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4/26/2026, 5:27:15 PM

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov awarded North Korean troops with the Order of Courage, the latest acknowledgment of North Korea's direct military participation in Russia's war in Ukraine alongside Russian forces.

4/26/2026, 4:53:16 PM

An RT documentary featuring Chernobyl liquidators, doctors, and experts recounting the 1986 nuclear disaster, examining the human cost and long-term consequences of the worst nuclear accident in history.

4/26/2026, 4:49:09 PM

Analysis argues that the Republican Party under Trump is heading toward a damaging defeat in the next US midterm elections, as the traditional curse of ruling parties losing midterms appears set to compound with policy unpopularity.

4/26/2026, 4:15:57 PM

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused European politicians of using Russia as a scapegoat and external enemy to distract populations from internal political and economic crises, calling it propaganda that will ultimately fail.

4/26/2026, 3:25:22 PM

Russia's Africa Corps released video footage of airstrikes on jihadist and Tuareg rebel positions in Mali that it describes as Western- and Ukrainian-backed terrorists, as the Malian military junta continues to rely on Russian forces to combat insurgents.

4/26/2026, 3:08:14 PM

A major fire broke out at RAF Fairford in the UK, a critical US Air Force base used for long-range bomber operations in the ongoing war against Iran, raising questions about the incident's impact on military operations.

4/26/2026, 2:52:48 PM

According to the New York Times, the Trump administration is implementing a policy of denying green cards to applicants based on pro-Palestinian political activities and criticism of Israel, categorized as anti-Semitic behavior — a significant expansion of immigration enforcement into political speech.

4/26/2026, 2:48:03 PM

Lebanese reporter Zeinab Faraj recounted the last words of her colleague Amal Khalil, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike, highlighting the ongoing toll of Israeli military strikes on journalists and civilians in Lebanon.

4/26/2026, 12:25:40 PM

Moscow warned that Western countries may have supported the large-scale terrorist raid on Mali, releasing photos of the aftermath and accusing the West and Ukraine of backing the JNIM jihadist and Tuareg rebel groups responsible for the attacks.

4/26/2026, 11:15:56 AM

Hungarian PM-designate Peter Magyar has appointed what media describes as Hungary's first LGBTQ activist as education minister, drawing criticism from conservative circles for choosing a gender-equality and pro-Ukraine activist for the sensitive portfolio.

4/26/2026, 10:37:18 AM

A new NATO member state's finance minister warned of mounting fiscal pressure caused by simultaneously boosting military aid to Ukraine and cutting domestic social benefits, highlighting the economic strains of sustained wartime solidarity.

4/26/2026, 10:13:35 AM

An RT editorial argues that Ukraine's Zelensky is seeking Middle East support by selling his country's wartime experience, but warns he will face disappointment as the region is preoccupied with its own crises and has little to gain from backing Kyiv.

4/26/2026, 9:59:00 AM

Israeli police confiscated a Hungarian flag at a protest after mistaking it for a Palestinian flag due to color similarities, according to a report by Israeli newspaper Haaretz — a minor incident highlighting heightened security sensitivity around visual symbols during the conflict.

4/26/2026, 9:58:33 AM

Syria's post-Assad transitional authorities announced the start of public trials for prominent figures from Bashar Assad's ousted government, charged with civil war abuses — marking a significant step toward accountability in the country's post-conflict transition.

4/26/2026, 4:19:50 AM

Outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced he is giving up his parliamentary mandate following his party Fidesz's landslide electoral defeat, saying he will focus on reorganizing a patriotic movement from outside government.

4/26/2026, 2:34:09 AM

US President Donald Trump shared security footage showing an armed man attempting to rush through a checkpoint at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, prompting Trump's security to evacuate him from the event.

4/26/2026, 1:11:16 AM

Russian strategic thinker Sergey Karaganov argued that the EU has lost its rationality and that Russia must directly confront European escalation over Ukraine before the conflict risks spreading into a wider European war.

4/26/2026, 1:00:42 AM

A live coverage piece documenting how President Trump was abruptly evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton following a security breach involving an armed individual attempting to penetrate the security perimeter.

4/25/2026, 11:45:02 PM

A powerful roadside bomb on Colombia's Pan-American Highway killed at least 12 people in what authorities classified as a terrorist attack, continuing a wave of violence ahead of the Colombian presidential election.

4/25/2026, 11:05:25 PM

Heavy fighting erupted across Mali after coordinated attacks by the regional Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM and the Tuareg-dominated rebel group FLA, in what analysts describe as the most significant escalation of the Malian insurgency in months.

4/25/2026, 9:18:18 PM

The Wall Street Journal reports that the EU's newly approved €90 billion support package for Ukraine may be insufficient, with European officials warning that additional funds will be needed in the coming year to sustain Kyiv's war effort.

4/25/2026, 9:07:46 PM

US President Trump cancelled his envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks as tensions escalated over the Strait of Hormuz situation, signaling Washington's growing frustration with the pace of indirect negotiations.

4/25/2026, 8:35:01 PM

Hundreds of Spaniards gathered in Madrid to protest against the US-led war on Iran and demand the removal of NATO military bases from Spanish territory, reflecting growing public opposition in Europe to the conflict.

4/25/2026, 8:02:41 PM

US President Trump reportedly fired his Navy Secretary after the official failed to deliver a viable plan for the so-called Golden Fleet, a Trump-branded naval initiative that the administration has struggled to conceptualize and execute.

