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New York Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Russian soldiers handed $200,000 each for downing US-made F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine: report
A dozen Russian soldiers were awarded nearly $200,000 each for helping to shoot down a US-made F-16 fighter jet in Ukraine. The 12 servicemen were given the cash at a ceremony near the Russian-Ukrainian border after Russian oil giant, Forse, offered up the bounty last year in a bid to encourage the destruction of Western equipment, the Kremlin's state media TASS reported Friday. 'Fores has delivered on its earlier promise to transfer 15 million rubles to members of the Russian Armed Forces for downing the first F-16 in the special military operation zone,' the company boasted in a statement. 4 The 12 servicemen were given the cash at a ceremony near the Russian-Ukrainian border. Paulo M.F. Pires – Ukraine received its first deliveries of F-16 warplanes from the US last summer under the Biden administration but has already reported losing three of them. The hefty rewards were doled out as Kyiv on Friday resisted pressure from Moscow and Washington to commit to attending another round of peace talks with Russia on June 2 — insisting it first needed to see the proposals Russian negotiators plan to put forward. President Trump, for his part, has repeatedly urged Moscow and Kyiv to come up with a deal that'll end the three years of bloodshed. 'For a meeting to be meaningful, its agenda must be clear, and the negotiations must be properly prepared,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X. 4 Russian soldiers, who were involved in the country's military campaign in Ukraine, march in columns during a parade on Victory Day in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025. REUTERS 'Unfortunately, Russia is doing everything it can to ensure that the next potential meeting brings no results,' he said, citing a lack of proof from Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, however, said the Russian delegation would be traveling to Turkey and were ready for talks with Ukraine first thing Monday. 'At the moment, everyone is focused on the direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations. A list of conditions for a temporary truce is being developed,' Peskov told reporters in Moscow. 4 In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting via a videoconference at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 30, 2025. POOL/AFP via Getty Images It comes after Acting Deputy US Ambassador John Kelley told the United Nations Security Council a day earlier that the US-backed proposal — including a 30-day land, air, sea and critical infrastructure ceasefires — was 'Russia's best possible outcome.' 'We want to work with Russia, including on this peace initiative and an economic package. There is no military solution to this conflict,' Kelley told the Security Council. 'The deal on offer now is Russia's best possible outcome. President Putin should take the deal.' 'If Russia makes the wrong decision to continue this catastrophic war, the United States will have to consider stepping back from our negotiation efforts to end this conflict,' he added, warning that Washington could also impose further sanctions on Russia. 4 US President Donald Trump prepares to sign executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 22, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Kelley, too, condemned Russia's recent onslaught on Ukraine — arguing the attacks didn't demonstrate 'a desire for peace.' 'We will judge Russia's seriousness towards ending the war, not only by the contents of that term sheet, but more importantly, by Russia's actions,' he said. With Post wires
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Ex-England international clashes with Baller League rival while playing for Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker's team on night six
Joleon Lescott was involved in a heated on-pitch scrap with a rival player during a flashpoint on night six of Baller League UK on Monday evening. The former England international features for Deportrio, making his debut for the side last month after being announced as a Week Two wildcard pick for the side. Deportrio is managed by fellow ex-internationals and Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Gary Lineker, and currently sits top of the league table. But tensions flared during their sixth match of the Baller League season when the side faced off with Wembley Rangers AFC. Lescott receiving the ball by the dugouts was caught in a full-throated challenge by England six-a-side player Domingos Pires. Hit by Pires' trailing arm, the 42-year-old caught hold of his opponent and pulled him at him back, with both players locked on one another as they nearly fell into the pitchside crowd. Things get heated as a late tackle comes in on Deportio's Joleon Lescott 🤬 — Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) April 28, 2025 Lescott was separated from Pires by Baller League officials as well as Wembley Rangers players including Ben Long. Richards was also seen leading Pires away from his player. But h an argument between the former Manchester City man and Pires continued despite attempts to cool tensions. Pires told Lescott: 'I ain't scared of you bruv, I ain't f****** scared of you.' He later added that Lescott 'started that', with the former defender protesting his innocence as the referee attempted to resume play. Both Pires and Lescott were given two-minute sanctions before they could rejoin match action. But it was Lescott who ended the evening in happier circumstances at the Copper Box Arena, with his Deportrio side beating Wembley Rangers 4-1. Both of the players were sent to the sinbin for two minutes as punishment for the fracas Lescott retired from professional football in 2017 at the age of 34, and has since been working primarily as a broadcaster and pundit. But recent years have seen Lescott burnish his coaching CV, with the ex-Everton star now working alongside former team-mate Lee Carsley as an assistant coach for England's Under-21 side.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
