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Hard to convince Italians to back Ukraine – defense minister
Guido Crosetto says Rome must continue supporting Kiev despite widespread public opposition and protests over government spending Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva retains third place in WTA rankings
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina remains at the top of the rankings
No one takes allegations of Russian involvement in European riots seriously — Kremlin
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov called these statements absurd
France's government under pressure after weekend of widespread violence
Political tension grips France after rioting marred protests over the cost of living and struggling public services, Katya Adler writes.
In pictures: Biggest Ukrainian drone attack yet on St. Petersburg and Leningrad region kills 1, injures 15, and sparks many fires
Ukraine launched drone strikes on St. Petersburg and the surrounding Leningrad region overnight on October 18. The attack appears to have been the largest in the region since the …
A spy inside Russia’s army. The Wall Street Journal tells the story of the lieutenant who helped Ukraine kill hundreds of his fellow soldiers.
Lev Stupnikov came to public attention in September 2025. In an interview that month with Ukrainian YouTuber Dmytro Karpenko, he revealed that he was a Russian officer sent to fig…
Russian PM to take part in SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Tajikistan
The heads of government will discuss issues related to the development of trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation
Cop17 at a glance: everything you need to know about the UN’s nature summit
This month’s biodiversity summit in Yerevan, Armenia, aims to push governments to meet the 23 targets agreed at Cop15 in 2022This month, nearly every country on Earth will return …
‘Narcos have one language – violence’: the activist defying France’s biggest drug cartel after his brothers’ murder
Amine Kessaci, 23, lives under constant threat as trial of five men becomes focus of nation’s battle with mafia-style crimeAt 23, he is one of the most heavily protected people in…
Core values: the Austrian scheme bringing forgotten apple varieties back to life
Spar pilot scheme will test whether heirloom fruit can thrive in today’s commercial and environmental conditions Only about 10 of the 2,000 types of apples growing in Austria can …
Britain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises without rejoining EU, says thinktank
‘Sovereignty without the ability to act on it is not autonomy,’ paper by Institute for Public Policy Research saysBritain cannot deal effectively with geopolitical crises such as …
Judgement day for Kenya pastor accused of ordering parents to starve their children to death
Prosecutors say Paul Mackenzie lured the latest victims to their deaths by writing notes from his prison cell.
Tel Aviv flight diverted over bomb threat
An Austrian Airlines flight from Israel was escorted by Bulgarian fighter jets after a bomb threat forced an emergency landing in Sofia Read Full Article at RT.com
Indian PM more likely to visit Russia next year — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov made the statement when asked whether Narendra Modi would visit Russia before the end of 2026
Joint military drills with US kick off in Japan
The drills will bring together about 45,000 Japanese troops and 12,000 US service members, the Kyodo news agency reported
Getting prosthetic limbs from Jordan, Gazan teen amputees cling to their hopes
Jordan's Restoring Hope Society is treating more than 450 Palestinian amputees, including 15-year-old Mahmoud Abou Nusair, who dreams of playing soccer again
Threat forces Israel to Austria flight into emergency landing
The Airbus jet landed safely in Bulgaria and all passengers and crew aboard were unharmed, officials said.
Russia, US, China acknowledge possibility of trilateral meeting — Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov noted that there is no clear understanding yet regarding the potential agenda of the meeting
Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle
President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.
Lavrov to outline Russia’s de-escalation efforts during visit to Iran
The parties will pay significant attention to practical measures aimed at strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership
A spy charge, a Russian jail and a swap for an assassin: the story of Evan Gershkovich – podcast
American journalist Evan Gershkovich talks about his arrest by the Russian intelligence services in 2023, his 16-month detention, and the swap deal that eventually took him home. …
BBC visits wildfire front in haze-choked Indonesia
The BBC is in central Kalimantan, where a toxic haze fuelled by wildfires is choking millions of residents.
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai
Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.
What does a White House press secretary do?
Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.