German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.
Dogs to be euthanised after man dies following suspected animal attack at rural Sydney property
Police say body of 23-year-old found at Eschol Park property with significant injuries, indicating he may have been attacked before death
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A group of dogs has been taken to a shelter to be euthanised after a young man died following a suspected dog attack at a rural Sydney property.
Authorities were alerted to the discovery of the 23-year-old’s body at a rural property in Sydney’s south-west on Wednesday. Police found the body with what they described as significant injuries and established a crime scene.
Continue reading...Alan Jones trial: complainant wants to ‘humiliate’ broadcaster by revealing intimate details of alleged assaults, defence tells court
Barrister alleges ‘account of penis wiggling is an attempt to humiliate’ broadcaster who has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching
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Alan Jones’s defence barrister has told a Sydney court one of the broadcaster’s alleged victims invented details of alleged indecent assaults at a Fitzroy Falls farm to “humiliate” and “smear” the former media titan.
Complainant J told the court during evidence-in-chief earlier this week that during one alleged incident in the property’s bedroom, Jones’s penis was not fully erect and “not very big”.
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A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after ‘cockroach’ protests
Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in Jharkhand.
Fish over Trump: Economy will determine Iceland’s vote on the EU – Euronews.com
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American flown to New Zealand hospital in rare midwinter Antarctic rescue mission – Euronews.com
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Russian general buried in Moscow identified as Valery Plokhotnyuk. He likely died in explosion at Aerospace Forces chief’s birthday party. – Meduza — Новости
- Russian general buried in Moscow identified as Valery Plokhotnyuk. He likely died in explosion at Aerospace Forces chief’s birthday party. Meduza — Новости
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Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe – France 24
- Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe France 24
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- Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert The Guardian
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Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.
Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures – The Guardian
- Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures The Guardian
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- Extreme weather is drying up Europe’s rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space CNN
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‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago
Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran reflects on slain father's life and legacy, which also inspired a recent film.
Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East – jpost.com
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Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and Middle East – jpost.com
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Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak
A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.
Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.
Farmers in Kenya dispute that cyanide poisoning could have killed 16 elephants – AP News
- Farmers in Kenya dispute that cyanide poisoning could have killed 16 elephants AP News
- Kenya elephant deaths: Behind the poisoning and the pesticide mystery BBC
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Climatologist says incoming El Niño winter could be wettest on record in California – CBS News
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Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.