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Lindsey Graham sanctions bill ‘a grand disservice’ to US – Moscow
New Russian energy sanctions could raise US fuel prices and complicate diplomacy with Moscow, the Russian Embassy has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
Owner of Love Is brand sues Moskovsky Kartofel over Valentine’s Day ad
Minikim Holland B.V., the Dutch company that owns the Love Is brand, has filed a lawsuit against Russian retail chain Magnit and Moskovsky Kartofel in an arbitration court in the …
Observers from 133 countries to monitor State Duma elections — official
Some 381,341 observers have been registered for the elections, including 209,548 appointed by 11 political parties, Ella Pamfilova noted
Observers from four African countries assess State Duma voting in Moscow
The observers arrived at a polling station in Moscow’s Tverskoy district on the first day of voting and spent about an hour there
West seeking ‘pretext’ for major Russia-NATO war – Fico
Slovakia’s Robert Fico has warned of growing risk of a Russia-NATO war, suggesting the West is merely looking for a pretext for a clash Read Full Article at RT.com
‘I am back’ – Julian Assange
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he is back, two years after regaining his freedom under a court deal with the US justice system Read Full Article at RT.com
Kanye West’s concerts in Russia removed from tour schedule
Kanye West — also known as Ye — has dropped performances at “Gazprom Arena” in St. Petersburg from the list of 2026 tour dates on his website.
True or false: Trump's name is now on the Kennedy Center. The quiz has the answer
The world made it to another Friday without an AI apocalypse, so here's the quiz! See you next week … maybe.
All 633 polling stations open in DPR
Regional Election Commission Chairman Vladimir Vysotsky said that operations are proceeding as normal
‘I spend a bagful of money and don’t fill a bag’: the energy crisis hits Bangladesh
The country has been left in the dark as it endures power cuts caused by the Iran war and reliance on gas importsAt 1am, Halder’s alarm goes off and the 34-year-old Bangladeshi ba…
Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?
A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at bay.
A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in non-English languages. I…
Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
As states push to regulate chatbots, tech companies are trying to write safety rules in ways that exempt some of their key products.
Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races
To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now…
Drone Attacks Disrupt First Day of Voting in Southern Russia and Occupied Ukraine
In one instance, election workers were forced to relocate to another building after a drone blew out the windows of their polling station.
Benny Gantz: Netanyahu is responsible for October 7, dividing society
Blue and White leader and former defense minister says no problem can be solved without unity government, that Israel must be strong while keeping its morals — and that he won't d…
Morning news brief
Trump threatens to tear down the Kennedy Center amid court battle, Trump's other priorities also get pushback this week, Poland's PM warns Russia could strike countries that suppo…
Couple shares how chance encounter brought them together after meeting online
A couple, now married, tell the story of how they met online and then crossed paths in an unexpected place.
Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that these potential strikes "intend to paralyze NATO" in an attempt to demonstrate that Article 5 "exists only in theory."
Weather tracker: Thunderstorms hit Spain as Japan braces for typhoon
At least one person dead as stormy weather causes severe flooding in Barcelona and Valencia Intense and slow-moving thunderstorms broke out on Wednesday afternoon across parts of …
Battlegroup North downs over 150 Ukrainian drones near Kharkov since early autumn
The head of the Planning and Counter-UAV Operations Department of the 11th Army Corps said the sky is constantly monitored by aerial observation posts, and Russian interceptor dro…
Poland’s prime minister says Russia is preparing ‘accidental’ drone and missile strikes on NATO countries that support Ukraine
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told parliament that Russia is planning “hybrid” strikes using missiles and drones against countries that support Ukraine.
‘We demand the truth’: Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee lead calls for proof of life of disappeared Eritrean writers
More than 180 writers sign letter renewing calls for information on 12 authors detained incommunicado since 2001 crackdown on free speech by Isaias AfwerkiMore than 180 writers ha…
Police internal affairs questions border cop who shot, killed Arab man after car chase
Victim was reportedly unarmed; cop's lawyer says he acted in self-defense; in separate case, ex-cop ordered to pay $117,000 after taking money from foreign worker who served as hi…