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Biden explains refusal to send F-16s to Ukraine
Read More The US should keep the warplanes in the country, the president has said America’s F-16 fighter jets should remain in the country and not be sent to Ukraine, US President Joe Biden said on Monday. Earlier, he signaled that Washington has no plans to send the warplanes to Kiev amid the conflict with…
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White House says Chinese spy balloon was watching ‘sensitive military sites’ and program has been targeting US for years
Read More National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says the US gained valuable intelligence by monitoring the Chinese airship as it transited US airspace National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says the US gained valuable intelligence by monitoring the Chinese airship as it transited US airspace
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White House says Chinese spy balloon was watching ‘sensitive military sites’ and program has been targeting US for years
Read More National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says the US gained valuable intelligence by monitoring the Chinese airship as it transited US airspace National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says the US gained valuable intelligence by monitoring the Chinese airship as it transited US airspace
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Energy giant BP sees record profits of $28bn
Read MoreThe firm’s profits more than double after energy prices surged last year following the invasion of Ukraine.The firm’s profits more than double after energy prices surged last year following the invasion of Ukraine.
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Christian Atsu ‘found under rubble’ after Turkey earthquake – latest updates
Read More More than 1,400 people have died after a significant earthquake and reports suggest members of Turkish football club Hatayspor have been caught in the disaster More than 1,400 people have died after a significant earthquake and reports suggest members of Turkish football club Hatayspor have been caught in the disaster
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Don Jr mocked for retweeting post joking that China should receive a Trump blimp
Read More While social media users mocked the balloon drama, the Chinese were not laughing over the destruction of their aircraft While social media users mocked the balloon drama, the Chinese were not laughing over the destruction of their aircraft
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Don Jr mocked for retweeting post joking that China should receive a Trump blimp
Read More While social media users mocked the balloon drama, the Chinese were not laughing over the destruction of their aircraft While social media users mocked the balloon drama, the Chinese were not laughing over the destruction of their aircraft
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New details reveal how China spy balloons floated over Hawaii and Florida under Trump’s watch
Read More US Air Force document says balloons ‘drifted past Hawaii’ and ‘across Florida’ during Trump presidency US Air Force document says balloons ‘drifted past Hawaii’ and ‘across Florida’ during Trump presidency
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Boeing: Plane maker plans to cut 2,000 office jobs this year
Read MoreThe firm will outsource about a third of the roles to India as it focuses on engineering and production.The firm will outsource about a third of the roles to India as it focuses on engineering and production.
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Protests in Solomon Islands as key China critic politician is ousted in no confidence vote
Read More Daniel Suidani, premier of Malaita province, has been one of the most vocal critics of the Pacific country’s relationship with China The premier of one of Solomon Islands’ most populous provinces and one of the most vocal critics of the country’s relationship with China has been ousted in a vote of no confidence.…
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Map of Turkey shows where massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck
Read More At least 20 aftershocks follows, with two major earthquakes – one measuring at least 7.5 magnitude – striking central Turkey hours later At least 20 aftershocks follows, with two major earthquakes – one measuring at least 7.5 magnitude – striking central Turkey hours later
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Labor criticises Coalition energy spokesman for filming nuclear power videos at Hiroshima
Read More Ted O’Brien insists his tone was respectful and says government is seeking to malign his character Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A Labor government MP has accused Coalition energy spokesperson Ted O’Brien of “bizarre and disrespectful”…
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UK shoppers rein in spending despite sales as cost of living crisis takes toll
Read More British Retail Consortium says sales growth slowed in January amid soaring costs for energy and food British consumers sharply cut their spending in January as the cost of living crisis damaged household finances, retailers have warned, amid growing concern over the impact of high inflation on the economy. The British Retail Consortium (BRC)…
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Labour vows to help ‘written off’ people with mental health issues back to work
Read More Shadow health secretary says it is wrong to think people with addiction or mental health problems do not want to work Labour plans to reach thousands of people with addiction or mental health issues “written off” by the Department for Work and Pensions to help them back into employment, with personalised support offered…
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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank lifts official rate to 3.35% in record ninth consecutive hike to tame inflation
Read More Mortgage holders likely to feel immediate pain but RBA indicates further increases to come in attempt to bring inflation under control Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s central bank has slugged borrowers with another increase in…
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China-sceptic leader of Solomon Islands largest province removed
Read MoreDaniel Suidani was known for his support of Taiwan, even after Honiara switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing.Daniel Suidani was known for his support of Taiwan, even after Honiara switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing.
