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Biden requests $40 billion in extra funding for Ukraine, disasters and fentanyl fight
Biden requests $40 billion in extra funding for Ukraine, disasters and fentanyl fight
By Andrea Shalal and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday asked Congress to approve about
2023-08-11 03:29
Europe's Euclid space telescope releases first images
Europe's Euclid space telescope releases first images
The first images from Europe's Euclid space telescope were released on Tuesday, showing a nebula resembling a horse's head, never-before-seen distant galaxies and even "circumstantial...
2023-11-08 09:58
Russia singer killed in occupied Ukraine after missile strike hits concert hall during her performance
Russia singer killed in occupied Ukraine after missile strike hits concert hall during her performance
A Russian singer entertaining soldiers in occupied Ukraine has been killed after a missile hit the concert hall in which she was performing, local reports have confirmed. Polina Menshikh was performing at a dancehall in the town of Kumachove, Donetsk Oblast, roughly 37 miles from the frontline when two missiles allegedly struck the area on 19 November. The first missile hit the car park outside and the second struck the hall, according to Russian commentators on Telegram. A video circling among Russian military blogger channels appears to show the moment the first missile hits the car park while Ms Menshikh was singing inside. A few seconds later, the screen then goes black before abruptly cutting out. Ms Menshikh later died in hospital of her injuries. She had been performing for the Russian soldiers to mark Artilleryman's Day. A Ukrainian army spokesperson has confirmed media reporting of the incident. At least 20 Russian soldiers also died as a result of the strike, according to other Ukrainian channels. The attack has caused considerable frustration among the Russian milblogger community on Telegram. Mikhail Zvinchuk, author of the ‘Rybar’ channel on Telegram, one of the most followed war bloggers on the social media site, described the incident as the result of “stupid” local commanders. “The tragedy of the situation lies in the fact that the fighters who were in the recreation centre most likely themselves understood perfectly well how large gatherings of people in a combat zone would end,” he wrote. “And they clearly put their knowledge into practice on the front line, camouflaging positions and avoiding clusters in order to avoid falling under enemy attacks. “But in the end, all previous efforts went to waste because of one stupid decision to gather in a huge crowd in a conspicuous place. “And its price, among other things, was the death of a female singer who, unlike the others, had no combat experience, and who entrusted her life to seemingly experienced people.” Alexander Garmaev, a Russian war journalist, claimed the strike had left many Russian soldiers feeling the need to shelter further away from the frontline when off-duty, which he called “pushing back the safe rear”. Portal, a theatre studio based in St Petersburg associated with Ms Menshikh, said a performance on 9 December will be dedicated to the singer. Read More Russia singer killed in occupied Ukraine after missile hits the concert hall Putin pardons two cannibals who joined Russia’s war in Ukraine – report Russia pauses attacks across Ukraine frontline amid losses in battle for Avdiivka Russia-Ukraine war live: China in ‘secret talks for underwater Crimea tunnel’ Sunak is under pressure to act as the UK's net migration figures for 2022 hit a record high Europe's far-right populists buoyed by Wilders' win in Netherlands, hoping the best is yet to come
2023-11-24 21:23
Biden trips and falls during graduation ceremony, recovers quickly
Biden trips and falls during graduation ceremony, recovers quickly
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) -President Joe Biden tripped and fell after handing out the last diploma at a graduation ceremony
2023-06-02 03:23
Google accuses India antitrust body of protecting Amazon in Android probe
Google accuses India antitrust body of protecting Amazon in Android probe
By Arpan Chaturvedi and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI Google has accused India's antitrust body of ordering changes to
2023-07-06 16:46
Imran Khan Summoned Over Attacks on Pakistan Military Buildings
Imran Khan Summoned Over Attacks on Pakistan Military Buildings
Imran Khan has been summoned by Pakistan authorities to face questioning over the outbreak of violence that followed
2023-05-30 10:46
Youth coach hopes Women's World Cup raises soccer's profile for Maori people in New Zealand
Youth coach hopes Women's World Cup raises soccer's profile for Maori people in New Zealand
When New Zealand kicked off the Women’s World Cup opener against Norway last week, just three of the 23 Football Ferns traced their roots to the Indigenous Maori people
2023-07-25 13:56
Navy SEALs training plagued by massive problems, according to investigation after death of sailor
Navy SEALs training plagued by massive problems, according to investigation after death of sailor
The training program for Navy SEALs is plagued by widespread medical failures, poor oversight and the use of performance-enhancing drugs that have increased the risk of injury and death to those seeking to become elite commandos
2023-05-26 04:57
Taipei mayor to visit China as tensions simmer with Taiwan
Taipei mayor to visit China as tensions simmer with Taiwan
TAIPEI The mayor of Taipei will visit Shanghai at the end of this month for an annual city
2023-08-18 11:24
Lindner Says Further Ukraine Aid Must Be Outside EU Budget
Lindner Says Further Ukraine Aid Must Be Outside EU Budget
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said further financing of support for Ukraine should be separate from the European
2023-07-14 15:50
Swifties skewer Chris Russo after he slams Travis Kelce for 'bouncing around the world' with Taylor Swift
Swifties skewer Chris Russo after he slams Travis Kelce for 'bouncing around the world' with Taylor Swift
Chris Russo slammed Travis Kelce on ESPN's ‘First Take’ for visiting Taylor Swift in Argentina on his bye-week
2023-11-23 18:27
Roger Waters: German police investigate ex-Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume
Roger Waters: German police investigate ex-Pink Floyd star over Nazi-style costume
Authorities are investigating the ex-Pink Floyd star after he wore the controversial outfit in Berlin.
2023-05-27 03:24