Ukrainian drone strikes Russian military airbase during “Spider’s web” operation

Ukraine’s Deep Strike: How a Secret Drone Operation Shattered Russia’s Strategic Airpower

Ukraine’s “Spider’s Web” Drone Operation Hits Russia’s Strategic Bombers A massive escalation in drone warfare Code-named “Spider’s web”, Ukraine’s large-scale drone assault on Russian military airbases marks a dramatic escalation in long-range warfare. Ukrainian security services revealed that the mission, launched on a Sunday, had been in development for over a year and a half…

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Day 1,195 of Russia-Ukraine War: smoke plumes and broken power lines after drone strike.

Escalation and Diplomacy: Key Events in the Russia-Ukraine War – Day 1,195

Escalating Conflict in Eastern Ukraine Highlights Grim Battlefield Reality Civilian deaths mount amid frontline chaos At least five civilians were killed in eastern Ukraine as fighting raged across front lines, with Ukrainian and Russian forces intensifying their military campaigns. Eastern Ukraine, largely occupied by Russian forces, saw another wave of hostilities, contributing to the already…

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Burnt household items on Sydney street after suspicious fires in Leichhardt

Mystery Fires in Leichhardt Spark Alarm as Arsonists Target ‘Street Bounty’ Items

Mysterious Fires Spark Panic Over ‘Street Bounty’ in Sydney Suburb Quiet suburb rocked by afternoon arson spree A quiet Sydney suburb has been shaken by a series of mysterious fires that erupted over a single afternoon, targeting items placed on the street for giveaway or council pickup. Leichhardt, located in the city’s Inner West, saw…

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Overturned crane on Sydney M5 Motorway with emergency crews at the scene

Crane Crash Chaos Forces Major Closure on Sydney’s M5 Motorway

Crane Collapse on Sydney’s M5 Motorway Triggers Widespread Chaos and Closures Crane topples, halts traffic across M5 Chaos erupted on Sydney’s busy M5 Motorway on Tuesday morning when a crane rolled onto its side, triggering widespread road closures and sending one man to hospital. The incident brought traffic to a grinding halt and damaged key…

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Explosive drone war escalates between Russia and Ukraine ahead of Istanbul peace negotiations.

Escalation Before Peace: Russia and Ukraine Intensify Conflict Ahead of Istanbul Talks

Ukraine Strikes Russian Bombers Ahead of Istanbul Peace Talks Long-range drone strike shakes pre-summit diplomacy On the eve of highly anticipated peace negotiations in Istanbul, the Russia-Ukraine war surged with unprecedented intensity. In a bold move, Ukraine launched a strike on Russian nuclear-capable bombers stationed deep within Siberia — more than 4,300 kilometers from the…

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Damaged Russian fighter jets after Ukrainian drone attacks near military airfields

Russia Responds After Ukraine Drone Strikes Destroy Military Jets, US Warns of Escalation

Ukraine Drone Strikes Target Russian Airfields Amid Rising Tensions Drone attacks reach deep into Russian territory The war between Russia and Ukraine has now stretched into its fourth year, with tensions showing no sign of easing. In a recent development, Ukraine launched a series of FPV drone attacks on five Russian military airfields located in…

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Adelaide Crows players celebrate after dominant 90-point win over Sydney Swans at SCG

Footy Fans Slam Adelaide Crows’ ‘Ridiculous’ Apology to Swans After 90-Point Demolition

Adelaide Crows Slammed by Fans for Apologising After Crushing Swans Victory Crows’ dominant win overshadowed by post-match apology The Adelaide Crows have found themselves under intense fire from AFL fans after issuing a surprise apology to the Sydney Swans following their dominant 15-goal victory. The backlash began soon after Crows star Wayne Milera shared his…

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Frustrated skilled migrants waiting for visa approvals in Australia

Visa Processing Blowout Strains Australia’s Skilled Migration System

Visa Processing Blowout Strains Australia’s Skilled Migration System The blowout in skilled visa processing times is raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of Australia’s immigration policies. As skilled workers face longer delays, the cracks in the Government’s migration system have begun to show in plain sight. Processing Times Triple for Subclass 482 Visas The average…

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Protesters holding placards calling for justice in Gaza and free speech

Repression and Resistance: The Politics Behind the Israeli Embassy Shooting

Repression and Resistance: The Politics Behind the Israeli Embassy Shooting Shutting down conversation around the Israeli embassy shooting isn’t a solution—it’s a silencing tactic. As writer Tom Tanuki points out, when society avoids discussing violence, it risks equating critique with complicity. This piece explores the political, moral, and ethical layers of the embassy shooting, delving…

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Australian Liberal Party at crossroads between Trump and Menzies’ legacy

Will the Liberal Party Look Forward or Backward? Trump’s Legacy vs Menzies’ Vision

The Liberal Party’s Future: Between Trump’s Populism and Menzies’ Legacy The Liberal Party’s future appears caught between two powerful but contrasting political legacies — the brash, divisive populism of Donald Trump and the pragmatic, stabilising influence of Robert Menzies. Their struggle with internal alignment, as shown in their tense alliance talks with the Nationals and…

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NSW emergency responders at the scene of a paragliding cliff rescue

Paragliding Drama in Stanwell Tops: Two Men Rescued After Sydney Cliff Mishaps

Paragliding Mishap Triggers Dramatic Cliffside Rescue in Sydney A paragliding accident in Sydney led to a dramatic five-hour rescue on Saturday after a man in his 50s, identified as Paolo, crashed into a cliff near Otford Rd at Stanwell Tops. The incident unfolded around 1pm on the picturesque south coast of New South Wales, a…

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Princess Ingrid Alexandra arrives in Australia to begin studies at University of Sydney, smiling at the press.

Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra Chooses University Life in Sydney Over Royal Duties

Princess Ingrid Alexandra Trades Palace for University of Sydney A future Queen is making waves—not with a crown, but with a university degree—as Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway prepares to begin her studies at the prestigious University of Sydney. Royal Enrolment Confirmed for Semester 2, 2025 The 21-year-old royal, second in line to the Norwegian…

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