⚡New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to step down as prime minister next month
The shock announcement came during a annual caucus meeting on Thursday, with Ardern explaining she no longer has "what it takes" to commit to the role.
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The shock announcement came during a annual caucus meeting on Thursday, with Ardern explaining she no longer has "what it takes" to commit to the role.
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'It's Time': New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to Step Down as Prime Minister Next Month
Jacinda Ardern, who serves as the prime minister of New Zealand, has announced she will be resigning from her post next month as she no longer has "what it takes" to commit to the job.
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💭 "The West, NATO, the US, all of them know that it's getting closer to that red line that Russia has imposed. And I will not be surprised that Russia will escalate even further. Remember, just for your listeners to know: so far Russia is not using its full strength. They are just not there yet. They do have the means, they do have the capabilities, but they are not there yet. But if that red line is crossed by starting to send some really advanced systems… Again, like what you see with Poland sending the tanks - they are the old generation. They're not going to stand in front of the Russian tanks. So what you hear emanating from Brussels, it's nothing but a bravado." David Oualaalou, Geopolitical consultant, author, veteran and former security analyst, said.
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EU Auto Sales Hit Three-Decade Low in 2022, Manufacturers Report
The ongoing economic crisis caused by skyrocketing energy prices and rising inflation hasn't left the automobile industry untouched: the pan-European car market demonstrated one of its worst results ever in 2022.
The European car sales market posted its worst results since 1993 last year, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association has reported. According to the data provided, the total number of car sales registered in the EU was 9.3 million with a 4.6 percent year-on-year decline.
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The ongoing economic crisis caused by skyrocketing energy prices and rising inflation hasn't left the automobile industry untouched: the pan-European car market demonstrated one of its worst results ever in 2022.
The European car sales market posted its worst results since 1993 last year, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association has reported. According to the data provided, the total number of car sales registered in the EU was 9.3 million with a 4.6 percent year-on-year decline.
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📹 Buk SAM systems on round-the-clock alert in special military operation zone (video by Russian MoD)
Anti-aircraft gunners use Buk surface-to-air missile systems to intercept any aircraft as well as low-flying hostile cruise missiles.
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Anti-aircraft gunners use Buk surface-to-air missile systems to intercept any aircraft as well as low-flying hostile cruise missiles.
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Report: US Considering Providing Ukraine With Weapons to Strike Crimea
The Biden administration is reportedly considering providing Ukraine with the weapons necessary to target the Crimean Peninsula, an area that has proven instrumental for Russia's operations during the ongoing special military operation.
The administration believes Kiev's position in future negotiations will be improved if the Ukrainian military can threaten Russia's control of Crimea, though such a move may increase the risk of escalating the conflict, Western media reported on Wednesday.
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The Biden administration is reportedly considering providing Ukraine with the weapons necessary to target the Crimean Peninsula, an area that has proven instrumental for Russia's operations during the ongoing special military operation.
The administration believes Kiev's position in future negotiations will be improved if the Ukrainian military can threaten Russia's control of Crimea, though such a move may increase the risk of escalating the conflict, Western media reported on Wednesday.
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Little-Known Database Gives US Law Enforcement Access to Millions of Money Transfer Records
According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), roughly 7% of Americans used money transfer services like Western Union in 2021.
A non-profit organization set up by the Arizona Attorney General is offering a database of more than 150 million money transfers by Americans to virtually any law enforcement officer who requests access.
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According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), roughly 7% of Americans used money transfer services like Western Union in 2021.
A non-profit organization set up by the Arizona Attorney General is offering a database of more than 150 million money transfers by Americans to virtually any law enforcement officer who requests access.
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Russian Orthodox Christian NHL Player Says Not Wearing 'Pride' Jersey Due to His Faith
Ivan Provorov, a Russian player in the National Hockey League (NHL), sparked controversy on Tuesday night after declining to wear a jersey with LGBTQ+ "Pride" markings during pregame warmups with fellow members of the Philadelphia Flyers team, citing religious objections.
"I respect everybody’s choices. My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion," Provorov told reporters.
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Ivan Provorov, a Russian player in the National Hockey League (NHL), sparked controversy on Tuesday night after declining to wear a jersey with LGBTQ+ "Pride" markings during pregame warmups with fellow members of the Philadelphia Flyers team, citing religious objections.
"I respect everybody’s choices. My choice is to stay true to myself and my religion," Provorov told reporters.
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Biden to Signal Reelection Plans in Coming Weeks, Reports Claim
US President Joe Biden will indicate his plans to run for reelection in the next few weeks, a US newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with preparations for the 2024 campaign bid.
"It's still very much in the works and nothing has changed," a source stated.
The 80-year-old is expected to signal his intention to run in the state-of-the-union address to the nation on February 7 and make a more formal declaration closer to the spring.
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US President Joe Biden will indicate his plans to run for reelection in the next few weeks, a US newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with preparations for the 2024 campaign bid.
