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WorldNews some_guy • 1 year ago • 100%

Ukraine hits Russian naval targets in major Crimea attack www.reuters.com

> * Ukraine says it attacked Sevastopol port in annexed Crimea > * Moscow says two vessels undergoing repairs were damaged > * Attack seen as biggest on Sevastopol since 2022 invasion

WorldNews thac0 • 1 year ago • 100%

US announces $345m military aid package for Taiwan [AlJazeera] www.aljazeera.com

Sigh. Rattle them sabers.

WorldNews thac0 • 1 year ago • 100%

Americanish [Radiolab/WNYC] www.wnycstudios.org

I have ties to Hawaii, so hearing the stories of folks from American Samoa is so fascinating and thought-provoking.

WorldNews thac0 • 1 year ago • 100%

Number of Japanese drops in all 47 prefectures for first time as foreign population surges [JapanTimes] www.japantimes.co.jp

WorldNews thac0 • 1 year ago • 100%

How the power of protein is being uncovered [BBC] www.bbc.com

Fascinating.

WorldNews thac0 • 1 year ago • 100%

World Death Rate Holding Steady At 100 Percent [TheOnion] www.theonion.com

I know, lots of serious stuff happening in the world. Can't forget to laugh, though! Enjoy this classic!

WorldNews thac0 • 1 year ago • 100%

Japan logged trade surplus in June, 1st time in nearly 2 years asia.nikkei.com

Title speaks for itself. As those in the US are probably aware, the US hasn't had a trade surplus since the 1970s. If a highly-developed country like Japan, where its citizens enjoy a high standard of living, can rock a trade surplus...

WorldNews Spudger • 1 year ago • 100%

Jailing a 64-year old grannie for 10 years for sending a satirical letter isn't a good look, New Zealand www.theguardian.com

Rosemary Penwarden said her letter telling oil executives a petroleum conference was off was satirical protest but was found guilty of forgery offences

WorldNews goosethe • 1 year ago • 100%

After state board approves first taxpayer-funded Catholic school, Hindus seek same | KGOU www.kgou.org

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