Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed 100,000 troops to the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, raising concerns of a renewed large-scale assault. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Moscow has moved the forces to the outskirts of Pokrovsk, a key transport hub in the Donetsk region that Russian forces have been attempting to seize for the past 18 months. Western officials fear the build-up may signal an end-of-year push to capture…

A shooting in Brooklyn on Thursday afternoon has left one man dead and his twin brother injured, while the suspect remains at large, police have confirmed. The incident occurred at approximately 2.40pm in the East New York neighbourhood, at the junction of Sutter and Euclid Avenues. Officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, they discovered two men, both aged 20, suffering from gunshot wounds.…

By Eniola Amadu Residents of Olive Dell Ranch in Southern California have sued the resort’s owners after the once-renowned nudist community banned nudity, fell into disrepair, and began evicting long-time occupants. More than 50 current and former members accuse management of violating civil rights, engaging in unfair business practices, committing financial elder abuse, and creating unlivable conditions while raising rents. The lawsuit, first reported by KTLA, alleges the owners are…

By Eniola Amadu Buckingham Palace has announced with “deep sorrow” the death of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, aged 92. The Duchess, who passed away peacefully yesterday night at Kensington Palace surrounded by family, was the oldest member of the Royal Family. She will be remembered for her warmth, humility and enduring love of music. READ ALSO: Duke and Duchess of Westminster expecting 1st child A statement from the palace confirmed that…

Former United States President Joe Biden has undergone surgery to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead, his office confirmed on Thursday, marking the latest in a series of health challenges for the 82-year-old. The procedure was disclosed by his spokesperson, Kelly Scully, after Inside Edition published footage showing Biden leaving a church service in Delaware with a visible scar on his forehead. Ms Scully said the former president had…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning regarding the presence of Western troops in Ukraine, declaring they would be considered “legitimate targets for destruction” should they enter the conflict zone. Speaking at an economic forum in Vladivostok, Putin stated, “If some troops appear there, especially now during the fighting, we proceed from the premise that they will be legitimate targets.” His remarks come amid ongoing speculation about increased…

Twenty-six nations have pledged to provide postwar security guarantees to Ukraine, including an international force operating on land, at sea and in the air, French President Emmanuel Macron announced following a summit in Paris. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Élysée Palace, Macron said the guarantees would be deployed “the day the conflict stops” to prevent any renewed major aggression. He stressed that the troops would not be…

President Isaac Herzog of Israel is expected to visit London next Thursday, mere weeks before the United Kingdom is anticipated to formally recognise the state of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly. Two sources have confirmed that Herzog will meet with British ministers and senior political figures during his visit. It will mark the first time a senior Israeli leader has travelled to Britain since Foreign Secretary David Lammy…

By Eniola Amadu North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to “fully support” Russia’s military campaign as part of a “fraternal duty,” state media KCNA reported on Thursday. Kim made the pledge during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of commemorations in Beijing marking the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the Second World War. Chinese President Xi Jinping also attended, creating a striking image of…

A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration acted unlawfully when it terminated about $2.2 billion in research grants awarded to Harvard University, handing a major legal victory to the Ivy League institution. The decision by US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston on Wednesday prevents the White House from cutting off further research funding to Harvard, which has been at the centre of a fierce political battle over…

Portugal will observe a day of national mourning today after a funicular railway carriage derailed in central Lisbon on Wednesday evening, killing at least 15 people and injuring 18 more. The crash occurred at about 6pm on the steep line of the Elevador da Glória, a landmark funicular dating back to 1885. The yellow and white carriage toppled on its side in a narrow street near Restauradores Square, crumpling against…

A Georgia dentist is believed to have shot dead his wife and teenage daughter before taking his own life inside their $1.7 million home in Johns Creek, an affluent suburb of Atlanta. Police found the bodies of James Choi, 52, his wife Myoung, also 52, and their 15-year-old daughter Grace during a welfare check at the St Ives Country Club gated community on Sunday afternoon. “This tragic incident has deeply…