Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:46pm on 25 Mar 2024,Monday International
Russia charges four men with terrorism for the attack on a Moscow concert hall, where at least 137 people died. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility, but Russian officials accused Ukraine, a claim Kyiv calls "absurd." The suspects, beaten and one in a wheelchair, appeared in court. President Macron warned Russia against exploiting the attack to blame Ukraine. Rescuers search for victims in the rubble, as France raises its terror alert. The attack raises questions about Russia's death penalty moratorium, with officials calling for its end. The US blames IS for the attack, dismissing Ukrainian involvement claims.
