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Did a Russian lab worker die from pneumonic plague? What we know — and don't know - An unnerving story has emerged from southeastern Russia involving the death of 28-year-old woman from pneumonia and fears that she may have been exposed to a form of plague at the lab where she worked. But the - News - Health - | 1 hour ago

An unnerving story has emerged from southeastern Russia involving the death of 28-year-old woman from pneumonia and fears that she may have been exposed to a form of plague at the lab where she worked. But the

CBC News - World - 43 minutes ago

Russia accused of withholding information on suspected plague death

Fox News senior foreign policy correspondent Gillian Turner reports on the suspected plague death in Russia as U.S. intelligence raises concerns over biological weapons programs on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - Politics - 2 hours ago

Suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia 'significant,' but not 'cause for alarm': Former CDC director

Former CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield and former CIA Moscow chief of station Dan Hoffman discuss U.S. monitoring of a suspected pneumonic plague death linked to a Russian lab on ‘Special Report.’

Fox News - World - 2 hours ago

Crude awakening -- Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow’s ability to supply its forces during its 4 1/2-year-old invasion.

New York Post - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Russia plague: What we know about the suspected case reportedly linked to a lab worker's death

According to local media reports, as many as 189 people have also been placed under medical observation in Irkutsk in eastern Russia.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Here's How Trump's Using The Graham Act To Trap Russia And Crush Iran

The new Graham sanctions law gives Trump sweeping tariff leverage over Russia and major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Ukraine says it has taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity

Ukraine said long-range strikes have put more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action

Los Angeles Times - World - 5 hours ago

Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia

Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump blames Democrats and Ukraine for soaring US fuel prices, not Iran war

Trump shifts blame for fuel price hikes to blue states like California and Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries.

Aljazeera - US News - 6 hours ago

Ukraine says using AI robot guns to shoot down new Russian drones

Ukraine has already installed 12 automated turrets that use cameras and AI-controlled machine guns to detect and destroy Russian drones.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 hours ago

Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us -- A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.

A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.

CBS News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

US 'monitoring' suspected case of plague in Russia after lab worker dies

Mystery death at plague research institute in Irkutsk sparks quarantine measures across Siberia

Irish Times - World - 8 hours ago

Ukraine Claims Over Half of Russia's Oil Refining Capacity Taken Out in Missile Strikes

Ukraine says its strikes have neutralized more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow's ability to supply its forces.

Breitbart - World - 8 hours ago

Ukraine Says Russia Killed Civilians in Black Sea Ship Attack

Romanian authorities said a "complex mission" was needed to rescue the crew members in the waters of the Black Sea.

Newsweek - World - 8 hours ago

US CDC Monitoring Possible Plague Case in Russia

A worker at a research laboratory that aims to protect against plague epidemics died recently.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Russia hospitalizes almost 200 people after death from plague: Reports

Nearly 200 people are under medical observation in Russia’s Irkutsk region over suspected exposure to plague, according to local media reports.

CNBC - Health - 14 hours ago

Ukraine using AI-enabled robot guns to counter Russian drones

Ukraine commenced using artificial intelligence-enabled robot guns to bring down Russia's new and fast-moving jet-powered drones, according to its air...

Daily Sabah - World - 10 hours ago

US asks Russia to 'quickly and openly' address plague worker's death as outbreak fears grow

“There's very limited travel between the US and Russia, obviously. But like anything else, something like that gets out it could certainly spread,” Rubio said.

New York Post - World - 10 hours ago

Mass quarantine issued in Russia after unexplained death of plague researcher

Unconfirmed reports have suggested there was a laboratory accident.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Russia denies lab worker died of plague as quarantine stays in place

Rospotrebnadzor said tests found no pathogen linked to the deceased lab worker's work at the Irkutsk anti-plague institute, but more than 60 colleagues remained isolated inside the building and several hospitals stayed closed without explanation.

Euronews - World - 11 hours ago

Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks

Russia has pledged to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after a drone attack damaged the capital’s key Northern Bridge over the weekend.

CNBC - US News - 16 hours ago

Russia has a bear problem: Here's what you need to know

Russia’s brown bear population has more than doubled in three decades, while rising attacks have prompted authorities to consider new measures

Russia Today - US News - 16 hours ago

India in talks with Russia and Ukraine to end conflict – FM

India says it has moved beyond calls for dialogue and is now engaging both Russia and Ukraine on Black Sea shipping, grain, energy exports, and possible non-attack arrangements

Russia Today - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round

German Chancellor Friedriz Merz's visit to Ukraine was met with Russian missiles as he pledged €1.3 billion to Kyiv. In Iran, the country's deputy foreign minister says Washington is reviewing Tehran’s proposal to end the war. And in Brazil, Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round election.

Euronews - World - 19 hours ago

Russia leads world in cat ownership — yet has 2.8 million strays - Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets. 03/10/2026

Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets.

Euronews - World - 21 hours ago

Russia investigates 'unknown' infection after plague lab researcher dies

Russian authorities are investigating a suspected dangerous infection at a plague research laboratory in Siberia after a 28-year-old researcher died.The incident occurred at the Anti-Plague Research...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Russia attacks key Kyiv bridge as German chancellor arrives in Ukraine

Russia struck a major bridge in Kyiv on Sunday as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine in a show of support amid intensifying Russian attacks.According to The Guardian, a Russian drone...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

German chancellor urges Putin to 'stop this senseless war' during Kyiv visit

Germany's leader Friedrich Merz visited the Ukrainian capital amid drone alerts, calling Russian attacks on civilians "daily war crimes".

