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Japan to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031, defence minister says
Japan’s government plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on one of its remote western islands near Taiwan by March 2031, the country’s defence minister says. Source link
Families of Swiss bar fire victims offered $91,000 as 'gesture of compassion'
Switzerland’s governing Federal Council says it will make a one-off payment to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year bar fire in the ski resort of Crans-Montana that killed 41 people. Source link
Australians urged to consider leaving Israel and Lebanon
The Australian government is urging Australians to consider leaving Israel and Lebanon, as the prospect of US strikes on Iran puts the region on high alert. Source link
Trump's showmanship distracts from all that was riding on address
Donald Trump’s showmanship and supreme confidence can easily distract from the fact that he had a lot riding on his State of the Union address. Source link
A closer look at Donald Trump's State of the Union address
Standing in front of allies, Olympians and victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump has delivered his annual State of the Union address. Let’s take a closer look at it. Source link
Trump spoke for more than 100 minutes. Here are five key takeaways
The president gives the longest State of the Union speech in US history, delivering a 108-minute address to shatter Bill Clinton’s 89-minute record. Source link
Australian jailed for 7 years for 'betraying' the United States
A judge in Washington DC has sentenced Australian man Peter Williams to 87 months in prison for selling sensitive information to a Russian broker. Source link
Trump swipes at Supreme Court in longest State of the Union speech — as it happened
US President Donald Trump has addressed Congress in the annual State of the Union speech. Take a look back at how events unfolded. Source link
Virus that killed 72 tigers at Thai zoos not bird flu, officials say
Thai authorities say tigers in confined environments can be particularly vulnerable to the canine distemper viral infection. Source link
'Secret' $800m arms deal with Russia boosts Iran's air defences
Iran has reportedly signed a secret arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles to help boost its air defences. Source link