the Russian Defense Ministry’

US News

Arizona men allege wrongful arrest in Guthrie kidnapping investigation

July 31, 2026 |

Two men detained during the search for Nancy Guthrie have filed a notice of claim seeking $3.25 million from Pima County officials. The filing alleges wrongful arrest, reputational harm and property damage as the kidnapping investigation passes six months.

Stolen Civil War cannonballs found in Alabama airport suitcase

July 31, 2026 |

Crime and US

TSA officers found five stolen Civil War-era cannonballs wrapped in paper towels inside a checked suitcase at Gulf Shores International Airport. The inert artifacts were returned to Fort Morgan, and the fort declined to press charges, according to CBS News.

States challenge DHS noncitizen voter roll claims

July 31, 2026 |

Politics and US

Election officials in California, Nevada and Pennsylvania are demanding that DHS explain how it identified alleged noncitizens on voter rolls without access to states’ unredacted voter data. DHS has not publicly detailed its methodology, and New Jersey’s own review found far fewer cases than the federal claim.

Key takeaways: The capture of Soledar is a major victory for Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine, and a symbolic PR win for Yevgeny Prigozhin.…

World News

Spain deploys troops after deadly Ceuta migrant surge

July 31, 2026 |

Crime, Politics and World

Spain deployed troops and police to Ceuta after tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco, with at least 34 deaths reported. The crisis prompted mass returns, calls for legal changes in Spain and demands for tighter border controls across Europe.

UK court upholds approval for Chinese embassy in London

July 31, 2026 |

Politics and World

The High Court dismissed a residents’ challenge to China’s planned 20,000-square-metre embassy complex at Royal Mint Court in London. Residents say they will appeal, citing security, human rights and fire safety concerns.

FIFA adviser quits as World Cup investment plan faces backlash

July 31, 2026 |

Sport and World

Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a senior adviser to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling a proposed private investment plan for World Cup commercial operations “a bad deal for football.” The Asian Football Confederation joined UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing the proposal and urged FIFA to review its governance.

Posts tagged as “the Russian Defense Ministry’”

Moscow Claims Symbolic Victory in Ukraine Invasion with Capture of Soledar Town