Explained: What Is Islamic State, Group Linked To Bondi Beach Attack
The shooting attack at a Jewish Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach put the spotlight on Islamic State, which police said appeared to inspire the gunmen.
Day: December 17, 2025
More Than 2,000 Dinosaur Footprints Are Found in the Italian Alps
Two hundred million years ago, prosauropods walked the earth. They left something behind.
UK warns Abramovich to give Chelsea sale cash to Ukraine or face court
UK government warns Roman Abramovich of last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
A Changing World, a Constant Priority: China’s Homeland Defense
In 2024, Shanshan Mei and Dennis J. Blasko wrote, “Don’t Ever Invade China: Xi Jinping Prioritizes Border, Coastal, and Air Defense,” where they argued that homeland protection has always been and will continue to be the Chinese milit…
UK review may examine Iranian influence in Scotland
An independent UK review into foreign political interference could examine Iranian-linked activity targeting online debate around Scottish independence, following comments by Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander. The review was announced after a former MEP was jailed for accepting Russian bribes and is expected to examine a wide range of foreign influence mechanisms, including covert digital operations. […]
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British Empire: Rule the Waves
How Britain fused naval dominance with corporate reach to build a global empire of trade and control.
Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
The Senate has given final passage to the annual National Defense Authorization Act, which raises troop pay by 3.8%. It also pressures Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela.
Searchers find phone of Belgian woman missing since 2023 in Australia
The phone of a Belgian woman who went missing on a hike on the Australian island of Tasmania was found by independent searchers. Local police are now joining the hunt.
‘Globalize the Intifada’ will lead to arrests in UK – The Jerusalem Post
‘Globalize the Intifada’ will lead to arrests in UK The Jerusalem PostTwo U.K. Police Forces Pledge to Arrest People Who Chant ‘Globalize the Intifada’ The New York TimesTwo arrested after police say they will act against intifada…
Ancient Cures And AI: WHO Seeks Evidence For Traditional Medicine
The World Health Organization opens a major conference on traditional medicine on Wednesday, arguing that new technologies, including artificial intelligence, can bring scientific scrutiny to centuries-old healing practices.