News Anchor Remembers How Joyous Attendees Were Before Vancouver Attack That Killed 11: 'Shattered by this Horrific, Horrific Act'
A news anchor who helped to emcee the Vancouver festival where 11 people were killed over the weekend remembers how joyous the attendees were before tragedy struck. "An event that was not innocent, but peaceful and fun, loving and unifying was just shattered by this horrific, horrific act," Jason Pires, Global BC anchor, tells PEOPLE. On Saturday, April 26, a man drove an SUV at high speed into a crowd of people celebrating the Lapu Lapu Day festival. Eleven people, ages 5 to 65, were killed, and more than two dozen others were injured, Vancouver police said on social media. The event — honoring Lapu Lapu Day, a Filipino holiday, per NPR — was attended by "up to 100,000 people," according to the BBC. Pires, 51, says the day started off as a family-friendly celebration filled with laughter, food and great weather. He left for a birthday party before the attack took place, but returned to the festival grounds when he heard what happened. 'It's really gut wrenching to come back to the scene and see the aftermath and talk to survivors and family,' he tells PEOPLE, adding that because of his connection to the Filipino community, 'it's obviously deeply personal.' (Pires is half-Filipino.) Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Though a motive for the attack remains unclear, police do not believe the violence was an act of terror. Pires says that despite the tragedy, Filipino pride is what's allowing everyone to push through and come together. 'That sense of unity is growing,' he tells PEOPLE. 'We got to get through this and we won't be deterred by this random act of violence.' Police said the suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, was arrested at the scene after bystanders detained him. Related: 5-Year-Old Girl Among Victims of Vancouver Car Attack That Killed 11 as Suspect Is Named and Charged with Murder: Police He has since been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder and authorities said further charges are anticipated. It's unclear if he has entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on his behalf. Vancouver Police Interim Chief Steve Rai said at a press conference on April 27 that Lo was "known to police" and had "a significant history of interactions with police and health care professionals, related to mental health." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
News Anchor Remembers How Joyous Attendees Were Before Vancouver Attack That Killed 11: 'Shattered by this Horrific, Horrific Act'
A news anchor who helped to emcee the Vancouver festival where 11 people were killed over the weekend remembers how joyous the attendees were before tragedy struck. "An event that was not innocent, but peaceful and fun, loving and unifying was just shattered by this horrific, horrific act," Jason Pires, Global BC anchor, tells PEOPLE. On Saturday, April 26, a man drove an SUV at high speed into a crowd of people celebrating the Lapu Lapu Day festival. Eleven people, ages 5 to 65, were killed, and more than two dozen others were injured, Vancouver police said on social media. The event — honoring Lapu Lapu Day, a Filipino holiday, per NPR — was attended by "up to 100,000 people," according to the BBC. Pires, 51, says the day started off as a family-friendly celebration filled with laughter, food and great weather. He left for a birthday party before the attack took place, but returned to the festival grounds when he heard what happened. 'It's really gut wrenching to come back to the scene and see the aftermath and talk to survivors and family,' he tells PEOPLE, adding that because of his connection to the Filipino community, 'it's obviously deeply personal.' (Pires is half-Filipino.) Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Though a motive for the attack remains unclear, police do not believe the violence was an act of terror. Pires says that despite the tragedy, Filipino pride is what's allowing everyone to push through and come together. 'That sense of unity is growing,' he tells PEOPLE. 'We got to get through this and we won't be deterred by this random act of violence.' Police said the suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo, was arrested at the scene after bystanders detained him. Related: 5-Year-Old Girl Among Victims of Vancouver Car Attack That Killed 11 as Suspect Is Named and Charged with Murder: Police He has since been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder and authorities said further charges are anticipated. It's unclear if he has entered a plea or retained an attorney to speak on his behalf. Vancouver Police Interim Chief Steve Rai said at a press conference on April 27 that Lo was "known to police" and had "a significant history of interactions with police and health care professionals, related to mental health." Read the original article on People
The Independent
15-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Robert Pires: ‘Arsenal's Champions League final defeat still hurts – it's a wound that'll never heal'
