The US has aligned with Russia in two UN resolutions on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, opposing a European-drafted resolution condemning Moscow’s actions and supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity at the UN General Assembly, and backing a US-drafted resolution at the UN Security Council calling for an end to the conflict without criticizing Russia. The Security Council resolution passed with the UK and France abstaining after failed attempts to amend the wording, highlighting the Trump administration’s shift in stance on the war and strained relations with European allies over Ukraine. The US resolution at the UNGA was also passed, with the US voting against the European resolution, leading to 65 abstentions and criticism from Ukraine for not condemning aggression.
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British man reported missing in Cambodia found in jail accused of drug smuggling
A British man, Robert Brown, 41, from Newcastle, was reported missing in Cambodia just hours before his arrest at Phnom Penh International Airport for attempting to smuggle nearly 20kg of cannabis worth £200,000 into the UK. Facing charges of drug trafficking, he could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted, as announced by the capital's anti-drug department. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A British man named Robert Brown, who was reported...
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