Month: February 2023

Read MoreDaniel Duggan was arrested in October near his family home in Australia and accused by Washington of providing military training to pilots working for China.Daniel Duggan was arrested in October near his family home in Australia and accused by Washington of providing military training to pilots working for China.

Read More Twitter boss makes light of the Lake Huron ‘object’ being shot down by US military Twitter boss makes light of the Lake Huron ‘object’ being shot down by US military

Read More US still working to identify three ‘objects’ it has shot down since taking out a Chinese balloon in early February as the UK now warns it’s ‘possible’ spy balloons have entered Britain’s airspace US still working to identify three ‘objects’ it has shot down since taking out a Chinese balloon in early February…

Read MoreUS balloons have “illegally” entered China’s airspace on many occasions in the past year, Beijing says.US balloons have “illegally” entered China’s airspace on many occasions in the past year, Beijing says.

Read More Fourth week of testimony to begin in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial at Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina Fourth week of testimony to begin in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial at Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina

Read More Latest updates: Labour deputy leader says her expenses were necessary for work and accuses government of wasting taxpayer’s money Meanwhile, a transport minister, asked about the offer made to the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) in a bid to break the strikes impasse, has said he thought “a lot”…

Read More Lawmakers hope to fight rampant speculation and boost national security after US fighter jet operations Lawmakers hope to fight rampant speculation and boost national security after US fighter jet operations

Read More Lawmakers hope to fight rampant speculation and boost national security after US fighter jet operations Lawmakers hope to fight rampant speculation and boost national security after US fighter jet operations

Read More Some member states are virtually out of ammunition due to the ongoing hostilities, sources told the news agency NATO has surveyed its munitions stockpiles to ascertain how depleted they have become due to the Ukraine conflict, Reuters has reported. What has been revealed, the news agency said, is that a number of European…

Read MoreRights groups say the closure of the media outlet VOD is a devastating attack on what remains of Cambodia’s free press.Rights groups say the closure of the media outlet VOD is a devastating attack on what remains of Cambodia’s free press.

Read MoreThe earthquakes displaced many in Syria for a second time, forcing some to sleep under olive groves in the winter.The earthquakes displaced many in Syria for a second time, forcing some to sleep under olive groves in the winter.

Read MoreThe Kansas City Chiefs become NFL champions for the second time in four years after fighting back to claim a thrilling 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.The Kansas City Chiefs become NFL champions for the second time in four years after fighting back to claim a thrilling 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Read More The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea. (Image credit: AP) The Philippines has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with…

Read More SpaceX will not allow its system to be used to start World War III, the CEO has said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed the rationale behind the company’s decision to restrict the use of its Starlink internet system by the Ukrainian military. He doesn’t want the conflict to escalate into World War…

Read More ‘Relevant authorities’ preparing to shoot object near Jianggezhuang Naval Base in Qingdao ‘Relevant authorities’ preparing to shoot object near Jianggezhuang Naval Base in Qingdao

Read More The home affairs department’s lapse meant Nauru was not approved for immigration processing for four months Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A top public servant has apologised for a “regrettable” and “significant” lapse that meant Nauru was not approved for Australia’s offshore immigration processing for…

Read MoreFemale umpires are more visible than ever on the field, but more is needed from the authorities.Female umpires are more visible than ever on the field, but more is needed from the authorities.

Read MoreThe “military-grade” laser temporarily blinded the Filipino crew in the South China Sea, it says.The “military-grade” laser temporarily blinded the Filipino crew in the South China Sea, it says.

Read More Washington should offer a new Marshall Plan to Kiev, but only after the hostilities are brought to an end, the ex-Italian PM said US President Joe Biden should agree to continue sending aid to Ukraine, but only on the condition that Kiev immediately agrees to a ceasefire with Moscow, former Italian Prime Minister…

Read More Ukraine’s armed forces claim to have repelled Russian attacks on south-eastern city; Russia building a water pipeline into Donbas region, officials say What we know on day 355 of the invasion Ukraine’s state broadcaster Suspilne reports via its Telegram channel that one person has been killed overnight in the Kherson region after Russian…

Read MoreAs houses and roads began to crack, about 240 families were temporarily relocated and many others fled Himalayan town.As houses and roads began to crack, about 240 families were temporarily relocated and many others fled Himalayan town.

Read MorePhilippine Coast Guard says Chinese used ‘military-grade laser’ against a ship carrying supplies to the Sierra Madre.Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese used ‘military-grade laser’ against a ship carrying supplies to the Sierra Madre.

Read More Cyclone strikes as Auckland emerged from devastating record rains Cyclone strikes as Auckland emerged from devastating record rains

Read More Officials working on recovering debris to characterise the ‘object’ Officials working on recovering debris to characterise the ‘object’

Read More Fiji resort spokesperson said the girl has died in a ‘tragic accident’ but could not yet comment on the cause of death Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An eight-year-old girl from Sydney died in Fiji on…

Read MoreFlights suspended and schools closed as New Zealand’s biggest city braces for second major storm in as many weeks.Flights suspended and schools closed as New Zealand’s biggest city braces for second major storm in as many weeks.

Read MoreFew have navigated the turbulent politics of the Trump era like Nikki HaleyFew have navigated the turbulent politics of the Trump era like Nikki Haley

Read MoreThe settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees.The settlements are seen as illegal under international law, although Israel disagrees.

Read MoreGoogle is expanding an initiative that shows promise in fighting online misinformationGoogle is expanding an initiative that shows promise in fighting online misinformation

Read More One week on from deadly earthquakes vital aid is being held up by disputes between government and rebel groups, as well as wider diplomatic quarrels The US has called on all parties on the ground in Syria to immediately grant humanitarian assistance to those in need, after last week’s earthquake and major aftershocks…

Read More Opposition leader says he ‘failed to grasp’ significance of 2008 apology but insists those questioning Indigenous voice are not ‘hardhearted’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has expressed his regret directly to…

Read More Severe weather warnings in place as category two cyclone causes wind gusts up to 160km/h in parts of North Island Cyclone Gabrielle: evacuations urged as ‘potentially devastating’ storm lashes New Zealand Rain and wind expected to intensify The approach of Cyclone Gabrielle is bringing particularly strong winds, heavy rain and huge swells to…

Read MoreThe Palestinian Red Crescent says one person was killed in a pre-dawn Israeli army raid in Nablus.The Palestinian Red Crescent says one person was killed in a pre-dawn Israeli army raid in Nablus.

Read More The former Liberal minister turned independent says his case will ‘serve as a reminder of why a person is innocent until proven otherwise’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former New South Wales Coalition minister Gareth Ward…

Read More Wagner group says it has captured a Donetsk village as fighting intensifies Wagner group says it has captured a Donetsk village as fighting intensifies