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Russian spies aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite: Officials
May 30, 2026 - World 
Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy
A trip to the United Arab Emirates' darkest spot reveals a rare view of the Milky Way
May 30, 2026 - World 
The gleaming skyscrapers and brights lights of the United Arab Emirates draw the eyes of all who travel here
Vivid Sydney cancels all drone shows after 83 drones plunged into Darling Harbour
May 30, 2026 - World 
Fireworks displays will replace all drone shows at the iconic festival after a technical issue saw dozens fall from the sky on Monday nightGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVivid Sydney has cancelled all remaining drone shows after 83 fell from the sky into Darling Harbour this week, prompting a “full assessment” of the aerial light show.On Monday, audiences looked on as a performance called Star-Bound suddenly went awry, with “unforeseen technical difficulties” causing 83 drones to plunge into the waters of Cockle Bay and six to land on a boardwalk. No injuries were reported. Continue reading...
‘Essentially diving in coffee’: Australian diver among team rushing to rescue people trapped in flooded Laos cave
May 30, 2026 - World 
Josh Richards joins international mission to help five found alive and search for missing divers, with one person extracted successfully Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian cave diver is part of an international team that has brought one man out alive from a remote flooded cave in Laos, with the rescue operation continuing for six more men still trapped underground.One man was brought alive from the labyrinthine cave complex late on Friday. Four remain stranded on a rocky ledge about 300m from the cave entrance, while two men are still unaccounted for. Continue reading...
Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific security
May 30, 2026 - World 
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an imminent threat

