North Korea Ballistic Missile Launch
North Korea Tests Nuclear-capable Missile And Underwater Drone
North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast. Japan’s Ministry of Defense believes they fell outside of its exclusive economic zone. The launches are a response to joint military drills between the US and South Korea which North Korea claims are a rehearsal for an invasion. Pyongyang also tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone last Friday.
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1. ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle faces trial after immunity defence fails
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Richard Boyle will face a trial and potential prison term after the judge found his actions were not protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act. The Human Rights Law Centre warned that if he was not immune from prosecution, it would have a chilling effect on other whistleblowers. They called on the Federal Government to drop charges, as they did with Witness K’s lawyer. Boyle had accused the ATO of aggressively pursuing debts, and said their tactics caused distress in debtors leading to serious mental health issues and even suicide attempts.
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Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged Ukrainians to stay informed about the war, as fighting is mainly happening in the east. He has been meeting with security officials and received €1.5bn from the EU for national accounts. The Croatian government is helping injured Ukrainian soldiers, and Avdiivka town may become a “second Bakhmut”. Russia’s troops in Belarus have decreased to 4,000 while Nato criticized Russia’s nuclear rhetoric after Putin said they would station tactical nuclear weapons there. Three people were injured by a Ukrainian drone explosion in Kireyevsk; Putin denies a military alliance between Russia and China; UK Ministry of Defence reports 71 Iranian-designed UAVs launched across Ukraine since March 2023; Ukraine will not use money to fund war against Russia anymore; refugees are being sexually exploited through pornography claiming they are featured; Hanna Maliar urges against speaking publicly on counter-offensive plans due to military secrets. IAEA head will visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant next week due to serious security situation there.
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Ta Kwa Hei was involved in a car accident when he was 19 and didn’t seek medical attention. Since then, his condition has deteriorated to the point that he is unable to walk and must use crutches or a wheelchair. Despite being referred for surgery over 14 months ago, he still doesn’t have a date and relies on jobseeker as his physical condition prevents him from doing manual labor. His GP believes the wait time is unacceptable and has attempted to advocate for him with Footscray hospital. The Victorian government urges people in similar situations to contact their GP if their condition worsens so they can be re-prioritized for more urgent care.
4. Jeremy Renner posts video of him walking on anti-gravity treadmill
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Jeremy Renner is continuing to recover from his January snowplow accident, using an anti-gravity treadmill while putting down less weight on his legs. He has shared updates on his progress, including a recent reunion with the snowplow that caused 30 broken bones in his body.
5. Israel’s leaders must find compromise on legislation that is tearing country apart, White House says
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Protests against measures proposed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu have been occurring for weeks, with opponents claiming they are anti-democratic and a way to boost Netanyahu’s power despite criminal charges. Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak has urged mass civil disobedience to block the reforms, but Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was fired after speaking out against them. Protests then broke out in major cities, and the White House issued a statement that U.S.-Israel relations remain strong despite disagreements over current policies. The Biden administration had hoped Netanyahu would keep his far-right coalition in line but will hold him responsible for whatever happens going forward.
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