More severe weather to hit north Queensland as insurance claims rack up

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

Monsoon trough and forecast heavy rain is a hammer blow to residents who have begun returning to their inundated homes

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Already sodden parts of north Queensland are set for further heavy rainfall following near-record flooding that isolated towns and required defence force assistance.

Totals in excess of 200mm were possible in areas spanning from Tully to Ayr, south of Townsville, before additional rainfall blankets the region through Monday.

Hamas names next hostages to be released

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

The three civilians will be exchanged for more Palestinian prisoners in the latest swap on Saturday.

Zelensky says North Korean troops back on front line

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

Kyiv had indicated last week the North Koreans may have been withdrawn due to heavy losses in battle.

Zelensky says North Korean troops back on front line

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

Kyiv had indicated last week the North Koreans may have been withdrawn due to heavy losses in battle.

Trudeau says Trump threat to annex Canada ‘is a real thing’

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

The prime minister told an economic summit in Toronto he believes Trump is eyeing Canada's critical minerals.

Stranded astronaut says being stuck in space ‘an opportunity’

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

Suni Williams said she still pinches herself seeing the view from the International Space Station.

Stranded astronaut says being stuck in space ‘an opportunity’

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

Suni Williams said she still pinches herself seeing the view from the International Space Station.

Musk to rehire Doge aide who resigned over racist posts

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

Vice-President JD Vance had said the young employee should be given a second chance.

15 things Trump and his team did this week

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

In his third week back in office, Trump took action on issues from transgender competitors in women's sports to Gaza.

Trump says Nippon Steel will ‘invest heavily’ in US Steel, drop takeover bid

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

The Japanese firm's $14.9bn (£12bn) takeover was blocked by President Joe Biden on national security grounds.

Russian Troops In Kursk Stood Down To Rest. That’s The Moment Ukrainian Troops Chose To Counterattack. – Forbes

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

Russian Troops In Kursk Stood Down To Rest. That’s The Moment Ukrainian Troops Chose To Counterattack. Forbes
Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region The Independent
Ukraine war briefing: Putin admits situation ‘very difficult’ in Kursk as Kyiv forces mount new offensive The Guardian
‘We’re still there’: Ukraine marks the 6-month anniversary of its Kursk incursion POLITICO Europe
Ukraine’s Kursk Incursion: Six Month Assessment Institute for the Study of War

Trudeau says Trump is serious about wanting to annex Canada

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Admin

Prime minister says US president covets northern neighbour’s vast resources as Canadians rally against threat

Donald Trump’s recent fixation on absorbing Canada is “a real thing”, Justin Trudeau has told business leaders, warning that the US president wants access to his northern neighbour’s vast supply of critical minerals.

The outgoing prime minister was in Toronto for a hastily called summit of business and labour leaders, seeking to coordinate a response Trump’s looming threat of a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports.