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European Union leaders are facing growing pressure to approve a plan that would allow billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to be used to support Ukraine’s defence and recovery, a move that could significantly reshape Europe’s financial and political response to the war. At a crucial summit in Brussels, EU heads of state and government are debating whether to endorse a proposal that would unlock around €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets currently immobilised within the bloc. Most of these funds are held in European financial institutions, with a large portion managed in Belgium. Supporters argue the plan is…

An independent police watchdog has found that officers from New South Wales Police unlawfully arrested a man, applied a dangerous chokehold, and later attempted to delete video evidence of the encounter, raising serious questions about accountability, use of force, and transparency within the state’s largest law enforcement agency. According to the watchdog’s findings, the incident began when police officers approached the man during a routine interaction. The officers lacked lawful grounds to arrest him, yet proceeded to detain him anyway. The report concluded that the arrest did not meet the legal threshold required under NSW law, rendering the detention unlawful…

EU Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Ukraine European leaders meeting in Brussels placed the war in Ukraine at the center of European Council discussions, underscoring the conflict’s continued impact on the continent’s security and political unity. As Russia’s invasion grinds on, officials emphasized that sustained support for Kyiv remains a strategic priority rather than a temporary response. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the summit with a direct appeal for faster and more predictable assistance. He warned that hesitation or internal disagreements within Europe risk weakening Ukraine’s defenses at a critical moment. Zelenskyy framed the struggle as one that extends beyond Ukraine’s…

Bondi terror attack updates: Aftermath, national response and proposed protest restrictions Australia is in mourning after a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney that killed at least 15 people and wounded many more during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. The mass shooting has shaken the nation’s sense of security and drawn urgent calls for legislative reforms on multiple fronts. The attack occurred during an outdoor Jewish festival, where families and community members were gathered to celebrate. The assailants opened fire, and two officers were among those injured responding to the scene. Authorities have confirmed that the two attackers were…

Elon Musk’s X Wins Appeal to Allow Australians Access to Charlie Kirk Shooting Footage In a significant legal victory for social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, Australian authorities have reversed a decision that blocked access to videos showing the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The ruling came after X successfully appealed against a classification decision initiated by the country’s eSafety commissioner. The controversy began following the tragic death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10. In response, the eSafety commissioner sought to have videos of the shooting classified under Australian law. Initially, the footage…

Trump Orders Blockade of Sanctioned Oil Tankers in Escalation Against Venezuela In a dramatic escalation of U.S. policy toward Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is ordering a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ratcheting up economic pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region, where the United States has significantly increased its military presence, including the deployment of warships and other assets in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific Ocean. This decision — aimed squarely at Venezuela’s vital oil industry — has…

Historic Temples and Modern Conflict: Inside the Thailand–Cambodia Border Dispute The long-running border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has once again escalated into open conflict in 2025, drawing international concern and renewed scrutiny of a rivalry rooted in history, colonial-era mapping and national identity. At the centre of the crisis are ancient temple complexes, especially Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom, which sit near or directly on the disputed frontier. These centuries-old religious sites, once symbols of regional civilisation and shared heritage, have become focal points of modern military confrontation. The Thailand–Cambodia border stretches across mountainous terrain, forests and plains,…

In a series of startling revelations that have roiled U.S. political and foreign policy debates, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has raised eyebrows by suggesting that the Trump administration’s sustained military strikes on vessels near Venezuela may have a deeper objective than publicly stated. In interviews published this week, Wiles appeared to contradict the administration’s official narrative that the strikes — which have taken place over the past several months in international waters — are strictly aimed at disrupting drug trafficking operations. Instead, she indicated that President Donald Trump’s broader goal may be to weaken the government of…

Few pop ballads have had the enduring emotional impact of It Must Have Been Love, the song that transformed Roxette from a successful European pop duo into global superstars. Decades after its release, the track remains one of the most recognisable love songs of the late 20th century, its melancholy melody and raw sincerity continuing to resonate with listeners around the world. For Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, the duo behind Roxette, the song’s journey was anything but straightforward. It Must Have Been Love began life not as a sweeping pop anthem, but as a quiet, seasonal track written for…

The United States military has conducted deadly strikes on three vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing at least eight men in what officials described as an operation targeting suspected drug traffickers. U.S. Southern Command said the strikes took place in international waters and were directed at boats that intelligence had identified as moving along well-known narcotics trafficking routes and actively involved in smuggling operations. According to the military, the attacks were carried out on three separate vessels believed to be linked to organised narcotics networks. Officials referred to those killed as “narco-terrorists,” a term used by the administration to…