The cyberattack on Australia’s largest health insurer Medibank is expected to cost the company up to $35 million (US$24 million). Medibank CEO David Koczkar told the company’s annual general meeting on Nov. 16 that the hack presented an “incredible challenge” but was confident the Medibank team would pull through. “Based on our current actions in response…
Poland Considers Invoking NATO Article 4 After ‘Russian-Made Missile’ Hits Village, Kills 2
Poland is considering calling on NATO to invoke Article 4 after a “Russian-made missile” hit a village inside its territory near the Ukrainian border on Tuesday, killing two Polish citizens. “A moment ago we decided to verify whether there are grounds to launch procedures under Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty,” government spokesman Piotr Muller…
Baby Born in Philippines Announced World’s ‘8 Billionth’ Person
The world’s population hit the eight billion mark on Tuesday when a baby girl was born in the Philippines. The newborn, named Vinice Mabansag, was born at 1.29 a.m. (local time) on Nov. 15 at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Tondo, Manila, local media GMA News reported. Her birth was announced by the…
Australia Concerned Over Potential Missile Strike on Poland
November 16, 2022
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Australia is concerned over the potential Russian missile strike on NATO member Poland after authorities confirmed that a “Russian-made missile” dropped onto a village inside its territory near the Ukrainian border, killing two. According to a statement from Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Russia-made missile dropped on the village of Przewodów, district Hrubieszów, Lubelskie province, at…
Australia Latest Country to Join Global Offshore Wind Alliance
November 15, 2022
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Australia is the latest country to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance, which plans to ramp up the development of the world’s wind power industry. Together governments and companies aim to create at least 380 gigawatts of global offshore wind capacity by 2030 through knowledge-sharing and opening up new development sites for turbines. “Australia is…
Poland Confirms ‘Russian-Made Missile Dropped’ on Village, Killing 2
Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed early Wednesday morning local time that a “Russian-made missile dropped” onto a village inside its territory near the Ukrainian border, killing two Polish citizens. “At 3:40 pm, a Russia-made missile dropped on the village of Przewodów, district Hrubieszów, Lubelskie province, and resulted in death of two citizens of the Republic…
Second Australian Victim in Seoul’s Halloween Stampede Dies
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a second Australian has died in the Halloween crowd crush in South Korea two weeks after the fateful night. The young woman, who was believed to have been in critical condition before passing away, brings the total death toll of the Seoul stampede to 156. “We send…
Istanbul Bombing Aftermath Highlights US-Turkey Tensions
In a sign of strained ties between Turkey and the United States, Turkish officials declined to accept Washington’s condolences after a deadly bombing in the heart of Istanbul that left six people dead on Nov. 13. According to the Turkish authorities, who swiftly detained the alleged bomber, the attack was planned and carried out by…
Billionaire Climate Activist Wrests Control of Energy Giant to Speed up Net-Zero Transition
November 15, 2022
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Tech billionaire and climate change advocate Mike Cannon-Brookes has won shareholder approval to overhaul the board of Australian energy giant AGL Energy, in a move likely to see the accelerated shutdown of coal-fired power generators in favour of renewable energy. On Nov. 15, AGL’s annual general meeting approved the onboarding of four new directors, Mark…
UK Prison Service Reveals 125 Foreign Nationals Serving Life Were Sent Back to Home Countries
One in four foreign nationals who were given life sentences in England and Wales between 2011 and 2019 were sent back to serve their sentences in their home countries. The Prison Service has revealed, following a Freedom of Information Act request from The Epoch Times (pdf), that 435 foreign nationals were given life sentences between…
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