Ukraine war sites draw thrill-seekers as dark tourism industry grows

Ukraine war sites draw thrill-seekers as dark tourism industry grows

Spanish traveller Alberto Blasco Ventas looked out at Ukraine’s destroyed Irpin bridge, blown up to stop Russian troops in 2022 and now a hotspot for thrill-seeking tourists visiting the country. Russian forces had planned to cross the bridge during their attempt to seize the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, at the beginning of the war. The Russian … Read more

Ukraine’s Oscar-Winning Director Says He Would Exchange Award for No War

Ukraine’s Oscar-Winning Director Says He Would Exchange Award for No War

Ukrainian director Mstyslav Chernov, who on Sunday won the first Academy Award for his country for the “20 Days in Mariupol” documentary about theRussian siege of the port city, said he would rather have no Oscar and no war waged against his country. Chernov, a video journalist for The Associated Press, shot the film during … Read more

The Largest UK Deployment To NATO Since the Cold War Announced

The Largest UK Deployment To NATO Since the Cold War Announced

Britain is increasing its presence in the NATO forces with new additions of troops from British forces to counter global threats. This comes at a time when the Russian Invasion of Ukraine is in its second year and the Israel-Hamas attack has entered the fourth month. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps revealed on Monday (January … Read more