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Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Area’s second-most intense hurricane on record being fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific watersHurricane Polo is barreling towards the Baja California region of Mexico, the late…
Netanyahu rages against critics, including Mamdani, at the U.N. General Assembly
Middle East crises in focus as U.N. General Assembly hears from Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Yemen.
United Russia Wins Record State Duma Majority in Elections Dubbed as the ‘Most Uncompetitive’ in Modern History
The outcome was all but predetermined in Russia’s tightly controlled political system, where true opposition had been barred from the ballot.
Over 280,000 Russians voted abroad in recent elections — CEC chief
Ella Pamfilova said that 333 polling stations were opened in 152 countries
Questions remain about who ordered Nord Stream blasts — Russia’s ambassador to Germany
Sergey Nechayev said the topic is being pushed out of the public eye
‘Flawless logistics for war and broken logistics for food’ – Nepal PM mocks world system
Nepalese PM Balen Shah has attacked a global system that moves weapons efficiently while poorer countries struggle to secure food and fuel Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany’s rejection of Russian gas drives fivefold price surge over 5 years
Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Alexey Shevtsov said it resulted in economic stagnation turning into recession, a sharp decline in industrial production, and a reduction…
Israel and the US have battered the international legal order. The impunity must stop | Varsha Gandikota
A group of nations will gather on Friday to address the crisis. The only response to unilateral bullying is collective actionThe international legal order is in shambles. But from…
Press review: Ukraine to spend EU loan by end-2027 as US-China trade truce may extend
Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, September 25th
One in three members of Russia’s new State Duma has ties to the war in Ukraine. Some are accused of war crimes. Here’s who they are — and what they’ve done.
Russia has held its first State Duma elections since the start of the full-scale war. According to preliminary results, United Russia has won a record number of seats — more than …
West replacing world politics with war, using dollar as tool of sanctions — de Gaulle
Pierre de Gaulle noted that such actions stem from the unwillingness of Western countries to accept the dominating world order "which a few years ago was considered the developing…
Dmitriev discussing potential economic cooperation with US — Kremlin
Dmitry Peskov said there is an understanding that it could be mutually beneficial
Ukrainian military damaged over 70 polling stations in Russia during elections — CEC chief
Ella Pamfilova said these were targeted attacks
Voter turnout in State Duma elections stands at 59.8% — CEC chairwoman
Ella Pamfilova said that a total of 67,448,094 people cast their ballots
Italy and France debunk reports CIA issued ‘Russian drone threat’ warning
Senior officials in Italy and France have refuted a news report claiming Russia could launch attacks on southern Europe from merchant ships Read Full Article at RT.com
Robbie Williams' surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled
Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled.
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Africa’s universities need overhaul to harness continent’s young talent, says public health expert
Dr John Nkengasong, a former WHO adviser who worked with Biden administration on Aids policy, says decolonising curriculums and investment are key to unlocking potential of contin…
55,000 fans and nowhere to hide: what it’s like to play in basketball’s biggest arena
The sprawling Philippine Arena hosts games in a country of fanatical basketball fans. Jamie Malonzo was lucky enough to play there in a Game 7Jamie Malonzo got there early, one of…
Is Switzerland's neutrality at a crossroads?
Switzerland is voting on whether to tighten its famous neutrality — a move that could reshape its response to Russia and future conflicts.
American farmers are hurting -- and worried about their futures
Farmers who grow soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops are facing another year of losses as soaring fuel and fertilizer costs offset higher revenues.
As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
With less than six weeks until Election Day, a growing number of Republicans are breaking from Trump on key issues. It comes as the party is scrambling to hold onto a slim majorit…
The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is low. Here's why you should care
The U.S. has tapped into its strategic oil reserve to help drive down rising gasoline prices in the wake of the war with Iran. Can oil from Venezuela help fill it back up?
Americans are confused and worried about elections. Will that impact turnout?
New polling shows many voters are concerned about the midterms. But prior elections show no clear link between voter concerns and fewer voters actually casting ballots.