AI In-brief 13 Sept 08:54

World military spending up to an all-time high - Watchdog

Global military spending soared to an unprecedented $2.24 trillion in 2022, marking the eighth consecutive year of increase.
Europe experienced a dramatic 13% surge in military expenditure—its steepest in 30 years—primarily fueled by the war in Ukraine and escalating concerns over Russian aggression.
The United States, China, and Russia collectively dominated global spending, accounting for 56% of the total.
This significant rise reflects an increasingly insecure world, prompting various states, especially those near Russia, to substantially boost their defense budgets and pursue NATO membership.

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Jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida

A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood, erupting into a massive fireball and killing everyone on board.
The Learjet 60 crashed near a busy roadway in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, narrowly missing homes and vehicles, with no reported ground injuries.
Pilots had reported severe icing and turbulence shortly before the aircraft entered a rapid, uncontrolled descent, declaring an emergency before impact.
Federal agencies are investigating the "horrific tragedy," focusing on the reported icing and turbulence as key potential factors in the crash.

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