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Trump's Palace Project Amid American Hunger Crisis

As Donald Trump constructs his opulent Florida residence, millions of Americans face food insecurity in a stark tale of two Americas. The Full Story podcast investigates the growing inequality divide.

Ukraine gets Patriot missiles, holds Pokrovsk line

Ukraine receives critical US-made Patriot air defence systems as its forces maintain defensive positions against Russian advances in the strategic Pokrovsk sector, according to latest battlefield reports.

Sydney weapons expo protest turns violent with arrests

Dramatic scenes unfolded at a Sydney defence exhibition as police deployed pepper spray against demonstrators attempting to blockade the event, resulting in ten arrests during heated anti-war protests.

Israel's top military lawyer arrested over leaked video

The Israeli military's highest-ranking legal officer faces arrest after confessing to leaking disturbing footage showing soldiers assaulting Palestinian detainees, triggering a major legal and political crisis.

New Body to Run Military Housing in MoD Overhaul

The Ministry of Defence announces major overhaul with new agency to manage armed forces accommodation after widespread criticism from service personnel and their families about housing conditions.

Reeves' Tax Dilemma: Break Promises or Cut Services?

Exclusive analysis reveals the Chancellor faces a critical choice: break manifesto promises with strategic tax increases or risk collapsing public services. The political stakes have never been higher.

Tax Office pays private debt collector £42m

The Australian Taxation Office has paid debt recovery firm RecoveriesCorp over £42 million to chase unpaid taxes, raising serious questions about outsourcing public debt collection to private contractors.

Ukraine deploys elite forces to defend Pokrovsk

Ukrainian special forces have been rushed to the eastern city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops intensify their assault on this strategically vital location, with both sides recognising its crucial importance to the frontline.

Prince Andrew faces losing final military title

Prince Andrew could be stripped of his last remaining honorary military title as pressure mounts following his civil sexual assault case settlement. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace reveals the decision rests with the Queen.

Prince Andrew stripped of Royal Navy title

In an unprecedented decision, the Ministry of Defence confirms the Duke of York will be removed from his ceremonial naval role, marking a significant royal demotion following recent controversies.

£9.2bn Military Housing Revolution Announced

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps reveals massive £9.2bn investment to transform crumbling military accommodation into modern homes for service personnel and their families across the UK.

Ukraine troops hold strong in Pokrovsk defence

Ukrainian forces maintain strategic strongholds in Pokrovsk amid intense Russian assaults, as Kyiv reports significant enemy losses and prepares for winter defence operations.

London emergency services waste £11m on false alarms

Shocking new figures reveal London's fire brigade, police and ambulance services wasted over £11 million responding to malicious false alarms and hoax calls last year, raising serious concerns about resource allocation.

$33M BOM website revamp cost revealed after public outrage

The Bureau of Meteorology's controversial website overhaul has cost Australian taxpayers a staggering $33.4 million, with the final price tag revealed after widespread public outrage over functionality issues and downtime.

Labour ploughs ahead with higher welfare spending

In a bold move challenging fiscal restraint demands, Labour commits to maintaining higher annual spending on animal welfare and environmental standards, signalling a major policy shift.

Secret Dutch Missile Deal with Ukraine Exposed

Explosive revelations emerge as the Netherlands is caught in a covert missile supply operation to Ukraine, while Russian forces escalate assaults across multiple fronts. Latest developments in the European security crisis.

Russia's Secret 1,500-Mile Missile Unleashed

Exclusive intelligence reveals Russia has deployed a previously unknown long-range missile capable of striking targets across Europe, raising alarm in Western security circles.

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