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Ben Roberts-Smith: Australia's Most Decorated Soldier Vows to Combat War Crime Charges
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Ben Roberts-Smith: Australia's Most Decorated Soldier Vows to Combat War Crime Charges

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, on a private visit to Australia, found their tour lacked the enthusiasm of past royal engagements, facing backlash over security costs and perceived commercialization amidst ongoing economic challenges. Despite a carefully controlled itinerary featuring charitable events, many Australians expressed indifference or were unaware of their visit, contrasting sharply with their previous tours.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, on a private visit to Australia, found their tour lacked the enthusiasm of past royal engagements, facing backlash over security costs and perceived commercialization amidst ongoing economic challenges. Despite a carefully controlled itinerary featuring charitable events, many Australians expressed indifference or were unaware of their visit, contrasting sharply with their previous tours.

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In an escalated conflict backdrop, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the US's extension of a waiver that permits Russia to sell oil under certain conditions, arguing it directly funds the war against Ukraine. The waiver allows countries to purchase Russian oil loaded on vessels until May 16, 2026, a decision the US justifies as necessary to mitigate energy supply challenges amid heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly with Iran. Zelensky emphasized that profits from these oil sales are diverted into military actions against Ukraine, raising concerns about the impacts of such sanctions on energy markets and the conflict.

In an escalated conflict backdrop, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the US's extension of a waiver that permits Russia to sell oil under certain conditions, arguing it directly funds the war against Ukraine. The waiver allows countries to purchase Russian oil loaded on vessels until May 16, 2026, a decision the US justifies as necessary to mitigate energy supply challenges amid heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly with Iran. Zelensky emphasized that profits from these oil sales are diverted into military actions against Ukraine, raising concerns about the impacts of such sanctions on energy markets and the conflict.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has granted a stay allowing full construction to resume on President Trump's White House ballroom. This follows a controversial ruling that temporarily halted the project, raising concerns about procedural compliance and national security implications. The upcoming hearing is set for June 5.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has granted a stay allowing full construction to resume on President Trump's White House ballroom. This follows a controversial ruling that temporarily halted the project, raising concerns about procedural compliance and national security implications. The upcoming hearing is set for June 5.

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