Charles Jenkins, 77, lived in Japan where he had settled with his family after his 2004 release. He was among four US soldiers who defected in the 1960s and later became North Korean film stars ...

At least seven Australians are believed to have died fighting in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. However, Jenkins is thought to be the first Australian captured and held as a ...

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday threatened to take “the strongest action possible” if Russia is confirmed to have killed Australian prisoner of war (POW) Oscar Jenkins.

Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that his government was “gravely concerned” about Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher, who was captured by Russian forces last year. The prime minister said ...