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The Guardian reports that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is arresting more people than ever after changing tactics. Following public backlash against highly visible 'siege'-style operations, the Trump administration adopted what is described as 'soft feet' operations, making agents less conspicuous. The report says ICE is now, in effect, everywhere, and that immigrants are being detained within roughly 90 seconds of being stopped.

Experts, including former NASA administrator Sean O'Keefe, say the odds of someone being hit by falling space debris are increasing as more objects re-enter the atmosphere. While being struck by space junk remains far less likely than a lightning strike, they argue governments and companies should be required to use materials that fully burn up on re-entry.

A new poll finds that fewer than 40 percent of South Koreans consider unification with North Korea necessary, underscoring declining public support for the long-standing national goal. Attitudes toward the divided peninsula's future have shifted amid ongoing tensions, generational change and deepening public skepticism about the costs and benefits of merging with the North.

Restore Britain lost a whole host of elections in yesterday's polls, and its response drew attention for being dignified and humble, with the movement saying it was happy to keep learning and growing. The post contrasts this with Reform UK, which also lost in numerous contests but whose reaction is portrayed less favourably, prompting debate about how each handles defeat.

A new study reports that women presenting with symptoms similar to men's often receive less intensive medical care. The findings point to possible disparities in how treatment decisions are made in hospitals, echoing long-running concerns about gender bias in medicine. Researchers and commentators say the results underline the need for clinicians to reassess how urgently women's symptoms are evaluated and treated.

A Denver realtor says the local housing market is shifting in buyers' favor, with more inventory and less frenzied competition giving purchasers greater negotiating power. However, she cautions that mortgage interest rates are unlikely to come down soon, meaning affordability challenges will persist even as buyers gain leverage over sellers.

George Russell says there is 'much less pressure' on him than on his title rival as the Formula 1 championship battle intensifies. The Mercedes driver cast himself as the freer of the two contenders, suggesting his opponent carries the greater weight of expectation heading into the decisive rounds. The remark has fuelled debate among fans over mind games and pressure management at the top of the standings.

The U.S. Air Force is flight testing an F-22 Raptor fitted with stealthy passive-sensing pods in aggressive sorties near Edwards Air Force Base in California. The tests suggest the service is expanding efforts to give its stealth fighters more sensor options without compromising their low-observable profile. Aviation watchers say passive sensing could help fighters detect threats while emitting less and staying harder to track in contested airspace.

Reports highlight how shrinking availability of open land is pushing the solar industry to install panels in tighter, less conventional spaces. As large-scale solar farms compete with agriculture and development for ground, developers are turning to rooftops, car parks, and other constrained sites. Commentators in the energy press say land constraints are becoming a defining challenge for solar expansion worldwide.

A new report highlighted by Cyprus Mail says that charging an electric vehicle in the United States costs less than fuelling a comparable car with gasoline. The finding adds to ongoing debate in America over the cost savings of switching to electric cars, as consumers weigh higher purchase prices against cheaper running costs.

India batter Shubman Gill has called for the country's full squad to be available from the next ODI series, saying there is no time to experiment with less than a year remaining before the World Cup. Gill is urging selectors and team management to settle on their strongest combination ahead of the tournament, with trial periods effectively over for fringe players.

Drivers in the Netherlands are crossing the border to fill up in Germany, where fuel is cheaper. Regional outlet RTV Oost reports on people in Losser, near the German border, who say they deliberately wait to tank their car in Germany, noting they can fill a car for around ten euros less there.

Artist Evan Sky Arts has added a selection of prints to the clearance sale section of the Evansky Arts website. The artist says some prints were less popular than others, while some will be repurposed into different products that better suit their designs, and the discounted pieces are available while stock lasts.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused the Kremlin of supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany party, saying Moscow wants Berlin to reduce aid to Ukraine and abandon investment in deterrence. "We will not allow ourselves to be divided - neither by hybrid attacks, nor by hatred... nor by the slogans of AfD and their Russian partners," Merz said, rejecting foreign interference in German politics.

Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok says Russia's war against Ukraine, which he calls nearly forgotten by much of the world, remains a constant worry as he plays club soccer in Texas. The Ukrainian international balances his MLS career with concern for family and his homeland, where fighting continues.

England manager Thomas Tuchel says he would never rule out selecting players who are not playing in the Premier League's top tier, leaving the door open for footballers further down the English pyramid or abroad to force their way into his squad. The comments have drawn attention from fans debating whether lower-division or less prominent players can still earn international recognition under his management.

Seoul's mayor says home prices in the city's outer districts are leveling up rather than leveling out, meaning values in less central neighborhoods continue to climb rather than converge with or cool toward earlier trends. The comment addresses persistent concerns about housing affordability and the spread of price increases beyond Seoul's traditionally expensive central areas.

A Simply Recipes writer says she is done buying Rao's pasta sauce, claiming a cheaper supermarket brand tastes better. The piece is a taste-test style endorsement of the budget alternative, framing Rao's premium price as no longer justified. Rao's has long been considered the gold standard jarred marinara, so any claim that a less expensive rival beats it is drawing attention from pasta lovers watching their grocery bills.