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Putin launches satellite-killer weapon into space to ‘track US tech’

A RAGING Vladimir Putin has launched a terrifying weapon system into space capable of killing other satellites, the US has warned. The Pentagon said...

Brazil, France, Spain, Germany and S. Africa Push To Tax Billionaires 2% Yearly; US Says No

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's recent declaration that the US opposes the proposal for a global wealth tax on billionaires marks a significant development in...

Tell us if the UK should follow Italy with plan for mandatory military service

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, Matteo Salvini, has filed a legislative proposal to reintroduce mandatory military or civil service for young people.The proposal, drafted by...

‘Beyond ignorant’: Man filmed ‘body slamming’ orca in New Zealand is fined

A 50-year-old man has been caught on camera jumping off a pleasure...

UN halts Rafah food distribution due to shortages and hostilities

Food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah has been suspended due to a lack of supplies and insecurity, the UN says.The UN...

Norway, Ireland, Spain to recognise Palestinian state

The leaders of Norway, Ireland and Spain have said their countries will formally recognise Palestine as a state next week for the sake of...

Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine as independent state

Ireland, Norway and Spain have officially recognised Palestine as a separate state,...

NATO must do three things now to stop Putin with ‘momentum’ on Russia’s side

Ukraine’s morale remains as high as ever - but Volodomyr Zelensky’s hopes of holding Russian forces depend on Western help in three key areas,...

China warns of reprisals against Taiwan after president’s inauguration speech

Beijing has warned of undefined reprisals against Taiwan after the inauguration speech of new president Lai Ching-te in which he maintained his government’s position...

Iran’s supreme leader leads prayers at Ebrahim Raisi funeral

4 hours agoMatt Murphy,Lucy Clarke-BillingsReutersAcross the capital, large banners were raised hailing Raisi as "the martyr of service", while others bade "farewell to the...

Screams, chaos, blood on the floor: passengers describe terrifying turbulence on flight SQ321

It had been an uneventful journey from Heathrow. After 10 hours in the sky, flight SQ321 from London to Singapore was just a few...

US says Russia likely launched space weapon

The US says Russia launched a satellite last week which it believes may be capable of attacking other such probes."Russia launched a satellite into...

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