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Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion as China calls it destabilizing — Sep 2, 2026Taiwan plans to exceed NT$1 trillion in defense spending for 2027, signaling the island’s determination to bolster its self-defence and deterrence amid cross-strait tensions. Beijing condemned the move as reckless pro-independence posturing and warned it cannot deter reunification, as Taipei pressed ahead with broader defense and military modernization aims during Armed Forces Day.

Sam Okafor Beijing calling it "destabilizing" is rich coming from the side with the missiles pointed across the strait.

U.S. ‘Self-Defense’ Argument for Killing Soleimani Meets SkepticismReporting — Jan 4, 2020The Trump administration on Friday justified its killing of a top Iranian general as an act of self-defense, trying to deflect accusations that it violated international law and concerns raised by legal experts and a…

Canada Plans $60B Defense Drive, 125,000 JobsWorld — Aug 27, 2026Canada is accelerating its defense-industry shift with a $60 billion, five-year plan to boost self-sufficiency and diversify away from American suppliers, with firms like Wuxly producing military gear in Toronto. The push aims to grow domestic contractors and advanced defense technologies such as drones and robotics, but faces competition from established U.S. firms and internal political hurdles amid strained Canada-U.S. relations.

Unjust System? Black Man Fired in Self-Defense, Acquitted Same Day as RittenhouseOpinion — Nov 21, 2021When application of the law is based upon reason instead of emotion, truth prevails. Andrew Coffee IV, a black man, was acquitted of murder by way of self-defense, as reported by WPBF-TV . On the same day, Kyle…

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 2h

Teenager’s Decade-Old Self-Defense Shooting Resurfaces In Viral Social Media Post — Jun 8, 2026A 2015 self-defense shooting by a teenager confronted by two career criminals resurfaced in viral social media posts Sunday. The 13-year-old in Charleston County, South Carolina, was home alone when he noticed a…

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Report: Haiti Gangs Expand Into CountrysideWorld — Sep 4, 2026A Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime report shows Haiti’s gangs are expanding from Port-au-Prince into rural areas, using mobile hit-and-run tactics, kidnappings, and roadblocks that threaten farmers and local communities as security forces struggle to respond. Coverage also emphasizes that protecting rural economies, disarming and reintegrating gang members, and broader security measures — including the role of self-defense brigades and international partners — are needed beyond policing alone.

Paris trial opens over rugby star Aramburú's killing as suspect claims self-defense — Sep 7, 2026Paris is hearing a murder trial over the 2022 shooting of former Argentina rugby star Federico Aramburu, with Loïk Le Priol charged with murder and Romain Bouvier with attempted murder, amid ties to a violent far-right group; several others, including Lyson Rochemir and Antony Sorrentino, face related charges as the proceedings seek life sentences for the defendants. The case, unfolding more than four years after the incident, has drawn attention to political extremism and violence surrounding the Six Nations-related visit to Paris.

Maya Lindstrom The far-right connection here is chilling — this wasn't just a bar fight gone wrong, it was ideology fueling violence.

Self Defense Family Reclusion Out NowEntertainment — Jul 21, 2026Self Defense Family, the revolving collective led by Patrick Kindlon, returns with the new single Reclusion, their first new music in six years and a hint of a larger new body of work. The track pairs heavy post-hardcore energy with introspective lyrics about family and life's fragility, and the band is set to perform a limited US tour this summer with Fiddlehead and Ink & Dagger.

Sen. Tim Scott Fires Back at ‘Ludicrous’ Washington Post Headline on Israel-Gaza ConflictReporting — May 19, 2021Sen. Tim Scott criticized The Washington Post on Tuesday for a “ludicrous” headline that blamed the Israeli missile defense system for the recent violence in Gaza. “It is ludicrous to suggest that Israel’s self defense…

On X · @hudsonwupdatesFan Account Shares Hudson Williams’ Instagram Celebration of First TIFF AppearanceFan-driven post highlighting Hudson Williams' successful TIFF panel and appearances receives overwhelmingly positive support from dedicated fandom accounts, with enthusiastic reactions and no visible opposition in sampled replies.402 likes · 11m

Dublin Man Convicted of Murder on Suspended Sentence — Jul 23, 2026Derek Boyd, 31, was found guilty of murdering Mark Carroll at his Dublin home in June 2024 while serving a suspended sentence for his sister’s manslaughter. Prosecutors said the stabbing was a calculated, murderous attack, the defense argued it was self-defense, and Boyd fled to the UK after the killing.

