Zaur Aleksandrovich Gurtsiev, a Russian deputy mayor and Ukraine war veteran, was killed in Stavropol by a homemade bomb, prompting a terrorism investigation potentially linked to Ukraine. Gurtsiev, known for his role in the Mariupol siege and missile technology advancements, is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Russian military figures.
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The Islamic State (IS) claimed its first attack against Syria's new government forces since Bashar al-Assad's ousting, planting an explosive device targeting a military vehicle in Sweida province. This incident, confirmed by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, marks a shift from IS's primary focus on Kurdish-led forces.
Authorities in Washington are searching for three sisters, Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia Decker (5), who went missing after a visit with their father, Travis Decker, on Friday. The father, who is homeless and drives a white 2017 GMC Sierra, failed to return the girls to their mother, Whitney Decker, as scheduled.
A rare oarfish, also known as a 'doomsday fish', appeared on Tasmania's west coast. Sybil Robertson discovered the large, silver fish on the beach. Experts say encountering oarfish is exceptionally unusual. These deep-sea creatures live in deep ocean waters. Oarfish are not strong swimmers and often float vertically. A marine biologist encountered one in 2022 on the Great Barrier Reef.
A domestic tourist climbed over a fence and jumped into a section of the world-famous display of China's Terracotta Army, damaging two ancient clay warriors, authorities said Saturday. He "pushed and pulled" the clay warriors and two were "damaged to varying degrees", the statement said.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, now Kamala Harris's running mate, energized Democratic activists at South Carolina's state convention. He delivered a keynote address criticizing Donald Trump and urging Democrats to stand firm. Walz, seen as a potential 2028 presidential contender, also spoke at fundraising events and is scheduled to address the California Democratic convention, further building his national profile.
Top security officials at the Shangri-La Dialogue highlighted the interconnectedness of global security, citing China and North Korea's support for Russia as evidence of blurred regional lines. Concerns were raised that Russia's success in Ukraine could embolden China in the Indo-Pacific, particularly regarding Taiwan. A unified global approach is needed to address the coordinated authoritarian axis of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
A year after Thomas Crooks' assassination attempt on Donald Trump, new details reveal his efforts to acquire bomb-making materials. Crooks tried purchasing nitromethane, a volatile chemical, raising concerns about his intentions and the depth of the ongoing investigation. Critics argue the media has underreported this serious threat to a presidential candidate, highlighting unanswered questions.
Amid rising tensions, China deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups and numerous warships around Taiwan in May, conducting extensive military activities. These actions, involving 70 vessels and numerous aircraft, aimed to pressure Taipei and assert Beijing's sovereignty claims. The increased military presence signifies a strategy of comprehensive pressure and military expansion, particularly after Lai assumed office.