North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile, South Korea says | World News newsthirst.

By Jack Kim North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile, South Korea says SEOUL -North Korea fired a suspected long-range ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile. The launch,…

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People with Covid vaccine injuries not getting help they need, inquiry hears | Covid inquiry newsthirst.

People who were severely harmed by Covid vaccines faced an “inadequate and inefficient” process for obtaining a government payout, with many rejected and others waiting years for a decision, the Covid inquiry has heard. The vaccine damage payment scheme offers a one-off sum of £120,000 to people who have such serious adverse reactions to the…

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Crypto execs see US passing crypto laws this year under Trump newsthirst.

FRANCE – 2025/01/20: In this photo illustration, Trump Meme , Trump the Crypto president, is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Romain Doucelin/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Romain Doucelin | Getty Images Cryptocurrency firm bosses are optimistic about the changes of comprehensive federal rules for the industry passing this year now that…

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Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in Zamfara air strike ‘mistake’ newsthirst.

At least 16 civilians in Nigeria’s north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs. Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious for kidnapping people for ransom. The strikes targeted militant gangs in…

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