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He may be the leader of the Catholic church, but Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV is still a registered voter in Illinois and requested a mail ballot for the midterm elections.
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Excellent from Rowan Callick in @australian on the 12 point plan for a post-annexation Taiwan from the group of scholars in HK, a plan that would destroy Taiwanese society.
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10 years ago today @HillaryClinton nailed the bleak future ahead if Trump was elected.
“Clinton: Putin would rather have a puppet as president. You won't admit the Russians engaged in cyberattacks against the US, that you encouraged espionage against our people, that you spout the Putin line, sign up for his wish list, break up NATO, do whatever he wants you to do.”
Every word is true. Tragically, his capitulation to Russia is even worse than imagined.
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Certified: 🔟
The 737-10 has received FAA certification, marking a major milestone for Boeing and the development team that brought the final member of the 737 MAX family to this point.
✈️Strong fuel efficiency for denser markets
✈️Greater flexibility for airlines serving high-demand routes
✈️Commonality across the 737 MAX family
Congratulations to #TeamBoeing and our partners who developed the 737-10 over many years, and guided it through extensive testing, evaluation and certification. Thank you to our customers who are building the future with the 737-10 and 737 MAX family.
More: boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-10…
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Donald Trump and the GOP is currently enabling, supporting and financing the largest deliberate mass slaughtering of white, European Christians in modern history.
Just let that sink in
#Ukraine #Russia #PutinWarCriminal
A horrific Russian strike in the Kharkiv region. A “shahed” struck people directly – in a park near an ordinary café. Pure atrocity. Six people were killed, including children. A little girl was killed in a stroller – her name was Angelina, she was just over a year old, born in August 2025… Her mother’s name was Inna. She died in the hospital… Another girl who was killed was 11 years old. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Another 14 people were injured, including six more children.
I am grateful to everyone who supports Ukraine under these circumstances and helps us shoot down “shaheds,” shoot down missiles, and stop Russian assaults. These are horrific photos, but behind them are shattered lives and the truth about this war. Lives must be protected. Ukraine needs air defense. You can't think about making money with Russia as long as it continues its asinine war. We ask that sanctions on Russia stay in place as long as the killings continue. We ask America to be strong, and we ask it to apply the Lindsey Graham law. We ask Europe to continue its support. We ask that everything possible be done to bring peace and guarantee security. Ukraine wants peace. It is Russia that has insisted on continuing the killing all this time. The world has enough strength to stop the war. That strength must finally be used – against the murderers.
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Statement of the Green Party of Ukraine
The Green Party of Ukraine (GPU) expresses its deep disappointment with recent statements by newly elected Australian Greens leader Senator David Shoebridge regarding the refusal to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
We sincerely thank the Australian Greens for supporting humanitarian missions and calling for a complete embargo on Russian oil. At the same time, we emphasise that refusing to provide defensive weapons to a country waging a just war of liberation is a dangerous illusion that plays into the hands of the aggressor, Vladimir Putin.
The Green Party of Ukraine emphasises:
Dogmatic pacifism kills. As part of the global environmental movement, we share a commitment to peace. However, pacifism in the face of a ruthless invader does not stop war — it leads to occupation and the destruction of an entire nation. Ukraine is exercising its legitimate right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
The absurdity of a “UN veto”. Senator Shoebridge’s demand that arms supplies be authorised through the UN Security Council, where Russia holds the power of veto, is detached from reality. It is equivalent to asking a criminal for permission to call the police.
Russia’s war is causing massive ecocide. Russian forces deliberately destroy dams, mine millions of hectares of Ukraine’s fertile black soil, burn unique nature reserves and poison Europe’s water resources. Environmental protection is impossible without protecting the people who live in that environment. The only way to stop this ecological catastrophe is to stop the Russian army by force.
Unity among the global Greens. Green parties across Europe have long recognised this threat. They are at the forefront of political forces demanding maximum military assistance for Ukraine. We call on our Australian colleagues to follow the example of their European Green counterparts.
The Green Party of Ukraine welcomes the position taken by Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young Senator Sarah Hanson-Young and those members of the Australian Greens who have publicly spoken out in defence of Ukraine.
We call on David Shoebridge to reconsider his position, listen to the voices of Ukrainian environmentalists and support the provision of defensive weapons to Ukraine. Only victory over the aggressor can restore lasting peace and security to the European continent.
greenparty.ua/patsyfizm-ne-z…
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Very big deal
We announced an agreement to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum license portfolio that will pave the way for @Starlink to become a major mobile carrier in the US.
With this new spectrum and our Gen2 constellation, Starlink Mobile can ensure Americans have access to high-speed mobile broadband no matter where they are → spacex.com/updates#starlink-…
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Volcanic ash has covered parts of Jakarta after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted off the coast of Java. 🌋
The volcano, whose name means “child of Krakatau,” sent ash toward the Indonesian capital, coating aircraft, vehicles, and surfaces in a layer of grey dust.
