' eating with someone else's hair on his face Credit: Instagram / @prattprattpratt 8 The Terminal List sees Chris Pratt become a NAVY Seal on a mission Credit: Alamy 8 The violent series follows Pratt as Lieutenant James Reece Credit: Alamy
Express Tribune
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
007 First Light game trailer revealed during State of Play 2025: Watch full trailer as a Young James Bond enters Mi6, set for release in 2026
IO Interactive, known for its expertise in crafting immersive action experiences, has officially revealed its latest project: 007 First Light, a re-imagining of James Bond's origin story. Unveiled during Sony's State of Play event, the third-person action-adventure game promises to take players on a thrilling journey as they explore the early years of the world's most iconic spy. The game, which is set for release in 2026, will offer a unique take on the 007 franchise, showcasing a young Bond before he dons the tuxedo and martini. At only 26 years old, Bond is still honing his skills as he navigates the world of espionage. From his humble beginnings as a NAVY air crewman, an unexpected act of bravery launches him into MI6's most demanding training programme. As players follow Bond's journey, they will witness his evolution into the seasoned spy fans know and love. "To be able to harness all the experience and craftsmanship we have been honing for the last 25 years to create a James Bond adventure is a unique journey for the studio," said IO Interactive in a statement. "We are thrilled to have this opportunity." The trailer for 007 First Light hints at what's to come, offering a glimpse into the game's exciting world. Players will be able to traverse diverse and breathtaking locations, from snow-covered mountains to sun-soaked beaches. The game promises a blend of intense combat, high-speed driving, stealth, and cutting-edge gadgets, all powered by IO Interactive's proprietary Glacier engine. Set to release on PlayStation 5, 007 First Light will be enhanced for PlayStation 5 Pro, taking advantage of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to provide optimized performance and a seamless experience, with the game running at 60 FPS in Quality Mode. 007 First Light is set to launch in 2026, with more details on gameplay and story to be revealed later this year. Fans can wishlist the game today.
