Hypersonic Shields, Heatwaves, and the New Warfronts

17/06/2025 6 min Episodio 7
Hypersonic Shields, Heatwaves, and the New Warfronts

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🎧 Show Notes — Ohmbudsman Digest: June 14, 2025Episode: “Hypersonic Shields, Heatwaves, and the New Warfronts”Today’s global roundup spotlights a shifting international order under intense pressure—from weather extremes to warfare reconfigurations:Iran replaces Gaza as Israel’s primary military front, with embassies closed amid fears of retaliation.Europe braces for undersea cable sabotage, while the UK deploys jets to the Middle East in support of Israel.China touts a new hypersonic heat shield, breaking previous flight barriers and raising the stakes in defense tech.Fairbanks, Alaska, experiences its first-ever heat advisory, as climate thresholds crack under pressure.Europe’s cities rise up against touristification, mounting protests from Lisbon to Amsterdam.And MI6 appoints its first female chief, marking a historic shift in British intelligence leadership.Also in the headlines: cyberattacks surge against humanitarian groups, India edges toward weapons autonomy, Macron visits Greenland in a strategic show of unity, and Trump signals “possible” US involvement in the Iran conflict.🔊 Listen now to get the news you need, minus the noise. Search “Ohmbudsman Digest” wherever you get your podcasts.📰 Full digest + source links: https://ohmbudsman.com💬 Continue the conversation on LinkedIn, Mastodon, and X.