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Here are the key events on day 1,298 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Published On 14 Sep 202514 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareHere is how things stand on Sunday, September 14:Fighting Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least three people in the Donetsk region and another in Kharkiv, the Kyiv Independent reported on Saturday, citing local officials. A drone breached Romanian airspace during a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure, prompting Romania to scramble fighter jets, the country’s defence minister, Ionut Mosteanu, said. He added that the F-16 pilots came close to taking down the drone as it was…

Tale of the tapeHere’s how the fighters measure up ahead of tonight’s showdown. Both Canelo and Crawford came in a half-pound below the super middleweight divisional limit at Friday’s official weigh-in, which took place behind closed doors with the fighters in separate rooms. But for all the (very valid) talk about Crawford moving up two weight classes and Álvarez being more accustomed to 168lb, the American brings in physical advantages of one-and-a-half inches in height and four-and-a-half inches in reach. And he really didn’t look that much like the smaller man when they came face to face later Friday at…

Labor spending extra $70bn on defence compared with previous government – MarlesThe Australian government is spending an additional $70bn on defence spending compared with the previous government, Marles says.Marles was asked about demands by the Trump administration that countries, including Australia, lift defence spending as a percentage of GDP.The deputy prime minister, who also holds the defence portfolio, says the government does not think about defence policy in terms of percentage of GDP as the figure will change depending on how the number is calculated.For example, Marles says, using accounting methods adopted by Nato countries, Australian defence spending is at…

Ready to meet the new Geralt of Rivia? Netflix has released the first footage (below) introducing Liam Hemsworth taking over the fantasy drama’s role for the show’s fourth season. This marks the first video of The Hunger Games star as the grim monster slayer following Henry Cavill’s announcement that he was departed the role three years ago. Also, Netflix revealed the season’s premiere date as Oct. 30. The new season’s official description: “After the Continent-altering events of Season Three, Geralt, Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), and Ciri (Freya Allan) find themselves separated by a raging war and countless enemies. As their paths…

The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism (MICAT), has announced the dedication of the country’s first solar power plant, a 20-megawatt solar farm located in Grand Bassa County, scheduled for October 2025. By: Kruah Thomson Monrovia, September 12, 2025: The 20 MW solar farm is part of the World Bank-funded Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), which aims to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity across West Africa. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines Under this initiative, Liberia is receiving a total financing package of about US$96 million, covering…

Israeli forces have ramped up attacks on Gaza City, systematically levelling buildings, including schools-turned-shelters run by the United Nations, and killing at least 49 people.The toll from Gaza City took the number of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across the Strip on Saturday to 62.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listMore than 6,000 Palestinians were also displaced in Gaza City by the relentless bombardment, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence.“Residents of Gaza City are now living in extremely difficult conditions under the continuous siege and bombardment,” said Mahmoud Basal, a spokesman for the agency.Israeli forces launched strikes in rapid succession on…

Over the past few years, electric bikes have skyrocketed in popularity (conscious decision not to use the word exploded there), with some estimates saying that ebike sales in the US grew tenfold over the last decade. Whether you are in the market for your first ebike or are borrowing one from your local lending library, you might be wondering what an ebike’s class denotes.There are three designations of ebikes in America—Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3—that are defined by a small handful of characteristics. While most ebikes have a maximum power output of 750 watts, it’s a combination of…

Brajesh Upadhyay and Kayla EpsteinWashington, DC and Washington, UtahBBC Verify examines Tyler Robinson’s social media accountsThe man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson, 22, a Utah native who had been living with his parents “for a long time”, authorities said. Robinson was taken into custody on 12 September after his father persuaded him to surrender to police, a development investigators described as pivotal in ending a 33-hour nationwide manhunt. Investigators said the father recognised Robinson from the images released by law enforcement, and he confronted his son. The father then spoke to…

Jason Isaacs, one of the Emmy-nominated stars of “The White Lotus” Season 3, gave a rousing acceptance speech at the Creative Coalition‘s Humanitarian Awards Luncheon on Sept. 13, during which he warned that “hate is being weaponized everywhere in the world.” The actor, who was among seven esteemed creatives honored at the ceremony, began his speech by citing his mother as a contentious inspiration for a life of service. “She was much more comfortable helping other people than being herself,” he said of his upbringing. “I found her incredibly annoying. She told us all the time how she was saving…

US military action against a Venezuelan boat sparks condemnation and troop deployments.Published On 13 Sep 202513 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareVenezuela has accused the United States of illegally boarding and occupying one of its fishing vessels in the country’s special economic zone, further escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington.In a statement on Saturday, Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the vessel, carrying nine “humble” and “harmless” fishermen, was intercepted by the US destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“The warship deployed 18 armed agents who boarded and occupied the small,…