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Russian President Putin ‘is definitely not preparing for a ceasefire’, says Zelenskyy, as US, and Russian leaders scheduled to meet in Alaska.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Vladimir Putin is not preparing for a ceasefire but is readying his troops for “new offensive operations” in Ukraine, even as the Russian leader is set to meet US President Donald Trump for peace talks in Alaska.Zelenskyy said reports from Ukrainian intelligence and military commanders indicate that Putin intends to present his meeting on Friday with Trump as “a personal victory and then continue acting exactly as before” in the war on Ukraine.“He is…

The AFL might be Australia’s indigenous game, but league officials have secured another international A-list performer for the entertainment at this year’s grand final with the announcement that American rapper Snoop Dogg will grace the MCG.The 53-year-old is an unusual fit with the athletic arena having become synonymous with marijuana during his three decades in music, especially given the AFL is currently wrestling with its own illicit drugs policy.But the Long Beach-born rapper – legally Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr and formerly Snoop Doggy Dogg and Snoop Lion – has entertained sports fans before, including the 2022 Super Bowl in California…

In 2025, the average urban Indian no longer needs to wait very long for much (except at government offices and in traffic): They simply have to order what they need from an app, and it’ll be delivered within minutes. The explosion of quick-commerce in the country has meant that millions of Indians are getting increasingly used to not having to wait for deliveries, or step out of their homes, as startups vie to make almost everything, from food and groceries to smartphones and gaming consoles, available within minutes. It seems investors, too, don’t want to wait long: A budding startup…

PM says frustration with Netanyahu bolstered Australia’s move on Palestinian stateJosh ButlerAnthony Albanese claimed Israel’s leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is “in denial” about the suffering of civilians in Gaza, and said frustration with Israel’s actions partly contributed to the decision to recognise a Palestinian state.Going back to Albanese’s interview on the ABC earlier, the PM was asked if “frustration” at the Netanyahu government’s actions had contributed to Australia’s move yesterday.“Yes,” Albanese replied, adding: The decisions of the Netanyahu government: firstly, the stopping of aid that we’ve seen and then the loss of life that we’re seeing around those aid distribution points,…

John Oliver took a hard look at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) on the latest Last Week Tonight, as more and more videos of Ice raids across US cities continue to show a brutal crackdown on undocumented people. “For all the administration’s talk of targeting dangerous criminals, the reality is very different,” Oliver started.The Trump administration has set a goal of deporting one million people a year, “which, it’s worth noting, would be more than double the previous record of 400,000 when Obama was president, which was already very high”, said Oliver. “But notably, they don’t seem to be getting…

The garden accessories market has experienced remarkable growth, with the global gardening equipment sector valued at $96.86 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $138.90 billion by 2030. As more gardeners turn to digital platforms for their purchases, understanding both the advantages and potential pitfalls of online shopping becomes crucial for making informed decisions about your garden investments. Online garden accessory shopping has fundamentally transformed how we source everything from decorative planters to functional irrigation systems. While the convenience and selection are undeniable, navigating this digital landscape requires awareness of both opportunities and challenges that come with virtual purchasing. What…

Here are the key events on day 1,265 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is how things stand on Tuesday, August 12:Fighting Two ambulance workers were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Horlivka, in the Russian-occupied Donetsk region, Russian-installed administrator Ivan Prikhodko said in a post on Telegram. The driver of the ambulance was also in a serious condition, Prikhodko said. Russian forces launched dozens of attacks on Ukraine’s Kherson region, killing four people and injuring seven, regional Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said in a post on Telegram. Two apartment buildings and 30 houses were damaged, he added. Russian forces killed…

Priti GuptaTechnology ReporterPriti GuptaTranslation tech has made work easier for Vineet SawantVineet Sawant has spent the last two years navigating the streets of Mumbai on a scooter as a delivery driver.”Being on the road is always very stressful and especially in cities like Mumbai,” he says.But when he started out language barriers were an additional problem. His first language is Marathi and Mr Sawant speaks “very little” English. “I can understand but it’s very difficult to read,” he explains.That caused problems at his new job.He said: “At first, it was difficult. Everything was in English, and I can understand some…

The US and China have extended their trade truce for 90 days just hours before a jump in tariffs had been set to kick in.An executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on Monday keeps in place an agreement from May, when the two sides temporarily suspended some of the tariffs on each others’ goods.The US had warned higher tariffs could kick in on Tuesday unless that truce was extended.Talks last month ended with both sides calling the discussions “constructive”. China’s top negotiator said at the time that both sides would push to preserve the truce, while US officials…

Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. This week’s challenge highlights memoirs and other nonfiction books that were used as the inspiration and source material for television series. Just tap or click your answers to the five questions below. And scroll down after you finish the last question for links to the books and some of their filmed versions.