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Russian Ka-52M helicopter destroys an MT-LB of the Russian Armed forces This is the shocking moment a Russian helicopter took out a friendly tank after the pilot rebelled against his own side. The translated caption accompanying the video suggests that the Ukrainian pilot, Alexei Voevoda, who had previously defected to the Russian side with the Ka-52 helicopter, has unexpectedly turned
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A string of deaths has pushed the UK government to begin talks with Turkish officials about medical and cosmetic tourism. The move follows the death of Melissa Kerr, 31, in 2019 during buttock enlargement surgery at Istanbul’s private Medicana Haznedar Hospital. A coroner has expressed concern that people, including Kerr, were not properly informed about the risk involved before travelling.
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The European Union is expected to place a staggering 12 countries on its fiscal watchlist as the bloc’s budget comes under pressure. According to sources speaking to Bloomberg, France is at risk of flouting guidance and Germany and Italy are expected to be deemed not fully compliant. A ‘watch list’ of countries is expected to be released today (November 21)
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Bookmark Dozens of ChatGPT users are stressing about the free-to-use AI, which is currently down as members of the public find themselves struggling to finish assignments. The chatbot which can answer questions and reply to almost anything asked of it is currently not working, as OpenAI and ChatGPT both find themselves with performance issues. It comes as workers demand the
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Volodymyr Zelensky sacked one of Ukraine’s top generals amid an increasingly dire situation on the frontlines. While Kyiv has effectively stopped Russia’s invasion force from advancing in the country, it has largely failed to recapture significant territory from Russia risking a stalemate in the conflict. Zelensky sacked Major General Tetiana Ostashchenko – commander of Ukraine’s medical forces – while demanding
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Nigel Farage U.K.’s GDP is outperforming those of France and Germany Germany’s economy is expected to shrink again this quarter, facing challenges in its recovery, according to a monthly economic report from the Bundesbank on Monday. The eurozone’s largest economy has struggled this year due to factors such as high energy costs, weak global orders, and higher interest rates, leading
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A prison officer accused of being a "nymphomaniac" and romping with colleagues has denied the claims, saying they've "destroyed" her life. A dozen employees at Lantin Prison on the outskirts of Liège, Belgium – both men and women – are implicated in the scandal. The sex-mad staff organised regular X-rated group meet-ups after work, the Daily Star previously reported. Allegations
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Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. One of Sydney’s oldest private boys’ schools, Newington College in Stanmore, will become a fully co-educational campus for kindergarten to 12 within the decade. In a letter to parents and announcement to staff on Monday, school chairman Tony McDonald said the board’s decision
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A stunning Italian town has garnered a reputation for celebrating Christmas with what locals claim is the “world’s tallest tree”. The medieval town of Gubbio, located between Florence and Rome in Italy’s central Umbria region, is home to fewer than 40,000 people who live on a strip of land in the shadow of local mountain Monte Ingino. The mountain adds
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