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6 Garden Projects for Extra Christmas Cash

With festive bills looming, discover six expert-backed ways to turn your garden into a seasonal income stream. From selling compost to renting your summerhouse, boost your budget now.

Trump's $100m 'Arc de Trump' Plan Moves Forward

President Donald Trump confirms his controversial Arc de Triomphe-style monument for Washington D.C. is progressing. The $100m project, marking the US 250th anniversary, faces comparisons to the McDonald's logo. Read the full story.

State Library of Victoria faces backlash over job cuts plan

The State Library of Victoria, one of the world's busiest, plans to cut 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians. Critics call it a 'crude self-lobotomy' that betrays the institution's core mission. Read more on this cultural crisis.

EU Proposes Deeper Defence Ties with Ukraine

The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.

British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment

Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.

Indonesia's £27bn Jungle Capital Nusantara Takes Shape

Indonesia is racing against time to complete its revolutionary new capital city Nusantara, a £27 billion urban marvel rising from Borneo's rainforests. Discover the vision, challenges and controversy behind one of the world's most ambitious infrastructure

Ministerial power remains in new environment laws

Australia's environment minister will retain final approval power over contentious development projects under Labor's newly unveiled environmental protection legislation, sparking criticism from conservation groups.

Australia's nuclear sub workforce to quadruple

Australia embarks on a massive workforce expansion to support its nuclear-powered submarine programme, creating thousands of specialised jobs while facing significant recruitment challenges.

UK troops get new powers to shoot down drones

British armed forces receive new authority to neutralise drone threats targeting military installations across the UK, marking a significant shift in domestic defence policy.

Russian cyber attacks on NATO surge 25% in year

New intelligence shows a dramatic escalation in Russian cyber operations targeting NATO member states, with attacks increasing by a quarter as geopolitical tensions intensify across Europe.

Indonesia cancels Chinese fighter jet deal

Indonesia has abruptly terminated its $8 billion agreement to purchase Chinese Chengdu J-10 fighter jets, marking a significant pivot in defence strategy and raising questions about regional military alliances.

Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals

As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental

France's defence minister makes surprise Kyiv visit

In a dramatic show of European solidarity, France's defence minister Sebastien Lecornu made an unannounced visit to Kyiv as President Macron commits to bolstering Ukraine's air defences against intensifying Russian attacks.

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