Europeans say Russian opposition figure Navalny was killed by toxin found in a poisonous frog
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is suspected of dying in prison after being poisoned with epibatidine, a deadly toxin found in South American dart frogs, according to Britain and European allies.
European officials said there was no innocent explanation for the presence of the toxin, which does not occur naturally in Russia, and directly blamed the Kremlin. Russia has denied the allegations, while the deceased's wife, Yulia Navalnaya, said that Western analyses scientifically prove that it was a deliberate murder.
Alexei Navalny was in prison serving a combined 30-and-a-half-year sentence on charges of extremism and fraud, which he and his supporters considered politically motivated because of his strong criticism of the Kremlin. He was transferred to a maximum-security prison above the Arctic Circle and served almost three years in prison before his death in February 2024.
Rallies held around the world in support of Iran's anti-government protesters
Hundreds of thousands of people protested in cities around the world in support of anti-government demonstrators in Iran, who are facing harsh and deadly repression from the regime.
At a rally of about 200,000 people in Munich, Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah, said he was ready to lead the country towards a "secular and democratic future."
Meanwhile, the US is preparing for new talks with Tehran on the nuclear issue, while human rights organizations report thousands killed and tens of thousands arrested during the protests.
CIA releases recruitment video for disgruntled Chinese soldiers
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has released a Chinese-language video to convince disgruntled Chinese soldiers to cooperate with the US, featuring the story of an officer who becomes disillusioned with the corruption and personal interests of his leaders.
This comes as the Chinese military faces internal corruption investigations and purges launched by President Xi Jinping against top generals. China has responded by warning that it will take measures against any attempts to infiltrate it by foreign services.
Giant Maria Callas mural in Greece wins world street art award
A giant mural of legendary soprano Maria Callas in the Greek city of Kalamata has been voted the best street art in the world by followers of the Street Art Cities platform.
Artist Cleomenis Kostopoulos' work presents Callas as an allegory of the city, with her dress symbolizing the region's prosperity, prosperity, and blessed soil.
Local authorities say the mural has become a new tourist attraction and is helping to promote Kalamata internationally.
