Trump says Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they endanger US ships
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says "differences" between the countries do not justify a "military conflict".
Trump says Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they endanger US ships
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says "differences" between the countries do not justify a "military conflict".
Body found on Greek island identified as missing British tourist
Michele Bourda’s husband says police and coastguard were ‘criminally slow’ in responding to her disappearance in August
A body found on a barren Greek island has been identified as that of Michele Bourda, the British tourist who vanished from a beach more than a month ago.
Greece’s coastguard confirmed that the body of the 59-year-old, whose disappearance sparked a big rescue operation, had been discovered by a passing yacht on the islet of Fidonisi.
Continue reading...‘No doubt’ Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says
Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver “just and lasting peace”.
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India’s honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns – NPR
After Trump jab, India’s Modi says ties with US still ‘very positive’
Modi's remarks follow Trump reaffirming personal friendship, downplaying earlier remarks about 'losing India' to China.
Nearly 700,000 Russian military personnel deployed in Ukraine, intelligence says – The Kyiv Independent
- Nearly 700,000 Russian military personnel deployed in Ukraine, intelligence says The Kyiv Independent
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Trump: ‘We’re in very deep’ talks with Hamas, some hostages may have ‘recently died’ – The Times of Israel
- Trump: ‘We’re in very deep’ talks with Hamas, some hostages may have ‘recently died’ The Times of Israel
- Trump says some hostages may have ‘recently died’ in Gaza, as Israel calls on Palestinians to evacuate the enclave’s largest city CNN
- After Trump Comments, Hamas Says It’s Ready for Deal on All Hostages The New York Times
- Hamas says it’s open to any proposal to end war The Times of Israel
- Trump says US in 'very deep' negotiations with Hamas, urges release of hostages Reuters
Japan’s Prince Hisahito adorned in coming-of-age ceremony – dw.com
- Japan's Prince Hisahito adorned in coming-of-age ceremony dw.com
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Australian neo-Nazi attack on sacred Indigenous site a worrying trend
Attack on site sacred to Aboriginal community followed an anti-immigration rally in Melbourne city.
Israel acts with “absolute impunity” in Gaza occupation plan
Analyst Tahani Mustafa says Israel acts with no red lines as its allies offer little pushback on Gaza occupation plan.
Male-only succession rules overshadow Japan prince’s coming-of-age
Prince Hisahito is first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He could also be last in world's oldest monarchy.
Thrust Into the Line of Fire, Iranians Worry About What Comes Next – The New York Times
- Thrust Into the Line of Fire, Iranians Worry About What Comes Next The New York Times
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Trump executive order targets nations that detain U.S. citizens – The Washington Post
- Trump executive order targets nations that detain U.S. citizens The Washington Post
- Trump signs executive order creating ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’ designation CNN
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- STRENGTHENING EFFORTS TO PROTECT U.S. NATIONALS FROM WRONGFUL DETENTION ABROAD The White House (.gov)
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Shark attack kills surfer off Sydney beach in Australia
Middle-aged victim reportedly lost both his legs in the attack while his surfboard was cut in half.
Parades and charades at Tiananmen – Asia Times
- Parades and charades at Tiananmen Asia Times
- Xi Jinping asks the world to choose ‘war or peace.’ Which direction is China headed? CNN
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- Scenes from China's military parade Reuters
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Japan’s second in line to emperor’s throne comes of age amid succession debate
Teenage Prince Hisahito’s elaborate ceremony overshadowed by questions over royal family’s male-only succession rules
Japan has heralded the coming of age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing.
The nephew of Emperor Naruhito, Hisahito received a black silk and lacquer crown at Saturday’s ceremony in Tokyo, which marks the beginning of his royal adult life.
Continue reading...Japan’s second in line to emperor’s throne comes of age amid succession debate
Teenage Prince Hisahito’s elaborate ceremony overshadowed by questions over royal family’s male-only succession rules
Japan has heralded the coming of age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing.
The nephew of Emperor Naruhito, Hisahito received a black silk and lacquer crown at Saturday’s ceremony in Tokyo, which marks the beginning of his royal adult life.
Continue reading...The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia – the world’s skin cancer hotspot
It has shaken consumer trust and raised questions about global sunscreen regulation.