Day: February 20, 2024
Australia to build biggest navy since World War II amid Pacific arms race
Australia on Tuesday outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost defence spending by an additional US$7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka steps down after nearly four years in top role
Hrdlicka’s abrupt departure comes as airline’s owners plan to push ahead with relisting on stock exchangeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastVirgin Australia’s chief executive, Jayne Hrdlicka, has abruptly stepped d…
Taiwan launches protest after Chinese coast guard boards tourist vessel
Premier Chen Chien-jen said Taiwan was seeking to lower tensions in the area.
Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with stolen military helicopter shot dead in Spain
Body of pilot found with multiple bullet wounds in southern Spain’s Alicante region
Israel orders new evacuations in northern Gaza, where UN says 1 in 6 children are malnourished
Israel has ordered new evacuations from parts of Gaza City, an indication it still faces stiff resistance in areas it said were cleared weeks ago.
Wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he was poised on Putin’s orders
The wife of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny says her husband was “poisoned” on the orders of Vladimir Putin.
Kites fill Rafah’s skies, a symbol of hope amid Israel’s war on Gaza
In Rafah’s horrifically crowded camps, children find one bright spot of play and smiles, up in the skies above.
How some big outlets are inundating the web with bad product recommendations without testing the products, and how Google is helping them through inaction (HouseFresh)
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How some big outlets are inundating the web with bad product recommendations without testing the products, and how Google is helping them through inaction — And why you shouldn’t trust product recommendations from big me…