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Russia says U.S. missile decision could raise the stakes in Ukraine war – National
18Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Politics

Russia says U.S. missile decision could raise the stakes in Ukraine war – National

President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles was met with ominous warnings from Moscow, a hint of menace from Kyiv and nods of approval from some Western allies. Biden’s shift in policy added an uncertain but potentially crucial new factor to the war on the eve of its 1,000-day milestone.News of Biden’s change came on the day a Russian ballistic missile with cluster munitions struck a residential area of Sumy, a city in northern Ukraine, killing 11 people, including two children, and injuring 84 others.On Monday, another Russian missile attack started fires in two apartment blocks in Odesa, in southern Ukraine. At least eight people were killed and 18 were injured, including a child, regional Gov. Oleh Kiper said.Washingt...
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Vladimir Shklyarov: Russian ballet star dies aged 39 after ‘fall from building’ | World News
18Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Vladimir Shklyarov: Russian ballet star dies aged 39 after ‘fall from building’ | World News

An acclaimed Russian ballet dancer has died aged 39 after reportedly falling off a balcony while on painkillers.Vladimir Shklyarov, one of the world's top male ballet stars, died on Saturday night, according to the Mariinsky Theatre, where he was a principal dancer. The St Petersburg theatre said: "This is a huge loss for the entire staff of the Mariinsky Theatre."We express our condolences to the family, friends of the artist and all the many fans of his work and talent."A spokesperson for the theatre also told Russian media at the weekend he had fallen from the fifth floor of a building, and that he had been taking "serious painkillers" for a back injury. Image: Vladimir Shklyarov performing in London in 2009, with fellow dancer Alina Somov...
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New Delhi air pollution: Schools closed and construction stopped as smog worsens to levels far above WHO safety limit | World News
18Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

New Delhi air pollution: Schools closed and construction stopped as smog worsens to levels far above WHO safety limit | World News

Schools have been shut in New Delhi after "hazardous" toxic smog worsened.Authorities in India's capital, which is home to more than 33 million people, have also halted construction as part of efforts to control the air pollution. Airlines have warned of delays due to visibility dropping to around 100 metres due to the worst pollution of the season so far.The air quality is many times worse than the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommended safety limit.Live rankings by Swiss technology company IQAir warn New Delhi is the most polluted city in the world, according to Reuters. IQAir also says the air quality is "hazardous", with pollution levels which can cause diseases and cardiac problems. India's main environmental agency SAFAR has said the pollution is severe. ...
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Australian politician who heckled King Charles defiant after she is censured for her protest | World News
18Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Australian politician who heckled King Charles defiant after she is censured for her protest | World News

An Australian indigenous politician who heckled King Charles during his visit to the country last month has been censured.Senator Lidia Thorpe confronted the King during a reception in Parliament House in Canberra in October. "Give us our land back. Give us what you stole from us! Our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people," she yelled at the King."You destroyed our land. Give us a treaty!"She added: "You are not our king, you are not sovereign... you have committed genocide against our people." Security stopped her getting close and she was ushered out of the chamber. Image: Lidia Thorpe yelled at the King during his trip to Australia in October. Pic: Reuters In a symbolic gesture that reflects the disapproval of her co...
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Saqib Saleem on reports of rift with ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ makers
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Entertainment, Movies

Saqib Saleem on reports of rift with ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ makers

Actor Saqib Saleem, recently featured in the web series ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about his role as Agent KD in the Raj and DK directorial. Saqib opens up about the love and appreciation he has received for his brief stint, bonding with co-actor Varun Dhawan, and his controversial absence from the trailer launch.  How Saqib Saleem came on board to play Agent KD  Saqib Saleem recalls the first time he spoke to Raj and DK when they offered him the role of Agent KD. “The only question I asked them was, ‘Why me?’. Raj sir looked at me and said, ‘Because nobody`s thought of you like that’. I was given a very good written part and I just poured my heart into it.”  Elaborating on his character, Saqib explained, “People call it the antagonist, the anti-hero, but I...
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Biden allows Kyiv to begin firing US rockets deep into Russia – as politician warns it ‘risks World War Three’ | World News
18Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Biden allows Kyiv to begin firing US rockets deep into Russia – as politician warns it ‘risks World War Three’ | World News

Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to begin firing US-supplied rockets deep into Russia - as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to push for "further support" for Kyiv at the G20 summit.Mr Biden's policy shift means Kyiv will now be able to use Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) for long-range attacks, two American officials have told Sky News' US partner network NBC News. Ukraine plans to conduct its first such attacks in the coming days, the sources said, without revealing details due to operational security concerns.The US has eased restrictions on the use of ATACMS, which have a range of up to 190 miles, after Russia began deploying North Korean ground troops to supplement its own forces in the conflict.The development was condemned by Biden officials as a possible expansion of the war. ...
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How former Wallabies coach Alan Jones rose to power in the Australian media as a shock jock
18Nov By No Comments
World News

How former Wallabies coach Alan Jones rose to power in the Australian media as a shock jock

By Isabella Ross for the ABC Alan Jones confronted by Channel 9 news after more of his controversial comments last week made fresh headlines. Photo: screenshot / Nine News For decades, veteran broadcaster Alan Jones was the loudest voice in Australian radio. The shock jock dominated Sydney's airwaves for more than 35 years - interviewing eight prime ministers, numerous premiers and MPs. He is best-known for his breakfast show on Sydney radio station 2GB, a position he held until May 2020. During his career, Jones challenged and breached the media regulator's standards well over a dozen times. Despite being considered a controversial talkback radio host by some, Jones won over audiences repeatedly in the ratings and turned his morning show into one of the most listened-to programmes i...
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Biden allows Kyiv to begin firing US rockets deep into Russia – as Starmer calls on allies to ‘double down’ on support | World News
18Nov By Aditi PawarNo Comments
Business

Biden allows Kyiv to begin firing US rockets deep into Russia – as Starmer calls on allies to ‘double down’ on support | World News

Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to begin firing US-supplied rockets deep into Russia - as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to push for "further support" for Kyiv at the G20 summit.Mr Biden's policy shift means Kyiv will now be able to use Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) for long-range attacks, two American officials have told Sky News' US partner network NBC News. Ukraine plans to conduct its first such attacks in the coming days, the sources said, without revealing details due to operational security concerns.The US has eased restrictions on the use of ATACMS, which have a range of up to 190 miles, after Russia began deploying North Korean ground troops to supplement its own forces in the conflict.The development was condemned by Biden officials as a possible expansion of the war. ...
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What did Hollywood get wrong about great white sharks in Jaws?
18Nov By No Comments
World News

What did Hollywood get wrong about great white sharks in Jaws?

The movie Jaws is based on the 1974 novel. Photo: Wikimedia Commons By Petria Ladgrove and Belinda Smith, ABC Dahhh dum. Dahhh dum. The ominous theme music in the 1975 movie Jaws invoked terror in cinemas, and nearly half a century later, those two notes still signify the presence of a lurking menace. The Steven Spielberg thriller, based on the 1974 novel of the same name, told the story of the hunt for a gigantic, bloodthirsty, rogue shark that attacked numerous swimmers at a fictional beach resort in the US over a summer. To portray the aquatic antagonist, Spielberg used real shots of South Australian sharks alongside three specially built animatronic sharks dubbed "Bruce", reportedly named after Spielberg's lawyer. Each mechanical shark sported rows of fearsome pointed teeth in its m...
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Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s marriage ups and downs: a timeline
18Nov By No Comments
Life Style

Coleen and Wayne Rooney’s marriage ups and downs: a timeline

Coleen Rooney has done it all: she proudly flew the WAG flag alongside Victoria Beckham and Cheryl in the 2000s, became a modern-day detective amid the Wagatha Christie drama, and is now heading to the jungle as an I’m A Celeb campmate. “I do think people will get a better idea of what kind of person I am,” she said recently of her upcoming appearance on the show. She met her husband, iconic football player-turned-manager Wayne Rooney, when the pair were still in secondary school in Liverpool, marrying in 2008. Their 16-year marriage hasn’t always been a smooth ride, though. From cheating allegations and prostitutes to drink-driving offences, here’s a timeline of the ups and downs of the couple’s marriage. Shortly after making his professional football debut, 18-year-old Rooney proposed to...
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