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- 1Ukraine deploys razor fence that cuts enemy drone control cables●Ukraine rolls out drone-stopping razor fence to thwart attacks
Ukraine has begun installing a razor-wire fence designed to stop incoming drones by severing their fibre-optic control cables as they fly through. Russia increasingly uses fibre-optic first-person-view drones, which resist jamming because they are steered through thin cables trailing back to operators. The barrier entangles and slices those cables, causing the drones to crash, adding a low-cost physical defence to electronic warfare measures.
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Bell has expanded its fibre Internet service to Big and Little Tancook Islands, two small island communities off the coast of Nova Scotia. The deployment brings high-speed connectivity to residents who have historically had limited broadband options, and it is being reported by Canadian business and finance outlets as part of Bell's network expansion efforts.
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Beyond Meat is signalling a strategic shift toward 'nutrient stacking' — formulating its plant-based products to deliver more protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals per serving. The company is positioning fortified plant-based foods as nutritionally competitive with animal meat, responding to criticism that alternative proteins are ultra-processed and less healthy. Industry observers see the move as an attempt to revive consumer trust and demand in a plant-based category facing slowing sales.
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African countries are being urged to process their own cotton into garments rather than exporting raw fibre. The argument is that moving up the textile value chain could create jobs, keep more manufacturing profit on the continent and build domestic fashion industries. Supporters see value-added production as a major opportunity for African economies.