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Space: Commission and European Satellite Center strengthen Copernicus services to support external and security actions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

The Commission has signed a new contribution agreement with the European Union Satellite Center (SatCen) for the implementation, until 2027, of the Copernicus security service supporting EU external and security actions (or 'SESA': Copernicus Security service to EU External and Security Action). Since 2016, the EU Satellite Center has been implementing the Copernicus Security Service in support of EU external action. This new contribution agreement renews the role of the EU Satellite Center and extends the support of the Copernicus Security Service to the EU's external and security action. The SESA covers new areas, such as the security of EU citizens, humanitarian aid, crises and conflicts, the rule of law, transport safety and security, stability and resilience for development , cultural heritage, international trade and economic diplomacy, as well as challenges such as environmental issues, climate security or health security. These additional application areas have been designed...

Transfer deadline day: The Premier League’s wild spending far from done after $2.5 billion spree

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

Premier League teams have spent over $2.5 billion on players in a record outlay during European soccer’s summer transfer window, leaving rival leagues across the continent in their wake.They’re far from finished.Friday is deadline day in the transfer market and many of England’s top teams are still looking to do business to finalize the reshaping of their squads for the first half of the season.That includes English and European champion Manchester City, which is expected to seal the signing of Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton and also sell winger Cole Palmer to Chelsea.Center midfielders are priorities for Liverpool and Manchester United, which is also looking for defensive reinforcements. Tottenham wants a striker.Brighton, meanwhile, could complete one of the most exciting deals of the window as it negotiates to bring in 20-year-old Spain winger Ansu Fati from Barcelona. Clubs are also keen to get rid of some fringe players to reduce the size...

Wilson and the Aces host conference foe Seattle

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

Seattle Storm (10-25, 8-9 Western Conference) at Las Vegas Aces (30-6, 15-2 Western Conference)Las Vegas; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Seattle plays Las Vegas in Western Conference action Saturday.The Aces are 15-2 in conference games. Las Vegas leads the Western Conference with 28.7 defensive rebounds per game led by A’ja Wilson averaging 7.5.The Storm’s record in Western Conference action is 8-9. Seattle ranks fourth in the WNBA with 35.0 rebounds per game led by Ezi Magbegor averaging 8.1.The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Aces won 79-63 in the last matchup on July 21.TOP PERFORMERS: Wilson is averaging 22 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks for the Aces. Kelsey Plum is averaging 16.7 points over the last 10 games for Las Vegas.Magbegor is averaging 14 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks for the Storm. Jewell Loyd is averaging 24.0 points over the last 10 games for Seattle.LAST 10 GAMES: Aces: 6-4, averaging 87.7 points, 34.7 rebounds, 20.5 assist...

New York plays Connecticut, looks for 4th straight home win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

Connecticut Sun (25-11, 13-4 Eastern Conference) at New York Liberty (28-7, 14-3 Eastern Conference)New York; Friday, 8 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK WNBA LINE: Liberty -7.5BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Liberty play Connecticut.The Liberty have gone 14-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York leads the Eastern Conference in rebounding, averaging 38.2 boards. Breanna Stewart leads the Liberty with 9.3 rebounds.The Sun’s record in Eastern Conference games is 13-4. Connecticut scores 83.1 points while outscoring opponents by 4.4 points per game.The teams meet for the fourth time this season. The Liberty won 95-90 in the last matchup on Aug. 24.TOP PERFORMERS: Sabrina Ionescu is averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Liberty. Stewart is averaging 23 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.6 blocks over the past 10 games for New York.DeWanna Bonner is averaging 17.9 points and 5.6 rebounds ...

ANÁLISIS | Una red de justicia se estrecha en torno a los negacionistas de las elecciones de 2020 y podría estar cercando a Trump

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

(CNN) — Resulta que intentar robar votos, difamar a trabajadores electorales indefensos e invadir el Capitolio de EE.UU. para intentar frustrar un traspaso democrático del poder presidencial tiene un precio muy alto. Y el proceso de rendición de cuentas se está acercando aún más a Donald Trump.El sistema judicial de Estados Unidos está acelerando su esfuerzo por castigar al expresidente, sus acólitos y partidarios que intentaron subvertir las elecciones de 2020, convirtiéndose en el principal vehículo para apuntalar la democracia del país, aún amenazada.Solo el jueves, dos miembros del grupo ultraderechista Proud Boys recibieron largas condenas a pesar de sus peticiones de clemencia a un juez tras ser declarados culpables de conspiración sediciosa por sus acciones durante el ataque multitudinario al Congreso del 6 de enero de 2021.“La naturaleza del momento constitucional en el que nos encontrábamos aquel día es algo tan delicado que merece una sentencia significativa...

