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U.S. Air Force sends its Doomsday plane to Europe, as shelling in Kyiv intensifies
U.S. Air Force sends its Doomsday plane to Europe, as President Joe Biden demands Russia is booted from the G20
Kyiv residents are being warned to seal their windows at night, according to Kyiv City State Administration.
This comes as Russian forces shelled a train transporting Ukrainians from the capital, with no confirmed injuries yet.
A senior Ukrainian official says that Russian forces have not allowed humanitarian aid to enter the crippled regions. Despite Russia’s claim that it will open a corridor for ships to leave Ukrainian ports.
Russia claims the supposed corridor would be three miles wide and open for 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM local time on Friday.
Doomsday Plane departs
Meanwhile, the United States Air Force has sent its Doomsday plane to Europe, to support President Biden’s four-day mission.
The U.S. keeps at least one of the four jets on permanent standby for immediate launch in the event of a nuclear conflict.
In his latest address, President Biden also called for Russia to be removed from the G-20, as Western leaders continue their talks in Brussels.
Humanitarian aid
The U.S. will also greatly increase its humanitarian efforts, with plans to accept up to 100-thousand Ukrainian refugees.
More than 3.5m residents have fled since Russia invaded, which is already starting to strain neighbouring European countries.
Biden says his administration will also work to coordinate further food and energy security… as sanctions on Russia are ramped up again.
It’s become clear that sanctions are unable to deter Putin from engaging in further aggression, but Biden says it’s the “maintenance” of sanctions alongside the “increasing pain” that will eventually stop the Russian leader.
When speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Biden warned his counterpart that China’s economic relations with the US and EU will be put in “significant jeopardy” if the nation was to aid Russia.
When it comes to chemical weapons, “the nature of response will depend on the nature of the use”.
It has now been exactly one month to the day since Moscow announced a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky is calling on people everywhere to take to the streets in a show of support for his nation to mark the occasion.
As this grim milestone is met, Biden says NATO has never been more united with the alliance agreeing to bolster its strategic defences.
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has confirmed four new battlegroups will be deployed into Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania.
This move represents a change in the state of security throughout Europe, as NATO prepares for the “long haul”.
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Coalition cracks deepen as Nationals break ranks over Labor reforms
Nationals senators defy party lines, voting against Labor’s reforms as Coalition faces internal rifts and leadership concerns.
Nationals senators defy party lines, voting against Labor’s reforms as Coalition faces internal rifts and leadership concerns.
A rift has emerged in the Coalition after three Nationals senators crossed the floor to vote against Labor’s post-Bondi hate group reforms, defying party lines and raising questions about their future in the shadow cabinet.
Their proposed amendment calling for greater scrutiny was rejected, and Labor’s legislation passed the Senate 38 votes to 22, cementing the reforms into law despite opposition pushback.
Coalition leadership will meet Wednesday to assess the political fallout, though some MPs consider the issue minor in terms of potential resignations. The incident highlights growing tensions within the party as internal discipline comes under pressure.
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Trump escalates Greenland rhetoric as Davos leaders push back on sovereignty
Trump claims U.S. alone can ensure Arctic peace, sparking backlash as Greenland’s sovereignty faces geopolitical tensions at Davos.
Trump claims U.S. alone can ensure Arctic peace, sparking backlash as Greenland’s sovereignty faces geopolitical tensions at Davos.
President Trump has intensified his remarks over Greenland, claiming the U.S. is the only nation capable of ensuring peace in the Arctic, sparking sharp pushback from European leaders. His rhetoric, including hints at potential tariffs, comes as international attention turns to the strategic territory.
The debate has dominated discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where Trump confirmed plans to meet regarding Greenland following a positive conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Meanwhile, Greenland’s leadership has warned that the territory must be ready for potential military scenarios.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney also weighed in from Davos, drawing a firm line on sovereignty, declaring Greenland’s independence non-negotiable. The unfolding standoff highlights rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic, with global powers increasingly staking their claims.
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OpenAI prepares first consumer device amid revenue boom
OpenAI plans to launch a screenless smart speaker by late 2026, shifting focus to hardware amid significant revenue growth.
OpenAI plans to launch a screenless smart speaker by late 2026, shifting focus to hardware amid significant revenue growth.
OpenAI is gearing up to launch its first-ever consumer hardware device in late 2026. The product is expected to be a screenless smart speaker, signalling the tech giant’s move beyond software and into the world of physical devices.
The device comes after OpenAI acquired a promising hardware startup to accelerate development.
The company is also pushing a strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing, working closely with U.S. manufacturers to secure efficient production of essential components.
Despite the progress, technical hurdles remain, especially around the device’s listening capabilities, which could delay the rollout.
This development comes on the heels of OpenAI reporting an annualised revenue of over $20 billion in 2025, representing a staggering 233% increase from the previous year. The combination of massive revenue growth and expansion into hardware marks a new era for the AI pioneer.
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