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Russia's air force has lost 90 planes in Ukraine and is becoming less formidable by overworking its jets, UK intel says
Russia has a much larger air force than Ukraine but it has failed to operate it effectively in the war.
TikTok reportedly in talks with Kenyan government to remove LGBTQ+ content
TikTok is reportedly in talks with the Kenyan government to block access to all LGBTQ+ content for all users in the country.
Lachlan Murdoch backs Fox board role for former Australian PM who called climate change science 'absolute crap'
In one of his first moves after taking over from his father Rupert, Lachlan Murdoch backed the appointment of Tony Abbott to the media giant's board.
Germany bans neo-Nazi group for 'indoctrination of children'
The German government has banned 'Artgemeinschaft,' a far-right group similar to "white supremacists" in the US. Security authorities say it was pivotal for the entire right-wing extremists, especially for the youth.
Pro-India hackers claim responsibility for disruption of Canadian Forces website
Department of National Defence spokesman confirms brief disruption with website for the Canadian Armed Forces on Wednesday
Microplastics Are Present In Clouds, Confirm Japanese Scientists
Researchers in Japan have confirmed microplastics are present in clouds, where they are likely affecting the climate in ways that aren't yet fully understood.
Russia Claims Western Intelligence Aided Ukraine in Striking Crimea Navy HQ - The Moscow Times
Moscow on Wednesday accused Washington and London of helping Ukraine coordinate a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in annexed Crimea last week.
North Korea changes constitution and declares itself a nuclear state
Canada's Trudeau apologizes after Nazi veteran praised in parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday formally apologized after the speaker of the House of Commons praised a Nazi veteran in the chamber while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was present.
Newly discovered pangolin species could aid in fight against extinction
Russian soldiers get a pay boost if they can torture information out of captured Ukrainians and more if they can turn them, UN says
Russian soldiers are being paid more by the army for getting information out of captured Ukrainians.The soldiers get money added to the month's pay
Five European countries boycott UEFA football tournament over Russian participation
X makes cuts to disinformation and election integrity team
The cuts are part of a larger pullback on content moderation at the company.
Russia accuses Ukraine’s Western allies of helping last week’s attack on Black Sea Fleet headquarters
Russia has accused Ukraine’s Western allies of helping plan and conduct last week’s missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in Crimea.
Russia Begins Construction of Ambitious Railroad Bypassing Vulnerable Crimea Bridge
The Kremlin wants to link its railroad network with occupied east Ukraine. The line would dramatically improve Russian army logistics but it would be built in the range of Kyiv missiles.
UN criticises France’s ban on its Olympic athletes wearing headscarves. Dress codes should not be imposed on women, spokesperson says, after Paris Games ban affecting French athletes
Dress codes should not be imposed on women, spokesperson says, after Paris Games ban affecting French athletes
Ukraine ‘Requests Long-Range Missiles to Attack Iranian Kamikaze Drone Production’
Reports say Ukrainian evidence shows that Iranian drones contain large numbers of Western components and Kyiv has requested long-range missiles to attack production sites.
BA pilot grounded after 'bragging about snorting cocaine off woman's breasts'
Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won’t be repeated
A senior Qatar Airways executive has told an Australian Senate inquiry that there will be no repeat of an incident at Doha’s international airport in 2020 in which female passengers were subjected to invasive gynecological examinations.