Oliver Devereaux

Macron STILL doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine
Macron STILL doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine

Macron STILL doesn’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron says ‘all options are possible’ in Ukraine, although the current situation doesn’t require them Emmanuel Macron warned Western powers against showing any signs of weakness to Russia as
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Russians vote in an election that holds little suspense
Russians vote in an election that holds little suspense

Russians vote in an election that holds little suspense

President Vladimir Putin looks set to extend his rule by six more years after he stifled dissent Voters in Russia headed to the polls on Friday for a three-day presidential election that
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US to send €275 million in military aid to Ukraine
US to send €275 million in military aid to Ukraine

US to send €275 million in military aid to Ukraine

The Pentagon will rush about €275 million worth in weapons to Ukraine after finding some cost savings in its contracts, the White House announced. It’s the Pentagon’s first announced security package for
1 year ago
German defense hawk sets sights on EU job
German defense hawk sets sights on EU job

German defense hawk sets sights on EU job

As chair of the defense committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is one of Germany’s most recognized supporters of Ukraine and of bolstering Germany’s own military. Now she hopes to bring her views to Brussels.
1 year ago
Japan's first private rocket explodes after launch
Japan's first private rocket explodes after launch

Japan’s first private rocket explodes after launch

Space One’s Kairos exploded midair within seconds of its launch. The rocket was carrying a government satellite intended to temporarily replace intelligence satellites. Japanese company Space One’s first attempt to make the country
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Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report
Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report

Childhood death rate falls, threats persist: UN report

The report warns that despite progress, the global effort to meet the UN’s 2030 goal of reducing preventable childhood deaths remains distant. The study highlighted the advances in medical science. The number
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Biden classified files hearing turns into partisan battle
Biden classified files hearing turns into partisan battle

Biden classified files hearing turns into partisan battle

Special counsel Robert Hur appeared before a congressional panel, and defended questioning Biden’s mental acuity in a report on mishandling classified documents, sparking ire from both Republicans and Democrats. Special counsel Robert
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US to send 'emergency' military aid to Ukraine
US to send 'emergency' military aid to Ukraine

US to send ’emergency’ military aid to Ukraine

The US government has announced stopgap military aid for Ukraine, saying it would enable Kyiv’s guns to keep firing “for a short period.” Its permanent plans for aid to Ukraine have been
1 year ago
Ukraine updates: Pro-Kyiv volunteers attack western Russia
Ukraine updates: Pro-Kyiv volunteers attack western Russia

Ukraine updates: Pro-Kyiv volunteers attack western Russia

Russian volunteer forces fighting for Ukraine say they have launched an attack on Russia’s western Kursk region. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported drone strikes in several regions. An armed group made up of
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Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board
Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board

Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board

Initial reports suggest there were no survivors after the Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane crashed in Russia’s Ivanovo region. Russia said one of its Il-76 military cargo planes crashed shortly after takeoff from
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Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike
Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike

Germany: Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa workers go on strike

Labor action affected all Lufthansa departures from Frankfurt airport and railway operations nationwide. It is only the latest walkout to disrupt German transport services. Commuters and travelers in Germany faced fresh difficulties
1 year ago
Thai authority to ask court to disband reformist party
Thai authority to ask court to disband reformist party

Thai authority to ask court to disband reformist party

Thailand’s electoral commission said that it had agreed “unanimously” to seek the dissolution of the Move Forward party, which had pledged to reform the country’s royal insult laws. Thailand’s electoral commission on
1 year ago
Andrew Tate detained in Romania over UK sex charges
Andrew Tate detained in Romania over UK sex charges

Andrew Tate detained in Romania over UK sex charges

Online influencer Andrew Tate has been detained by Romanian authorities on charges of sexual aggression dating back to 2012-2015 in the UK. Tate’s PR team says he “categorically” denies the charges. Romanian
1 year ago
Russia arrests South Korean over alleged spying
Russia arrests South Korean over alleged spying

Russia arrests South Korean over alleged spying

The man was a missionary involved in helping North Koreans in Russia’s Far East defect, according to media reports. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said its consulate is providing the individual with assistance
1 year ago
Israel-Hamas war: Ramadan begins as Gaza hunger worsens
Israel-Hamas war: Ramadan begins as Gaza hunger worsens

Israel-Hamas war: Ramadan begins as Gaza hunger worsens

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have begun Ramadan with food shortages across the territory getting steadily worse. A Spanish aid ship carrying 200 metric tons of supplies is set to sail from
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NATO marks Sweden's entry with flag raising ceremony
NATO marks Sweden's entry with flag raising ceremony

NATO marks Sweden’s entry with flag raising ceremony

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has said that NATO’s newest member will now share “burdens, responsibilities, and risks, with our allies.” Sweden’s national flag was raised on Monday for the first time at  NATO headquarters marking
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The 31-year-old US citizen attacked two fellow tourists near the castle last year
The 31-year-old US citizen attacked two fellow tourists near the castle last year

Germany: US man gets life sentence for Neuschwanstein attack

A 31-year-old American has been convicted of murder, attempted murder and rape after he attacked two women near Germany’s famed Neuschwanstein castle. An American man on Monday was sentenced to life in
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Under the new law, those faced with terminal illnesses would be able to choose to take medication to have control of their death
Under the new law, those faced with terminal illnesses would be able to choose to take medication to have control of their death

France’s Macron announces plans for assisted dying bill

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would propose legislation in May for adults to “ask to be helped to die” when they are faced with terminal illnesses. French President Emmanuel Macron has
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Chile's LATAM Airlines regularly operates flights between Sydney, Auckland and other major cities in South America
Chile's LATAM Airlines regularly operates flights between Sydney, Auckland and other major cities in South America

LATAM passengers injured after technical problem on flight

At least 50 people were reportedly injured when a LATAM Airlines flight from Sydney to Auckland experienced turbulence following a “technical event” in air. The flight landed safely in New Zealand according
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