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Four suspects showing signs of severe beating in court, charged over Moscow terror attack

Four men accused of gunning down dozens of people at a concert hall outside the Russian capital, Moscow, have been charged with terrorism after appearing in a courtroom showing signs of severe beating.

Death toll in Moscow concert hall attack climbs to 137

Friday’s terrorist attack at a Moscow concert hall has so gar claimed at least 137 lives, according to an update from Russia’s Investigative Committee. The search for bodies is continuing in the part of the complex that burned down in a massive fire.

EU deplores Israeli seizure of 800 hectares of land in West Bank

The European Union on Sunday condemned the Israeli seizure of 800 hectares of Palestinian land in the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank.

Any US effort to justify Ukraine until Crocus attack probe ends will be evidence: Russia

Any Washington attempt to justify Kiev until the end of the investigation into the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow should be considered as evidence, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Russian missile enters Polish airspace during massive attack on Ukraine, Moscow envoy summoned: Report

A Russian missile bound for Ukraine crossed through Polish airspace on Sunday, sending NATO F-16 fighter jets scrambling and sparking the Polish government to demand answers.

Daesh releases graphic video it claims shows Moscow concert hall attack

Daesh-affiliated news agency Amaq released a graphic video purportedly related to Friday’s attack at a concert hall outside Moscow recorded by one of the attackers, suggesting the perpetrators had a direct link to the group in order to be able to send the video.

Zelensky accuses Putin of trying to blame Kiev for deadly attack on Moscow concert

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated "miserable" Russian President Vladimir Putin waited overnight before publicly addressing Russians, only to accuse Ukraine of having a hand in the terror attack at a concert hall near Moscow.

Russia says US did not pass specific data before Moscow terrorist attack

The US Administration did not pass any specific information through the Russian Embassy in Washington about preparations of the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert venues, Ambassador Anatoly Antonov has told TASS.

Putin vows punishment for everyone behind Moscow terror attack as death toll tops 130

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday addressed the nation about the Crocus City Hall shooting, denouncing it as a “bloody and barbaric” terrorist attack and vowing to punish all involved. More than 130 people have so far been killed and over 150 wounded in Friday evening's massacre.

Russia says arrested 11 suspects over Moscow attack, claims terrorists planned to flee to Ukraine

Eleven people have been detained over the terror attack on the Crocus Crocus City Hall concert venue outside Moscow, Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has announced in a statement. The terrorists planned to flee to Ukraine, it added.

EU introduces sanctions against Russian judges, prison staff over Navalny death

The European Union has introduced sanctions against correctional facilities Nos. 6 and 3 and thirty-three individuals within the framework of sanctions related to the death of Aleksey Navalny, the EU Council announced in its decree posted in the Official Journal.

Amnesty knocks EU response to Gaza war as ‘too little, too late’

Amnesty International has sharply criticized the European Council's call for a sustainable ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, saying it falls short given the dire situation faced by Palestinian civilians.

Moscow concert hall attack death toll rises to 60

The death toll from a terrorist attack at a packed music venue outside Moscow has climbed to 60, Russia’s Investigative Committee confirmed in the early hours of Saturday. According to health officials, nearly 150 are wounded, including several children.

4 European countries say ready to recognise Palestine as a state

The leaders of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Malta released a joint statement on Friday announcing that they will recognize a Palestinian state.

Dozens killed, injured in mass shooting at concert hall near Moscow

Gunmen in combat fatigues burst into a big concert hall in Moscow and fired automatic weapons at the crowd, killing and wounding dozens of people.

Russia, China reach shipping agreement with Yemen’s Houthis: Report

The Yemen-based Houthi fighters have told Moscow and Beijing that their ships can sail freely through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without fear of being attacked, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources.

UK sources say Kiev ‘disappointed’ with London over war with Moscow

Ukraine is “disappointed with Britain’s stance” on the conflict with Russia, sources in the UK defense sector have told the Daily Mail.

CENTCOM chief expresses deep concern about Iran-China-Russia alliance

The head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Kurilla has expressed concerns over the growing alliance between Tehran, Beijing and Moscow.

Ukraine may soon ‘fall’: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron believes that Ukraine’s fall is imminent, the European edition of Politico has reported, referring to its sources.

UN chief to EU: Stop adopting ‘double standards’ on Ukraine and Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has asked the European Union leaders to show the same concern for civilians in the Gaza Strip as in Ukraine. While the EU has funnelled tens of billions of euros into repelling Russian forces in Ukraine, it is only now preparing to formally ask Israel not to invade Rafah in Gaza.

Russia announces new gains in Donbass, eastern Ukraine

The Russian Army has captured the village of Tonenkoye in Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Thursday, referring to the self-proclaimed republic in eastern Ukraine. Tonenkoye has seen intense combat over the past few weeks, following the taking of the key Donbass town of Avdeevka in mid-February.

Russia conducts largest missile strike on Ukraine capital in weeks

Russia launched its largest missile attack in weeks on Kyiv and the surrounding region on Thursday, injuring more than a dozen and damaging schools, residential buildings and industrial facilities, officials have confirmed.

UK says its forces won’t ‘fight side by side’ with Ukrainians against Russia

London has no plans to send troops to fight Russia alongside Ukrainian soldiers, a UK government spokesman has stated.

Germany says not to let Putin dictate peace terms in Ukraine

Berlin will not let Russian President Vladimir Putin forcibly alter Ukraine’s borders or impose the terms of peace, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed.

Russia warns French troops in Ukraine “legitimate priority target”

Russia's foreign intelligence (SVR) top brass said London is preparing to send 2,000 forces to Ukraine. Sergey Naryshkin added any French military unit sent to Ukraine to help it fight Russia would be a "priority" target for the Russian Army.

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