Declan Rice 's brilliance last week at the Emirates Stadium has allowed Arsenal to dream big. With Real Madrid on the ropes, Mikel Arteta's team have one foot in the Champions League semi-finals. While caution is urged in the dressing room, it's impossible to contain the euphoria outside. Fans, pundits, and club legends are confident they can finish the job. 'If Arsenal manage to beat Real Madrid, anything can happen,' Robert Pires, an 'Invincible' during his time in north London, says in an exclusive interview with the Independent. The former Arsenal winger from the early 2000s sees this team as capable of winning the Champions League, although the road ahead is still long and complicated: 'Knowing what it takes to win this title helps you do it again — and Arsenal don't have that yet. In that sense, other clubs have an advantage, but nothing is impossible'. Despite the commanding 3-0 in the first leg, no one dares to write off a Real Madrid side that is an expert in miraculous comebacks and magical nights at their intimidating Santiago Bernabéu. Nevertheless, if there's a club that knows what it's like to win there, this is Arsenal. Back in 2006, Thierry Henry led a historic victory in the Champions League round of 16. 'No one is invincible — not even Real Madrid. It's a club that has something magical in this competition, a special love affair, which is why they've won it 15 times. But we showed 19 years ago that they can be beaten with hard work', recalls Pires, speaking after playing at the EA7 World Legends Padel Tour in Paris. That was the beginning of the end for the Real Madrid of the Galácticos era, remembered for its vast collection of stars like Zidane, Beckham or Ronaldo. 'We weren't afraid of them. The proof is how we played — with a lot of personality, winning 1-0. Of course it was difficult, but if you walk down the tunnel before the match with any kind of insecurity, Real Madrid will eat you alive. That Arsenal team was very strong — we truly believed we could knock them out'. That is the best advice Pires gives to this new generation: to convince themselves that if they all work together, they will achieve it. The threat, however, will be present from the first minute: 'They don't need to play well to win. Real Madrid have so much individual talent that at any moment, Mbappé, Vinicius, Rodrygo, or Bellingham can decide a match. That's a real power'. Ancelotti's side will also have that almost mythical strength of the Bernabéu. 'You always know you're going to run and suffer — there's no other way. It's a stadium with incredible acoustics, the crowd is right on top of you, and the push it gives Real Madrid when they're struggling is just immense', he emphasizes. Last time Arsenal played there, however, Henry silenced the stadium with an unforgettable play: 'It was unthinkable that he would pull off a move like that. It was the kind of goal Messi would go on to score later. I remember watching him pick up the ball, with no teammates around, and just run straight at Casillas. I thought, 'He's crazy.' Sergio Ramos tried to block the shot but couldn't get there in time. He was a beast'. Pires watched that goal from the bench, as despite being an important player for Arsenal, Wenger opted for a different profile — one that was more hard-working and self-sacrificing. 'It was a tactical decision, mainly defensive. I contributed less than other players in that aspect, and Arsène was honest with me,' Pires recalls. 'Of course, I wanted to play, but I didn't get upset. The coach gave me his reasons, I accepted them, and I tried to help when I came on during the final stages of both legs'. Arsenal's run that season was flawless up until the final. After nearly a thousand minutes without conceding a single goal, they knocked out Real Madrid, Juventus, and a spirited Villarreal side. 'If Riquelme had scored that penalty in the semi-finals, Arsenal wouldn't have reached the Champions League final,' a humble Pires admits. 'I think Villarreal would have come back in the tie. We faced Real Madrid and Juventus, but the toughest opponent was Villarreal. They didn't have the big name, no European tradition, but they had hunger, good players, and nothing to lose. They had eliminated Inter and facing Arsenal was a bonus for them. We suffered a lot at El Madrigal but… we finally reached our goal.' A massive exodus of fans set off from London to Paris to witness one of the most relevant matches in the club's history. However, the night of May 17, 2006, ended with Arsenal's hopes of conquering Europe shattered. 'That defeat against Barcelona still hurts. It's a wound that never fully heals. Reaching a Champions League final is incredibly difficult, but to come so close and not win it is hugely frustrating. It's 2025 now, and that bitter memory still hasn't faded', admits Pires. Losing was tough. The way it happened, even more so. In the 18th minute, a challenge by Jens Lehmann on Samuel Eto'o led to the Arsenal goalkeeper being sent off. Wenger, forced to bring on Manuel Almunia, sacrificed Pires. 'It killed me at that moment. I might be wrong, but I had a special connection with Henry and thought that at any moment we could have caused Barça problems. We would have preferred for the referee to allow [Ludovic] Giuly's goal and keep eleven players on the pitch. I believe we would have won that final. Until that controversial moment, we were playing better than Barça'. He now looks back on that moment with a certain fondness, but at the time, it was hard for him to come to terms with what had happened. 'It took me two days to talk to Wenger. I needed to understand his decision. He admitted to me that it was the hardest and most painful one of his managerial career. But I forgave him. I spent six years at Arsenal, we won many things, and I prefer to remember the good moments'.
