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At least 20 people killed after overturned aid truck in Gaza
Officials say at least 20 people were killed when an aid truck overturned when it was overrun by crowds seeking food in Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister is preparing to push his security cabinet to agree to an all-out occupation of the enclave. It is reported the IDF is not supportive of the idea of a full-blown military expansion.
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Donald Trump plans to meet Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky
US President Donald Trump intends to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in person as soon as next week and also plans to meet Volodymyr Zelensky shortly afterwards. According to The New York Times, the President disclosed his plans in a call overnight with European leaders. This comes after President Trump claimed US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Mr Putin's recent meeting was 'highly productive' and 'great progress' was made, however, 'further sanctions' are expected to be imposed on Russia still on Friday, local US time.
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Army sergeant shoots five soldiers at US military base
An active-duty soldier has shot five other soldiers at an American army base in the US State of Georgia. The Fort Stewart Army Base was locked down when the alleged shooter entered the Combat Team area. All five soldiers have been sent to hospital in a stable condition. Authorities have identified the individual as 28-year-old soldier Sergeant Quornelius Radford. There is no longer an active threat to the community.
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Fort Stewart shooting leaves five US soldiers wounded as Army sergeant arrested
Five soldiers have been wounded following a shooting at the United States Army's Fort Stewart base in Georgia, with the suspect, identified as Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford, now in custody, military officials have confirmed. The incident unfolded on Thursday morning local time in the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team area of the base, triggering a temporary lockdown of Fort Stewart and several nearby schools. Brigadier General John Lubas, commander of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, said the suspect opened fire at his workplace using a personal handgun before he was 'immediately and without hesitation' tackled by fellow soldiers. A sign outside the main gate of Fort Stewart, Georgia, is shown on Wednesday. Photo: AP Photo/Russ Bynum "The five soldiers who were shot in the incident are currently in stable condition," Lubas said. The victims were described as co-workers of the accused shooter. Military authorities say the wounded soldiers were initially treated at the scene before being transferred to Winn Army Community Hospital for further care. Their conditions are not believed to be life-threatening. Law enforcements were first alerted to reports of an active shooter at 10:56am ET. Fort Stewart was placed on lockdown shortly after 11:04am and the suspect was apprehended at 11:35am. The lockdown remained in place for approximately one hour. Out of 'an abundance of caution,' three schools outside the base were also temporarily locked down, according to the Liberty County School System. Footage shared on social media showed military personnel evacuating from the scene. The FBI's Atlanta division has confirmed it is aware of the incident. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp expressed his condolences in a social media post, saying he was 'saddened by today's tragedy'. 'We are keeping the victims, their families, and all those who answer the call to serve in our hearts and prayers, and we ask that Georgians everywhere do the same,' Kemp said. Congressman Buddy Carter, who represents the district that includes Fort Stewart, said he was "monitoring the situation." "Please join me in prayers for the casualties, their families, and the brave law enforcement officers working to protect our community," he wrote on Twitter. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation and is following developments closely. "The White House is monitoring the situation," she posted on X. Fort Stewart, located around 64km (40 miles) southwest of Savannah, spans nearly 280,000 acres and is the largest US Army base east of the Mississippi River. It houses thousands of soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division and their families. Authorities say the motive behind the attack remains unclear and the investigation is ongoing.
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Apprenticeship provider warns Labor $5 billion boost to employer incentives needed to stop worsening skills crisis
MEGT, Australia's largest apprenticeship network provider, has called on the Albanese government to boost employer incentives by $5 billion or risk deepening the nation's skills crisis. Catch up with all of the day's breaking news and live interviews from politicians and experts with a Streaming Subscription.
