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An international team of investigators says it has found "strong indications" that Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the supply of heavy anti-aircraft weapons to Ukrainian separatists who shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in 2014 with a Russian missile. However, members of the Joint Investigation Team said they had insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or any other suspects and suspended their 8½-year inquiry into the shooting down that killed all 298 people on board the Boeing 777 — including 38 Australians —flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur. Russia has always denied any involvement in the downing of the flight over eastern Ukraine on July 17, 2014, and refused to cooperate with the international investigation. Dutch prosecutors said "there are st...

Madonna has spoken out against criticism of her appearance after presenting at the Grammy Awards this week. In her latest Instagram post, the multi-award-winning singer lamented being "caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in," after a close-up photo of her face went viral online and sparked a torrent of negative comments. The image was taken while Madonna was introducing Kim Petras and Sam Smith's performance of "Unholy." READ MORE: Woman loses $37k to catfish posing as Aussie actor Singer Madonna has hit back at critics of her appearance at the Grammy Awards. (Francis Specker/CBS/Getty Images) Madonna called it a "history making moment," adding: "Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech which was about giving thanks fo...

Disney become the latest company to report deep job cuts, saying it will cut 7000 jobs from its global workforce. Disney had about 220,000 workers as of October 1, of which approximately 166,000 were employed in the US. A cut of 7000 jobs represents about 3 per cent of its global workforce. READ MORE: Madonna hits back at 'ageist' critics after Grammys appearance "While this is necessary to address the challenges we're facing today, I do not make this decision lightly," CEO Bob Iger, who returned to lead the company in November when the board fired Bob Chapek as the company's leader, said. "I have enormous respect and appreciation for the talent and dedication of our employees worldwide, and I'm mindful of the personal impact of these changes." The job...

Andrew Tate has been banned from various prominent social media platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech. He is now being held in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking However, he continues to draw a massive following – predominantly among boys and young men – with his self-described misogynistic way of life. The 36-year-old's arrest as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking in Romania has now brought him to the attention of plenty who weren't familiar with his name. Where is Andrew Tate from? Andrew Tate was born Emory Andrew Tate III in December 1986 in the USA, although the exact location is not known. His official website says he is from Chicago, while other sources say he was born in Washington, DC...

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that have rocked Turkey and neighbouring Syria on Monday has surpassed 3400, with thousands more injured. Rescuers are now racing against time in extreme weather conditions after the 7.8 magnitude quake struck south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria, trapping residents under mounds of rubble. An official with Turkey's disaster management authority said more than 7800 people had been rescued across 10 provinces. The official, Orhan Tatar, said 5606 buildings had collapsed. READ MORE: What to know about the big quake that hit Turkey and Syria At least 2379 people were killed in 10 Turkish provinces, with nearly 15,000 injured, according to Turkish authorities. The death toll in government-held areas of Syria ...

Aiden Fucci, the Florida teenager who stabbed 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey more than 100 times in 2021 has pleaded guilty to first degree murder, according to the 7th Judicial Circuit court clerk. Fucci entered his guilty plea Monday at a hearing intended to get jury selection for his trial underway, CNN affiliate WJXT said. Shortly after entering the courtroom, an attorney for Fucci, 16, told Judge R. Lee Smith they were changing their plea to guilty. READ MORE: Survivors 'screaming' under rubble as Turkey earthquake kills thousands Aiden Fucci has been charged with the murder of Tristyn Bailey. (St Johns County Sheriff's Office) Fucci stood before the judge and said "I'm sorry for the Bailey family and my family," WJXT reported. In 2021, according to the prose...