Russian troop build-up is biggest since WWII, says US

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Top Stories Russian troop build-up is biggest since WWII, says US As shelling in eastern Ukraine escalates once more the US Ambassador to Europe says Russia now has amassed a build-up of troops at the border, the size of which has not been seen since WWII. There is an alarmingly serious discussion Australia should be having — but we've got grubby campaigns instead Instead of having a serious conversation about defence and national security, we've seen a government reduce itself to the most partisan, misleading and disreputable of attacks on its opponents on policy, writes Laura Tingle. Confronting footage shown at Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder trial paints a picture of panic in Yuendumu As the trial passes its halfway point, jurors have watched the fatal shooting of Kumanjayi Walker, the lead-up to it and what happened afterwards from multiple sides. Afghan-Australian 'Kardashians' threatened by the Taliban to pull reality TV show The Australian star of an Afghan reality TV show — that has been likened to Keeping up with the Kardashians — says he's been threatened by the Taliban to pull the show as the hardline Islamist regime cracks down on Afghanistan's media.  Interest rates will rise this year, but so will house prices, says NAB boss National Australia Bank's boss warns variable mortgage rates will "probably" rise later this year, but said his customers are mostly well positioned to cope. Politicians accused of 'games to gain votes' as Chinese Australians respond to debate over foreign interference The Racial Discrimination Commissioner expresses concern over racism against Chinese Australians as political debate over foreign interference heats up. Large section of O2 Arena's roof ripped off as England hit with highest ever wind gusts The UK is battered with the highest ever wind gusts recorded there, leading to flight cancellations and London Mayor Sadiq Khan issuing a warning for all to stay home due to potential danger to life. What's driving the rise of house-sitting among older Australians? Some older people say house-sitting brings relief from rental stress, while others relish the joys of meeting new people in different places and caring for gorgeous pets. But some also raise worrying concerns, writes Sara Alidoust. Eddie Betts's protege sets out on ever-more-popular footy path via Melbourne private school Northern Territory teen Waylon Davey has just made the move to a Melbourne private school, in a pathway for AFL aspirants that is increasingly common. But success — on and off the field — is not guaranteed. In just six weeks this year, 742 people have died with COVID in aged care. Spiros knows how their families feel In the first six weeks of 2022, more than 700 people died of COVID-19 in aged care across Australia. The families of those lost early in the pandemic fear nothing has been learnt from the loss of their loved ones.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy