Game evoking Oct. 7 Hamas attack pulled after police appeal, creator says
Computer game distributor said Operation al-Aqsa Flood removed from Stream at request of UK police, emails show.
Putin threatens Kyiv decision-makers after striking energy grid – BBC.com
- Putin threatens Kyiv decision-makers after striking energy grid BBC.com
- Putin threatens to strike Ukraine again with new missile after wave of attacks on energy CNN
- Russia eyes ‘decision-making centers’ as targets for new missile The Hill
- Putin says Ukrainian infrastructure attack was revenge for Kyiv's strikes on Russia Yahoo! Voices
- Putin mulls striking Kyiv with new hypersonic missile that can reportedly reach US West Coast Fox News
Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years – The New York Times
- Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years The New York Times
- Syrian rebels launch surprise attack against Assad as they close in on Aleppo The Telegraph
- Syrian rebels launch major attack on regime forces in Aleppo province CNN
- Dozens killed as armed groups attack Syrian military in northern Aleppo Al Jazeera English
- Syrian rebels launch attack against army in Aleppo province The Times of Israel
South Korea: At least 4 dead in heavy snowfall – DW (English)
- South Korea: At least 4 dead in heavy snowfall DW (English)
- Photos show record-breaking South Korea snowfall The Washington Post
- Biggest November snowstorm in half a century hits Seoul and grounds flights The Associated Press
- Travel Stunned By Record-Setting Korean Snow The Weather Channel
- Heavy snowfall in South Korea – in pictures The Guardian
Iran says it could end ban on possessing nuclear weapons if sanctions reimposed
Comments made after nuclear inspectorate board passed motion censuring Iran for building uranium stockpile
The nuclear debate inside Iran is likely to shift towards the possession of its own weapons if the west goes ahead with a threat to reimpose all UN sanctions, the country’s foreign minister has said.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in an interview that Iran already had the capability and knowledge to create nuclear weapons, but said they did not form part of its security strategy. He also said Tehran was prepared to keep supplying arms to Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Continue reading...Four killed and flights cancelled as heavy snowfall blankets Seoul
South Korea’s capital has been hit by some of the heaviest snowfall in a century, with dangerous conditions wreaking havoc on transport
South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at least four people reported dead in a bitter winter, though conditions showed signs of easing.
Thursday’s snowfall was the third-heaviest in capital Seoul since records began in 1907, the Yonhap news agency said, citing city data. The previous day broke all snowfall records for November.
Continue reading...Microsoft employee fired for Pro-Palestinian vigil
Following a pro-Palestinian vigil at Microsoft HQ, two employees were dismissed. Did they violate company policies?
Mexico leader responds to Trump claim she agreed to stop migration
President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico's position is not to close borders, and to respect human rights.
Dozens killed as armed groups attack Syrian military in northern Aleppo
The Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham armed group and allied forces are reported to have captured Syrian army weapons depots.
Luxury brands are betting big on India, and so are counterfeiters
As luxury brands expand in India, their fakes are available in big and small markets as well as on social media.
Joe Rogan responds after Australian media boss decries ‘repulsive’ impact
Chair of Australia's national broadcaster claims podcaster preys on 'people's vulnerabilities' and 'fear'.
IDF Tells Lebanese Residents Not to Return to Villages Near Israeli Border – Haaretz
- IDF Tells Lebanese Residents Not to Return to Villages Near Israeli Border Haaretz
- Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF issues south Lebanon warning after ceasefire ABC News
- Israeli Ministers Plan to Vote on Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Deal The New York Times
- Israel launches new airstrikes on Lebanon as leaders draw closer to a ceasefire with Hezbollah The Associated Press
- Israeli strikes pound central Beirut, suburbs after first warnings for areas inside the city Reuters
China Defence Minister Dong Jun’s fate unclear as corruption probe sparks differing account – Reuters
- China Defence Minister Dong Jun’s fate unclear as corruption probe sparks differing account Reuters
- Why Is China Purging Some of Its Most Senior Military Leaders? Bloomberg
- China’s defence minister placed under investigation for corruption Financial Times
- ‘Groundless’: China dismisses report of corruption probe into Defence Minister Dong Jun South China Morning Post
- China has placed a high-ranking military official under investigation, a Defense Ministry spokesperson says ABC News
Australia politics live: Thorpe says her suspension from Senate a ‘colonial action’ and stages pro-Palestine protest from gallery
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Nuclear costings coming ‘in coming weeks and months ahead of election’: Taylor
The shadow treasurer was also asked when the Coalition would release the costings of its nuclear plan.
We will not be announcing it on your program this morning, as much as you might like me to.
Continue reading...Thunderstorms, hail and possible flash flooding forecast for Sydney after days of intense heat
New South Wales to see wild weather and heavy rainfall after ‘unseasonably hot’ temperatures
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Severe thunderstorms are forecast to bring lightning, damaging winds and hail to New South Wales on Thursday, following days of intense heat earlier this week.
Sydney, Wollongong, Goulburn, Orange and Gosford are anticipating severe thunderstorm activity, with thunderstorms also forecast for inland Queensland on Thursday.
Continue reading...‘Arctic’ blast in US after Thanksgiving travellers fill airports
Severe conditions are expected in northern and eastern areas during the country's busiest travel period.
Voters air frustrations ahead of Irish general election
Voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on Friday for the country's general election.
Canada leaders agree to unite against Trump tariff threat amid reports of retaliatory measures
Deputy PM says ‘we need to be smart, strong and united’ after meeting on threat by US president-elect of a blanket 25% tax on imports from Canada
Canada’s federal government and the premiers of the 10 provinces have agreed to work together against a threat by US president-elect Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian imports, with one official saying the country was already examining possible retaliatory measures.
“We agreed that we need to be smart, strong and united in meeting this challenge,” deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters on Wednesday after a virtual meeting with the premiers called by the prime minister, Justin Trudeau.
Continue reading...Sydney woman charged after alleged attempt to drown her children
Two girls, aged seven and eight, rescued from Georges River by passerby in September 2023
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A woman from Sydney’s south west has been charged following an alleged attempt to drown her children last year.
She was charged with two counts of attempt to drown person with intent to murder.
Continue reading...Democrats win California House seat from Republican incumbent – as it happened
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Leavitt wrote that the threats transpired Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, and included bomb threats and swatting, which refers to false reports of a crime to prompt police raids on a person’s home.
Law enforcement “acted quickly,” wrote Leavitt, adding that “President Trump and the entire Transition team are grateful for their swift action.”
Leavitt did not say who specifically was targeted.