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Ukraine Claims Undersea Strike On Russian Submarine, Prompting Denial From Moscow
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Ukraine Claims Undersea Strike On Russian Submarine, Prompting Denial From Moscow
Ukraine's security services released video of a purported underwater drone attack on a Russian submarine moored at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. Russia countered with its own video, saying the s...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ukraine Claims Undersea Strike On Russian Submarine, Prompting Denial From Moscow
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New in PN: The tech industry will come to regret its embrace of Trump
"A comprehensive anti-corruption, pro-consumer movement would inevitably target the industry and its indifference to the harms it creates. It could be incredibly potent, and tech barons would have no one to blame but themselves."
"A comprehensive anti-corruption, pro-consumer movement would inevitably target the industry and its indifference to the harms it creates. It could be incredibly potent, and tech barons would have no one to blame but themselves."
The tech industry will come to regret its embrace of Trump
For now, Silicon Valley is getting everything it wants. But a backlash is on its way.
www.publicnotice.co
December 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
New in PN: The tech industry will come to regret its embrace of Trump
"A comprehensive anti-corruption, pro-consumer movement would inevitably target the industry and its indifference to the harms it creates. It could be incredibly potent, and tech barons would have no one to blame but themselves."
"A comprehensive anti-corruption, pro-consumer movement would inevitably target the industry and its indifference to the harms it creates. It could be incredibly potent, and tech barons would have no one to blame but themselves."
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lots of awkward standing around and whispering going on in the Oval Office right now
December 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
lots of awkward standing around and whispering going on in the Oval Office right now
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
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His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Today, the entire Dutch parliament gave President Zelensky a standing ovation after he concluded his address with the words “Glory to Ukraine.”
December 16, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Today, the entire Dutch parliament gave President Zelensky a standing ovation after he concluded his address with the words “Glory to Ukraine.”
Europe establishes Ukraine reparations commission amid push to end war
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Europe establishes Ukraine reparations commission amid push to end war
The International Claims Commission is tasked with assessing reparation claims and determining amounts to be paid.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Europe establishes Ukraine reparations commission amid push to end war
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Britain will investigate how hostile states like China and Russia are financially interfering with U.K. democracy and elections, ministers have announced.
Britain vows to tackle foreign meddling in politics after Reform’s Russia bribes case
Ministers launch a review into foreign financial inference in Britain after a senior Reform UK politician was jailed for taking pro-Russia bribes.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Britain will investigate how hostile states like China and Russia are financially interfering with U.K. democracy and elections, ministers have announced.
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random farmer to Trump on what his child said to him: "He said, 'Daddy, I don't want Santa Claus to come to our house for Christmas, I want President Trump.' I think you brought Christmas to farmers with this bridge payment."
December 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
random farmer to Trump on what his child said to him: "He said, 'Daddy, I don't want Santa Claus to come to our house for Christmas, I want President Trump.' I think you brought Christmas to farmers with this bridge payment."
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Around a million Syrians have returned since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
And every day at Damascus airport, families separated by years of war and dictatorship, are finally being reunited.
And every day at Damascus airport, families separated by years of war and dictatorship, are finally being reunited.
December 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Around a million Syrians have returned since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
And every day at Damascus airport, families separated by years of war and dictatorship, are finally being reunited.
And every day at Damascus airport, families separated by years of war and dictatorship, are finally being reunited.
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It really is amazing that the president has a noticeable an unexplained physical ailment that is disfiguring his right hand and there's no reporting about it. The White House's line is that it's from Trump shaking too many hands! Something is clearly being covered up.
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It really is amazing that the president has a noticeable an unexplained physical ailment that is disfiguring his right hand and there's no reporting about it. The White House's line is that it's from Trump shaking too many hands! Something is clearly being covered up.
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"When there’s no war, you aren’t committing war crimes when you kill people indiscriminately. You’re just a straight-up murderer."
A war criminal without a war
It's just murder.
www.publicnotice.co
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"When there’s no war, you aren’t committing war crimes when you kill people indiscriminately. You’re just a straight-up murderer."
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Over 100 munitions, including FABs, have struck the Kherson TPP in recent days, making restoration extremely difficult, according to the regional administration. Around 40,000 customers are without heat and power.
December 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Over 100 munitions, including FABs, have struck the Kherson TPP in recent days, making restoration extremely difficult, according to the regional administration. Around 40,000 customers are without heat and power.
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Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
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Overnight, Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery burned into the morning - one of the largest refineries in the Samara region with a capacity of about 8.5 million tons of oil per year.
