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Russia Today
a day ago
- Russia Today
Ex-Ukrainian police chief found dead in Spain
A man who was found dead in Spain in June from an apparent drowning has been identified as a former Ukraine police chief who once served on an organized crime task force, according to media reports. The death took place in the same apartment complex in the coastal town of Villajoyosa where a Russian military pilot who defected to Ukraine was killed last year. According to El Espanol, the body of 61-year-old Ukrainian national Igor Grushevsky was discovered floating in a shallow community pool on June 29. Grushevsky had reportedly purchased a unit in the building a few months earlier. Reporters later identified the deceased as a retired police chief who led operations against organized crime in Ukraine's Cherkasy and Kirovograd regions during the 1990s. Ukrainian diplomats confirmed the man's identity on Monday. Grushevsky appeared to have kept a low-profile with no official record of residency in Spain, leading to speculation he may have been in hiding. Spanish officials have not announced any formal investigation into foul play. Neighbors told El Espanol they believed Grushevsky may have suffered a stroke. The body reportedly showed no external injuries, though blood was seen coming from one ear. The death, described by the media as 'mysterious,' has unsettled the local community as it comes less than a year and a half after the high-profile killing of Maksim Kuzminov, a former Russian military pilot who defected to Ukraine. Kuzminov was living under a false identity in Villajoyosa with Ukrainian state protection when he was shot in what appeared to be a professional hit. Kuzminov allegedly received $500,000 from Kiev for flying an Mi-8 military helicopter into Kiev-controlled territory. Ukrainian officials claimed his two crewmates were 'liquidated' during the operation but did not specify whether Kuzminov was directly responsible for their deaths. Western outlets have accused Russia of orchestrating Kuzminov's killing in retaliation. Moscow has neither confirmed nor denied involvement.
Geek Tyrant
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Mackenzie Davis Joins Josh Hartnett in Netflix's Untitled Newfoundland Creature Thriller — GeekTyrant
Mackenzie Davis has officially signed on to star opposite Josh Hartnett in Netflix's upcoming limited series set on the rocky shores of Newfoundland, Canada. Stranger Things star Charlie Heaton has also joined the cast,. The currently untitled project comes from creator Jesse McKeown and will center around a small coastal town grappling with a mysterious threat from the sea. This six-episode series casts Hartnett as a hardened fisherman who finds himself battling to protect his family, his community, and a way of life that's disappearing fast—just as something terrifying and unknown washes up from the depths. Davis' role is still under wraps, but she's great and this seems like a great project for her, as it seems like this will be character-driven survival story set against a remote and haunting backdrop. McKeown will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Writing duties are handled by an impressive team including Karen Walton ( Orphan Black ), Perry Chafe ( St. Pierre ), and Natty Zavitz ( Edging ). The series will be directed by Jamie Childs, Helen Shaver, and Stephen Dunn. Davis recently starred in Blumhouse's Speak No Evil opposite James McAvoy and appeared in Swimming Home directed by Justin Anderson. On the film side, her credits include Blade Runner 2049 , Terminator: Dark Fate , Tully , and The Martian . Her television work is just as stacked, having led HBO Max's Station Eleven and starred in AMC's Halt and Catch Fire . She also made memorable appearances in Black Mirror and Love, Death & Robots . Behind the camera, Davis' directorial debut Woaca screened at both TIFF and the London Film Festival. Up next, she's set to headline Netflix's crime noir series The Undertow .
The Guardian
08-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Young people in the UK: share your experiences of living in a coastal town
The Guardian is launching a year-long reporting series, Against The Tide, that will put young people at the forefront. For the past six months we have been travelling to port towns and seaside resorts around England to discover how younger people feel about the places they live and what changes would enable them to build the futures they want. We will continue our reporting over the next 12 months. Are you aged between 18-25 and live in a coastal town around England? What's it like living there? What are the bonuses and also the challenges? How do seasons affect your experience? If you're a parent or work with young people, please get in touch. And if you live in a coastal area around other parts of the UK, we'd like to hear from you too. You can share your experiences of living in a coastal town using this form. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you include other people's names please ask them first. Contact us on WhatsApp at +447766780300. For more information, please see our guidance on contacting us via WhatsApp. For true anonymity please use our SecureDrop service instead. If you're having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.
The Guardian
07-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Guardian
Young people in the UK: share your experiences of living in a coastal town
The Guardian is launching a year-long reporting series, Against The Tide, that will put young people at the forefront. For the past six months we have been travelling to port towns and seaside resorts around England to discover how younger people feel about the places they live and what changes would enable them to build the futures they want. We will continue our reporting over the next 12 months. Are you aged between 18-25 and live in a coastal town around England? What's it like living there? What are the bonuses and also the challenges? How do seasons affect your experience? If you're a parent or work with young people, please get in touch. And if you live in a coastal area around other parts of the UK, we'd like to hear from you too. You can share your experiences of living in a coastal town using this form. Please include as much detail as possible. Please include as much detail as possible. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you include other people's names please ask them first. Contact us on WhatsApp at +447825903400. For more information, please see our guidance on contacting us via WhatsApp. For true anonymity please use our SecureDrop service instead. If you're having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.
