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North Korean missile captures photographs from space
New photos from space have emerged, this time taken from a North Korean missile
The photographs were captured during the country’s most powerful missile launch in five years, picturing the Korean peninsula and the surrounding areas.
Pyongyang has confirmed the weapon tested was a Hwasong-12 intermediate range ballistic missile.
The projectile has the potential to travel thousands of miles and is even capable of reaching areas including US territory Guam.
This marks the seventh missile launch in the past month, a record for the country, which is concerning the international community.
The US, South Korea, Japan and other nations strongly condemned this activity as North Korea attempts to use launches of weapons capable of reaching US territories to pressure the Biden administration into restarting nuclear talks.
“The United States condemns these actions and calls on [North Korea] to refrain from further destabilising acts,”
the US military’s Indo-Pacific command says.
Sunday’s launch appears to be part of a push by the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, to secure sanctions relief and international recognition of its status as a legitimate nuclear power.
Even though the UN prohibits North Korea from ballistic and nuclear weapons tests and imposes strict sanctions, the state frequently defies the ban.
While the Winter Olympics are being held in China, observers believe the North could pause missile tests – but warn that it could launch more powerful weapons when the Beijing Games finish.
Written by Savannah Pocock
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FBI hunts assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University
Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer, shot dead at 31 during speech at Utah Valley University, prompting ongoing manhunt for suspect
Charlie Kirk, conservative influencer, shot dead at 31 during speech at Utah Valley University, prompting ongoing manhunt for suspect
– Federal authorities are investigating the shooting of Charlie Kirk, who was killed at Utah Valley University.
– A manhunt for the actual shooter is underway; two men have been questioned and released without charges.
During the aftermath, two men, one of whom claimed to have fired the shot, were taken into custody but later released without charges. A manhunt is ongoing for the actual shooter.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox stated that those responsible will be held accountable, outlining the state’s commitment to justice.
President Donald Trump condemned the political climate surrounding Kirk’s death, blaming extreme rhetoric and violence.
In a statement, he remembered Kirk as a patriot who advocated for open debate. Following the incident, vigils were held nationwide, and classes at the university have been cancelled.
Ongoing Investigation
As investigations continue, American flags will fly at half-staff until Sunday in honour of Kirk.
“I want to be very clear that this is a political assassination,” Utah Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, told a news conference.
“And I just want to remind people that we still have the death penalty here in the state of Utah.
The Utah Department of Public Safety said that its State Crime Lab was “working with multiple active crime scenes”.
“These were identified based on where the victim was shot, as well as the locations where the suspect and victim travelled,” a department statement said.
“The shooting is believed to be a targeted attack. The shooter is believed to have fired from the roof of a building down to the location of the public event in the student courtyard.”
Eyewitness account
Attendee Tiana Lao said the shooting came as a shock in what otherwise felt like an= normal event.
“We didn’t realise it was real at first and then everyone began rushing out, shouting to get down in panic and distress,” she told ABC News.
“People were excited. There were some opponents like there usually are at these events … but they were peaceful, so this was a total shock.”
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Who was Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk?
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university, leaving a significant void in U.S. conservative politics. #BreakingNews
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university, leaving a significant void in U.S. conservative politics. #BreakingNews
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been assassinated while speaking at a Utah university, sparking shock and grief across America.
Known as the founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk became a leading voice in the MAGA movement, shaping conservative youth politics and energising Donald Trump’s base.
His sudden death leaves a major void in the U.S. conservative landscape.
#CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #USPolitics #BreakingNews #TickerNews
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