British Museum says staff member dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged

The British Museum said Wednesday that a member of its staff has been dismissed after items dating back as far as the 15th century B.C. were found to be missing, stolen or damaged. The museum said it has also ordered an independent review of security and a ‘‘vigorous program to recover the missing items.″ The… Continue reading British Museum says staff member dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged

Russian warship damaged in Ukraine sea drone attack on navy base Novorossiysk

Russia said Friday that Ukraine had attacked one of its key naval bases using sea drones. The Russian defense ministry claimed to have thwarted the overnight attack on the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, but the fate of one of its warships was in doubt after it appeared to have been damaged in the incident.… Continue reading Russian warship damaged in Ukraine sea drone attack on navy base Novorossiysk