December 2, 2023
Israel’s specialized canine unit, Oketz, performed the key task of saving the lives of civilians and soldiers by alerting them to potential dangers, including explosives and weapon caches, even at the expense of their own lives. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) boasts one of the most cutting-edge fighting forces, having integrated artificial intelligence into many
READ MOREIsrael’s war with Hamas erupted again Friday, as airstrikes hit houses and buildings in the Gaza Strip minutes after a weeklong truce expired. Health authorities in the besieged territory reported dozens of Palestinians killed and Israel dropped leaflets over Gaza City and southern parts of the enclave, urging civilians to flee to avoid the fighting.
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A woman in the US has spotted a rare species of raccoon. The unique blonde creature was caught on camera at her home in Iowa. Homeowner Krystal Folsom said she has been there eight years and seen the raccoons for eight years, “so to see that was like, oh my gosh”. “Where did it come
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Queensland’s Office of Fair Trading has removed 23 unsafe toys from retailers’ shelves. The move follows an audit into child safety. ‘Operation Save Christmas’ involved the inspection of almost 18,000 toys across 231 stores. Some of the products removed include LED light-up toys and children’s puzzles. A large number of toys failed to contain mandatory
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Nearly two months into the conflict, many Israelis have no idea if their relatives taken as hostages or lost in the chaos of 7 October are dead or alive. ADVERTISEMENT On 7 October, when Hamas militants rampaged through a music festival in southern Israel, Hanan Yablonka and four friends tried to flee the carnage. The
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The official appointed to investigate possible coalitions after the Dutch election won by Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom said Friday he needs more time because of reluctance by potential partners to join Wilders in a government. Ronald Plasterk, a former government minister from the center-left Labor Party, had been expected to present his report
READ MOREIsrael’s military was aware of Hamas ‘ plan to launch an attack on Israeli soil over a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation that killed hundreds of people, The New York Times reported Friday. It was the latest in a series of signs that top Israeli commanders either ignored or played down warnings that
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered to increase the number of troops by 15 per cent. Nearly 170,000 troops will be added to the Russian military. The increase will bring the total to 1.32 million troops. The Russian defence ministry said the numbers would be increased gradually through a recruitment program. The move comes amid
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Dozens of roads in Victoria’s East Gippsland are expected to remain closed over the coming days. The reason for the closure is the flooding that continues to impact the region. The SES received more than 900 calls for help since heavy rain started falling earlier this week. Two stranded council workers were rescued after getting
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The Kremlin is worried about the political impact of war disaffection leading up to the 2024 presidential election, according to a US think tank. ADVERTISEMENT Support for the Ukraine war in Russia has hit rock bottom, according to a recent poll. The independent pollster Chronicle found that the number of Russians who fully support the invasion
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