Former US Attorney Says Judge’s Treatment Of Trump Defense Witness Driven By Ego-Based ‘Insecurity’Reporting — May 24, 2024Former United States Attorney Brett Tolman on Tuesday said Judge Juan Merchan’s harsh treatment of former President Donald Trump’s defense witness Bob Costello was caused by the judge’s self-doubt and ego. Costello, who…

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Ulchi Drill Ends Early as NK Fires Missiles — Aug 18, 2026North Korea condemned the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills and warned it would continue exercising its right to self-defense, even as Trump ordered a substantial reduction in the joint exercises. In Seoul, President Lee Jae Myung pressed for stronger independent defense capabilities and faster restoration of wartime OPCON, while officials said coordination with the United States on drills remains ongoing amid the US-led reductions.

Angie Harmon: Instacart Worker Killed Her DogReporting — Apr 2, 2024An Instacart delivery man is claiming self-defense in the shooting of actress Angie Harmon’s dog on Saturday. According to People , Harmon, who starred in Rizzoli & Isles, said her dog Oliver was shot and killed at her…

Exclusive Video: Cartel Gunmen Masquerade as Cops, Argue with Mexican State Police for not Protecting ThemReporting — Mar 19, 2026A series of raids targeting a top cartel leader boss who masquerades as a self-defense group leader has pushed his gunmen to pressure state police officers into protecting them.

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.2h

In Wake of Rittenhouse Trial, State Senator Introduces ‘Kyle’s Law’ to End Political Prosecution of Self-DefenseOpinion — Nov 26, 2021An Oklahoma state lawmaker has filed a law that would hold the state accountable for “malicious prosecution” should any overzealous prosecutors try to charge a person with murder who is found to have acted in…

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz

Exclusive Video: Cartel Gunmen Masquerade as Cops, Argue with Mexican State Police for not Protecting Them — Mar 19, 2026A series of raids targeting a top cartel leader boss who masquerades as a self-defense group leader has pushed his gunmen to pressure state police officers into protecting them. The incidents occurred in Tepalcatepec, a…

Austin Metcalf Had ‘No Right’ to Use Force, Karmelo Anthony Attorney Tells Jury — Jun 9, 2026The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony moved closer to a verdict Tuesday as jurors heard closing arguments centered on whether the fatal stabbing of Texas teenager Austin Metcalf was an act of murder or self-defense…

GOP Lawmaker Slams Pentagon Over Opposition to Bill Fighting Increase of Sexual Assaults in MilitaryReporting — Jul 10, 2023Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) slammed the Pentagon over its opposition to a bill which would provide “self defense and combat training” in an effort to fight an increase of sexual assault in the U.S. military. The…

Attorney for Accused Kenosha Protest Gunman Says Teen Acted in Self-DefenseReporting — Aug 29, 2020A high-profile lawyer representing the 17-year-old boy charged with killing two protesters and wounding another during demonstrations on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, said on Friday that his client had acted in…

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Bodega Clerk Forced to Defend His Life Only to Face Murder Charges Sues Woke DAReporting — Oct 2, 2023Former bodega clerk Jose Alba, who was arrested after stabbing a man to death in self-defense in New York City, is fighting back. Alba, who spent six days in Rikers Island before a groundswell of complaints and…

Kyle Rittenhouse Teases Future Congressional Run as He Meets with House Republicans in DCReporting — Nov 19, 2022On Nov. 17, 2021, Kyle Rittenhouse did not know if he would be a free young man in the days to come or face prison for an act of self-defense. One year later, Rittenhouse was posting a photo of the U.S. Capitol and…

Kyle Rittenhouse Releases Video of Him Firing Automatic Gun, Ends with 8-Word Message for BidenOpinion — Jun 8, 2022Kyle Rittenhouse knows firsthand how important the Second Amendment is, having used a semiautomatic rifle in self-defense during the Black Lives Matter riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020. In a new video posted…

Rittenhouse: The Lying Media Shouldn’t Be Worried (Yet), But the News Isn’t So Good for John Pierce and Lin WoodReporting — Dec 16, 2021Kyle Rittenhouse — acquitted November of charges relating to killing two men in self-defense during the Kenosha, Wisconsin, riots in 2020 — revealed in a recent interview that his next legal action would be against his…

Fury Erupts Over Social Media Posting of Man Shooting Mountain Lion DeadOpinion — Oct 4, 2021A self-defense connoisseur with a large social media presence has ignited a firestorm over his posting of a video showing a mountain lion getting shot in the head. Mrgunsngear (Mr. Guns n’ Gear), whose first name is…

On X · @hasanthehunHasan Piker Posts That “Twitter Is Especially Not Real Life” While Contrasting Platform Reactions to Coverage of HimTwitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker (@hasanthehun) wrote that social media platforms are not real life, with Twitter/X being “especially” disconnected from it. The post quotes a thread by fellow left-leaning streamer @susravioli compiling hundreds of Facebook comments on a Fox News Politics page that were largely defensive or supportive of Hasan (contrary to what critics hoped). It is circulating mainly in online left/right political and streaming circles amid recent mainstream coverage of Piker’s past statements on violence, interviews, and platform disparities, drawing replies from fans and critics.417 likes · 11m