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The service member died in an “accident” while observing a weapons test, the Defense Ministry said A UK military service member has been killed in an undisclosed incident in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense has announced. “It is with deep regret that we must announce that a member of the UK Armed Forces died in Ukraine this morning,” the MOD …

A university campus was placed on lockdown as shots were fired in the area, injuring multiple people. Officials confirmed a suspect was in custody following the shooting at the Kentucky State University (KSU) in the US city of Frankfort.  The state Governor, Andy Beshear, said: “At this time, we are aware of some injuries. We will share more information as …

Scotland’s Nnena Kalu took home the Turner Prize on Tuesday, with the sculptor, who has autism, beating four competitors to the prestigious contemporary art award. Glasgow-born Kalu, 59, was nominated for her hanging sculptures made of wrapped material including fabric, rope and tape, with British disability charity Sense hailing her shortlisting as “incredibly significant”. Kalu was awarded the visual arts …

Tokyo says it did not refuse to use $30 billion in frozen Russian reserves to back a loan for Ukraine, contrary to Politico’s reporting The Japanese Finance Ministry has denied a report that it rejected an EU plan to tap frozen Russian central bank assets to back a loan for Ukraine. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reportedly “ruled out” the bloc’s …

Across Venezuela, residents wonder how long they’ll be waiting. Venezuela has experienced a severe decade of economic and political crisis, led by Nicolás Maduro. Now, as the threat of US intervention looms, Venezuelans are going through a cycle of anxiety and uncertainty. How long will this standoff last? Who would replace Maduro? In the meantime, they still need to afford …

Russian saboteurs plotted to blow up US planes, according to Western security officials. The campaign of terror would have rivalled the 9/11 attacks, causing massive disruption to the airline industry. The bombshell claims come following the publication of the updated US National Security Strategy (NSS) on Friday. According to the 33-page document, Donald Trump‘s America will seek to improve its …

The Norwegian Nobel Institute cancelled a planned press conference on Tuesday with this year’s Peace Prize laureate, Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado, ahead of Wednesday’s award ceremony in Oslo. Machado, 58, has been subject to a decade-long travel ban imposed by the government of President Nicolas Maduro and has been in hiding for more than a year. Her whereabouts were not …

Britain must increase military spending as Moscow invests billions in its northern fleet, Gen. Gwyn Jenkins has claimed The British Royal Navy needs significantly more investment and closer ties with arms makers in order to retain its “advantage” in the Atlantic over rivals such as Russia, First Sea Lord Gen. Gwyn Jenkins has said. Addressing the Sea Power Conference on …

Pakistan is continuing its harsh crackdown on Afghan refugees, as tensions between Islamabad and Kabul continue to surge. The latest deportations come just days after new military clashes erupted at the border between the two countries. The Taliban claimed that five people had died after both militaries exchanged heavy fire along their shared frontier. Pakistan has previously accused Afghanistan’s government …

Behind the crippling economic and political situation in Venezuela is Nicolás Maduro. After years of high inflation and a tumultuous relationship with the United States, the president of Venezuela faces a country waiting for political intervention. US President Donald Trump wants to oust Maduro, a former revolutionary turned anti-democratic leader, and recently said his “days are numbered.” Maduro’s regime is …