Australia delivers Abrams tanks to Ukraine for war with Russia – Reuters
- Australia delivers Abrams tanks to Ukraine for war with Russia Reuters
- Aussies deliver US-made tanks to Kyiv, as EU signs strictest sanctions package against Putin New York Post
- First Australian tanks handed over to Ukrainian army The Guardian
- Ukraine Gets Major Abrams Tank Boost Newsweek
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Australia sends first tranche of tanks to Kyiv while drone attack kills one in Odesa The Independent
Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss
Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.
Is this Queensland beach really the best in the world? Tell us your favourite
Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May, but that didn’t stop voters in Big 7 Travel list. Have your say in the comments section
A Queensland beach where swimmers need to wear stinger suits for eight months of the year has been voted the best in the world for 2025.
Whitehaven Beach, on Whitsunday Island, is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May when the water temperatures are warmer, making the use of stinger suits highly advisable.
Continue reading...US justice department asks to unseal grand jury transcripts in Epstein case
Move seeks to contain controversy that has engulfed Trump administration since it announced it would not release more files from sex trafficking case
The US Department of Justice asked a federal court on Friday to unseal grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein’s case at the direction of Donald Trump amid a firestorm over the administration’s handling of records related to the wealthy financier.
The move – coming a day after a Wall Street Journal story put a spotlight on Trump’s relationship with Epstein – seeks to contain a growing controversy that has engulfed the administration since it announced that it would not be releasing more government files from Epstein’s sex trafficking case.
Continue reading...Security Alert: Demonstration in Mexico City – U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)
- Security Alert: Demonstration in Mexico City U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)
- Officials at popular tourist spot cave to protesters who called out Americans Fox News
- Mexico City unveils plan to tackle gentrification after mass protests CNN
- Mexico City Vows To Tackle Gentrification After Protests Barron's
- Backlash against Mexico City gentrification echoes global anger at overtourism and rising rents The Guardian
Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can’t be held responsible for actions of Texas school shooter
Families of victims sued Activision and Meta, saying the companies bear responsibility for products used by gunman
A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of Duty argued Friday that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit brought by families of the victims of the Robb elementary school attack in Uvalde, Texas, saying the contents of the war game are protected by the first amendment.
The families sued Call of Duty maker Activision and Meta Platforms, which owns Instagram, saying that the companies bear responsibility for products used by the teenage gunman.
Continue reading...Why the Epstein case looms large in MAGA world
A subset of Trump supporters are passionate about the case - and angry at the president.
Why Prada – and other luxury brands – keep getting India wrong
A controversy involving Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India.
Israel and Syria agree ceasefire as Israel allows Syrian troops limited access to Sweida – Reuters
Trump’s pivot to ‘trade not aid’ leaves African nations wary as they faces tariffs and uncertainty – PBS
- Trump’s pivot to ‘trade not aid’ leaves African nations wary as they faces tariffs and uncertainty PBS
- Trump’s surprise focus on Africa wins cheers mixed with fears The Hill
- Trump’s ‘Africa Second’ policy may be a boon to China Financial Times
- Trump’s Africa summit: outsourcing America’s immigration problem? ISS Africa
- Trump’s pivot from aid to trade leaves Africa wary as it faces tariffs and uncertainty Oskaloosa Herald
Cardinal brings aid to Gaza after Israeli strike on Catholic church – Reuters
- Cardinal brings aid to Gaza after Israeli strike on Catholic church Reuters
- Faith leaders condemn Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church NewsNation
- Cardinal Parolin: Situation unbearable in Gaza with destruction and starvation Vatican News
- Netanyahu calls Pope Leo XIV after deadly Israeli strike on Gazan church ABC News
- Israel apologizes for deadly strike on Gaza Catholic church after Trump call Politico
Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over Epstein report
President follows through on libel threat over report that said he sent Epstein ‘bawdy’ birthday note and sketch
Donald Trump has sued Rupert Murdoch and two Wall Street Journal newspaper reporters for libel and slander over claims that he sent the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a lewd letter and sketch of a naked woman.
Trump’s lawsuit on Friday, which also targets Dow Jones and News Corp, was filed in the southern district of Florida federal court in Miami.
Continue reading...US attorney general paves way for more convicted criminals to own guns
Bondi says the proposed change gives her discretion over who can own firearms, in a move opposed by gun control groups.
US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
Big screen footage of the two people went viral after reports they were colleagues and at least one was married to another person.
El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela
Some 250 Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador were exchanged for 10 Americans held by Caracas.
El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela
Some 250 Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador were exchanged for 10 Americans held by Caracas.
Palestinian child shot dead in West Bank by Israeli forces amid land grabs
The 13-year-old was hit with live ammunition near Jenin and reportedly denied medical treatment by Israeli soldiers.
Aircraft Carriers USS George Washington, HMS Prince of Wales Team Up off Australia – USNI News
- Aircraft Carriers USS George Washington, HMS Prince of Wales Team Up off Australia USNI News
- 40,000 Troops, 19 Nations: The China Threat Unites U.S. Allies - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- News - US Army Deploys, Fires Mid-Range Capability During Talisman Sabre 25 DVIDS
- Singapore's military, US intelligence-gathering aircraft make Talisman Sabre debut in Australia Breaking Defense
- US Hits Missile Power Milestone Amid China Threat Newsweek
Pete Hegseth replaces first woman to lead US naval academy with Marine Corps general
Yvette Davids, who took the role in January 2004, will be succeeded by Michael Borgschulte
The first woman to lead the US naval academy is being reassigned, with the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, moving to replace her with a Marine Corps general, defense officials confirmed on Friday.
The decision marks the first time in the nearly 180-year history of the academy that a Marine Corps officer has been nominated to take charge.
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