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NHL’s Andrei Kuzmenko steps away from team after father killed in Siberia bear attack
Alexander Kuzmenko was fatally injured on fishing tripRegion had been flagged as site of recent bear activityPittsburgh Penguins forward steps away from teamPittsburgh Penguins fo…
Lavrov discusses Middle East situation with Jordanian deputy prime minister
The parties also discussed "priority tasks for the steady development of traditionally friendly Russian-Jordanian relations," the statement says
Politico: Ukraine’s sanctions adviser urges EU sanctions on Russian billionaires Vladimir Potanin and Vladimir Lisin after Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov are delisted
The EU created a “dangerous precedent” by lifting sanctions on Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov, but could regain credibility by imposing sanctions on two other Russian billion…
Regions Calling: Russia’s Got a Bear Problem
At least 19 people have been killed in brown bear attacks across the country since April. What is going on?
French actress Marina Vlady died at age of 88
From 1970 to 1980, Marina Vlady was married to the iconic Russian poet and bard Vladimir Vysotsky
Zelensky says the Trump administration proposes a halt to energy strikes, a Black Sea grain corridor, and three-way talks with Russia
The Trump administration is pressing for three immediate steps to de-escalate the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Axios.
Copper becoming strategic resource for global technological development — expert
Ilya Grashchenkov noted that options for rapidly increasing copper production are limited
Spain's housing crisis in focus after eviction of 87-year-old woman
The tenant of the flat in the Retiro area of central Madrid, Maricarmen, was unable to pay her rent set after it was increased by an investment firm.
White House restores access to media outlets banned by Trump after judge's order
CNN, Politico and MS NOW were allowed back into the White House after some of their staff were earlier turned away.
Russian foreign minister, Senegalese leader confirm proximity of positions on most issues
The meeting focused on current issues related to further strengthening traditionally friendly Russian-Senegalese relations, with an emphasis on expanding cooperation in trade, eco…
Death toll among Kazakh servicemen in Caspian Sea rises to 12
According to updated information, 17 servicemen were swept out to sea while carrying out a combat training mission
Alexander Lukashenko pardons another 15 people, including 13 convicted of what Belarus calls ‘extremist’ crimes
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a decree pardoning 15 people, according to BelTA.
Londoners get £3bn a year subsidy because structure of council tax biased against north, says thinktank – UK politics live
Resolution Foundation says households outside London are paying hundreds of pounds a year more in council tax than they would be under a fair systemTim Shipman has written about w…
Russian budget deficit to be 2.2% of GDP next year — Finance Minister
Anton Siluanov emphasized that the budget is resilient to various scenarios
Russia’s economy minister outlines key drivers of growth
According to Maxim Reshetnikov, growth would be driven by industries focused on domestic demand
Finland had planned to deport a Russian mother and son who helped Ukrainian refugees. Instead, it’s granting them asylum.
Finland has granted asylum to Russian nationals Olga and Nikita Belov, former St. Petersburg municipal councilor Svetlana Utkina told TV Rain. Finnish authorities had planned to d…
Copper boom to boost Russia's export revenue, to attract investments — expert
Pavel Gamov noted that Russia supplied about 4% of the world's refined copper
Lavrov emphasizes Russia's commitment to UN resolutions on Middle East conflict
The Russian top diplomat had a meeting with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Hussein Abdullah Safadi
Russian oil production expected to fall 3.36% to 494.2 mln tons in 2026 — ministry
Under the baseline scenario, the ministry expects production to rise to 500 mln metric tons in 2027
Russian grain harvest expected at around 141.8 mln tons in 2026 — ministry forecast
The vegetable harvest is expected at 14 mln metric tons
Russia cuts 2026 gas output forecast by 0.8%, raises pipeline export outlook by 1.7%
Gas production is expected to rise to 683.1 bln cubic meters in 2026
IN BRIEF: Key statements by Finance Minister Siluanov on federal budget policy
According to Anton Siluanov, Russia's federal budget deficit in 2027 would amount to 2.2% of GDP
Russia ties family mortgage rates to the number of children. In Moscow, the rate for one-child families doubles to 12% on October 1.
Russia ties family mortgage rates to the number of children. In Moscow, the rate for one-child families doubles to 12% on October 1.
EU interfered in State Duma elections, Russian foreign intelligence chief says
According to Sergey Naryshkin, the European Commission prepared a document in advance alleging that the elections were flawed