Putin, the Napoleon of the internet

On Vladimir Putin’s watch, Russia has grown into a cyber and trolling superpower. Whatever Russia’s real-world challenges, on the internet, Russians in service of the Kremlin have moved from strength to strength over the past decade in surprising and effective ways. Like France’s military emperor Napoleon conquering Europe, Russia on Putin’s watch has waged a […]

NATO's largest Arctic exercise for 30 years – continues in Norway

NATO forces show off their hardware as ‘Operation Cold Response’ – NATO’s largest Arctic exercise for 30 years – continues in Russian-neighbour Norway NATO has sent 30,000 troops, 50 vessels and 200 aircraft to Norway, a country neighbouring Russia  Drill has taken place with Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales at centre of […]

15 worst states to live on just a Social Security check

The average monthly payment for Social Security retirement benefits is $1,613.77. That's not enough to get by in most places in America, but Social Security was never meant to serve as a retiree's sole source of income. Yet for many seniors, Social Security is exactly that, which won't cover the cost of living in some […]

Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Brooks pledges to 'fire' McConnell

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republican hopeful Mo Brooks pledged on Monday to "fire" Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, days after former President Donald Trump told an interviewer that he could pull his endorsement of the Alabama congressman. "Today, I unveil my pledge to America, to fire Mitch McConnell. If elected to the Senate, I […]

Victoria must plan for a future without gas

Victorians are the largest gas users in the nation – for many families it’s how they heat their homes, cook their food and provide hot water. But our widespread use of gas sits uneasily with a commitment to net zero carbon emissions – a commitment the Victorian and federal governments have both made. A gas […]

From the Archives, 1997: Creators beaming about CityLink steel forest

First published in The Age on March 24, 1997 Creators beaming about CityLink steel forest A 70-metre-long yellow steel beam flanked by a forest of red columns will be part of an “international gateway experience” being built across the Tullamarine Freeway as part of CityLink. The cheesestick and steel forest on CityLink.Credit:Wayne Taylor Motorists will […]

Rapist kidnapped and raped 17-year-old girl waiting for her parents

Rapist, 37, who kidnapped a 17-year-old girl as she waited for her parents before driving ten miles to assault her is facing jail Mohammed Atif Khan grabbed the 17-year-old who was waiting for her parents  He kidnapped her and raped her near Hemel Hempstead on August 28, last year The 37-year-old was seen on CCTV […]