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Will a macaque eat a grape sitting on a pile of poo? A study on germaphobia
When an outbreak strikes, humans try to avoid germs. (Remember wiping off groceries at the start of the pandemic?) What about ... monkeys?
Korean Dramas: Ukraine, Russia, and Where South Korea Begins
A diplomatic spat and a comment that caused controversy.
Russia’s Shnaider goes into semis of 2026 WTA Ningbo Open tennis tournament
Diana Shnaider is now set to face off in the semifinals against World’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan
Russian Railways to meet all 2026 freight loading targets — official
Vadim Mikhailov noted that once the board agrees on next year's loading volumes and concludes discussions with ministries and government agencies, the operating and investment bud…
Iranian men to go on trial next year over alleged plot to target UK Jewish community
Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, appear at London court where their lawyers say they plan to plead not guilty to charges of preparing acts of terrorism
IN BRIEF: What to know of restrictions at Moscow airports, evacuation at Sheremetyevo
Airlines are adjusting their schedules due to restrictions at airports in the Moscow Region
FACTBOX: What we know about latest reciprocal prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
Russia returned 270 servicemen from territory controlled by the Kiev regime in exchange for 270 captured Ukrainian servicemen, the Russian Defense Ministry reported
Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire to evacuate Oleshky residents
Russia and Ukraine will temporarily pause fighting to allow residents of Oleshky, a city in the occupied part of Ukraine’s Kherson region, to evacuate safely.
Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus
Switzerland says patient is wife of Swiss diplomat and believed to have contracted virus while travelling in UgandaHealth officials across Africa are racing to determine how Niger…
Woman at centre of Cornell University rape inquiry in 'constant fear', lawyer says
The woman, known anonymously as Jane Doe, alleged she was drugged and raped by several men on Cornell's campus.
Seven killed as gunmen open fire near Christian church in Jordan — TV
The gunmen did not get inside the church where more than 150 people had gathered
World’s largest passenger jet cannot land in Moscow due to restrictions
"The airplane is now circling in the Penza Region, waiting for the resumption of Moscow airports' operations or the decision to fly to an alternate airfield," the source said
Tsunami warning issued for Sicily following tremors — newspaper
Residential areas on the Aeolian Islands reportedly lie closest to the epicenter
FSB Orders Critical Infrastructure Operators to Shutter Websites Over PHP Bug – RBC
The FSB directive mirrors that of the U.S. National Security Agency, as well as authorities from the EU and China, after PHP programmers released a fix to the critical vulnerabili…
Russian government seeks early end to subsidized mortgages for IT workers, citing ‘limited budget funds’
Russian authorities are discussing ending the preferential mortgage program for IT specialists early, three sources told the Russian business news outlet RBC.
Russia cannot ignore EU’s growing militarization — Russian ambassador to Montenegro
Alexander Lukashik also pointed to European Union’s military aid to the Kiev regime, its provocative anti-Russian measures and the tightening of anti-Russian sanctions
Settlement security chief charged with shooting Palestinian woman at pirate roadblock
Pinhas Ran allegedly fired toward car after driver, fearing attack, refused baseless demand to show ID and sped off; one bullet lodged itself in passenger's lung, prosecutors say
Risk of arms race in space is growing — news agency
The document emphasized that strengthening global space governance was an urgent issue for humanity and the shared responsibility of all states
Seven shot dead by gunmen at church funeral in Jordan, state media say
Another 10 people are injured in the southern Karak governorate, and a manhunt is now under way.
Senior Russian diplomat says West seeks to undermine independent centers of power
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin highlighted that Russian Foreign Ministry paid serious attention to the protection of the rich culture shared by the Slavic world a…
Russia-Africa summit establishes regular cooperation with African nations — expert
Andrey Maslov noted that Russia had partner countries with whom quite diverse mechanisms of interaction are in place, along with sector-specific tracks
Russia-US dialogue focuses not only on Ukraine — Russian diplomat
It also covers major economic initiatives and joint cultural and humanitarian projects, Alexander Gusarov, director of the ministry’s North Atlantic department, said
Japan Needs Higher Interest Rates
Japanese exporters enjoy high demand and strong profit margins, but importers are under severe pressure. The weak yen also hurts Japanese consumers.
The U.S. proposes a demilitarized zone in Donbas. Kyiv refuses to surrender territory. Putin insists it was Russia’s all along.
The new U.S. peace plan calls for creating a demilitarized zone in Donbas, The Economist reported, citing Ukrainian officials. The plan also reportedly envisions Ukraine abandonin…