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Antony Blinken: Russian invasion threat ‘real’

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February 17, 2022

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the threat of a Russian invasion is “real”, dismissing claims Moscow has pulled troops back from the border.

The United States is continuing to warn Russia could invade Ukraine at any day, as tensions in the region escalate.

According to US President Joe Biden, more than 150,000 troops remain deployed at the border, with any remaining American citizens urged to leave immediately.

Blinken’s comments echo those of NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, who also sees no sign of de-escalation by Russia.

This is all despite claims made by Moscow that some of its troops are being withdrawn and military drills in Crimea being wound up.

NATO is moving to action further battlegrounds in both central and south-eastern Europe, and the Secretary-General warns the threat from Russia is now the “new normal”.

The comments by the Secretary-General paint a bleak picture of what the future holds for European security.

He says ongoing measures to bolster EU defence is part of ongoing measures.

But Russia’s foreign ministry has rejected these claims, saying it is “no longer interested” in Stoltenberg’s comments.

NATO believes Russia’s build-up of military personnel remains the biggest since the Cold War era.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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1 day ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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1 day ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending