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Putin’s chilling nuclear threat has one strategic target
Vladimir Putin’s nuclear sabre-rattling is spooking many in the West, but its main purpose may be to shape the approach of the incoming US president, Donald Trump.
- by Mick Ryan
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Gisele Pelicot condemns France’s ‘macho society’ in final remarks at mass rape trial
In her closing statements of a trial that has appalled France, the 72-year-old condemned the “cowardice” of those accused of attacking her.
- by Henry Samuel
Chinese cargo ship suspected in ‘sabotage’ of Baltic Sea cables
Swedish public broadcaster SVT and several Finnish media outlets reported that two Danish navy ships shadowed the cargo vessel as it sailed out of the Baltic Sea on Tuesday.
- by Rob Harris
Gearhead, farmer, tax protester: Jeremy Clarkson takes to London streets
Farming’s least likely champion opposes a new tax the Labour government says will help restore public services.
- by Rob Harris
Moscow says Ukraine fired six US-made missiles into Russia
The salvo came as Vladimir Putin formally lowered Russia’s threshold for using nuclear weapons, opening the door to a potential nuclear response.
- by Hanna Arhirova and Illia Novikov
Burglars broke into Windsor Castle estate, home of Prince William, Kate and family
Heir to the throne Prince William and his family are believed to have been at home at the time of the burglary.
- by Mark Landler
Where Ukraine stands after 1000 gruelling days
Wednesday, November 20 marks a grim milestone in the history of Ukraine. What happens next will determine if its borders stand.
- by Hanna Arhirova
‘Fuel to the fire’: Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia
Satellite images show major expansions at five complexes where Russia has made solid-fuel missile engines, indicating the Kremlin plans to significantly boost missile production.
- by Samya Kullab and Illia Novikov
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Russia-Ukraine war
As we mark 1000 days of Putin’s war, Ukrainians know how to force him into peace
Russia must not be rewarded for its aggression against Ukraine or the safety and prosperity of other nations will not be secure.
- by Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Italian government approves extradition of Easey Street accused to Australia
The extradition will still need the final approval from a Rome judge which is expected to be within days.
- by Josephine McKenna
What are ATACMS, the weapons Ukraine can now use against Russia?
The Biden administration has authorised Ukraine to use US-supplied ballistic missiles known as Army Tactical Missile Systems.
- by John Ismay and Ephrat Livni
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe