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Zelenskyy Pitches US Troop Presence in Ukraine to Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
Man Dies in Queensland Floods as Cyclone Hayley Hits Western Australia
A man has died after his vehicle was swept into floodwaters in north Queensland.
‘Bring Us Together’: PM Holds Firm on Terrorist Review
The federal government is remaining steadfast in its commitment to a mass shooting probe as Jewish communities continue to demand a full royal commission.
Alleged Bondi Beach Terrorists Likely ‘Acted Alone’: Federal Police Chief
An initial assessment of two men who allegedly killed Jewish Australians has found that they did not receive terrorist training in the Philippines.
‘Fast Answers’ Needed on Bondi Terror Attack as Review Panned
The government has remained steadfast in its commitment to a mass shooting probe as Jewish communities continue to demand a full royal commission.
Cyclone Upgraded to Category 4: ‘Too Late to Leave’
A damaging tropical cyclone has been upgraded to a category four storm as it approaches the coast, with those in its path bracing for wind gusts up to 230 km/h.
Minister Defends Penny Wong, as Pressure Mounts on Labor’s Bondi Terror Response
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has condemned Opposition Leader Sussan Ley for criticising Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s reaction to the Bondi terror attack.
An ISIS Pledge, a ‘Tennis Ball’ Bomb: Police Detail How Bondi Terror Attack Unfolded
Photos and video reveal the two men began planning the Bondi terror attack at least 2 months ago.
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Judge Blocks White House’s Attempt to Defund Consumer Watchdog Agency
Republicans have long criticized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for what they say are politicized tactics targeting financial institutions.
US, Allied Forces Have Killed or Captured More Than 2 Dozen ISIS Operatives in Syria
The operations, along with the U.S. military’s previous large-scale strike, were in retaliation for an attack on American forces by an ISIS gunman.
Bondi Vows to Hold Former Officials Accountable for ‘Government Weaponization’
‘This is a ten-year stain on the country committed by high-ranking officials against the American people,’ the attorney general said.
China Fires 27 Rockets Into Taiwan’s Waters in 2nd Day of Military Drills
The Chinese regime said the military drills encircling Taiwan were a response to a recent U.S. arms sale to the island.
Protests Flare Across Iran as Currency Plummets
The Iranian government has acknowledged the protests, and the head of the country’s central bank has resigned.
Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles Have Entered Active Service, Moscow Says
The weapons were deployed to Russia’s ally Belarus during a short ceremony on Dec. 30.
Beijing Invokes ‘Make America Great Again’ in Rare Bid to Ease US Tensions
Chinese state media has adopted a softer tone toward Washington, but experts argue the underlying rivalry between the two powers remains unchanged.
China Stages New Round of Military Drills Encircling Taiwan
Taipei criticized Beijing for what it called ‘irresponsible provocations’ that undermine regional peace and stability.
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon exposed hundreds of people to the common cold and tracked the surprising variable.
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The neurologist focuses on ‘upstream’ causes of Alzheimer’s and steps to be taken decades before to avoid the condition.
New York Registers Record Number of Flu Cases
The number of people hospitalized due to flu has jumped by 63 percent on a weekly basis.
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