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Germany's Merz announces new aid for Ukraine in Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth over $1.5 billion during a visit to Kyiv.

Los Angeles Times - World - 1 day ago

'Russia is not our enemy': Hundreds rally in Paris against Ukraine aid (VIDEO)

Hundreds rally in Paris against Ukraine aid as Florian Philippot urges France to leave the EU and NATO and stop funding Kiev

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Germany's Merz Visits Ukraine to Pledge Support as Russia Ramps Up Strikes

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a show of support as Russia escalated its attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

U.S. And Russia Raise Prospect Of Multi-Billion Oil Deal During Talks On Ukraine War: Report

The remit of peace talks between the Trump administration and the Kremlin has been expanded to include a potential oil deal that would benefit business figures close to the president's inner circle.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia Strikes Kyiv's Northern Bridge in Fresh Tactic to Disrupt Life in Ukrainian Capital

A Russian strike damaged Kyiv's Northern Bridge early Saturday, suspending traffic and causing tailbacks for a third day.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Russia Might Try to Freeze Ukrainians This Winter: A Reported Plan Includes 1000-Weapon Assault on Power Grid

The strategy was detailed in a Russian-language document described by Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal to European partners during a recent meeting in Paris.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

Kanye West's planned Russia concerts canceled by organizer

Two stadium concerts in Russia by U.S. rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, have been canceled, Moscow-based organizer Say Agency announced Wednesday....

Daily Sabah - Entertainment - 3 days ago

A Russian drone hits a Kyiv school as Moscow presses its aerial campaign against Ukraine

Children and staff at the school were in shelters when the drone hit, Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said, and its warhead didn’t explode. No casualties were reported, but the building’s brick facade showed a large hole, revealing a staircase, and burn marks alongside smashed windows.

Los Angeles Times - World - 4 days ago

Russia Unleashes Massive Attack on Ukraine. Power Cuts Begin as Freezing Weather Nears.

Seven people, including a child, were killed across Ukraine during the assault, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

World Business Report -- Ukraine introduces emergency power cuts in Kyiv

President Zelensky said energy facilities were targeted across Ukraine

BBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

Mehr News Agency - Sports - 6 days ago

New North Korea bridges build on strong China, Russia ties

Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 6 days ago

Russia plans new 'superprisons' despite war recruitment emptying jails - Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine. 28/09/2026

Seven complexes holding more than 20,000 inmates are planned for 2035, including one in Russian-occupied Kherson, even as the prison population has dropped from 465,000 to 282,000 since 2021, largely because inmates have been recruited as contract soldiers for the war in Ukraine.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure - Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure. 28/09/2026

Video. Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

Zelenskyy Warns Russia Wants to Widen War Beyond Ukraine

Russian drones killed at least four in Ukraine overnight as Zelenskyy says Moscow plans $12 billion for jet-powered drones and Trump urges a deal.

OilPrice.com - World - 7 days ago

How is Russia recruiting Belarusians to fight in the war in Ukraine? Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation. 27/09/2026

Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe - On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald's. 26/09/2026

On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

Trump and the chain of setbacks in Iran, China and Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Contrary to the image Donald Trump has tried to project of American power and influence in the world, recent days have been marked, for him, by a series of setbacks.

Mehr News Agency - Opinion - 8 days ago

The drones Russia could strike Europe with from Mediterranean fleet - Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga. 25/09/2026

Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Russia recruits up to 25,000 North Koreans to assemble drones, UN says - Pyongyang, which supports Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime. 24/09/2026

Pyongyang, which supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has helped staff and arm its forces. The UN says up to 25,000 North Koreans assemble drones in Russia, with most of their pay seized by Kim Jong-un's regime.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

Russia 'sabotaging' power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace

Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.

Aljazeera - Environment - 18 days ago

Sweeping Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Advances Toward House Vote

The House has cleared a procedural path toward a final vote on sweeping Russia and Iran sanctions legislation that would give President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.

OilPrice.com - World - 19 days ago

Russia raps barring Iran's nuclear chief from IAEA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has condemned blocking Iranian nuclear chief from attending the IAEA meeting.

Mehr News Agency - Technology - 21 days ago

Europe -- Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 24 days ago

Russia Strikes Moldova Border as Ukraine Hits Black Sea Port

Russian drone attacks killed two people at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing and one in Kyiv as Ukraine struck military and oil infrastructure at Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

OilPrice.com - World - 25 days ago

U.S. News - Russia hits Kyiv after fighting hiatus ends - Sept. 8 (UPI) -- At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

At least 2 people in Kyiv were killed after a Russian strike on the Ukrainian capital, ending the pause in attacks during the visit by U.S. envoys.

UPI - US News - 27 days ago

Russia resumes heavy strikes on Ukraine after US envoy departure

ALBAWABA - Explosion rocked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on early Tuesday as Russia resumed its war after a three-day halt for US envoy visit.Putin had ea

Albawaba - Top Stories - 27 days ago

Inside India newsletter: U.S., Russia vie for a bigger slice of the world's third-largest energy market

U.S. and Russia are competing to assert dominance in the world's third largest energy market.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine at 35: Independence tested by resilience

On August 24, Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence. For Ukrainians, this is far more than a commemorative date. O...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month ago

Russia wins world fencing gold under national flag and anthem

Russian saber fencer Pavel Graudyn has claimed world championship gold in Hong Kong after international restrictions on national symbols were lifted

Russia Today - Sports - 2 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 5 months ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 6 months ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 11 months ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 years ago