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Overnight, Russia's Syzran Oil Refinery burned into the morning - one of the largest refineries in the Samara region with a capacity of about 8.5 million tons of oil per year.
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says he wants Putin, Trump and Zelensky at one table for a “peace dinner,” complete with steaks and a salad “with Russian dressing.” Hard to take seriously at a moment when Ukraine is fighting for its survival.
Hegseth is mentally ill and above all, dangerous.
Hegseth is mentally ill and above all, dangerous.
December 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says he wants Putin, Trump and Zelensky at one table for a “peace dinner,” complete with steaks and a salad “with Russian dressing.” Hard to take seriously at a moment when Ukraine is fighting for its survival.
Hegseth is mentally ill and above all, dangerous.
Hegseth is mentally ill and above all, dangerous.
NATO intelligence shows no sign Putin is ready for peace deal
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NATO intelligence shows no sign Putin is ready for peace deal
Intelligence available to the North Atlantic Alliance has not indicated that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is ready for a peace agreement.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
NATO intelligence shows no sign Putin is ready for peace deal
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Third tanker carrying Russian oil suffers damage in explosions at sea
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Third tanker carrying Russian oil suffers damage in explosions at sea
Explosions have damaged the Mersin, an oil tanker linked to Russia, off the coast of Senegal in West Africa.
www.pravda.com.ua
December 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Third tanker carrying Russian oil suffers damage in explosions at sea
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Gasfield in northern Iraq hit by drone attack: Reports
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Gasfield in northern Iraq hit by drone attack: Reports
About 80 percent of the power grid in semi-autonomous Kurdish region disrupted after drone attack on Khor Mor gasfield.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Gasfield in northern Iraq hit by drone attack: Reports
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Putin claims Russia stops fighting if Ukrainian forces leave Donbas
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Putin claims Russia stops fighting if Ukrainian forces leave Donbas
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has claimed that hostilities in Ukraine will end once the Armed Forces of Ukraine withdraw from territories they currently hold in Donbas.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Putin claims Russia stops fighting if Ukrainian forces leave Donbas
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The D.C. shooting suspect entered the U.S. under Joe Biden's "Operation Allies Welcome" for Afghans.
JD Vance’s 2021 Warning on Vetting Afghans Resurfaces
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November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The D.C. shooting suspect entered the U.S. under Joe Biden's "Operation Allies Welcome" for Afghans.
Italy probes Sarajevo ‘sniper safaris’: What were they, who was involved?
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Italy probes Sarajevo ‘sniper safaris’: What were they, who was involved?
According to a lawsuit, participants would be flown from Italy to Bosnia where they would pay to shoot people.
www.aljazeera.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Italy probes Sarajevo ‘sniper safaris’: What were they, who was involved?
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GOP Rep. John Rose on GOP senators' taxpayer-funded payouts: "I'm calling on senators to disavow this, including Marsha Blackburn, who unfortunately apparently telegraphed she's planning to take advantage of this opportunity to put millions of dollars in her pocket at the expense of the taxpayer"
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
GOP Rep. John Rose on GOP senators' taxpayer-funded payouts: "I'm calling on senators to disavow this, including Marsha Blackburn, who unfortunately apparently telegraphed she's planning to take advantage of this opportunity to put millions of dollars in her pocket at the expense of the taxpayer"
US Senate votes to end shutdown: Why Democrats are upset with Chuck Schumer
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US Senate votes to end shutdown: Why Democrats are upset with Chuck Schumer
The Senate Democratic minority leader is being blamed for allowing centrist Democrats to abandon party cause.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:52 PM
US Senate votes to end shutdown: Why Democrats are upset with Chuck Schumer
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Russians' brief five month occupation of Ukraine's southern city of Kherson wasn't easy for Moscow's barbaric marauders.
Unarmed citizens challenging Russian tanks and military vehicles of all kinds was commonplace before they were finally expelled.
Unarmed citizens challenging Russian tanks and military vehicles of all kinds was commonplace before they were finally expelled.
November 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Russians' brief five month occupation of Ukraine's southern city of Kherson wasn't easy for Moscow's barbaric marauders.
Unarmed citizens challenging Russian tanks and military vehicles of all kinds was commonplace before they were finally expelled.
Unarmed citizens challenging Russian tanks and military vehicles of all kinds was commonplace before they were finally expelled.
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A father and his one-year-old daughter were pepper sprayed by US ICE agents in Chicago while on their way to go grocery shopping.
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A father and his one-year-old daughter were pepper sprayed by US ICE agents in Chicago while on their way to go grocery shopping.