It is usually a bad sign if talks start with one side brandishing a gun. But Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine has given the West an opportunity to enhance European security. Our cover this week https://t.co/bVeGyggqJp pic.twitter.com/BRVUMvnaHV
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Daily Archives: January 7, 2022
Views: Fly Fishing In Cocos Keeling Islands, Australia
For the past two years Australians have been limited to travel within their own country. This is not all bad news when you realise the diversity of fishing options in Australian waters. In early 2021, Josh Hutchins, of Aussie Fly Fisher, and film-maker, Kane Chenoweth, set off to one of Australia’s most remote regions in search of clean water, tropical vibes and big fish – the Cocos Keeling Islands.
With bountiful bonefish, intermittent shark-dodging, and relaxed Island vibes – Cocos was full of surprises.
Despite schools of bonefish and the odd-GT distraction, we had a primary goal for the trip: a Bumphead Parrotfish. We’d seen it done in the Seychelles, and we wanted to catch one in our home waters. Let the mission begin…
Location: Australia
Morning News: Australia Denies Tennis Star Visa, Empty Airline Flights
We get the latest on the withdrawal of Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa due to his vaccination status and explore how Europe is dealing with the spread of the Omicron variant. Plus: the environmental impact of empty flights and a look at what we’ve learned this week. From Milan: Salone highlights, interviews and a daily running guide.
Front Page: Wall Street Journal – January 7
Aerial Views: Hartsop In The Lake District, England
Hartsop is a small village in the English Lake District. It lies in the Patterdale valley, near Brothers Water, Hayeswater and Kirkstone Pass. It consists of 17th-century grey stone cottages, like so many of its neighbours.
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