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2h ago

Australian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal

“Everything we’ve done with the United States is consistent with the partnerships and relationships and alliances we’ve already had,” Morrison said.
Image: Scott Morrison
Image: Scott Morrison

Imports, sales of fake Covid vaccine cards skyrockets across U.S.

Imports and sales of fake Covid-19 vaccine cards are booming in the U.S., with customs and border control saying they’ve stopped counting how many packages containing counterfeit cards are coming in from overseas. NBC News’ Kevin Collier breaks down where most of these fake vaccine cards are coming from and how authorities are tracing them.
Imports, sales of fake Covid vaccine cards skyrockets across U.S.
Imports, sales of fake Covid vaccine cards skyrockets across U.S.
3h ago

Indonesia court find president negligent over dangerous air quality in capital

The lawsuit was a last-ditch attempt to compel authorities to take action in Jakarta and its surrounds, an area home to more than 30 million people.
Image: Smog in Jakarta
Image: Smog in Jakarta
4h ago

World Bank officials pressured staff to boost China rankings, inquiry finds

The lender said it would discontinue its annual report on business climates after an investigation raised "ethical matters" over how it was prepared.
Merkel Meets With International Economic Institutions Leaders
Merkel Meets With International Economic Institutions Leaders
18h ago

Prince Philip's will to remain private for 90 years, court decides

"The degree of publicity that publication would be likely to attract would be very extensive and wholly contrary to the aim of maintaining the dignity of the Sovereign," the judge ruled.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrives for his visit to Richmond Adult Community College on June 8, 2015, in London.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrives for his visit to Richmond Adult Community College on June 8, 2015, in London.
1d ago

North Korea says it tested rail-launched ballistic missiles

A rail-based ballistic system reflects North Korea’s efforts to diversify its launch options, which now includes various vehicles and ground launch pads and may eventually include submarines.
This photo provided by the North Korean government shows a missile test firing launched from a train on Sept. 15, 2021 in an undisclosed location of North Korea.
This photo provided by the North Korean government shows a missile test firing launched from a train on Sept. 15, 2021 in an undisclosed location of North Korea.
1d ago

France calls killing of ISIS leader behind deaths of 4 U.S. soldiers big victory

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the death of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi overnight.
Image: ISIS flag
Image: ISIS flag

Biden announces security pact with Australia, U.K.

The new agreement with Australia and the U.K. comes as the administration ramps up efforts to counter China's rising power.
Image: President Biden Meets Virtually With Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
Image: President Biden Meets Virtually With Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Paris terror attacks suspect says deaths were 'nothing personal'

Salah Abdeslam, who wore all black and declined to remove his mask as he spoke in a custom-built courtroom, has been silent throughout the investigation.
Image: Sketches show Paris' November 2015 attacks suspect during trial at Paris courthouse
Image: Sketches show Paris' November 2015 attacks suspect during trial at Paris courthouse
2d ago

Rival Koreas launch ballistic missile tests within hours of each other

The rival launches came two days after Pyongyang said it had tested a new cruise missile in the first weapons activity by Kim Jong Un's regime in almost six months.
Image: North Korea Missile Test
Image: North Korea Missile Test
2d ago

Blood-soaked shoreline leaves locals shaken after annual dolphin hunt in Faeroe Islands

"It's absolutely appalling to see an attack on nature of this scale," Sea Shepherd Global CEO Alex Cornelissen said.
Image: white-sided dolphin hunt
Image: white-sided dolphin hunt