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Burnham and Trump expected to meet for first time next week as PM steps up presence on world stage
Andy Burnham will attend UN general assembly, where he is expected to try to drum up more support for UkraineUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to meet Dona…
Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.
Netanyahu deliberately enabled Hamas October 7 attack – victims
Families of October 7 victims have accused Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of enabling the Hamas attack Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia's bear population rises as attack numbers remain within norm, ministry says
Brown bears have been attacking people in several parts of Russia in recent weeks
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says
The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness.
House votes for a third time to end Iran war in symbolic move as conflict drags on – US politics live
The action is likely the last House vote on issue ahead of the midterm electionsSign up for the US Breaking News emailThe Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billon …
South Africa prosecutors drop case against suspended police chief
Fannie Masemola had denied the charges of failing to provide oversight of a controversial health contract.
Belarus Frees 25 More Political Prisoners in Return for U.S. Sanctions Relief
The deal was part of lengthy negotiations in which Washington is urging Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to free hundreds of people.
Russia vows to back priorities of China’s chairmanship in BRICS
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that China is yet to present a conceptual framework for its chairmanship
US to bar some South Africans over claims of anti-white discrimination
Announcement of visa restrictions comes after Trump alleges ‘white genocide’ taking place in South AfricaThe US has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans as Donald Tr…
Situation in Reznikovka encirclement is at stalemate for Ukrainian forces — expert
Andrey Marochko said the Ukrainian military command is giving its personnel false information
Kazakhstan, Gazprom sign amendment to gas supply contract
Russia remains Kazakhstan’s strategic partner, Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev noted
EU's Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Tr…
At least 16 killed after building in Gaza City damaged by Israeli strikes collapses
Rescue workers say search for dozens of people hampered by lack of heavy machineryA building housing displaced Palestinian families collapsed on Wednesday in Gaza City, killing at…
Contacts with US continue, says Russian diplomat about energy truce initiative
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated earlier that Russia viewed the idea of an energy truce with Kiev to be a good initiative
NATO-backed separatist found responsible for war crimes
Hashim Thaci, the former leader of the Kosovo Liberation Army was convicted on war crimes charges by a special tribunal Read Full Article at RT.com
Arms race in space can still be prevented, opportunity not yet missed — MFA
According to Sergey Ryabkov, statements by US officials about their intention to deploy weapons in space "cannot possibly harm" the Russia-US dialogue on strategic stability, "bec…
20 reported dead, dozens missing after damaged Gaza City building collapses
Hamas-run civil defense says six-story structure had previously been hit in Israeli strikes; residents said to have returned, despite safety warnings, due to lack of shelter The p…
Iran, Oman agree on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz — top diplomat
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran believes that the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran remains in force
Russian General Who Oversaw Capture of Ukraine’s Kostiantynivka Dies
Major General Anton Grunis had personally briefed Putin on the capture of the heavily fortified city earlier this summer.
Kremlin mum on exposure in US of individuals allegedly working for Russian intelligence
Until "any plausible evidence" emerges, there is no point in commenting on statements by the US Department of Justice, Dmitry Peskov said
Russia’s dialogue on strategic stability depends solely on US — senior diplomat
Sergey Ryabkov noted that, at present, there is no dialogue on strategic stability between Moscow and Washington
Daily Briefing Sept. 16 – From Mecca to Mokha: Houthis flex as Saudis flail
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on how the Yemeni rebels are increasingly strangling the Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane and why the region is still trying not to engage with th…
Russia unveils newest RPG-29M grenade launcher at AAD expo in South Africa
The weapon’s presentation by the state corporation Rostec took place on the African continent as part of the international exhibition Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026