David Balogun

New York City police have launched a manhunt for the suspect who fatally shot Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in what investigators are calling a "brazen, targeted attack." Thompson, 50, was shot in the back and leg outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning and later died at the hospital. The attack occurred in a busy area near Times Square and Central Park, where shootings are rare. Police are utilizing extensive surveillance footage, facial recognition technology, and a discarded mobile phone found near the scene to track down the masked assailant. The suspect, who appeared to be waiting for Thompson outside the hotel, fled the scene on foot after the shooting. CCTV footage shows the suspect using a silencer on his weapon, which police say malfunctioned but was quickly fixed by the assailant. Thompson's wife has revealed that […]

The Australian Defence Force is considering a significant military innovation with the StrikeMaster, a domestically developed mobile missile launcher that could revolutionize the country's long-range strike capabilities. Mounted on Bushmaster vehicles and equipped with Naval Strike Missiles, the StrikeMaster system can engage targets on land and sea from distances exceeding 250 kilometres. The project, initially conceived by defence companies Kongsberg and Thales in 2022, represents a sovereign, cost-effective approach to enhancing Australia's military readiness. Key details of the StrikeMaster proposal include: Competitive tender process under Project LAND 8113 phase two Potential alternative to American-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Designed to extend Australia's current 40-kilometre strike range Aligned with defence strategy outlined in last year's Defence Strategy Review While the government has already committed to purchasing 20 HIMARS launchers with plans to expand to 42, growing concerns about the […]

Three North American mountaineers remain missing after attempting to summit New Zealand's highest peak, with search and rescue operations suspended due to severe weather conditions. Key developments: Missing climbers: Kurt Blair (56, US), Carlos Romero (50, US), and an unidentified Canadian Planned route: Zurbriggen Ridge on Mount Cook (Aoraki) Initial expedition: Departed Saturday, overdue for return Monday morning Search status: Paused indefinitely, potential resumption anticipated Thursday Preliminary search efforts revealed climbing-related items believed to belong to the missing mountaineers. Police Inspector Vicki Walker confirmed search teams were unable to continue operations due to challenging mountain conditions. Both Blair and Romero are certified alpine and rock climbing guides through the American Mountain Guides Association. Blair resides in Durango, Colorado, and Romero in Livermore, California. New Zealand authorities are coordinating with US and Canadian embassies to support the climbers' families. The investigation […]