While the Ukrainian government continues its vaunted NATO-backed counter-offensive against Russian-held territory in the east at a horrific human toll, the explosion of the Kakhovka Dam, which occurred in the first 48 hours of the counter-offensive, is set to inflict huge consequences on the already catastrophic economic and social situation facing the Ukrainian working class. … [Read more…]
By Nick Harris and Alex Miller For The Mail On Sunday 22:30 17 Jun 2023, updated 23:48 17 Jun 2023 Roman Abramovich wants a substantial amount to go to affected Russians The British government and the European Commission won’t agree to the move Abramovich was forced to sell Chelsea in the knowledge he would be … [Read more…]
The diplomatic team had gone to Kyiv on Friday to voice the concerns of a continent that has suffered from the fallout of Russia’s invasion — in particular rising grain prices — with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa insisting “there should be peace through negotiations”. But Zelensky ruled out that possibility during a joint press … [Read more…]
The state’s population is set to balloon by 2 million by 2046 and even some of the most affordable suburbs could see median house prices above $1 million. These are the suburbs to buy in now. Government projections show that Queensland’s population could blow out by 2 million by 2046, and that increase in demand … [Read more…]
KYIV, Ukraine — Under the plaintive painted eyes of the holy, a volunteer team of two United Nations-backed engineers watched as a whirling laser took a million measurements a second inside Kyiv’s All Saints Church. The laser swept quickly across the church, part of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, while taking a series of incredibly high-resolution photographs. … [Read more…]
The government has passed legislation to terminate the Russian Federation’s lease on a piece of Australian land – just next to Parliament House. The Australian Government is taking swift action based on specific advice concerning a proposed Russian construction site located close to Parliament House. The potential for interference has raised serious national security concerns. … [Read more…]
Treasurer Cameron Dick’s message today must be: “Queensland, I’m here to help”, writes the editor. He needs to today ensure the benefits are delivered across the state to those people and projects most in need of their share of the windfall. The true value of Mr Dick’s golden egg will be revealed when he stands … [Read more…]
Treasurer Cameron Dick’s message today must be: “Queensland, I’m here to help”, writes the editor. He needs to today ensure the benefits are delivered across the state to those people and projects most in need of their share of the windfall. The true value of Mr Dick’s golden egg will be revealed when he stands … [Read more…]
In the early hours of June 6, the Kakhovka Dam burst. The most probable culprit is Russia, given its control over the dam throughout the occupation of right-bank Kherson Oblast. The incident will have significant, tragic humanitarian effects. But as a matter of warfare, it illustrates how badly off-balance Russian forces are in the face of Ukraine’s … [Read more…]
Besides contaminating water supplies and threatening the cooling system at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, the collapse of the Kakhovka Dam will likely destroy hundreds of rare animal and plant species, according to the Ukrainian environment ministry. The breach of the southernmost dam on the Dnipro River reservoir cascade on Tuesday forced thousands to evacuate the … [Read more…]