China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be ‘crushed’
Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office warns against foreign interference in island as Taipei announces new defence spending.
Stuck in Gaza’s limbo: Palestinians struggle to live amid Israel’s attacks
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India and China trade barbs after passenger detained at Shanghai airport – BBC
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At least 10 people killed in Indonesia floods, landslides
Rescuers in Sumatra are racing to find survivors after floods and landslides killed at least 10 people.
Protesters worldwide demand end to violence against women
The UN finds home most dangerous place for women, with about 50,000 of them killed by partners or family last year.
Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison – NPR
Southern Thailand floods kill 33, leave thousands stranded
Floods have left thousands of people stranded and large areas under water in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia.
Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
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US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks
The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next year.
Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban
They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.
Teens launch High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban
They argue the law - which will block users under 16 from having social media accounts - is unconstitutional.
Taiwan plans extra $40bn in defence spending to counter China’s ‘intensifying’ threats
President Lai Ching-te declared there was ‘no room for compromise on national security’ in face of escalating harassment and espionage
Beijing’s threats to Taiwan are “intensifying” and its preparations to invade are speeding up, Taiwan’s government has said while announcing a $40bn special defence budget and a swathe of measures to counter Chinese attacks.
The Taiwan president, Lai Ching-te, said there was “no room for compromise on national security”, and he was committed to boosting Taiwan’s defences in conjunction with US support.
Continue reading...Taiwan plans extra $40bn in defence spending to counter China’s ‘intensifying’ threats
President Lai Ching-te declared there was ‘no room for compromise on national security’ in face of escalating harassment and espionage
Beijing’s threats to Taiwan are “intensifying” and its preparations to invade are speeding up, Taiwan’s government has said while announcing a $40bn special defence budget and a swathe of measures to counter Chinese attacks.
The Taiwan president, Lai Ching-te, said there was “no room for compromise on national security”, and he was committed to boosting Taiwan’s defences in conjunction with US support.
Continue reading...Russia-Ukraine war live: US envoy Witkoff to visit Moscow for peace talks
Tit-for-tat strikes as Russia accuses European nations of trying to scupper US-backed ceasefire negotiations.
‘This is the first year I can’t find a holiday job’
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Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars, a decade after sister’s victory
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Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
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Top E.U. court rules same-sex marriages must be recognized throughout bloc – The Washington Post
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Taiwan’s President Lai lashes out against Beijing, pledges $40 billion in additional defense budget – CNBC
- Taiwan's President Lai lashes out against Beijing, pledges $40 billion in additional defense budget CNBC
- Taiwan plans extra $40 billion in defence spending to counter China Reuters
- Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military The New York Times
- Taiwan puts $40 billion toward building a defense dome and buying US weapons AP News
- Taiwan announces special budget of $40 billion for arms purchases to bolster defense ABC News
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets
Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
Nurdles are tiny pellets that the plastics industry uses to make larger products. They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour. They are given extra protections in an effort to protect them from pollution.
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