Defence
Minnesota Restaurateur Receives 30-Year Prison Term for Pandemic Food Program Fraud
A Minnesota man involved in a massive COVID-19 relief fraud scheme has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars following a high-profile prosecution.
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Minnesota Files Charges Against Two Video Creators Over Undercover Voting Stunt
James O'Keefe and Cam Higby face identity theft and unlawful voting charges following an August video project in Minneapolis.
Defence
Defence chief urges senator to refer ongoing harassment probe to senior officers
During Senate estimates, Australian Defence Force Chief Mark Hammond asked Senator Jacqui Lambie to channel concerns about a recording device found on HMAS Leeuwin through the chain of command.
Defence
Israeli Parliamentary Election Results Underscore Persistent National Divisions
Voter turnout reached record levels during the recent election, yet the inconclusive outcome left the country without a clear path to forming a new government.
Defence
Netanyahu Leads but Falls Short of Majority in Israel’s Election Count
Partial results with 85% of votes counted show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc on track for 53 Knesset seats, while rival Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance projects 48 seats; Arab parties could hold decisive influence.
Defence
Moscow Hosts Third Russia-Africa Summit to Expand Economic and Strategic Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed delegates from 48 African nations in Moscow, positioning his country as a reliable partner in trade, security, and agriculture while accusing Western nations of exploitation.
Defence
Russell Brand describes documentary’s effect on his defence at Southwark Crown Court
The entertainer testified that a 2023 documentary alleging misconduct caused friends and colleagues to distance themselves, while denying all six sexual‑offence charges.
Defence
Israel’s election results leave both major Jewish blocs short of a Knesset majority
Exit‑poll data show Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc each falling below the 61 seats needed to form a government, while Arab parties are projected to win a record 16‑19 seats.
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Finland and Norway leaders hold 90‑minute phone call with Russian president
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Vladimir Putin to convey messages about peace talks on Ukraine, saying the discussion was conducted in their own capacities and not on behalf of other European states.
Defence
Israel’s Election Results Awaited as Netanyahu’s Likud Remains Largest Party
With a record turnout, Israel’s vote count shows no clear majority, leaving coalition talks open and the role of Arab‑led parties uncertain.