Russia warns Australia deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine would lead to ‘grave consequences’

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Russian embassy in Australia says western boots on the ground is ‘unacceptable’ and statement is not a threat but a ‘warning’

Russia has warned the Australian government that deploying troops to Ukraine as part of an international peace keeping operation would lead to “grave consequences”.

The Australian government is considering a proposal to send peacekeepers to the war-torn region as part of a “coalition of the willing” designed by European leaders. The troops would enforce any peace deal struck between the two nations.

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Trump’s Tactics Lead Americans to Question Role on World Stage – The New York Times

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  1. Trump’s Tactics Lead Americans to Question Role on World Stage  The New York Times
  2. Trump’s Dealmaking Is All About Him  Bloomberg
  3. Trump’s transactional approach to diplomacy is a driving force on the world stage  The Associated Press
  4. Trump Strong-Arms Leaders to the Table. Getting Them to Make a Deal May Prove Harder.  The Wall Street Journal
  5. Trump's transactional approach to diplomacy is a driving force on the world stage  WPLG Local 10
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China vows utmost efforts for ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan – Reuters.com

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  1. China vows utmost efforts for 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan  Reuters.com
  2. China's military says it will tighten 'noose' around Taiwan if independence movement escalates  FRANCE 24 English
  3. China military pledges to tighten 'noose' around Taiwan if separatism escalates  ABC News
  4. Taiwan may get less autonomy if reunited with mainland by force: NPC deputy  South China Morning Post
  5. China Issues Ominous Warning to US-Backed Rival  Newsweek
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Sydney caravan a ‘fake terrorism plot’ by criminals hoping to cause fear for personal benefit, police allege

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‘The caravan plot was an elaborate scheme contrived by organised criminals domestically and from offshore,’ AFP deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett says

Federal police say a caravan with explosives found in Sydney earlier this year was “never going to cause a mass casualty event” and was a “fake terrorism plot”.

The Australian federal police deputy commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Monday investigators now believed the caravan incident was concocted by criminals who wanted to cause fear for personal benefit.

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Pope had quiet night, continues to rest at Gemelli hospital – Vatican News

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  1. Pope had quiet night, continues to rest at Gemelli hospital  Vatican News
  2. The Agonizing Familiarity of the Pope’s Condition  The New York Times
  3. Pope following Vatican's spiritual retreat from afar as he recovers from pneumonia in hospital  ABC News
  4. Pope Francis pens prayer thanking hospital staff, as he shows 'mild improvement'  NPR
  5. Pope Francis thanks world’s volunteers for the ‘miracle of tenderness’  Catholic News Agency
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Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report

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Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives

Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more injured in military drone attacks across Africa as the proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles continues unchecked on the continent, according to a report.

At least 50 separate deadly strikes by armed forces in Africa have been confirmed during the three years up to November 2024, with analysts describing a “striking pattern of civilian harm” with little or no accountability.

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One-day strike at 13 German airports, including main hubs, brings most flights to a halt – NPR

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  1. One-day strike at 13 German airports, including main hubs, brings most flights to a halt  NPR
  2. A one-day strike at 13 German airports, including the main hubs, brings most flights to a halt  The Associated Press
  3. Surprise strike at Hamburg Airport as major walkout set to begin at 12 more German hubs  Sky News
  4. Airport strike to all but freeze German air travel on Monday  Reuters
  5. Emirates Cancels Some Flights to Germany  Aviation A2z
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An Israeli woman and homestay host were gang raped in southern India, police say – CNN

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  1. An Israeli woman and homestay host were gang raped in southern India, police say  CNN
  2. After Hampi incident, govt to tighten safety measures for tourists  The Times of India
  3. Israeli and Indian woman gang-raped, Indian man killed in Karnataka attack  The Times of Israel
  4. 2 men arrested in India in connection to gang rape of Israeli woman and local host  CBS News
  5. Israeli tourist and host gang-raped in India as man drowns after being pushed in canal, police say  Sky News
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