By CLAUDIA CIOBANU, Associated PressWARSAW, Poland (AP) — France said it’s deploying fighter jets to Poland and Britain announced fresh sanctions on Russia’s oil revenues and war machine Friday as European countries took steps to deter Moscow’s aggression after an incursion by Russian drones into Polish territory. Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday, prompting NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down and underlining long-held concerns about Russia’s three-year war in neighboring Ukraine expanding. The new sanctions announced by Britain on Friday included bans on 70 vessels that the U.K. says are part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” that transports Russian oil in defiance of sanctions already in place. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen pledged expanded cooperation between the Danish and Ukrainian defense industries. A U.N. Security Council meeting called by Poland will begin later Friday to discuss the Russian drone incursions.

As a child, I remember coming out of school and heading with my friends to the playground. Even as my disability progressed and I became a wheelchair user, I didn’t think too much about playgrounds, as it wasn’t somewhere I frequented. Being new to playgrounds, I sat for hours looking through catalogues of play equipment, making sure we had something for everyone. From wheelchair accessible roundabouts, to communication boards to trampolines that accommodate wheelchair users, basket swings, to sensory items for those who are neurodivergent, the list goes on. Why is this not automatic, and I don’t mean one roundabout in a park which can accommodate a wheelchair, I mean every park to accommodate every child, no matter their ability.

AUTHORITIES have celebrated another win against illegal streaming after shutting down a popular platform visited by more than 123 million times. The site showed major football games including Premier League matches, Series A, La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 on the cheap. It comes as telly bosses warn that illegal streaming is costing the industry "hundreds of millions of dollars". The latest sting saw the world's biggest streaming network visited 1.6 billion times shut down. "With the start of the Italian football season, I commend the team for the timely takedown of this notorious operation."

The British government is preparing a new welfare crackdown to get citizens back into work, with official data showing that nearly half a million young people are receiving disability benefits, according to The Times newspaper. Thirty-seven percent of universal credit recipients receive it for health reasons. Government sources quoted by the newspaper said McFadden's appointment was a sign that the prime minister, Keir Starmer He realized he couldn't give up on welfare reform. According to projections, spending on sickness benefits will exceed £100 billion (over €115 billion) by the end of the decade. Read also other news on Nova NewsClick here and receive updates on WhatsAppFollow us on the social channels of Nova News on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Telegram

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The British government has fiercely defended its decision to ban a pro-Palestinian group under a decades-old terrorism statute, a designation reserved mainly for Islamic militants and neo-Nazis. The rationale to outlaw the group, Palestine Action, was based on “clear advice and intelligence” after an “escalating campaign involving intimidation and sustained criminal damage,” Dan Jarvis, the security minister, said on Monday. Activists from the group have vandalized weapon factories and military equipment. But an intelligence assessment that helped shape the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action undercuts some officials’ broad claims about why it named the group a terrorist organization. A declassified version of the report obtained by The New York Times said a “majority of the group’s activity would not be classified as terrorism” under Britain’s legal definition.

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The bosses are said to be part of a delegation of US executives set to visit Britain, with the tech spending pledge expected to be one of a raft of UK investment announcements by American firms during Mr Trump’s stay. It is thought the UK Government would supply energy for the data centres project, with OpenAI offering access to its AI tools and Nvidia the chips used to power AI models. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled an action plan in January to make the UK an AI “superpower” by expanding use of the technology. In July, OpenAI announced a strategic tie-up with the Government to look at the UK’s infrastructure needs as part of a raft of areas to collaborate on. The memorandum of understanding will look at options to accelerate the UK’s adoption of AI.

SynopsisUK student visa applications experienced a dip in August, influenced by new immigration policies impacting international recruitment and straining university finances. Applications decreased by 1.5% compared to last year and 18% from 2023. Tougher visa rules, a proposed levy on international tuition, and stricter visa issuance are contributing to the uncertainty for both students and universities.

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The Star in Alfriston (Image: Wikimedia) Watson's reasons for savouring summer's end include autumnal opportunities such as eating inside, not having to mow the lawn, and watching lots of TV. The two cosy Sussex pubs included in the article are The Star in Alfriston and The George in Rye. The Star hotel was in the news recently after it was visited by Reverend Joe Ellis, an afternoon tea expert, who told of his pleasant encounter with the hotel's famous owner. The George in Rye (Image: The George) The George in Rye also receives its fair share of media attention, having been named on a number of 'best of' lists before. Regarding The George in Rye, The Times article notes: "In antiques shop-filled Rye, with Camber Sands nearby, this 16th-century coaching inn has eclectically decorated bedrooms and a lively restaurant."

Watson will be joined by returning cast members Max Brown, Jerry Iwu and Ami Metcalf, who play DI Sam Gillespie, DS Felix Livingstone and WPC Peggy Button, respectively. Meanwhile, guest stars set to feature in the upcoming season include Les Dennis (Coronation Street), Katherine Kingsley (The Larkins), Martyn Ellis (Renegade Nell), Mina Anwar (The Sarah Jane Adventures), Ed Birch (The Witcher) and Daniel Laurie (Call the Midwife). Max and I, we say this every year, but just when you think it couldn’t get any bigger, it does. Sister Boniface Mysteries season 4 will begin airing on U&Drama on Friday 26th September at 9pm. AdCheck out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.

Some 10,000 American troops are currently based in Poland. Mr. Rutte spoke with urgency on Wednesday about the need to step up NATO’s game. The episode underscores the need for NATO to beef up its defenses against modern drone warfare and learn the lessons from Ukraine. Numerous NATO countries believe that once the fighting in Ukraine ends, Russia would be prepared to test NATO itself in the next five years, said Andrius Kubilius, the European Union defense commissioner and former Lithuanian prime minister. And they saw the influx of Russian drones into Poland as a provocation and a warning.

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Robinson uses his experience of many secular organisations to suggest what professional integrity is or, at least, should be: “integrity is focused on identity, involving responsibility for critical self- reflection, mutual accountability . Robinson acknowledges that there was much criticism at the time that Tutu had been too soft on unrepentant perpetrators. There are too many lists for my liking, the price of the book is outrageous, and Professor Robinson could have used less jargon. This is a book written by an expert for Churches to absorb peaceably in a changing and complex world. Exploring Integrity in the Christian ChurchSimon RobinsonPalgrave Macmillan £119.99(978-3-031-65686-6)Church Times Bookshop £108