The sudden death of Pyotr Kucherenko, Russia’s deputy science minister, has sparked speculation and raised questions about its circumstances, especially given Kucherenko’s alleged private criticism of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kucherenko, 46, fell seriously ill on a flight from Cuba to Moscow, prompting an emergency landing in southern Russia. Despite efforts to resuscitate him,... 

An alleged Trump supporter was shot dead in Portland late on Saturday as protesters from rival groups clashed in the northwest U.S. city, which has seen frequent demonstrations for months that have at times turned violent. Sounds of gunfire were heard in the area of Southeast 3rd Avenue and Southwest Alder Street, according to the spokesman’s statement. Police said in statements that both the death...