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Russian troops liberate Timoshevka community in Zaporozhye Region in past day — top brass
Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 170 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past 24 h…
Ukraine carries out one of largest attacks on Petersburg since 2022 — MFA
According to Rodion Miroshnik, one person was killed and five were injured
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
Trump frustrated by lack of progress in Ukraine talks — top US diplomat
Marco Rubio noted that Donald Trump dedicated almost two years to these negotiations
Revenues from Russian fish supplies to China up more than 1.5 times in 9M 2026
As of the end of the first 9 months of 2026, export revenue from Russian seafood shipments to China grew by 54% compared to the same period last year
Daily Briefing Oct. 20 – A Qatar mole in the PM’s office?
Editor David Horovitz unravels the latest in the Qatargate saga, asks whether the US president's endorsement is such a boon, and delves into electioneering a week from the vote
Duma member Andrey Lugovoy for closing UK embassy in Russia
Andrey Lugovoy suggested doing this on December 14
Zelensky prepares for Oslo talks with US envoys as Rubio denies withholding intelligence
The US secretary of state rejects accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding intelligence.
Kremlin Hopes Witkoff Will ‘Brief’ Putin on Talks With Ukraine and Europe
Some U.S. news outlets reported that the White House special envoy may meet with President Vladimir Putin in Russia later this week.
Russian Sports Ministry prioritizes athletes’ return to international arena
The Russian Olympic Committee has already been reinstated by the decision of the International Olympic Committee, Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said
Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
Residents warned not to drink tap water after hundreds fall sick near South Africa capital
More than 400 people, mostly children, become ill after drinking contaminated water, east of Pretoria.
UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoon fighters will fly defensive missions over cities and infrastructure, in extension of UK support for RiyadhRAF Typhoon fighters are to protect Saudi Arabia from attack …
Britain instigated all bloodiest wars — Duma speaker
Vyacheslav Volodin stressed that London inflicted enormous harm upon the entire world
US-sanctioned International Criminal Court shortlisted for EU’s top rights prize
European lawmakers say Sakharov Prize shortlist shows they are committed to safeguarding the work of the ICC, which in 2024 issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over Gaza war
US investigation, Kiev’s cooperation with drug cartels: SVR statements
The Kiev regime’s cooperation with drug cartels, combined with attacks on Russian oil refineries, could push the US past the breaking point and lead to a refusal to assist Zelensk…
DOJ charges 28 with voting crimes. And, TikTok ignored staff's child safety concerns
The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes as Election Day nears. And, TikTok staff raised child safety concerns with executives, who failed to …
‘Unguarded moments’: a lost archive of street photography – in pictures
Little-known photographer John Baer captured everyday life before putting down his camera in 1954. His son discovered the images decades later after his death, and John Baer: The …
Investment projects in Far East attract investments of more than $6 billion
The mining industry and metallurgy are leaders in terms of investments
Hegseth and Netanyahu hold secret talks – Axios
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a secret Israel visit for talks with PM Netanyahu ahead of elections and amid renewed Iran war plans Read Full Article at RT.com
Twelve years later, we’re still making trouble. An anniversary note about exile, censorship, and the next birthday we hope to reach
On October 20, 2014, Meduza went live from Riga. Earlier that year, Russia illegally annexed Crimea, and our co-founder Galina Timchenko was fired as editor-in-chief of the popula…
Australian politician loses leg in ramming; family friend charged in counterterror probe
Father of suspect Brendan Nugent, 43, gives statement of support to Helen Haines; motive unclear as lawmakers suggest gender-based violence to blame, suspect's anti-Israel posts s…
Kremlin spokesman urges EU to sort out position on Arctic dialogue
Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow’s position that the Arctic should remain an area of mutually beneficial cooperation rather than confrontation
What if an AI bubble bursts — and that accelerates AI job losses?
Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers.