When U.S. allies have undersea cables severed, suspicion falls on Russia and China
A series of incidents involving undersea cables has drawn attention to their vulnerability and cast suspicion on vessels from Russia and China.
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NATO turned to elite divers to test sabotage protections for critical undersea cables increasingly at risk
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Zelenskyy urges western allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns
Ukrainian leader appeals for sustained military support as US president-elect seeks ‘new chapter’ in Europe. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s western allies “not to drop the ball” and to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Countries are tracking Russia's shadow fleet using AI after suspected attacks on undersea cables
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Taiwan coast guard says investigation of damaged undersea cable stymied by weather
Taiwan’s coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel from boarding the vessel to investigate.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable
Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US. Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-owned vessel that is suspected ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China
Trump may believe that Syria is “not our fight,” but the competition with China is very much ours and will undoubtedly be a focus of his administration.The Hill - Jan. 5
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Search for Palisades Fire's origins leads to a charred and rocky hillside
The ATF's probe into the Palisades Fire is focusing on potential human causes, which could include arson, fireworks, unauthorized camping or a rekindling of an earlier fire, sources said.NBC News - 4h -
Ride along as Cal Fire monitors Los Angeles wildfire from the sky
NBC News' Ellison Barber gets a firsthand look at the coordinated effort to battle the Los Angeles wildfires from the sky with Cal Fire.NBC News - 5h -
Los Angeles community steps up to offer wildfire victims a sense of 'normalcy'
Feeling helpless about the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, everyone, from celebrities and influencers to normal Angelenos, have rushed to help those in need.NBC News - 6h -
Here's where insurance companies see the most risk for disasters
In the months preceding the outbreak of the infernos now raging through Los Angeles County, home insurance carriers began withdrawing new coverage in response to the rising threat from wildfires, ...NBC News - 8h -
One of Los Angeles' two lesbian bars announces it will close permanently due to wildfires
The owners of The Ruby Fruit said their bar will shutter due to the “financial impact” of the wildfires, while lesbian bars nationwide are raising funds to help support Honey’s at Star Love.NBC News - 8h
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As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's Oscar season turns into a pledge drive
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Tourism tax 'could stop schools visiting Wales'
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The Papers: Kate's 'relief to be in remission' and 'Siddiq quits'
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Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In
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Bafta to announce nominations in unpredictable awards race
The ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, will take place on 16 February at the Royal Festival Hall.BBC News - 24m