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Hundreds of Russians killed as soldiers are forced to use shovels

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3 years ago

March 6, 2023

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Hundreds of Russians have been killed in the the Ukrainian city of Melitopol as soldiers are forced to fight with shovels

The exiled mayor of the Ukrainian city of Melitopol says ‘hundreds’ of Russian soldiers may have been killed in a Ukrainian strike on the occupied region.

The mayor says two powerful explosions were heard, possibly killing hundreds of Russians.

This comes amid reports Russian reservists are using “shovels” for “hand-to-hand” combat in Ukraine due to a shortage of ammunition.

The UK’s Ministry of Defence says the personnel have described being ordered to assault a Ukrainian position “armed with only ‘firearms and shovels'”.

One of the Russians spoke of being “neither physically nor psychologically” prepared for combat.

Britain says this continued use of the shovel “as a weapon highlights the brutal and low-tech fighting which has come to characterise much of the war”.

Recent evidence also suggests an increase in close combat in Ukraine. #trending #featured

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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21 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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