Ukrainian president abandons NATO ambition before Berlin negotiations
Zelenskyy has dropped Ukraine’s push for NATO membership in a bid to show flexibility ahead of peace talks with U.S. officials in Berlin.
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WATCH: Hero bystander disarms active shooter at Australia’s Bondi Beach
Man who wrestled gun from attacker a ‘genuine hero’ Premier Chris Minns pays tribute to the man who was filmed
Trump vows ‘serious retaliation’ after ISIS ambush kills 2 US soldiers, interpreter in Syria
A lone ISIS gunman killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Syria, prompting President Trump to vow “serious retaliation” as US-led forces continue counter-terrorism operations.
Two US Soldiers and interpreter killed in Syria ambush
Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an ambush by an Islamic State (ISIS) gunman in Syria
“We can’t afford sex” – Outrage over China’s condom tax
China’s plan to introduce a 13% tax on contraceptives has sparked public outrage and expert warnings that the move will burden ordinary citizens without raising birth rates.
Amnesty: Hamas committed crimes against humanity on Oct 7
Amnesty International says Hamas committed crimes against humanity during its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and in its treatment of hostages, allegations Hamas denies.
Iran admits false report on downed Israeli F-35 jets
Iran’s state broadcaster has retracted its claim that two Israeli F-35 jets were shot down during the June conflict, admitting the report was based on unreliable military information.
Japan: Aomori coast hit by 6.7 magnitude quake
Friday’s 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan, causing small tsunami waves but no damage or injuries. This followed a 7.5
Australian teens skirt world’s first social media ban…Fool age checks by frowning at camera…
Australian teens are easily bypassing the under-16 social media ban, mocking the Prime Minister, and raising questions about the law’s effectiveness and enforcement.
Top-secret US brief warns China could defeat America in Taiwan war
A secret US assessment warns China would likely defeat America in a Taiwan conflict due to its missile superiority, mass-production capacity, and overwhelming military redundancy.