In a stunning turn of events, Moscow has openly challenged the US claim that ISIS was responsible for the recent attack on the Crocus City concert hall. The Russian foreign ministry spokesperson has questioned the White House assertion, stating that there is no evidence to support this claim.
During a court hearing in Moscow, four suspects pleaded guilty to the attack, with Russian President Vladimir Putin claiming that the gunmen had planned to escape to Ukraine. Shockingly, new footage released by IS revealed that the suspects are citizens of Tajikistan who were heavily recruited by the terrorist organization.
Russian state media has been focusing on Ukraine’s alleged involvement in the attack, while officials in Kyiv have vehemently denied these claims. The death toll is expected to rise, as at least a dozen individuals remain in critical condition.
Meanwhile, Israel has barred Unrwa food aid to northern Gaza, prompting the agency to call the move “outrageous.” Famine is projected to hit northern Gaza by May if urgent intervention is not provided.
In other news, former allies of President Trump, Paul Manafort and Roger Stone, are expected to rejoin his campaign team. Their return could potentially disrupt efforts to run a professional campaign.
On a more positive note, the completion date for Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica has been set for 2026, with the entrance stairway expected to be completed in 2034. Moreover, the Northern lights may be visible in the US as far south as the Midwest.
However, troubling footage of a West Papuan man being tortured by Indonesian soldiers has revived calls for international intervention. Additionally, the UK has blamed China for a cyber-attack that accessed the personal information of 40 million UK voters.
Efforts are underway to identify the cause of nodding syndrome in South Sudan, while the former CEO of FTX cryptocurrency exchange is facing a potential 100-year prison term.
And finally, a fascinating discovery has been made in the University of Colorado Boulder’s archives, revealing Martin Scorsese’s secret life as an obsessive VHS archivist.
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