Jakarta’s main airport was closed as the ash cloud disrupted aviation operations. Volcanic ash can severely damage aircraft engines and reduce visibility for pilots, making flying through affected areas hazardous.
📸: @Fahadnaimb
Hundreds of flights at Jakarta’s main airport have been canceled following the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau, as a volcanic ash cloud spreads across the region.
AirNav radar data shows that air traffic to and from Jakarta effectively stopped at around 01:00 local time, when the last arrivals and departures were recorded.
Nineteen Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights are among those affected, with the ash cloud disrupting aviation operations across the Indonesian capital.
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ADVISORY ON SINGAPORE AIRLINES FLIGHTS IMPACTED BY THE ERUPTION OF MOUNT ANAK KRAKATAU
Due to volcanic activity caused by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia, the following Singapore Airlines flights have been cancelled:
• SQ950 departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 0620hrs
• SQ952 departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 0740hrs
• SQ956 departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 0905hrs
• SQ953 departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 0805hrs
• SQ955 departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 0925hrs
• SQ957 departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 1100hrs
• SQ958 departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 1235hrs
• SQ968D departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 1355hrs
• SQ960 departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 1510hrs
• SQ959 departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 1420hrs
• SQ962 departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 1615hrs
• SQ951D departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 1550hrs
• SQ964 departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 1720hrs
• SQ961 departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 1700hrs
• SQ966 departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 1830hrs
• SQ963 departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 1805hrs
• SQ965 departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 1920hrs
• SQ967 departing Jakarta for Singapore on 6 September 2026 at 2015hrs
• SQ968D departing Singapore for Jakarta on 6 September 2026 at 2155hrs
*All times stated are local.
As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights between Singapore and Indonesia may be affected. Customers may visit our Flight Status page (tinyurl.com/389fx3ys) for the latest information on their flights.
Customers are also strongly advised to update their contact details via the ‘Manage Booking’ function (tinyurl.com/yxnjycdx) on our website or subscribe to a mobile notification service (tinyurl.com/pnd8ex3w) to receive updates to their flight status.
SIA customers who booked directly with us may use our Assistance Request Form (tinyurl.com/4waymkx5) to rebook or seek a refund. For bookings made through travel agents or partner airlines, customers are advised to contact their travel agent or purchasing airline directly for assistance.
SIA apologises to all affected customers for the inconvenience caused.
Posted on 6 September 2026, 1135hrs (GMT+8)
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That is, sadly, what the Russian mind, heart, and will is all about. They are essentially a cruel, heartless people who justify any inhumanity they inflict as part of manifest destiny to rule the world as the Third Rome.
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Great work, @realDonaldTrump!
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No. Putin learned the limits of U.S. pressure under Obama.
2009: Obama’s team pressed the “reset” button with Moscow, betting engagement could improve relations.
2013: Obama drew a red line on Syria. Assad crossed it. Putin stepped in.
2014: Putin annexed Crimea.
2015: Russia entered Syria and expanded its regional leverage.
Do you remember when we had a strong President who knew how to deal with Putin?
I do.
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Obama was President from 2009-2016. In that time Ukraine was invaded twice by Russia. In that time Obama refused to send arms to Ukraine out of fear of antagonizing Russia.
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Trump sold Javelin missiles to Ukraine during his first term.
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I hope @nflcommish appreciates that the 49ers are spending a full week at public events and interacting with locals in Melbourne, doing the NFL’s ambassador work. The team does seem to be enjoying the people there.
The Rams are the “home team” and the party responsible for requiring the 49ers take that lengthy trip (and we all know why), and they’ve done exactly jack squat to sell the NFL brand or connect with Australians. Fly in, fly out, no contact. I’m sure the Aussies feel great about that snub.
Fail.
It’s going to be heavily red in the stands again.
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"If people at the more modest end of the economy don’t see civil society working for them, politicians and business leaders can’t expect those same workers to uphold the status quo."
The long tail of the Qantas sacked worker payout scheme is emblematic of a broader reality. It’s hard to imagine the other protagonists in this saga being forced to accept their fate as blindly as these workers have had to. smh.com.au/business/companie… #qantas #inequality
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Most Americans stand with Greenland—and Canada too.
Greenland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs posted this on Facebook this morning:
“—The work of the working group between Greenland, Denmark and the United States continues.
From the beginning, our message has been clear: Greenland is ours. We are not for sale. We decide our own future.
The latest public statements from the U.S. side show that the desire to gain control over our country has not disappeared. Quite the opposite. Despite this, we continue to work constructively to find diplomatic solutions. But our red lines will not move, even as the pressure increases.
We have always wanted good and closer cooperation with the United States and our other allies. But cooperation requires respect.
We will not be pressured into giving up what is ours. We stand firm. 🇬🇱”
