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US murderer Christa Pike unconscious and on ventilator after failed execution, lawyers say
As of Thursday night, Pike remained critically ill and is being treated at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Situation in CSTO’s area of responsibility currently deteriorating — secretary general
Taalatbek Masadykov added that conflict potential is rising in CSTO border regions
Russian guard and inmate killed aboard train carrying prisoners. Reports conflict over alleged riot.
A prisoner being transferred attacked his guards aboard a Vladikavkaz–Adler train in Kabardino-Balkaria, RBC, Interfax, and TASS reported, citing law enforcement sources.
US Coast Guard reports seizing two vessels carrying fuel to Cuba
The US considers the vessels part of a shadow fleet but did not specify their ownership
France’s ‘high school’ protests aren’t what you think
The ‘spontaneous’ student uprising in France has been suspiciously quickly adopted by left-wing politicians to push their own pet causes Read Full Article at RT.com
Palestinians from Gaza rebuild in Mexico City through food
After losing 4-year-old daughter in IDF airstrike, Mohammed Abed fled with 17 relatives and now sells hummus, falafel and shawarma in Mexico's capital, helping double country's ti…
Active phase of CSTO drills over in Russia
All components of the CSTO’s Rapid Reaction Force demonstrated coordinated actions at the Chebarkul training ground during a joint operation to contain a border armed conflict
How widely used is the death penalty in the US?
The death penalty is back in the news after Christa Pike survived two lethal injection attempts in Tennessee - but how widely used is it in the US?
Live-fire exercise at naval target performed during Center-2026 drills
According to the drills’ scenario, a simulated enemy attempted to seize a section of the coastline and launch an offensive
Two-year boy injured after drone detonation in Belgorod Region
The child was taken to a hospital, the local crisis response center said
FPV drones take 'swarm' formation against assault groups during Center-2026 drills
The ministry noted that, in parallel with the attack by the assault groups and drone crews, mobile fire groups using Ulan-2 vehicles were engaged in combat against the enemy’s unm…
US says it’s ‘dismantling’ multimillion-dollar Hamas finance network
Treasury Department sanctions 3 people along with 2 France-based charities accused of funneling over $2 million in donations to terror group; alleged Gaza-based ringleader indicte…
US incursion in Iraq entailed decades of instability in entire region — Russian diplomat
The 12-year-long presence of the so-called anti-ISIS international coalition in Iraq ended on September 12, Maria Zakharova said
Germany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that…
Canadian who moved his family to Russia for ‘traditional values’ says he no longer recommends it: permanent residency would require signing a Defense Ministry contract
Canadian farmer Arend Feenstra, who moved to Russia through a streamlined immigration program for citizens of “unfriendly” countries who share “traditional values,” has complained…
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Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political home
Latvia will elect its 15th Saeima, or parliament, on October 3. September polls suggest seven political groups have a chance of winning seats. Two of them — the Sovereign Power / …
Kiev trying to spark war on Korean peninsula – Seoul
South Korea has accused Ukraine of warmongering and threatened action unless it apologizes for revealing a North Korean prisoner transfer Read Full Article at RT.com
Fridman’s access to assets in EU remains limited despite removal of sanctions - Bloomberg
Mikhail Fridman’s main assets in the EU include a 37.9% stake in LetterOne, a Luxembourg-headquartered multinational investment firm, according to the agency
Troop grouping completes main stage of Center-2026 drills by defeating enemy
The total number of troops at the Chebarkul training ground exceeds 6,000 military personnel
Russia welcomes US troop withdrawal from Iraq — diplomat
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the Iraqi army and law enforcement can now strengthen the country’s defense capabilities and ensure national security on …
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
Russia’s grain harvest projected at 140 mln tons in 2026
Last year, Russia’s grain harvest amounted to over 144 mln tons
Western countries draw up plans to relocate embassies from Kiev — The Guardian
According to the sources, the diplomatic missions could relocate to Lvov or eastern Poland