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New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
U.S. authorities charged the former Venezuelan president with conspiring to torture his fellow citizens as well as Americans. That adds to drugs and weapons charges against him.
Moscow Region Man Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack
The incident occurred in the Klimovsk neighborhood of Podolsk, roughly 25 miles south of Moscow.
Russia Says Checks Following Siberian Plague Lab Death Are Complete
Despite the statement, authorities have yet to say definitively whether the death of lab worker Darya Shipilova could have been caused by plague.
Florida judge allows lawsuit against Shah of Iran’s alleged ‘chief torturer’ to move forward
Parviz Sabeti denies allegations he led Savak intelligence agency under shah and directed torture of thousandsThe alleged “chief torturer” for the deposed Shah of Iran is a step c…
Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 85.42 rubles for October 9
The official euro rate was lowered by 85.78 kopecks to 95.4709 rubles
Inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities attacked by US impossible — atomic energy chief
Mohammad Eslami said that "cooperation with the IAEA is prohibited by law"
Russian Liberal Politician Jailed for 4 Years Over Donation to Navalny Group
Elena Perepelitsa is the third Yabloko member to be jailed in less than four months.
IT share in Russian GDP double over six years — PM
Russia holds a leading position in international digital interaction, Mikhail Mishustin stressed
Sberbank CEO urges investors not to hand over control of their capital to AI
According to the Sberbank CEO, at the current stage of technological development, artificial intelligence still requires a deliberate approach from humans and strict oversight of …
Lack of crypto infrastructure costs Russian budget billions in lost tax revenue — ministry
Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov highlighted that Russia was following the global trend toward cryptocurrency regulation and legalization
US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering - rights group
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
Russian military institutions train junior African specialists — deputy defense minister
Army General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov noted that instructor training had developed a lot over the past three years, taking into account the experience of the special military operation
4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space
Four people — two NASA astronauts, one from the European Space Agency and a Russian cosmonaut — spent nearly eight months at the space station, conducting spacewalks, science expe…
White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack
Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. Her new book is Notes…
Thousands to march in Madrid after death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen
Rally to remember woman, 87, whose rent battle with investment firm triggered nationwide protests over housing crisisThousands of people are expected to march through the centre o…
Russian presidential aide visit shipyard in Shanghai
Nikolay Patrushev heads the delegation comprising representatives of Russian authorities, plants and companies
South Korea conducts first test launch of hypersonic glide vehicle
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung observed the launch
Venezuela's ex-leader Nicolás Maduro charged with conspiracy to commit torture
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
Sochi Reopens Beaches After Drone Attack on Oil Tanker
Authorities said tests found no oil contamination following a drone attack ignited a major blaze on an oil tanker.
Russian forces use Geran drones to strike logistics center, substations in Ukraine
Russian Defense Ministry emphasized that the destruction of strategic targets on Ukrainian territory significantly reduced the enemy forces’ capability to conduct combat operations
No accidents involving pathogen handling detected at Irkutsk anti-plague institute
According to the region's governor Igor Kobzev, proper oversight of this work has been confirmed
French students vow to continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough
Schools blockaded again across country as teenagers and teachers demand more investment and ‘concrete measures’ to improve conditionsEurope live – latest updatesHigh school studen…
Websites of major Russian news outlets stop loading after Ukraine’s attack on Yandex data center
On the afternoon of October 8, the websites of many major Russian news outlets stopped loading, the Russian business news outlet RBC reported.
Iranian president Pezeshkian to discuss energy cooperation at CIS summit
The heads of state will also address various issues related to trade, culture, politics and security