New drone rules

FOOTBALL managers will do anything they can to gain an extra advantage. That's why, with the help of Charlton Athletic youth coach David Powderly, they're embracing drones in training to improve their tactical nous. In the last year, the likes of Tottenham, Barcelona, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid have all experimented with drone technology to hone their performances on the pitch. And it's no surprise these clubs are riding high in the Premier League and La Liga, respectively. But what are the merits of the world's elite using drones? SunSport sat down with licensed drone pilot, and one of England's emerging talents Powderly - who is aiming to change the way coaches view the game. Powederly has given demonstrations to the world's leading clubs, as well as appeared at football training conventions to talk about introducing drones into football training. "I've always looked at ways of improving my coaching and players, as well as getting a better understanding … [Read more...] about Drones in football: Meet David Powderly, the Charlton coach who influenced the way Tottenham, Barcelona and Liverpool train

For the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra traveled abroad this week. They will be playing three concerts on Germany's Baltic Sea island of Usedom in the framework of the Usedom Music Festival. Stars from the classical music scene — Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki, German violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter and US baritone Thomas Hampson — are scheduled to join the renowned orchestra on stage. Anne-Sophie Mutter is set to play a piece by Andre Previn, a composer who had to flee Nazi Germany The site of the concerts is the turbine hall of Peenemünde factory, which was built on Usedom in 1936. During Nazi rule, Peenemünde was the largest armament center in Europe, with thousands of mostly forced laborers working on weapons of mass destruction. 'Conciliatory power of music' The history of the location and the fact that the concerts are taking place while war is destroying Ukraine charges the event with a different … [Read more...] about New York Philharmonic concerts take new meaning amid war

China has reportedly launched a drone carrier with a one-of-a-kind artificial intelligence system that contains dozens of autonomous drones , ships and submersibles to conduct marine research and observation. The vessel – 88m long, 14m wide and 6m deep – can be controlled remotely or navigate autonomously in open water, as well as form a network to observe targets and play a role in maintaining maritime security, reported the South China Morning Post. It is expected to help in marine disaster prevention, monitoring the marine environment and offshore wind farm maintenance, according to China’s Science and Technology Daily. The vessel, named Zhu Hai Yun, has a world-first AI system called the Intelligent Mobile Ocean Stereo Observing System (IMOSOS), developed by the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), also known as the “Southern Ocean Laboratory” of Sun Yat-sen University. “The intelligent, unmanned ship is a beautiful, new … [Read more...] about ‘A new marine species’: China unveils world-first drone carrier with AI system and fleet of autonomous vessels

NELLI HUIE The new ship will be used to protect whales from Japanese slaughter Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Anti-whaling campaigners declared “the chase is on” today after the high-speed cutter fitted with a water cannon headed for Antarctica. Sea Shepherd’s Ocean Warrior is capable of top speeds of 30-knots and will be trying to stop the mass slaughter of 333 minke whales with harpoons over the next few months. It is being joined by another Sea Shepherd vessel, Steve Irwin, in seeking out the Japanese whalers in an operation code-named Nemesis. Related articles WATCH: Villagers save HUGE whale shark found trapped in fishing net … [Read more...] about WHALE WARS: New super ship sets sail to protect whales from mass slaughter

A panel reviewing Marlborough’s freedom camping rules wants more information before making a decision on the controversial bylaw. The panel received 91 submissions on the Draft Responsible Camping Bylaw 2022, which would limit the number of freedom camping sites in Marlborough to eight. But rather than pass the bylaw in its current form, the panel has made an interim decision to have a closer look at the sites as well as several others. Councils had to be satisfied that restrictions on freedom camping sites were necessary to protect the sites, access to them, and people using them, to pass a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act. The panel said in a statement this week it could not be satisfied the restrictions were needed, and would seek more information before making a decision. READ MORE: Builder's three sons in court over who did more work on family bach Stressed? This is the glamping break you need More or less: Marlborough continues search for middle ground on … [Read more...] about New sites to be reviewed before final freedom camping decision

