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Ukrainian boxer Lomachenko ends his sports career - journalist
Australia has delivered 120 Bushmaster to Ukraine and will consider additional requests
Australia announces EUR 50 million in EBRD and USD 6.39 million in energy support for Ukraine
Australia provides Ukraine with 49 Abrams tanks - Siberia
Australian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
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Ukrainian boxer Lomachenko ends his sports career - journalist
Vasyl Lomachenko, a three-time world champion, has announced the end of his boxing career at the age of 36. The athlete fought his last fight in May 2024, defeating George Kambosos.
Australia has delivered 120 Bushmaster to Ukraine and will consider additional requests
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the transfer of 120 Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine. Australia also provided 49 Abrams tanks and military aid worth $250 million.
Australia announces EUR 50 million in EBRD and USD 6.39 million in energy support for Ukraine
Australia will provide 50 million euros to the EBRD and 6. 39 million dollars for energy support to Ukraine. This was announced by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong during a press conference with Andriy Sybiga.
Australia provides Ukraine with 49 Abrams tanks - Siberia
Australia has provided Ukraine with 49 Abrams tanks and 14 boats as part of its military assistance. The total amount of support from Australia exceeded $1 billion, of which $880 million was military aid.
Australian Foreign Minister arrives in Kyiv
Ukraine's Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko has announced the arrival of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Kyiv. The high-ranking official will have a busy day of meetings and discussions.
Earthquake in Vanuatu: 14 dead, hundreds injured and widespread destruction
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Where the films about Ukraine got to: Oscar publishes shortlist
“The Porcelain War and Once Upon a Time in Ukraine have been shortlisted for the Academy Awards in the documentary category. Both films were co-produced by Ukraine and the United States.
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An Australian study found a negative impact of TikTok on body image among women aged 18-28. Just 10 minutes of viewing content leads to a decrease in self-esteem and comparison with the ideals of thinness.
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The foreign ministers of 10 countries and the EU condemned military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, including the deployment of North Korean troops. The countries called on Pyongyang to stop helping Moscow and withdraw its troops.
Mass poisoning of tourists after drinking pina colada at a five-star resort in Fiji
Seven foreigners were hospitalized after drinking a cocktail at the five-star Warwick Fiji resort. Five of the victims were tourists from the United States and Australia, and two were foreign residents of Fiji.
Britain becomes the 12th member of the largest trade agreement after Brexit
The United Kingdom has joined the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact, which includes 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The country will have access to preferential trade terms with eight parties to the agreement.
Earned millions on “contract” games: criminal groups included former world-class athletes
Law enforcers exposed criminal groups that organized fixed matches in esports and sports through bookmakers. Among the participants were former world-class athletes who earned millions of hryvnias from fraud.
Hundreds of samples of deadly viruses disappeared from Australian laboratory
323 vials of dangerous viruses, including Hendra, Lissavirus and Hantavirus, have gone missing from a laboratory in Queensland. Authorities have launched an investigation into the largest breach of biosecurity protocols, although they claim there is no risk to the public.
Google reveals the most popular search queries of Ukrainians in 2024
“Power outage schedule” became the most popular query for Ukrainians on Google in 2024. Other top searches included Euro 2024, Oleksandr Syrsky, 20 Days in Mariupol, and EcoFlow.
Australia launches Tomahawk rocket for the first time
Australia has successfully launched the first US Tomahawk cruise missile from the HMAS Brisbane destroyer. The country plans to purchase more than 200 missiles for $1.3 billion to strengthen its defense capabilities.
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The Australian law banning social networks for children under 16 years of age has become a revolutionary innovation in the world
The Australian Parliament has passed a revolutionary law on the protection of social security for children under 16 years of age. Facebook Instagram and TikTok platforms were fined up to 32.1 million dollars for the damage.
Australia has passed a law prohibiting access to social networks for minors under the age of 16
The Australian Parliament has passed a law banning access to social networks for people under the age of 16. Platforms face a fine of up to 3 32.1 million for violating them.
Australia has approved the world's toughest ban on social networks for children under 16
The Australian Senate has approved a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social networks. Companies face fines of up to $32.5 million for violations, and the law will come into force in 12 months.
Australia plans to ban social media for children: Senate supports tough controls
The Australian Senate has approved a bill banning social networks for children under 16. Age verification will be carried out using biometric data or state identification, without providing Passport data to platforms.
“What many of us feel": Macquarie Dictionary recognizes ‘enshittification’ as the word of the year
The Macquarie Dictionary has chosen the term “enshittification” as the word of the year for 2023, which describes the deterioration of service quality due to excessive commercialization. The term was coined by blogger Cory Doctorow in 2022.
Google and Meta urge Australia to postpone bill to ban social media for children
Tech giants are calling on the Australian authorities to postpone the adoption of a law restricting children's access to social media. The companies emphasize the need for additional time to assess the consequences of such a decision.
Nicole Kidman and her husband plan to return to Australia after a difficult year
After the death of her mother and a busy year of filming, Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban are considering a move to Australia. The actress's family is concerned about her emotional burnout due to her busy work schedule.
British instructors train Ukrainian Armed Forces to counter mine threat as part of Interflex
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