Capture

• 金正恩総書記は、ロシア西部のクルスク州でウクライナ軍と戦い、捕虜になることを避けるために手榴弾で自爆した北朝鮮兵を称賛し、戦場における極端な方針の存在を認めた。 • 情報レポートや脱北者の証言を含む増え続ける証拠により、北朝鮮兵は敵の手に落ちることを避けるため、自爆やその他の自殺手段に訴えるよう明確に指示されていることが示されている。

Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who allegedly made more than $400,000 on Polymarket, could face up to 60 years in prisonA US soldier who played a role in the January capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is now in custody after allegedly cashing in over $400,000 on wagers about the politician’s removal from office, federal authorities announced on Thursday.Prosecutors say beginning in early December the soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, was involved in planning for the military operation to capture and depose Maduro. Continue reading...

Exiled leader to revive push for change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to democratic transitionVenezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, will seek to revive her push for political change with a rally in Madrid on Saturday, having found herself sidelined by Donald Trump after the abduction of the president Nicolás Maduro.“Venezuela will be free,” the Nobel peace prize winner insisted in an interview on the eve of this weekend’s demonstration in the Puerta del Sol square, which is expected to draw tens of thousands of protesters. Continue reading...

• Serena Williams won the 2026 French Open women's singles championship, defeating Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 7-5 in Saturday's final at Roland Garros. • The victory marks Williams' 25th Grand Slam title, breaking her previous record of 24 and cementing her status as the greatest tennis player of all time. • At age 44, Williams demonstrated exceptional fitness and mental fortitude throughout the two-week tournament.