Day: February 20, 2024
Russian Pilot Who Defected to Ukraine Is Believed Dead in Spain
The apparent death in Spain of Maksim Kuzminov is likely to fuel speculation that it was the work of Russia’s intelligence services.
UK minister says he ‘cannot disprove’ claims Afghans were unlawfully killed
Johnny Mercer tells UK inquiry of reports SAS had killed civilians between 2010 and 2013The UK’s minister for veterans, Johnny Mercer, has effectively admitted in front of a public inquiry that he believed members of the SAS had engaged in dozens of un…
Flight attendant accused of trying to video record teen girl in airplane bathroom held until trial
An American Airlines flight attendant arrested on suspicion of trying to secretly video record a 14-year-old female passenger using an airplane bathroom last September is being held in custody pending trial.
Israel takes subtle swipe at Prince William after his controversial Gaza war statement
Prince William today made an impassioned plea about the conflict in Gaza, which has now sparked a veiled retaliation from Israel.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate Gaza ceasefire
The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
‘Leave now’: White House warns Americans in Russia as Biden prepares Navalny sanctions
White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby is reportedly telling Americans in Russia to leave as the Biden administration prepares to unveil strong sanctions in response to the death of Russian political prisoner Alexei Navalny. Kirby also …
Ukraine updates: Defected Russian pilot found dead in Spain – DW – 02/20/2024 – DW (English)
Ukraine updates: Defected Russian pilot found dead in Spain – DW – 02/20/2024 DW (English)Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine is dead: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence CNNMaksim Kuzminov, Russian defector, shot dead in Spain, Ukra…
Jailed Russian activist Ilya Yashin says he fears for his life after death of Navalny
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