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George Santos – news: Republican’s office vandalised as congressman’s latest lies revealed
Read More Follow for updates on the latest lies and scandals swirling round the Republican congressman Follow for updates on the latest lies and scandals swirling round the Republican congressman
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Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of Union address
Read MorePresident Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation’s condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address Tuesday nightPresident Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation’s condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as…
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Biden aims to deliver reassurance in State of Union address
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Daniel Andrews rebuffs Greens ultimatum, saying he won’t be rushed on bail reform
Read More Victorian government seeks to differentiate its treatment of alleged violent and non-violent offenders Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Daniel Andrews has rebuffed an ultimatum by the Greens to overhaul the state’s bail laws within three months,…
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George Santos – news: Republican’s office vandalised as congressman’s latest lies revealed
Read More Follow for updates on the latest lies and scandals swirling round the Republican congressman Follow for updates on the latest lies and scandals swirling round the Republican congressman
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Palestinians killed in West Bank raid
Read More Israeli forces said they were searching for militants suspected of plotting a mass shooting Several people were killed by Israeli troops during a raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, claiming the slain men were “armed terrorists.” The Palestinian Authority condemned the operation as…
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Former AFL player Barry Cable faces civil trial in WA over sexual abuse allegations
Read More The 79-year old, who is accused of sexually abusing a teenager, denies all allegations and is not facing criminal charges Former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable is facing allegations he repeatedly sexually abused a Perth teenager during his playing career. Cable, 79, is being sued for damages in the district court of Western…
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David Pocock blasts Labor over bid to reauthorise Nauru offshore immigration detention
Read More Albanese government plans to push through changes with likely Coalition support despite crossbench concern Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will move to reauthorise offshore immigration detention on Nauru and overturn a court decision…
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Victoria police withdraw charges against Black Lives Matter protesters
Read More Meriki Onus and Crystal McKinnon had been accused of breaching the chief health officer’s Covid directions by arranging a protest in Melbourne in 2020 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Victoria police have withdrawn charges against Black…
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NYT publishes damning profile of Kamala Harris saying even close allies have ‘lost hope’
Read More Democrats privately worried that Kamala Harris is a liability for the 2024 ticket Democrats privately worried that Kamala Harris is a liability for the 2024 ticket
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ClubsNSW settles case with terminally ill whistleblower Troy Stolz
Read More Long-running case ends days after lobby group sacked its CEO over comments about the NSW premier’s Catholic faith Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Whistleblower Troy Stolz has announced his long-running legal battle with ClubsNSW has ended just days after the lobby group sacked its former…
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North Korea promises ‘expanded, intensified’ military drills
Read MoreMilitary top brass meets as armed forces continue preparations for parade expected as early as Wednesday.Military top brass meets as armed forces continue preparations for parade expected as early as Wednesday.
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‘Alcohol laws can’t solve this’: NT Indigenous groups welcome new funding but urge longer-term solutions
Read More The funding measures, along with the reintroduction of alcohol bans, were called a ‘circuit breaker’ by federal NT senator, Malarndirri McCarthy Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Indigenous organisations are welcoming much-needed federal funding for youth, employment…
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Video: Roraima in Search of Safe and Sustainable Energy Autonomy
Read More BOA VISTA, Brazil, Feb 06 (IPS) – Roraima, the northernmost state of Brazil, on the border with Guyana and Venezuela, is undergoing an energy transition that points to the dilemmas and possible solutions for a safe and sustainable supply of electricity in the Amazon rainforest. Read the full story, “Video: Roraima in Search…
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Former Australian PM Tony Abbott joins board of UK climate sceptic thinktank
Read More Abbott says ‘we need more genuine science and less groupthink’ in announcing position at Global Warming Policy Foundation Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has joined the board of a…
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The ‘Chinese spy balloon’ elevates US paranoia to lofty new heights
Read More The hunt for the alleged surveillance airship in American skies shows Joe Biden has little power to rein in anti-Beijing hawks Over the past few days, the US succumbed to a political frenzy over a Chinese high-altitude balloon, which Beijing says is designed to monitor weather, but which American officials dubbed a “spy balloon”.…
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SpaceX launches Spanish communications station
Read MoreThe satellite will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.The satellite will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.
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Turkey-Syria earthquakes – latest: Two huge tremors kill over 3,500 as death toll continues to climb
Read More Rescuers seek to map out search priorities, after second earthquake rocks Kahramanmaras region in wake of country highest-magnitude tremor since 1939 Rescuers seek to map out search priorities, after second earthquake rocks Kahramanmaras region in wake of country highest-magnitude tremor since 1939
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Turkey and Syria: Two huge earthquakes kill over 3500 as death toll continues to climb – latest updates
Read More Rescuers seek to map out search priorities, after second earthquake rocks Kahramanmaras region in wake of country highest-magnitude tremor since 1939 Rescuers seek to map out search priorities, after second earthquake rocks Kahramanmaras region in wake of country highest-magnitude tremor since 1939
