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US, Israel defend strikes at UN as Iran alleges 'war crime'
AFP, Published on 01/03/2026
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
Cuttlefish dazzle mates with light patterns invisible to humans
New York Times, Published on 27/01/2026
» NEW YORK - Many of the snazziest decorations in the animal kingdom are charm offensives, put on by creatures trying to mate. While some of these adornments, like a peacock’s tail feathers or a moose’s antlers, are obvious even to humans, others can be perceived only with sensory capabilities that we do not have.
Putin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speech
AFP, Published on 31/12/2025
» MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin said Russia believed it would win in Ukraine in an address Wednesday, as his country marked another New Year -- their main holiday -- at war.
Ukraine denies its drones targeted Putin’s residence
AFP, Published on 30/12/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine said on Tuesday there was no “plausible” evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Vladimir Putin’s residences, accusing Moscow of peddling false claims to try to manipulate talks on ending its invasion.
UK defence chief says 'whole nation' must meet global threats
AFP, Published on 16/12/2025
» LONDON - The new head of Britain's armed forces warned on Monday that "more" Britons will need to be ready to fight for their country due to an increasingly dangerous world.
Argentine court orders assets worth $500 mn seized in ex-president Kirchner's graft case
AFP, Published on 20/11/2025
» BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - An Argentine court has ordered nearly $500 million in assets seized from ex-president Cristina Kirchner and other beneficiaries of a corruption scheme for which she is serving a six-year sentence.
Singapore ties to alleged Cambodian scam ring under spotlight
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/10/2025
» SINGAPORE — The alleged head of a Cambodian criminal ring and his associates set up a family office in Singapore that claimed to receive tax breaks, while also building relationships with firms backed by state investor Temasek Holdings Pte and spending millions on properties in the city-state.
Cameroon's 92-year-old president poised for eighth term
AFP, Published on 13/10/2025
» YAOUNDé - Cameroonians voted Sunday in an election expected to return 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world's oldest serving head of state, to office after 43 years in power.
TIMELINE: ANZ's $160m fine is the latest of many rule breaches
Reuters, Published on 15/09/2025
» SYDNEY - Australian bank ANZ agreed on Monday to pay a record-breaking A$240 million ($159.5 million) in fines for systemic failures ranging from acting "unconscionably" in a government bond deal to charging dead customers.
Albania names AI bot minister to cut graft
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2025
» PRISTINA, Albania — A new cabinet minister in Albania tasked with handling public procurement will be impervious to bribes, threats or attempts to curry favour. That is because Diella, as she is called, is an AI-generated bot.