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Aussie family quits the Gold Coast for mortgage-free life in Italy over the cost of living: ‘It was a no-brainer’
An Australian family from the Gold Coast is relocating to Italy to escape mounting cost-of-living pressures and the burden of their mortgage. Krysti-Glory Gallo and her husband Ricardo Parata, along with their two children, plan to move to a three-bedroom property in Lucca, Tuscany in February 2027, which will allow them to own their home…
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Ukraine reportedly deploys new Pelican missile in major Moscow-region assault
Ukraine has reportedly used its newly developed Pelican FP-7 ballistic missile during a large-scale attack on Moscow, striking an oil refinery and other infrastructure in the Moscow region. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the operation demonstrated Ukraine’s growing long-range capabilities, while Moscow accused Kyiv of trying to disrupt Russia’s elections. Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more…
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Melting Arctic ice intensifies trade and military rivalry among major powers
Climate change is making the Arctic more accessible, transforming it into a major arena for trade, military activity and rivalry between major powers. An unusually early voyage by a Russian icebreaking LNG carrier, alongside Donald Trump’s reported agreement with Denmark giving the United States broad control over Greenland’s security, illustrates how melting ice is reshaping…
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European intelligence chiefs warn Russia may test NATO within months
European intelligence chiefs have warned that Russia could significantly escalate its campaign against NATO within months, potentially through drone or missile strikes, sabotage, or even a limited military incursion onto alliance territory. The assessment reflects growing concern that Moscow intends to deliberately test NATO’s resolve and mutual-defence commitment, with such action aimed at destabilising the…
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Ratcliffe blasts taxes as Germany faces crisis and Ukraine strikes Moscow
Billionaire Ratcliffe sparks taxes row prompting Education Secretary’s response as Germany convenes emergency talks after far-right and far-left electoral gains. Ukraine launches drone assault on Moscow; stabbing probed in Liverpool; new Miss Marple novel commissioned; EU warned of China reliance.
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United Russia projected to win half of vote in Russian election
Russia’s ruling United Russia party is projected to win around half the vote in parliamentary elections, according to state-run exit polls, securing a decisive victory. The result was widely anticipated because the Kremlin tightly controls the electoral process and credible opposition is largely absent, making the main uncertainty the size of the majority. The Communist…
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Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland, the world’s largest island, mostly covered in ice — in 3 charts
Donald Trump’s push to secure greater control over Greenland has resulted in a proposed security agreement with Denmark and Greenland. While Greenland would remain under Danish sovereignty, the deal could give the United States a larger military role and restrict China, Russia and other non-NATO powers from establishing bases or making sensitive investments. The development…
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Ukraine hits Moscow as PM prepares Trump talks, Iran shadows budget
Ukraine’s drone attack has left Moscow ablaze, killing at least two. The Prime Minister prepares his debut meeting with President Trump as Iran tensions threaten to stoke inflation.
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UN report attributes most documented sexual violence in Ukraine to Russian authorities
A United Nations report says sexual violence and torture have been committed extensively during Russia’s war in Ukraine, with most documented cases attributed to Russian personnel. The alleged abuses include rape, gang rape, genital mutilation and electric shocks, affecting prisoners of war, detainees and civilians; the UN says Russia has failed to prevent, investigate or…
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Russia Wraps Up First Wartime Parliamentary Election With Kremlin Dominance All But Assured
Russia concluded its first wartime parliamentary election on Sunday, with the Kremlin’s dominance virtually assured amid suppressed opposition and international condemnation. The three-day vote, which took place whilst Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drone attacks on Russia, included voters in four illegally annexed Ukrainian regions and Crimea for the first time. The Kremlin designed the…