Sydneysider’s deadly find near popular swimming spot

Sydneysider’s deadly find near popular swimming spot

A woman has captured the terrifying moment a huge bull shark swam past her private jetty in Sydney’s south. Brooke Van Ryan videoed the incredible moment when the huge predator cruised just metres from her and neighbouring moorings near the popular Gymea Bay baths on Sunday. “The bull shark was just casually lurking around our … Read more

Binance executive escapes Nigerian custody as authorities file new tax charges

Binance executive escapes Nigerian custody as authorities file new tax charges

The logo of cryptocurrency exchange Binance displayed on a smartphone with the word “cancelled” on a computer screen in the background. Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty Images One of two Binance executives detained in Nigeria has escaped custody, while the Nigerian government has filed new tax evasion charges against the global … Read more

Russia would be ‘cynical’ to blame Moscow attack on Ukraine, Macron says – National

Russia would be ‘cynical’ to blame Moscow attack on Ukraine, Macron says – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size French President Emmanuel Macron said all signs indicated that an attack on a concert hall near Moscow in which 137 were killed was carried out by Islamic State, telling Russia on Monday it would be “cynical and counterproductive” to try to blame Ukraine. Russia challenged assertions by the United … Read more

Earthquake in Papua New Guinea kills three, destroys nearly 1000 homes

Earthquake in Papua New Guinea kills three, destroys nearly 1000 homes

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit a remote part of western Papua New Guinea killed at least three people and caused extensive damage to around 1000 homes, officials say. The quake rocked the East Sepik region about 6.20am local time on Sunday near the town of Ambunti, about 756km northwest of the capital of Port … Read more

Ukraine news: Russia steps up attacks

Ukraine news: Russia steps up attacks

KYIV, Ukraine – Russia launched missiles against Kyiv for the third time in five days Monday, part of an apparent escalation of aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities by the Kremlin’s forces as the war stretches into its third year with the front line largely stationary. Five people were injured in the strike on … Read more

Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over “Aggressive Actions” By China Coast Guard In South China Sea

Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over “Aggressive Actions” By China Coast Guard In South China Sea

Philippines and China have a long history of maritime territorial disputes in South China Sea (File) Manila: The Philippines said Monday it had summoned a Chinese envoy over “aggressive actions” by the China Coast Guard and other vessels near a reef off the Southeast Asian country’s coast, while Beijing lodged its own complaint. Beijing and … Read more

Ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel: Biden won 2020 election ‘fair and square’ | Republicans

Ex-RNC chair Ronna McDaniel: Biden won 2020 election ‘fair and square’ | Republicans

A little more than two weeks after resigning as the chairperson of the Republican National Committee, Ronna McDaniel admitted Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election over her party’s candidate “fair and square”. But the newly-hired NBC News contributor maintained it is acceptable to also say there were “problems” in the manner that the US … Read more

Russia tells US to ‘think again’ over Islamic State role in concert hall attack, despite evidence – live | Russia

Russia tells US to ‘think again’ over Islamic State role in concert hall attack, despite evidence – live | Russia

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Here are some more images coming from Kyiv, where people have been urged to take shelter after a series of explosions: Kyiv’s mayor, Vitali Klitschko, visits the site of a building damaged by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv. Photograph: Gleb … Read more