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A Soviet Early-Warning System Cried Wolf on US Missiles
The Soviet Oko early-warning system falsely reported incoming US missiles; only officer Stanislav Petrov's refusal to escalate prevented a possible retaliatory strike.
Source: US National Park Service
A Belfast Surgical Robot Has Treated 130 Complex Cases Since May
Belfast City Hospital's Da Vinci 5 robotic platform for gynaecology has treated 130 patients needing complex surgery since its launch in May 2026, and the longest inpatient wait in Belfast Trust has fallen from seven years to three. A new 1.95 million pound investment in endometriosis services will expand the specialist centres and local care behind that progress.