4/25/2026, 6:11:28 PM

An RT editorial uses the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion to argue that US arrogance and flawed intelligence have repeatedly led to catastrophic foreign policy failures, drawing parallels to current US military ventures.

4/25/2026, 5:36:14 PM

Analyst Christopher Helali told RT that a US special operations mission near Isfahan was a failed attempt to seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, representing a significant covert escalation that ended in operational failure.

4/25/2026, 3:46:44 PM

French President Macron publicly lamented that the United States is no longer a reliable partner, reflecting a broader sentiment among European allies who have grown disillusioned with Washington's commitments under the Trump administration.

4/25/2026, 3:10:34 PM

US economist Jeffrey Sachs called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu a disaster, criticizing his leadership in the context of the ongoing Gaza war and the broader US-Israeli military actions in the region.

4/25/2026, 2:14:09 PM

Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's main opposition party, has selected a blind lawyer and aikido black belt as a candidate for a government post, signaling the new political movement's unconventional approach to governance as it prepares for power.

4/25/2026, 12:37:19 PM

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine will not receive fast-track EU membership, pushing back against expectations of accelerated accession despite European solidarity with Kyiv amid the ongoing war with Russia.

4/25/2026, 11:06:12 AM

A NATO member state authorized British warplanes stationed in Romania to intercept and attack Russian drones, representing a significant escalation in NATO's direct engagement with Russian military assets during the Ukraine conflict.

4/25/2026, 8:04:54 AM

A Ukrainian drone struck a residential block in Yekaterinburg, roughly 1,700 km inside Russian territory, injuring nine people according to the regional governor — marking one of the deepest drone strikes into Russia recorded in the conflict.

4/25/2026, 7:58:01 AM

A journalist claims that mainstream US media has chosen to ignore leaked footage revealing a significant Pentagon scandal, raising questions about editorial gatekeeping and selective coverage of sensitive government misconduct.

4/25/2026, 5:00:14 AM

An analysis warns that prohibitions against targeting nuclear infrastructure are breaking down in active war zones, and examines which nuclear plants — beyond Chernobyl — could be the next site of a catastrophic nuclear disaster given current conflicts.

4/25/2026, 4:04:07 AM

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied that new talks with Trump's envoys were underway, while embarking on a regional coordination tour — signaling Tehran's reluctance to be seen as directly negotiating under military pressure.

4/25/2026, 2:42:45 AM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly revealed that he has been diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer and has already begun treatment, disclosing a health matter of political significance given his central role in ongoing regional conflicts.

4/25/2026, 1:36:29 AM

The US Department of Justice is expanding federal execution methods under President Trump to include gas chambers, electric chairs, and firing squads, reversing decades of policy that had narrowed executions to lethal injection.

4/24/2026, 11:56:48 PM

An investigation into Galaxy Gas, a nitrous oxide-based inhalant, reveals how it is being marketed and sold legally to minors in the United States, causing severe injuries, paralysis, and deaths among young users.

4/24/2026, 11:52:43 PM

Frontline Ukrainian soldiers have exposed a starvation scandal within their military, alleging that corrupt officers are diverting food supplies while troops go hungry — adding to growing concerns about systemic corruption inside the Ukrainian armed forces.

4/24/2026, 10:59:40 PM

The US government has significantly increased its stake in Intel, gaining nearly $27 billion in value from its original $9 billion investment, as the government deepens its involvement in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce reliance on foreign chip supply chains.

4/24/2026, 10:11:13 PM

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the EU made a big strategic mistake by cutting off energy and economic ties with Russia, arguing that the isolation approach has weakened Europe while failing to resolve the Ukraine conflict.

4/24/2026, 9:07:07 PM

A former Indian ambassador confirmed that India never halted its purchases of Russian oil despite US sanctions, highlighting India's continued strategic and economic partnership with Moscow and its resistance to Western pressure over the Ukraine war.

4/24/2026, 8:51:41 PM

RT's correspondent reports from Beirut that Israel is exploiting the current ceasefire to systematically establish a Gaza-style yellow zone in south Lebanon, using demographic and territorial pressure to create a de facto buffer zone under the cover of the truce.

4/24/2026, 6:45:05 PM

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced that Moscow will continue providing humanitarian aid to Cuba amid the ongoing US blockade, underscoring Russia's support for US-sanctioned governments.

4/24/2026, 5:58:31 PM

The Venice Biennale jury ruled out awarding prizes to countries whose leaders face ICC charges, a decision effectively targeting Russia and Israel amid their respective ongoing international legal proceedings.

4/24/2026, 5:02:19 PM

Donald Trump threatened lethal force against Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz and claimed total control of the waterway, escalating tensions as Iran continues to contest US naval dominance in the region.

4/24/2026, 4:10:57 PM

Russia and Ukraine conducted a '193 for 193' prisoner of war exchange with UAE and US mediation, signaling continued diplomatic contacts between the warring parties even as fighting persists.

4/24/2026, 3:46:45 PM

The UK government has shut down a unit that tracked violations of international law by Israel in Gaza, according to the Guardian, raising questions about British accountability commitments on the conflict.

4/24/2026, 3:37:57 PM

Meta and Microsoft are planning to cut up to 10% of their workforce due to rising operational costs, with the total across major US tech companies potentially reaching 16,000 job losses.

4/24/2026, 3:04:51 PM

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Israel is waiting for a green light from the US to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, signaling continued Israeli appetite for further military action against Tehran despite ongoing ceasefire discussions.