Russia reports more drone attacks as satellite photos indicate earlier barrage destroyed 2 aircraft

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

Russian officials said Friday that air defenses intercepted drones heading toward three of the country’s western regions, while satellite images indicated that a major drone barrage earlier in the week destroyed at least two Ilyushin Il-76 military transport planes at a Russian air base.Regional governors said defense systems stopped three drones in the Kursk, Belgorod and Moscow regions.Moscow airports briefly halted flights but no major damage or injuries were reported, according to Russian authorities.Drones aimed at targets inside Russia — and blamed by Moscow on Ukraine — have become almost a daily occurrence as the war has entered its 19th month and Kyiv’s forces pursue a counteroffensive. Recently, the drones have reached deeper into Russia.Kyiv officials normally neither claim nor deny responsibility for attacks on Russian soil.The apparent Ukrainian strategy is to unnerve Russia and pile pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.The Associated Press was unable to determi...

Sweden’s Nobel reverses invitation policy. Russia, Belarus, Iran and far-right leader are welcome

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel Foundation that administers the prestigious awards, has reversed its invitation policy and invited Russia, Belarus and Iran, as well as the leader of a far-right Swedish party, who had previously been banned.Vidar Helgesen, the executive director of the private foundation said in a statement that there was a global trend in which “dialogue between those with differing views is being reduced.”To counter that, he said, “we are now broadening our invitations to celebrate and understand the Nobel Prize and the importance of free science, free culture and free, peaceful societies.” The foundation said that invitation for the 2023 events was extended to all countries with diplomatic missions in Sweden and Norway and parties “that have parliamentary representation via democratic elections,” adding that “this common approach promotes opportunities to convey the important messages of the Nobel Prize to everyone, and in future this practice will be...

In the news today: Statistics Canada to release GDP figures today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today…Statistics Canada to release June and Q2 GDP figures todayStatistics Canada will release its latest reading on how the overall economy is faring this morning.The agency is expected to release its figures for gross domestic product for June and for the second quarter as a whole.An early estimate by Statistics Canada pointed to a contraction of 0.2 per cent in real GDP for June, while growth in the second quarter was estimated at an annualized rate of one per cent.The decrease in June was attributed to the wholesale trade and manufacturing sectors, though the agency cautioned the numbers were preliminary and said they would be updated.—Here’s what else we’re watching …Heat and wind expected to worsen Hay River fireA wildfire official says the town of Hay River will be at risk over the next few days with strong winds and high temperatures m...

A closer look at 5 Canadian titles ahead of the Toronto International Film Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

TORONTO — From age-old terrors to high school queer angst, Canadian films and series showcased at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival offer a wide array of options even without the usual draw of A-listers.Although the Hollywood actors’ strike has cast a shadow over the fest, it hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of both seasoned and emerging Canadian filmmakers as they promote their latest projects. The Canadian Press spoke with five directors who are set to participate in the festival taking place from Sept. 7 to 17.“In Flames” — Pakistani-Canadian director Zarrar Kahn’s Urdu-language film follows the death of a family patriarch whose loss upends the lives of a mother and daughter now haunted by ghosts. To overcome the malicious influences that loom over them, they must draw upon each other for strength and resilience.Kahn, based in Canada but originally from Karachi, shaped his feature debut as an extension of his 2018 24-minute short &#...

First Nation reflects on grief and healing one year after stabbing rampage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:14:52 GMT

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — Eddie Head felt a deep pull toward his Saskatchewan First Nation as it was enveloped in devastation. He had been a community leader for decades for James Smith Cree Nation and served a term as chief. But as he learned about the horrors of a stabbing rampage over the Labour Day weekend last year, an even more difficult connection became clear — the killer was his nephew. “I felt obligated to come back home,” Head says from the band office in the community northeast of Saskatoon.Chaos descended on the tight-knit community almost a year ago as Myles Sanderson, 32, moved from home to home, busting down doors and attacking people. Death and injury followed Sanderson as he stole vehicles or fled on foot, with no one knowing exactly where he would head next. Eleven people were killed and 17 were injured on the First Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon.Sanderson died in police custody a few days later.The killer may be gone but the loss and fear ...