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ICBM launch responseThe Times
A “Hwasong-19” being fired on October 31, 2024 from an undisclosed location in North Korea

US, South Korea simulate blitz on North

Some 110 aircraft participated in joint show of force after Pyongyang’s intercontinental ballistic missile test, as Kim Jong-un promises continued nuclear expansion.

Taiwan StraitThe Times
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks to veterans during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Guningtou in Kinmen on October 25, 2024. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on October 25 the island will not cede in defence of its territory, as China maintains military pressure on Taipei to accept its claim of sovereignty. (Photo by I-Hwa CHENG / AFP)

China steps up Taiwan patrols

China has intensified combat-ready patrols involving jets, drones and warships around ­Taiwan after the US approved arms sales to the island.

‘Really ready’The Times
FILE - This is an undated image file image  of British singer Kate Bush made available by EMI on Tuesday Nov. 1, 2005 .   British police say a man was arrested close to the home of singer Kate Bush, amid media reports a fan broke into her home in England and attempted to propose marriage. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed Saturday Jan. 14, 2012 that a 32-year-old man was detained on Dec. 26 and later deported, following a report of damaged property at Bush's home in Devon, southwestern England. (AP Photo/EMI, Trevor Leighton) EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Wait may soon be over for Kate Bush fans

News of more songs from Bush is quite an event because she is the musical equivalent of Daniel Day-Lewis: uniquely talented but brutally stingy with her output.

President calls for protestsThe Times
Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili reacts after casting her ballot in the country's parliamentary elections at a polling station in Tbilisi on October 26, 2024. (Photo by Vano SHLAMOV / AFP)

Georgia elections ‘a Russian special op’

The President of Georgia has urged nationwide protests against her own government after it claimed victory in a vote she said was rigged by a Russian ‘special operation’.

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