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A Russian soldier in Crimea has opened fire on his comrades and civilians, resulting in an unspecified number of casualties. The incident occurred at a military facility, and the soldier has been arrested. This event marks a rare instance of…

A 32-year-old man, Jeanine John Taele, was arrested at Trump National Doral Golf Course in California. Taele was found to be armed with a gun and had taken photos and videos of the property. The incident occurred just days before…

Australian home prices have decreased, making housing more affordable for potential buyers. This trend is a welcome change for many, particularly first-time homebuyers. Despite this positive development, the government has not actively promoted the decline in housing costs. Ministers often…

The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (Ibac) has released its report on allegations of misconduct by the Victorian government. The investigation focused on dealings between senior government members and the United Firefighters Union (UFU) boss, Peter Marshall. While the report found…

Damien Tudehope, former Liberal finance minister, faced questioning by Icac counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer on Tuesday. The inquiry focused on a report potentially sent by Tudehope. Dwyer asked Tudehope if he had sent the report, sparking a significant moment in…

Protesters have occupied a 200-year-old cottonwood tree in the Arizona town of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, situated on the US-Mexico border. The tree is part of an ancient grove slated for destruction to make way for a border wall.…

Ohio Republican Max Miller is facing increasing pressure to resign from his congressional campaign amid allegations of domestic abuse. Two women have come forward, accusing Miller of physical and emotional abuse during past relationships. Miller has denied the allegations, calling…

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has launched an investigation into donations made to Israeli settlements deemed illegal under international law. This move follows a formal complaint by a Labour MP regarding the funds. The commission will examine whether…

The US Senate is set to vote on the nomination of Jesse Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, as attorney general. Republican senators had previously expressed reservations about Blanche's nomination, citing concerns over his involvement in a deal to…

The National Museum of the US Air Force has acquired a wingtip from a Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter jet nicknamed 'Marge'. The aircraft was flown by Major Richard Bong, the US Army Air Forces' top ace in World War II.…

Colombia's newly elected senator, Luis Carlos Rúa, has taken office after winning a seat in the country's legislature. Rúa gained notoriety for his anonymous anti-corruption campaign, donning an elephant costume to protest graft in the South American nation. He revealed…

Oil companies are experiencing a surge in profits, largely due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This "war bonus" has led to significant increases in revenue for major energy giants. US President Donald Trump has criticized these companies, stating they…

The UK government has revised plans to address prison overcrowding, following criticism from MPs and victims' families. The plans aim to reduce the prison population by introducing early release schemes for certain offenders. However, the revisions have been met with…