- Reuters
Chinese military practiced Taiwan invasion manoeuvres in 2023, says US general
Chinese military drills in the straits of Taiwan in 2023 practiced manoeuvres key to an invasion of the island, although an actual attack was not imminent or inevitable, a senior US general in the region said on Thursday. In the exercises, the People's Liberation Army simulated a maritime and air blockade of Taiwan, amphibious assaults and counter-intervention operations, Deputy Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Lieutenant General Stephen Sklenka, said in a speech in Canberra. Sklenka's
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VideoSeveral dead in Oklahoma City after string of shootings this week
Several dead in Oklahoma City after string of shootings this week
- The Guardian
Seinfeld star Michael Richards ‘not looking for a comeback’ 20 years after racist outburst
The 74-year-old actor says he was ‘immediately sorry’ after he shouted the N-word at Black people in a comedy club in 2006
- The Canadian Press
An explosion has occurred at an apartment building in Harbin, China. Casualties are unknown
BEIJING (AP) — An explosion has occurred at an apartment building in Harbin, a city in northeastern China, state media reported. Casualties are unknown. Videos on social media showed that parts of a five-story apartment building were damaged, with one apartment's balcony completely blown off. Officials told local media that the explosion was likely from a natural gas tank. Videos online also showed at least one person being carted away by first responders into an ambulance, and the streets were
- The Canadian Press
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Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognize a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel denounced the decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. Palestinian officials welcomed the announcements as an affirmati
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NBA Playoffs: Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving lead Mavericks to win in Game 1 thriller
The Mavericks won a game with 14 lead changes.
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Soto homers twice, Judge, Verdugo also go deep as Yankees beat Mariners 7-3 to stop 2-game skid
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto homered twice, Aaron Judge and Alex Verdugo also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Wednesday night to stop their first two-game losing streak in three weeks.