Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unannounced visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday, one day after Russia accused the United States of being behind an alleged drone attack. The ICC recently issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Zelenskyy's visit is likely related to the warrant, as he was in The Hague to discuss the matter with the ICC and the International Court of Justice.
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Europol has announced the arrest of 132 members of the 'Ndrangheta, a powerful criminal network responsible for much of Europe's cocaine trade, money laundering, bribery, and violence. The operation involved 2,770 officers from 10 countries and is being described as the "largest-ever coordinated hit" against the 'Ndrangheta. The raids took place in eight European countries, as well as Brazil and Panama, and is a major step in the fight against organized crime.
Two former Russian convicts have made claims that Ukraine attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack on the Kremlin. Azamat Uldarov and Alexey Savichev, who were both pardoned by Russian presidential decrees last year, also claimed to have been commanders of the Wagner Group. Russia has responded to the claims with fury, while Ukraine has denied the accusations and two Russian officials have expressed skepticism. It is currently unclear whether the claims are true, as CNN is unable to independently verify them.
Queensland Police have confirmed the remains of missing fisherman Kevin Darmody were found inside two crocodiles located upstream from where he was last seen. The Department of Environment and Science euthanized the crocodiles and a report is being prepared for the coroner. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by crocodiles in the area, and the public is urged to take extra precautions when visiting coastal areas in Queensland.
The United States and Mexico have reached an agreement on new immigration policies that will enable the U.S. to deport some migrants and allow Mexico to accept non-Mexican migrants and asylum-seekers. The agreement also includes the deployment of extra troops to the southern border and the eligibility of up to 100,000 individuals from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador to live and work in the U.S. The agreement is seen as a way to deter illegal border crossings while also providing a safe and legal way for those who are eligible to enter the U.S.
Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of attempting to launch a drone attack on the Kremlin overnight in an effort to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin has called the incident a "terrorist act" and said Russian military and security forces disabled the drones before they could strike. Ukraine has denied any involvement, and the investigation is ongoing. The attempted attack has raised questions about security in the region and the need for increased vigilance and security measures.
On Wednesday morning, tragedy struck Belgrade, Serbia when a teenage boy, K.K., opened fire in the Vladislav Ribnikar primary school using his father's gun, killing eight children and a school guard. Police responded quickly, arresting the shooter in the school yard. The Serbian government has expressed their condolences and promised to investigate the incident and take steps to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
This article reports on an incident in London where a man was arrested outside Buckingham Palace for throwing what appeared to be shotgun cartridges onto the palace grounds. The suspect was also found with a suspicious bag, which was detonated by police as a precaution. The motive for the suspect's actions is still unknown, and police do not believe the incident to be terror-related.