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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New Jersey Travels to the Future: The County That Begins Delivering Food by Drones in the Air

New Jersey has initiated a drone food delivery service in Somerset County, allowing users to track deliveries via GPS.

Mar 21 • 19:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia disrupts GPS in the Baltic. The sextant returns to the ships.

Russia's use of electronic warfare is interfering with satellite navigation in the Baltic Sea, prompting mariners to revert to traditional navigational methods.

Mar 21 • 09:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Athlete runs 160 km around the island of SC and GPS forms a map of Florianópolis: 'Indescribable feeling'

An ultramarathon runner from Florianópolis completed a challenging 162.74 km journey around Santa Catarina Island in under 24 hours.

Mar 20 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I wore an ankle tag for a day - the shame was unbearable then brutal question floored me'

The article discusses the author's personal experience wearing a GPS ankle monitoring tag for a day, coinciding with a major expansion of electronic tagging in the UK.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Invisible to GPS and with 5G Connection: The Air Force's Secret Plan to Infiltrate Kamikaze Drones into Enemy Aerodromes

The U.S. Air Force is reportedly exploring the development of one-way attack drones, known as 'kamikaze', for its special operations forces.

Mar 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The application was giving me directions, then suddenly stopped": in the Gulf, GPS disrupted by war and jammers

Residents in the Gulf are experiencing GPS inaccuracies due to disruptions linked to Iranian attacks, leading to confusion and navigation issues.

Mar 18 • 19:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Meningitis warning to GPs across UK as five more cases linked to Kent outbreak

The UK has detected five additional meningitis cases linked to an outbreak in Kent, raising the total to 20, and GPs are advised to prescribe antibiotics to potentially affected individuals.

Mar 18 • 10:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Three GPs put toddler's symptoms down to infection - but they were wrong

A mother from Essex reveals that her son's rare brain tumor was misdiagnosed as infections by three different GPs.

Mar 17 • 07:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Russian drones cause Ukrainians to 'end up' in Lima, Peru

Ukrainians are experiencing GPS spoofing due to Russian drone attacks, leading them to incorrect locations such as Lima, Peru.

Mar 16 • 21:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Celebrity moose become harder to follow

Tracking of popular moose Hälga, Alice, and Nils-Allan will cease as they lose their GPS collars this year due to the conclusion of the monitoring project.

Mar 16 • 17:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Did you catch Pokémon with your cell phone? You helped create a 3D model of the world to train robots

The developers of Pokémon Go utilized billions of images collected by millions of users to create a visual alternative to GPS for training robots and future artificial intelligences.

Mar 16 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rescue vehicle stolen from the RioSP concessionaire office on the Dutra highway, in Roseira

A rescue vehicle belonging to the RioSP concessionaire was stolen during the early hours of Sunday in Roseira, São Paulo, but was later recovered by police thanks to GPS tracking.

Mar 16 • 10:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India's Defense GPS 'NavIC' in Crisis... 3 Out of 11 Satellites Operational, Here Are the Risks

India's indigenous navigation system, NavIC, is in serious trouble with only three out of eleven satellites currently operational, raising concerns over military navigation and precision strikes.

Mar 16 • 09:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Is the Internet and GPS not working? Is a 'digital gulag' emerging in Russia?

Russia is experiencing extensive internet outages attributed to strict censorship and the introduction of 'white lists' of allowed websites, causing significant disruptions in Moscow and other regions.

Mar 16 • 09:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

MYSTERY ⟩ British sailor claims to have seen the last moments of the missing MH370 – and knows exactly where it is

A British sailor asserts he witnessed the last moments of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and knows its location, backed by GPS data from the night of the disappearance.

Mar 15 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

GPS Became a Tool of War and Puts Global Shipping at Risk

The war in Iran has highlighted the increasing vulnerability of vessels and crews due to disruptions in GPS navigation systems.

Mar 15 • 07:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

Formula One has canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix events due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, prioritizing safety.

Mar 14 • 22:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

113 Sul: judge gives police 15 days to analyze telecommunications and GPS data of suspects at the time of the crime

A judge in Brasília has ordered the police to analyze telecommunications and GPS data related to suspects in a triple homicide case from 2009.

Mar 13 • 19:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Hikes without GPS and burnt shoes. Three thousand students complete summer expeditions of DofE annually

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award program in Slovakia engages around 6,000 young people annually, with about half completing its challenges including a critical nature expedition.

Mar 13 • 18:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs are planned to be canceled

Formula 1 Grand Prix events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia scheduled for April 12 and 19 respectively are reportedly set to be canceled according to Sky News.

Mar 13 • 17:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

GPs reveal what it takes to get sick note as mental health services in record demand

Demand for mental health services in the UK has surged, with GPs reporting never turning down requests for sick notes as the number of patients seeking help reaches record levels.

Mar 12 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense and GPS route app guide drivers about flooded areas due to rain in MT

Brazil's Civil Defense has teamed up with the Waze navigation app to help drivers identify flooded areas in the state of Mato Grosso following heavy rainfall.

Mar 12 • 15:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The City implemented a GPS system to control the attendance of employees working on the street

Buenos Aires has introduced a GPS-based system to monitor the attendance of public workers engaged in field tasks, which faced opposition from unions.

Mar 11 • 15:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Ships Sailing in the Desert and Others Jumping from Place to Place: What is Happening?

A recent phenomenon confusing navigation systems has been reported, where ships appear to be sailing in the desert due to widespread GPS jamming in the region.

Mar 11 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a GP and we all have the same thought when patients are running 9 minutes late'

Dr. Basha Mukherjee discusses the common concern among GPs when patients arrive late for their appointments, highlighting the broader issue of accessing healthcare in a timely manner.

