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Russia ready to facilitate economic, humanitarian ties with Georgia — Shoigu
The Russian Security Council secretary noted that Russia ranks second among Georgia's largest trading partners
Election Commission, MFA open 333 polling stations in 152 countries for Duma elections
Approximately 14,000 Russian citizens in 28 countries have already cast their early votes in the State Duma elections
Russia to set up polling stations on border with Baltic states, Poland — CEC chairwoman
Ella Pamfilova said that early voting is currently taking place in 43 countries with the help of 71 election commissions
Bear Kills 2 Berry Pickers in Siberia’s Irkutsk Region
At least 14 people are reported to have been killed in bear attacks across Russia since the start of the year, according to a tally by The Moscow Times.
Lavrov notes massive wave of propaganda from West ahead of elections
The foreign minister drew attention to the special address to Russian citizens by President Vladimir Putin on the matter
In turnaround, TV poll shows Netanyahu’s bloc slightly ahead of opposition
Coalition wins 54 seats in survey, its opponent bloc just 52, but neither side has clear path to coalition; Herzog says he'll do everything he can to prevent a second round of vot…
De Gaulle: Liberté review – biopic of conquering French war hero reaches his imperial era
A shrewd performance by Simon Abkarian leads this blockbuster account of the wartime leader’s career as he ascends to political dominanceThe massive and commercially triumphant tw…
Not the man for a crisis: inside the 18 September Guardian Weekly
Friedrich Merz faces Germany’s biggest test. Plus: AI apocalypse soon?• Get the Guardian Weekly delivered to your home addressFriedrich Merz is a man with few choices and little p…
Press review: EU chief calls for arming bloc and Middle East conflict hits global economy
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 17th
Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes
Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added imp…
Russia’s Su-57E fighter demonstrates exceptional flight range with internal tanks — Rostec
The state corporation noted that the flight was completed with a single stopover, after which the aircraft still had enough fuel for another 1,000 km
No material change in relations with US so far — Russian foreign minister
Sergey Lavrov still noted that Washington is ready to talk and conduct a serious dialogue with Moscow
Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths
South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.
Chechen activist Mansur Movlaev attempted suicide for second time in a week in Kazakhstan over extradition threat to Russia
Chechen activist Mansur Movlaev has attempted to take his own life for a second time, the Anti-War Committee of Russia reported.
Jewish Democratic elder statesman Sander Levin backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Candidate's refusal to endorse two-state solution has many local Jews balking; 95-year-old former congressman of over three decades says while he differs on Israel, they agree on …
West actively prepares for war against Russia, spreads myth of Russian threat — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minster added that Western countries accuse Moscow of undermining European values
Russian forces strike metallurgical, energy facilities in Kiev, Zaporozhye, Odessa Region
The Russian military also struck vessels supporting the Ukrainian army
Vatican calls for establishing channel of dialogue with Moscow
Cardinal Pietro Parolin stressed that Russia should not be isolated
EU announces plan to restrict social media access for under-15s
Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.
Russian tanks outperform Western counterparts in all conditions — Russian soldier
The senior armored group instructor from the Russian Battlegroup South said that Russian tanks perform more effectively in freezing temperatures and demonstrate high off-road mobi…
Iran school bombing: grounds to believe US was behind atrocity, UN finds
Fact-finding mission says military strikes on school and sports facility in February constitute war crimesA UN fact-finding mission on Iran has said there are reasonable grounds…
Why reshaping memories may hold the key to raising self-esteem
In a new book, psychologist Marisa Franco explains why it's good to feel good about yourself — and shares a helpful memory technique that we've turned into a printable worksheet.
D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk
The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. But independent experts al…
Head Start got her out of homelessness. Trump proposal threatens that help for others
A Trump administration proposal would change access to Head Start for children experiencing homelessness and the kind of care they would receive if they do get in.