"It's still very much in the works and nothing has changed," a source stated.
The 80-year-old is expected to signal his intention to run in the state-of-the-union address to the nation on February 7 and make a more formal declaration closer to the spring.
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Moscow Will Destroy Any Western Weapons in Ukraine, Russian Ambassador to US Says
The US and several Western countries recently announced they were deploying new military supplies to Kiev, including battle tanks, armored infantry vehicles and artillery systems. The US Department of State said that Ukrainians may acquire the ability to carry out strikes against Russian troops in Crimea thanks to weapons supplied by Washington.
The Russian army will destroy any weapons given by the United States and other Western countries to Ukraine, and will retaliate against attacks on its territory, including Crimea, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said on Thursday.
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The US and several Western countries recently announced they were deploying new military supplies to Kiev, including battle tanks, armored infantry vehicles and artillery systems. The US Department of State said that Ukrainians may acquire the ability to carry out strikes against Russian troops in Crimea thanks to weapons supplied by Washington.
The Russian army will destroy any weapons given by the United States and other Western countries to Ukraine, and will retaliate against attacks on its territory, including Crimea, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said on Thursday.
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France Mulls Sending Leclerc Tanks to Ukraine, Media Reports
France is considering sending its own Leclerc battle tanks to Ukraine and may make a decision after a joint ministerial meeting with Germany, an American newspaper reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed French politician.
"The subject is complicated and hasn’t been settled yet in Paris. But we are thinking about it... We’ll see what gets decided at the joint French-German Cabinet meeting," the politician said.
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France is considering sending its own Leclerc battle tanks to Ukraine and may make a decision after a joint ministerial meeting with Germany, an American newspaper reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed French politician.
"The subject is complicated and hasn’t been settled yet in Paris. But we are thinking about it... We’ll see what gets decided at the joint French-German Cabinet meeting," the politician said.
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Notorious Quran-Burner Gears Up for Incendiary Action Near Turkish Embassy in Sweden
Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Hard Line party, has voiced his intentions to burn the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm on Saturday, January 21.
According to Paludan, who made Quran-burning a staple of his political repertoir, this will be done in support of the freedom of expression, which, he argued, was "missing here and there."
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Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Hard Line party, has voiced his intentions to burn the Quran outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm on Saturday, January 21.
According to Paludan, who made Quran-burning a staple of his political repertoir, this will be done in support of the freedom of expression, which, he argued, was "missing here and there."
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🫡 Karine Jean-Pierre calls Kamala Harris “The President” at a White House press briefing
"This Sunday, the president will speak about the fight to secure women’s fundamental right to reproductive healthcare in the face of these attacks," Jean-Pierre said, without correcting her mistake.
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"This Sunday, the president will speak about the fight to secure women’s fundamental right to reproductive healthcare in the face of these attacks," Jean-Pierre said, without correcting her mistake.
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Grand Theft Hybrid: Toyota Prius Cars Targeted for Platinum Components Across Japan
Thieves in Japan continue to target Toyota Motor Corp.’s Prius hybrids for parts containing platinum and palladium amid high prices for these rare metals. According to local police, last year saw at least 173 thefts of mufflers or catalytic converters in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, 16 times more than in 2021.
About 90% of such thefts target older models of the Prius, fitted with components, such as exhaust emission control devices, that contain more platinum and palladium than many other cars, police added.
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Thieves in Japan continue to target Toyota Motor Corp.’s Prius hybrids for parts containing platinum and palladium amid high prices for these rare metals. According to local police, last year saw at least 173 thefts of mufflers or catalytic converters in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, 16 times more than in 2021.
About 90% of such thefts target older models of the Prius, fitted with components, such as exhaust emission control devices, that contain more platinum and palladium than many other cars, police added.
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▪️ At least two people have been killed and dozens were injured in a stampede at a stadium in Basra, in southern Iraq, ahead of the Arabian Gulf Cup final.
▪️The Iraqi interior ministry said that two people had died and about 80 were injured in the stampede on Thursday.
▪️The Iraqi interior ministry said that two people had died and about 80 were injured in the stampede on Thursday.
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📌 LIVE UPDATES: Western Aim to Make Russia Lose in Ukraine May Lead to Nuclear War, Medvedev Says
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Russian Envoy Tells Canada Kiev Violating Laws of War Led to Dnepropetrovsk Tragedy
The Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov drew attention to Kiev’s violation of the laws of war on non-deployment of military infrastructure in civilian residential areas, which he claimed was the reason of the Dnepropetrovsk tragedy, during his meeting at the Canadian Foreign Ministry.
Earlier in the day, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly told reporters that Canadian officials summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn the recent incident in Dnepropetrovsk.
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The Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov drew attention to Kiev’s violation of the laws of war on non-deployment of military infrastructure in civilian residential areas, which he claimed was the reason of the Dnepropetrovsk tragedy, during his meeting at the Canadian Foreign Ministry.
Earlier in the day, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly told reporters that Canadian officials summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn the recent incident in Dnepropetrovsk.
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📹 Russia's MoD has published footage showing how D-20 howitzer crews of the Russian Armed Forces destroy artillery and camouflaged strongholds of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
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❗️ Russian MoD's latest statements on the Ukraine crisis:
▪️ Russia’s Army Aviation and artillery have neutralised units from the 14th and 92nd mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the LPR and Kharkov region.
▪️ Over 30 Ukrainian personnel, 1 armoured fighting vehicle, 2 motor vehicles, and 2 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzers have been eliminated.
▪️ The strikes launched by Russia’s aviation and artillery have resulted in the neutralisation of the units from Ukrainian 95th Airborne Assault Brigade in the DPR, and 24th Mechanised Brigade in the LPR.
▪️ Russia’s units continued their successful offensive operations, and neutralised the enemy in Donetsk.
▪️ The offensive operations of Russia’s units have resulted in taking more advantageous lines, as well as elimination of over 30 Ukrainian personnel, 2 armoured fighting vehicles, and 3 pickups in the Southern Donetsk region.
▪️ The Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 67 AFU artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware in 98 areas.
▪️ Fighter Aviation from the Russian Aerospace Forces have shot down 1 Ukrainian Air Force Su-25 warplane in the DPR.
▪️ Air defence units have destroyed five Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the past 24 hours.
▪️ Some 374 airplanes and 200 helicopters, 2,903 unmanned aerial vehicles, 401 air defence missile systems, 7,569 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 985 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 3,865 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 8,113 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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▪️ Russia’s Army Aviation and artillery have neutralised units from the 14th and 92nd mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the LPR and Kharkov region.
▪️ Over 30 Ukrainian personnel, 1 armoured fighting vehicle, 2 motor vehicles, and 2 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzers have been eliminated.
▪️ The strikes launched by Russia’s aviation and artillery have resulted in the neutralisation of the units from Ukrainian 95th Airborne Assault Brigade in the DPR, and 24th Mechanised Brigade in the LPR.
▪️ Russia’s units continued their successful offensive operations, and neutralised the enemy in Donetsk.
▪️ The offensive operations of Russia’s units have resulted in taking more advantageous lines, as well as elimination of over 30 Ukrainian personnel, 2 armoured fighting vehicles, and 3 pickups in the Southern Donetsk region.
▪️ The Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 67 AFU artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware in 98 areas.
▪️ Fighter Aviation from the Russian Aerospace Forces have shot down 1 Ukrainian Air Force Su-25 warplane in the DPR.
▪️ Air defence units have destroyed five Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the past 24 hours.
▪️ Some 374 airplanes and 200 helicopters, 2,903 unmanned aerial vehicles, 401 air defence missile systems, 7,569 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 985 fighting vehicles equipped with MLRS, 3,865 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 8,113 special military motor vehicles have been destroyed during the special military operation.
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Serbian President Calls European Parliament's Kosovo Demands 'Shameless'
The resolution of the European Parliament demanding Serbia recognize Kosovo as an independent state is an example of the West's "shameless" behavior, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, Vucic met with EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Miroslav Lajcak in Davos to discuss current developments around Kosovo after the parliament adopted a resolution based on the report on the common EU foreign and security policy for 2022.
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The resolution of the European Parliament demanding Serbia recognize Kosovo as an independent state is an example of the West's "shameless" behavior, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday.
Earlier in the day, Vucic met with EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue Miroslav Lajcak in Davos to discuss current developments around Kosovo after the parliament adopted a resolution based on the report on the common EU foreign and security policy for 2022.
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Running Out of Money: Usain Bolt Reportedly Loses Over $12 Million
Usain Bolt has discovered $12.7 million missing from his account. Bolt noticed that the funds were missing at the investment company Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL), reports suggested.
The amount was reportedly put aside for the athlete's retirement savings. The remaining sum is reportedly a mere $12,000. Bolt's lawyers are threatening SSL that they will sue for theft fraud if the money is not returned within eight days.
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Usain Bolt has discovered $12.7 million missing from his account. Bolt noticed that the funds were missing at the investment company Stocks & Securities Limited (SSL), reports suggested.
The amount was reportedly put aside for the athlete's retirement savings. The remaining sum is reportedly a mere $12,000. Bolt's lawyers are threatening SSL that they will sue for theft fraud if the money is not returned within eight days.
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Astronomers Detect 9 Billion Year-Old Signal From Galaxy Far, Far Away
A team of astronomers from India and Canada has detected a radio signal from a very distant galaxy, which had been traveling to Earth for almost nine billion years.
The signal came from atomic hydrogen, the substance that is the main element in star formation in the galaxy.
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A team of astronomers from India and Canada has detected a radio signal from a very distant galaxy, which had been traveling to Earth for almost nine billion years.
The signal came from atomic hydrogen, the substance that is the main element in star formation in the galaxy.
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