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A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?
The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?
By Putin’s own estimate, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have cost Russia 1% of GDP. But he says stopping them isn’t worth halting attacks on Ukrainian vessels.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the idea of halting attacks on Ukrainian ships in exchange for Ukraine ending its strikes on Russian oil refineries. He made the remarks …
EU Microsoft Teams alternative slammed as ‘absolute sh*t’ – Politico
An internal communications app chosen by Brussels as an alternative to US software has reportedly been sharply criticized by EU officials Read Full Article at RT.com
ToI poll: Netanyahu’s bloc leads, Likud tied for 1st, as voters fret over election’s outcome
Zman Yisrael survey shows rival blocs both well short of a majority if Oct. 27 election held today; TV network also shows PM and allies outpolling rivals though Eisenkot's Yashar …
Major fire breaks out at historic St. Petersburg mansion slated for conversion into luxury housing
A major fire broke out at the historic Miller mansion in central St. Petersburg, near St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Fontanka reported.
Latvia bans its public broadcaster from producing regular Russian-language content (except during emergencies)
Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, has passed a law that effectively bans the public broadcaster LSM from producing content in Russian.
Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.
Explosions at chemical plant in Moscow region reportedly kill seven, force evacuation of more than 40 people
Russian Telegram channels with ties to the security services reported explosions in a production unit at a chemical plant in the Moscow region town of Krasnozavodsk.
Institutions working since 1945 no longer reflect current international situation — Putin
The Russian president added that all new international communities still have a lot of work to do in terms of defining their functions
Russian prosecutors file lawsuit against Kazakh businessman and new International Chess Federation president Timur Turlov
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has sued Kazakhstani businessman Timur Turlov and Freedom Finance, the holding company he founded, RBC reported. A deputy prosecutor general f…
Everyone responsible for tomorrow, no exaggeration — Putin
The Russian leader expressed hope that future generations will be able to learn from future history textbooks that the second quarter of the 21st century became a positive turning…
European companies to get their assets in Russia back in favorable scenario — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that certain European companies took large Russian businesses in gross violation of every rules
Russian war spending keeps rising while some regions slash death benefits for soldiers’ families by up to 95%
In the fifth year of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is spending more on its military and looking for new ways to fund the war. In recent months, however, several Russi…
Russia to raise standard of living while restoring historical regions — Putin
The Russian president said the authorities will proceed from the principle of expediency and from the fact that the people living in these territories are full-fledged citizens of…
Washington’s Iraq project ends where it began: in failure
US troops are going, but fractured power, sectarian distrust and armed rivalries still haunt Iraq Read Full Article at RT.com
Western community is trying to lower new Iron Curtain — Putin
The president said that the "Iron Curtain" is being built through sanctions against Russia
Russia wants to end conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible through talks — Putin
The head of state urged to stop the accusations that Russia does not want these negotiations
How the stabbing incident unfolded on Israel-bound flydubai plane | Deconstructed
An Israel-bound flydubai flight from Dubai made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after one of the co-pilots allegedly stabbed his captain in an apparent attempt t…
Navalny-founded Anti-Corruption Foundation proposes sanctions relief for repeal of Russian laws used to prosecute anti-war speech and criticism of the military
The Anti-Corruption Foundation has proposed easing sanctions on Russia in return for Russian authorities repealing repressive laws and dropping politically motivated criminal case…
Putin, Xi understand each other 'without words'
According to the Russian president, there is no language barrier between him and Chinese leader
Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space
The fridge-size satellite with AI chips on board is part of Project Suncatcher, the company's moonshot effort to put AI data centers in space and harness solar energy.
BRICS could serve as prototype for building future world order — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that BRICS' share of the world economy is steadily growing
Europe more aggressive towards Russia than US — Putin
Commenting on the possible influence of the EU on US policy, the Russian president expressed confidence that it is "excessive" to assume that "someone from the outside determines …
Brazil attorney general says meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’ after Trump funding plans revealed
Jorge Messias calls Guardian report ‘an important alert for Brazilian sovereignty’, as nation prepares to go to pollsBrazil’s attorney general has said foreign meddling in his cou…