20,000 teddy bears displayed in Washington to highlight abducted Ukrainian children
A public installation of 20,000 teddy bears was displayed on the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., symbolizing the number of Ukrainian children abducted or forcibly transferred to Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.The event was organised by Razom for Ukraine and the American Coalition for Ukraine.The teddy bears were attached to a fence to represent the scale of the issue, with Ukrainian authorities and United Nations estimates confirming more than 19,000 minors affected.The installation aimed to raise awareness and call for stronger international action, including sanctions and efforts to secure the children's return.Lawmakers, advocates, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 09:00 LONDON
Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes ombudsman without explanation
The Pentagon has dismissed Jacqueline Smith, the ombudsman for the Stars and Stripes newspaper, without providing any explanation.Smith confirmed that she was not given a reason for her removal from the position.The ombudsman role is important for maintaining accountability and transparency within military journalism, making this dismissal notable.Stars and Stripes serves as a military newspaper, providing news and information to members of the armed forces.The lack of explanation for Smith's dismissal has raised questions about the relationship between the military and the media.It remains unclear what prompted the Pentagon's decision or what the next steps will be regarding the ombudsman... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 Apr 2026 06:02 LONDON
