President Vladimir Putin has formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons in response to Ukraine’s use of American-supplied longer-range missiles on Russian territory. The new doctrine allows for a potential nuclear response by Moscow to a conventional attack supported by a nuclear power, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov urging the West to study the updated nuclear doctrine. While the document is formulated broadly to keep options open, it emphasizes the possibility of a nuclear response to critical threats to Russia’s sovereignty, as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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What is a Strawberry Moon? Best time and how to see full moon in the UK
The UK is preparing for the upcoming Strawberry Moon, a full moon occurring on June 11, which is named after the strawberry harvesting season in North America. Though the moon may appear orange or slightly rusty red near the horizon, it won't actually be pink or resemble a strawberry. To witness this celestial event, the best viewing will be around 10:46 PM on the night of June 11, ideally from a location away from city...
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