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The Obama and Trump administrations dawdled and dragged their collective feet when it came to enforcing sanctions and export controls against Russia. Source link

Geelong coach Chris Scott has blasted the AFL for its “tacit approval” of players using their knees to hurt opponents at ruck contests. Scott was incensed when Hawthorn’s Lloyd Meek raised his knee and hurt utility Mark Blicavs at a centre bounce during the Cats’ 82-point win at the MCG on Monday. Blicavs copped a … Read more

A gunman opened fire at a bank in downtown Louisville on Monday, killing five and wounding a responding police officer, authorities said. The attacker was killed not long after the 8:30 a.m. ET shooting unfolded at Old National Bank in the 300 block of East Main Street, Louisville Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey … Read more

The wRap highlights: Marcos on EDCA, China drills, Taylor Swift & Joe Alwyn Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. downplays China’s qualms over additional sites under the Philippines and the US’ Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA telling reporters there’s no need to … Read more

Russian forces are pressing attacks in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, focusing on two cities and pounding Ukrainian positions with air strikes and artillery barrages, Kyiv said on Monday. The commander of Ukraine’s ground forces said the Russians were destroying buildings and positions in besieged Bakhmut in what he called “scorched earth” tactics. Russia’s assault on … Read more

To counter rising Chinese influence, American diplomacy needs to reprioritize national interests over progressive values. Source link

A 20-year-old Christie Downs man has been arrested and charged for allegedly indecently assaulting two people at a shopping centre in Adelaide’s south – while police fear there may be more victims. One of the victims, a 16-year-old girl, alleged she was assaulted about 1.30pm on April 8 at Colonnades Shopping Centre. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more

Michael Lerner, an actor who featured in films such as “Elf,” “Godzilla” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and who received an Oscar nomination in best supporting actor for his performance in Joel and Ethan Coen’s 1991 psychological comedy “Barton Fink,” died Saturday evening. He was 81 years old. Lerner’s death was confirmed by his … Read more

MANILA, Philippines – After a three-year delay, the Summer Metro Manila Film Festival finally launched its inaugural edition this 2023.  Eight Filipino films premiered in cinemas nationwide on Saturday, April 8. The festival will run until April 18, with the awards night taking place on April 11 at the New Frontier Theater.  The summertime MMFF … Read more

Bindi Irwin’s two-year-old daughter is growing so fast – and she’s already a Star Wars’ fan. On Sunday, the 24-year-old conservationist shared an adorable video on Instagram of her daughter Grace sharing her knowledge of some important Star Wars’ characters. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Bindi Irwin’s video stuns fans. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment … Read more