- Reuters
Chinese military practiced Taiwan invasion manoeuvres in 2023, says US general
Chinese military drills in the straits of Taiwan in 2023 practiced manoeuvres key to an invasion of the island, although an actual attack was not imminent or inevitable, a senior US general in the region said on Thursday. In the exercises, the People's Liberation Army simulated a maritime and air blockade of Taiwan, amphibious assaults and counter-intervention operations, Deputy Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Lieutenant General Stephen Sklenka, said in a speech in Canberra. Sklenka's comments come as Taiwan's military mobilised its forces on Thursday after China started two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan in what it said was a response to "separatist acts".
- Kansas City Star
Three critically injured in Kansas City car wreck after tire falls off Jeep: Police
After its back left tire fell off, the Jeep swerved across the double line into oncoming traffic, hitting two cars, police said.
- KOCO - Oklahoma City Videos
Several dead in Oklahoma City after string of shootings this week
Several dead in Oklahoma City after string of shootings this week
