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Families grieving the loss of three young girls in a Southport dance class tragedy share how spending time together has aided their healing process. A BBC documentary captures their journey through grief and the establishment of legacy projects to honor their daughters.

The Royal Navy has introduced its Atlantic Bastion program, involving advanced technology to protect undersea infrastructure from increased Russian submarine activity. This initiative includes the SG-1 Fathom, a submarine glider designed to autonomously detect threats.

A year ago, the Syrian civil war took a dramatic turn as Bashar al-Assad's regime crumbled and a new leader emerged. Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, a former jihadist turned a more pragmatic leader, now holds temporary power in a nation still ravaged by war. Despite Syria being free of the oppressive Assad rule, new challenges persist with internal divisions and the need for international recognition.

Recent research challenges the claims made by popular dog genetics tests, showing no simple link between genetic variants and behavioral traits in a study of over 3,200 dogs.

Research highlights the environmental impact of China's imports linked to illegal deforestation, while pointing out the unintended consequences of China’s domestic environmental policies. Local residents, such as Arce, face challenges due to expanding infrastructure projects exacerbating environmental stresses.

Fubo, a sports-centric streaming service, has announced a rare price reduction for select subscription plans. The move comes after a loss of NBCUniversal channels, which has prompted a need to adjust pricing. While the new rates apply starting January 2026, it's unclear if these prices will be maintained should NBCUniversal channels be restored.

Following a sharp decline from its recent peak, bitcoin has erased its gains for the year, raising questions about ambitious future price targets and its effectiveness as a portfolio asset akin to gold. Experts like Nate Geraci from NovaDius Wealth Management suggest that bitcoin has yet to establish its role as a reliable store of value.

Visa is relocating its European headquarters to London's Canary Wharf, amid a wave of financial and technology companies expanding in the area, indicating a resurgence of the district post-pandemic.

Willow Wealth, previously known as Yieldstreet, has introduced a new corporate mascot as part of a rebranding effort to move past significant investment losses. While using a revised strategy to expand into offering third party-managed funds, the company faces criticism for removing historical performance data and handling defaults on recent investment projects.