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The Belfast hero has appeared on television to break his silence.

Man who stopped alleged Belfast beheading attempt speaks out

The 32-year-old was dubbed a hero after intercepting in the alleged knife attack which kickstarted violent protests across the country.

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John Healey says the government was unwilling to commit resources needed to ‘defend the country’.

UK minister quits, stands up Aussie counterpart last-minute

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed regret after a minister stepped down in protest at what he says is too little spending.

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Oleg, a Ukrainian serviceman from the 24th Brigade, walks in front of a building damaged by Russian bombing in Kostiantynivka, Ukraine.

The Ukraine war has now gone on longer than WWI

Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.

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Europe's largest airline is facing a consumer watchdog probe over fees which parents must pay to sit alongside their children on flights.

The jaw-dropping airline fee leaving parents furious

A consumer watchdog is investigating the major airline’s policy of making parents pay to sit with their children on flights.

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The pygmy hippo was born at Berlin Zoo on May 9.

WATCH: Cute baby pygmy hippo’s name revealed

She’s tiny, round and too cute to handle. The zoo has shared new videos as it reveals the pygmy hippo’s adorable name.

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Homes and vehicles have been set alight as anti-immigrant protests engulfed parts of Belfast.

What to know about the violence in Northern Ireland

A brutal stabbing attack in Belfast led to an eruption of violence and anti-immigrant sentiment. Here’s why.

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An expansive area of well below-average ocean temperatures lingering in the North Atlantic has sparked fears in Greenland and Iceland of a chilling climate crisis for Arctic nations.

‘Urgent attention’: Blob sparks fear of deep freeze doomsday

In a warming world, this cold ocean blob is sparking fears of a sub-zero temperature crisis across Iceland, Greenland and northern Europe.

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Hadi Alodid has appeared via videolink at Belfast Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder.

‘Terrible tragedy’: Belfast victim’s family’s desperate plea

The family of a man who ‌lost an eye in a knife attack issued the heartfelt statement amid anti-immigrant violence in Northern Ireland.

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Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi.

Best-selling author and Oscar trailblazer dead at 56

The French presidency revealed the death of the graphic novel author who went on to become the first female Oscar nominee in the animated feature film category.

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Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra (left) left Australia due to her mother's deteriorating health.

Aussie stalker of Norway’s princess cops restraining order

A 63-year-old Australian man who wrote to Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra while she studied at the University of Sydney has been banned from approaching her.

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Ukrainian drones flew more than 1000km to hit an oil terminal at St Petersburg's port.

Ukraine’s St Petersburg strike a fresh humiliation for Putin

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and naval base in St Petersburg hours before President Vladimir Putin's showcase economic forum gets under way.

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A new EU entry system is causing absolute mayhem.

‘Total cluster f..k’: Airport chaos warning for Aussies

If you’re planning on a Euro summer you had better brace yourself, a new entry system is causing absolute mayhem. 

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A 21-year-old Austrian jihadist has been jailed for 15 years for plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in 2024.

Austrian jihadist jailed for Swift concert attack plan

A 21-year-old Austrian jihadist has been jailed for 15 years for plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in 2024.

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Greens Senator Peter Whish Wilson said talks on the EU-Australia trade deal were ongoing.

Greens could pass EU deal that may lead to climate sanctions

The Greens are likely to support the EU trade deal, making Coalition demands that the Government renegotiate the agreement redundant. 

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk  and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer have struck a security deal.

Ukraine plea to US as Russia threat sparks UK defence pact

Ukraine’s President has penned a letter to Donald Trump asking for ammunition to counter Russian missiles as the UK signs a pact with a European ally citing ‘Russian aggression’ as Europe’s greatest challenge.

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