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Ben Stiller visits war-torn Kyiv

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2 years ago

June 21, 2022

Ukraine’s President Zelensky has met with Hollywood Actor Ben Stiller in Kyiv, with the pair saying it was an honour to meet

Actor Ben Stiller has witnessed the devastation caused in Ukraine, as the actor visited Kyiv to meet with President Zelensky and senior officials.

The visit was part of Stiller’s role as an ambassador for the U.N. refugee agency. He says Zelensky is a “hero”, as the nation enters its fifth month of conflict.

“It’s one thing to see this destruction on TV or on social networks. Another thing is to see it all with your own eyes. That’s a lot more shocking,”
BEN STILLER

It comes as Ukraine’s President says his nation is moving along the path to becoming part of the European Union.

“What you saw in Irpin is definitely dreadful. But it is even worse to just imagine what is happening in the settlements that are still under temporary occupation in the east,” President Zelensky says.

It was an honour to meet President @ZelenskyyUa on #WorldRefugeeDay as part of my visit with UNHCR @Refugees to stand in solidarity with people forced to flee in Ukraine and worldwide, and bring more attention to the humanitarian situation. @Refugees #WithRefugees pic.twitter.com/zpNpva233j
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) June 20, 2022

The President says Ukraine should expect “greater hostile activity” from Russia as the E.U. considers whether the country should be formally considered this week.

Leaders of the 27 member body are meeting this week to discuss the process.

Zelensky says Ukraine deserves candidacy and is already proving the war-torn nation is already a part of the E.U.

Stiller also visited Poland, where he met with a woman who fled the city of Kharkiv with her children.

“The only thing that will guarantee Marina sees her loved ones again is peace,” Stiller says.

Amnesty International says war crimes have taken place in Kharkiv, where hundreds of people have reportedly been killed at the hands of Russian forces.

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Helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes

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10 hours ago

May 20, 2024

Ahron Young

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog.

The official said the lives of Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were “at risk following the helicopter crash”, which happened on the way back from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan in Iran’s northwest.

“We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning,” the official told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity.

A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi takes off, May 19, 2024. Ali Hamed Haghdoust/IRNA/WANA via REUTERS

State TV quoted an official as saying at least one passenger and one crew member had been in contact with rescuers. It also said the helicopter had been found, though Iran’s Red Crescent denied this report.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate power with a final say on foreign policy and Iran’s nuclear programme, sought to reassure Iranians, saying there would be no disruption to state affairs. #iran #trending

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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3 days 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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3 days 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