At least nine people have been killed in a school shooting in Canada, while children and a man died in a Russian attack in Ukraine; the UK plans to double its troop presence in Norway as part of an Arctic strategy.
In a tragic sequence of events, a school shooting in Canada occurred overnight, resulting in the deaths of at least nine individuals, with several more injured, including two in critical condition. The suspected shooter, believed to be a woman according to local police, reportedly took her own life following the attack. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun violence in North America.
In a separate incident, Ukrainian authorities have reported that three children, aged one and two, and a man lost their lives due to a Russian airstrike near Kharkiv. All victims were inside the same home at the time of the attack. This incident underscores the continued humanitarian crisis in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like children.
Additionally, the UK government announced plans to increase its military presence in Norway, doubling its troops from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years. This move is part of a broader Arctic strategy, with British forces expected to play a key role in NATO's Arctic Sentry force. Alongside these military developments, various humanitarian organizations in Norway will lose funding from Norad, while others, like the UN Association, will receive support for the first time, indicating a shift in funding priorities in the region.