The Government is actively considering whether to end pre-departure test requirements before August. Chris Hipkins says there will be an inquiry into how the pandemic played out in New Zealand. MIQ is now used mostly for refugees and people travelling to Antarctica. Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says it’s likely the Government will end the requirement for pre-departure testing early. His signal that pre-departure tests were going was one in a range of points he outlined as part of the Government’s change of focus, as Covid-19 became part of “the new normal”. The Government had already announced that pre-departure tests would no longer be required from August, but Hipkins said he was “in the process of making a decision” about ending the requirement sooner. Hipkins said the pre-departure tests, for people coming into New Zealand, were “less important” and provided “a lot less value” than they once did. READ MORE: Covid-19: Ministry of Health … [Read more...] about Pre-departure Covid test rule to be removed ‘soon’, as Government plans for ‘new normal’

This year the UK will gain a whopping eight new cities in recognition of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. And, there’s at least one spot given to all major nations of the UK as well as some dependancies. The Jubilee will recognise Queen Elizabeth’s reign lasting for 70 years and the civic honour competition was launched following a similar event for the Diamond Jubilee 10 years ago. Applicants has to demonstrate the cultural heritage and royal links of their areas. Plus how their local identity and community makes them worthy of city status. Colcester, Doncaster and Milton Keynes in England were all granted city status thanks to the contest. Other winners included Dunfermline in Scotland, Bangor in Northern Ireland and Wrexham in Wales. This year, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories were able to apply for the first time ever. This meant that Stanley in the Falklands became the first Overseas Territory place to achieve city status. Douglas in the Isle of Man … [Read more...] about Eight new UK cities announced in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly considering on increasing the warm home discount payments to £600. The scheme is a one-off payment worth £150 that is given to the poorest households to help with energy bills during winter. But officials are said to have plans for a one-off increase of £300, £500 or even £600, reports The Times . It said the Chancellor is set to tackle energy bills with a package in July before focusing on general tax cuts in autumn. The Treasury has not yet confirmed plans for a one-off boost to the warm home discount scheme. It is thought to be one of several ideas being poured over to help the cost of living crisis. The scheme is now closed for this winter but it will open again for October. Currently the scheme is worth £140, but in July it'll increase to £150. To be eligible for the warm discount scheme, you normally need to claim the guarantee element of pension credit or other benefits. The criteria is changing from July, when an … [Read more...] about Warm home discount payments could increase to £600 under new government plans

Egyptian authorities have transferred a prominent political activist from a maximum-security prison where he was allegedly tortured and denied basic rights to a new correctional facility, his family said on Thursday. Alaa Abel-Fattah was transferred from Cairo 's Tora prison complex to Wadi El-Natrun prison in the north of the country, where he was visited on Thursday by his family, his sister Mona Seif wrote on Twitter . The transfer came as Abdel-Fattah had been on a hunger strike for nearly 48 days to protest his imprisonment conditions, according to his family. Abdel-Fattah had been serving time in one of Tora complex's most notorious prisons since his last arrest in September 2019. “We’re really glad that Alaa Abd El Fattah has been removed from the ‘guardianship’ of officers who bore him a personal hatred. We’re relieved that he is is in a place which has some medical facilities,” his aunt, award-winning novelist Ahdaf Soueif wrote on her Facebook page. … [Read more...] about Jailed Egypt activist on hunger strike moved to new prison

Expert believes 'Boris can survive whatever' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Boris Johnson will not receive an additional partygate fin e as the police have decided to conclude the partygate investigation. In light of the announcements and the attention now shifting to Sue Gray's full report, GB News presenter Paul Hawkins jokingly pointed out the Prime Minister "can probably survive whatever Sue Gray report throws him”, considering the police investigation outcome. Political reporter Bill Bowkett also reacted to the police’s decision and openly dismissed the possibility of any “leadership challenge” inside the government, at least among Tory MPs. … [Read more...] about ‘Boris WILL survive whatever Gray has’ Ousting threat shut down with partygate inquiry end