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Missing radioactive capsule found in WA outback during frantic search

The tiny radioactive capsule was found following an extensive search in Western Australia's outback that was likened to trying to find a needle in a haystack. 

Human rights crisis in Iran as Islamic regime executes 55 protesters

U.S. readies $2 billion-plus Ukraine aid package with longer-range weapons -sources

The United States is readying more than $2 billion worth of military aid for Ukraine that is expected to include longer-range rockets for the first time as well as other munitions and weapons, two U.S. officials briefed on the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

Russia’s economic growth suggests Western sanctions are having a limited impact.

Russian missile hits Ukrainian synagogue, Chief Rabbi condemns attack

Cannabis compound CBD now banned in Hong Kong - 7-year jail term for possession to match meth, cocaine

Hong Kong has banned cannabidiol, or CBD, adding the cannabis compound to a list of criminalised drugs including heroin and cocaine as of Wednesday. The ban involves the addition of CBD to the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, joining over 200 substances listed in the ordinance, among them fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, ketamine and methamphetamine. While CBD is […]

'Hands off Africa,' Pope Francis tells rich world

Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa as he began a visit to Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, saying the rich world had to realise that people were more precious than the minerals in the earth beneath them.

US sees no signs of misuse of American funds in Ukraine

The United States has no evidence that US funds are being misused in Ukraine, but will continue to work closely with the Ukrainian authorities to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to prevent corruption.

Denmark to grant asylum to all women and girls from Afghanistan

US says Russia is violating key nuclear arms control agreement

Lithuanian president: NATO countries should supply Ukraine with all the weapons it needs

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda told LRT TV that NATO countries should not have "red lines" and supply Ukraine with the weapons it needs to win the war against Russia. The president explained that many of the so-called red lines that

US says Russia has violated nuclear arms treaty by blocking inspections

Ukraine to receive 120-140 tanks in first wave of deliveries - minister

Ukraine to receive 120-140 tanks in first wave of deliveries - minister

Iranian couple filmed dancing in Tehran are jailed for 10 years

Couple convicted of ‘encouraging corruption and public prostitution’ after video of dance at landmark tower went viral

China accuses Washington of wanting 'technological hegemony'

BEIJING (AP) — China’s government accused Washington on Tuesday of pursuing “technology hegemony,” following reports the United States might step up pressure on tech giant Huawei by blocking all access to American suppliers.

Sunak under fire for silence on costs of Brexit to UK three years after leaving EU

Rishi Sunak was set on Tuesday to maintain his silence on the costs of Brexit to Britain amid growing warnings of the economic harm it is inflicting.

Nearly a year on from the supposed Russian exodus, most major companies have yet to withdraw

After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, companies across the G-7 and European Union announced plans to cease business operations in Russia.

US Helps Ukraine Fix Busted Artillery Over the Phone, Often in Battle

This help line is a growing effort to give Ukraine vital advice on repairs and maintenance as it pushes weapons to their limits.

UK economy only G7 nation to shrink in 2023 - IMF

Even sanctions-hit Russia is expected to grow this year, but the IMF says the UK is "on the right track".