Mar 11 • 10:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

During the War: How to Jam GPS?

The article discusses electronic jamming of GPS signals amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, highlighting how it disrupts navigation systems in the Middle East.

Mar 10 • 19:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: The driver who fled from the police with a stolen car made dangerous maneuvers, speeds exceeded 160 km/h

A stolen Citroën Berlingo was reported fleeing from police in Tartu, reaching speeds over 160 km/h.

Mar 10 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A poetic rescue of the light that fades with GPS

Argentinian artist Matilde Marín showcases her work, focusing on lighthouses and their fading importance in the GPS age, through exhibitions in Uruguay and soon in Saudi Arabia.

Mar 10 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

GPS Jamming: The Invisible Battle in the Middle East Threatening Navigation

A new form of hybrid warfare involving GPS jamming is raising significant safety concerns for maritime trade routes in the Middle East.

Mar 10 • 14:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The world is full of zones where GPS doesn't work. What will happen now?

The article discusses the proliferation of areas where GPS navigation fails, impacted by advancements in electronic warfare technology.

Mar 10 • 05:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

When Maps Fail.. GPS Jamming Disrupts Navigation and Movement in the Gulf

GPS jamming is causing significant disruptions to navigation and movement in the Gulf region, affecting maritime and aviation operations.

Mar 10 • 03:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Why Have a Thousand Ships Lost Their Ability to Use GPS in the Middle East?

Approximately a thousand ships in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman have suffered interference or failures in navigation signals since the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Mar 9 • 01:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A wave of electronic interference hits aviation and ships in the Middle East

A significant wave of electronic interference is disrupting aviation and maritime systems across the Middle East, correlated with escalating electronic warfare amid tensions between Iran and Israel.

Mar 8 • 16:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Jamming Drives Ships Crazy in the Persian Gulf

Recent reports indicate that more than 1,100 ships in the Persian Gulf have experienced GPS and AIS system disruptions due to electronic jamming amid escalating tensions between Israeli-American forces and Iran.

Mar 8 • 11:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A customer in Germany borrowed a car for a test drive and did not return it. The police tracked him down using GPS

A customer who borrowed a car for a test drive in Germany did not return it, prompting a police search that located him via GPS.

Mar 8 • 11:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The bombs also sink Formula 1. Arab GPs in jeopardy

Geopolitical crises, specifically the ongoing conflict in Iran, are significantly impacting the global sports calendar and the financial stability of Formula 1.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

GP says 'start now' before common condition is triggered

As hay fever season approaches, GPs are advising people to take preventive measures to mitigate symptoms associated with pollen allergies.

Mar 7 • 01:09 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Surge in GPS interference around Strait of Hormuz increases shipping risks

Increased GPS interference in the Strait of Hormuz is severely impacting shipping operations, with over 1,100 vessels affected since the start of recent conflicts in the region.

Mar 6 • 14:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Doctors 'alarmed' by Victoria's move to make pill accessible over counter

The Victorian government plans to allow women to access contraceptive pills without a prescription from July, a move that has raised alarms among local GPs.

Mar 5 • 23:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The end of GPS domination? This is supposed to be centimeter precision without satellites

A new positioning technology developed by ZaiNar offers centimeter-level accuracy without reliance on satellites, marking a significant advancement in 5G positioning capabilities.

Mar 3 • 19:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Over 1,100 Oil Tankers Stuck in the Strait of Hormuz: Understand How This Crisis Came About

The Strait of Hormuz is facing a severe digital blackout, disrupting the movement of oil tankers due to sophisticated GPS jamming and spoofing.

Mar 2 • 14:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Hormuz erupts: Attacks, GPS jamming, Houthi threats rock Strait amid US-Israeli strikes

The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing heightened tensions due to U.S.-Israeli military actions and warnings to commercial vessels about potential threats.

Mar 1 • 22:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Did the 'Electromagnetic Spectrum' Affect Iran? What is the Role of the 'Scorpion' Unit in Assassinations?

A military expert suggests that U.S. operations using the electromagnetic spectrum may have significantly impacted Iran's missile operations.

Mar 1 • 08:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Thug convicted of teen’s murder was tracked to scene by GPS tag

Three men have been convicted of the murder of a teenager in West London, tracked to the scene of the crime by a GPS ankle tag.

Feb 28 • 12:54 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Domestic Violence: Finally Germany Wants to Restrain Violent Men

Germany is taking steps to address domestic violence by adopting measures inspired by Spain, including GPS tracking of offenders.

Feb 26 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Avoid the 8am scramble' for calling GPs with this NHS doctor's tip

An NHS doctor shares a tip for avoiding the rush to call GP practices at 8am by using the NHS App to communicate non-urgent requests.

Feb 26 • 11:46 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Woman Acquitted of Smuggling GPS Tracker to Phillip Westh

A woman was acquitted for attempting to smuggle a GPS tracker with a microphone into Storstrøm Prison during a visit to convicted murderer Phillip Westh.

Feb 25 • 13:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Woman acquitted of smuggling a GPS tracker to Philip Patrick Westh

A woman has been acquitted of charges related to smuggling a GPS tracker into a prison for communication with convicted murderer Philip Patrick Westh due to insufficient evidence regarding its communication capabilities.

Feb 25 • 12:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

This French Waze is booming on the App Store and Google Play: what Roole Map does better than its competitors

Roole Map, a French GPS navigation app, is gaining popularity by topping the charts on mobile app stores with its user-friendly approach and lack of ads.

Feb 24 • 13:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

High-tech for MP Forest Department, now the path of vultures will be known via satellite

The Madhya Pradesh government has released five endangered vultures back into the wild, equipped with GPS tags for tracking their movements through satellite technology.

Feb 24 • 07:05 UTC

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