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Trump vowed to end Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he's funds it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

WHO says no plague case registered after Russian lab worker's death

The WHO says the lack of a confirmed diagnosis remains a key uncertainty, with no sign of ongoing transmission.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Trump says Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to release 300,000 tons of diesel immediately and millions more over the coming months.

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

'Get a new president': Trump attacks Zelenskyy over Russian oil deal

Increased Russian strikes continue to pound Ukraine, killing at least 21 in latest wave.

SBS - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20 people -- Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.

Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.

BBC News - World - 4 hours ago

WHO still doesn't know what caused the death of the Russian lab worker

The World Health Organization said Saturday it still doesn’t know what caused the death of a young worker at a lab in Russia that focuses on plague and other illnesses.

CTV News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 20 people

Volodymyr Zelensky says the attack, which left children dead, was Russia expressing its "thanks" for a US diesel deal.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump, Zelenskyy clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21

WASHINGTON— ‎US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded barbs Saturday after Washington moved to ease sanctions on Russian diesel and Moscow's continued strikes on Ukraine killed at least 21 people, including four children.

Manila Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Trump, Zelensky clash over diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 21

Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky traded barbs Saturday after Washington moved to ease sanc...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 6 hours ago

Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices -- President Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes after Russian strikes killed at least 20 people, including three children, in Ukraine.

President Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy comes after Russian strikes killed at least 20 people, including three children, in Ukraine.

CBS News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Ukraine rattled as Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, says Zelenskyy should be replaced

The decision came just weeks after Trump signed a bill in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to punish other countries for buying sanctioned Russian oil.

NBC News - World - 6 hours ago

Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 20, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow

Twenty people, including three children, die as Russian glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia flats, the third mass-casualty strike on Ukraine this week.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 6 hours ago

Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a day. Now he's funding it

After nearly two years back in power Trump has not only failed to end the war, he has now committed to funding it.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 7 hours ago

Former CDC director raises concerns after mysterious Russian lab death

Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joins ‘Saturday in America’ to discuss the mysterious death of a Russian lab worker in Siberia and analyze the medical concerns surrounding the case.

Fox News - Health - 7 hours ago

Russia kills 20 in Ukraine as US hosts 'productive' talks to end war

US says it held talks with European and Ukrainian officials to ensure lasting peace before winter approaches.

Aljazeera - World - 7 hours ago

'A Deal With The Devil': Lawmakers Sound Off On Trump's Russian Diesel Deal

“Propping up Putin’s war economy is morally wrong as he uses that money to bomb cities,” Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) wrote on X.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ukraine and the EU accuse the US of boosting Putin's war effort by making a deal for Russia to supply the US with fuel.

Donald Trump has struck a deal to import hundreds-of-thousands of tons of Russian diesel into the US. The deal has angered Ukraine's president. He is calling the deal a gift to Putin and the Kremlin's war machine.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump threatens to cut off intelligence to Kyiv in oil row

Ukrainian negotiators are travelling to the US today for talks with their American counterparts

Independent UK - Politics - 8 hours ago

In Shocking Announcement, Trump Says U.S. To Get Diesel From Russia

Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of midterms.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Ukraine warns Trump-Putin diesel deal will bankroll Russia's war

Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Putin gives Russia more money to continue attacking Ukraine, Zelenskyy says.

Aljazeera - US News - 12 hours ago

Ukraine live: Zelensky bombs Russian oil hub after Trump-Putin deal

Ukrainian negotiators are travelling to the US today for talks with their American counterparts

Independent UK - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

'Immediate win for both presidents' – expert on US-Russia diesel deal (VIDEO)

The US-Russia diesel deal is an “immediate win for both Putin and Trump,” an expert has told RT

Russia Today - World - 12 hours ago

UK pledges to 'maintain pressure on Russia' after Trump diesel deal with Moscow

Responding to the announcement, a UK Government spokesperson said Britain’s position ‘could not be clearer’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 13 hours ago

Trump announces deal with Putin to bring Russian diesel to US to lower costs

Americans have seen their fuel costs rocket following Trump’s war in Iran

Independent UK - Politics - 14 hours ago

Gassing up - Trump announces deal with Putin to deliver Russian diesel fuel to the US

Trump has vacillated between tough economic penalties on Russia to halt continuing invasion of Ukraine and reprieves as the US war with Iran causes increased energy costs and inflation.

New York Post - World - 15 hours ago

Russian strikes kill 8 in Ukraine as Trump's diesel deal backfires

Russian strikes killed at least eight people, including three children, in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region on Saturday, as President Donald Trump’s...

Daily Sabah - World - 15 hours ago

Zelenskyy takes swipe at US-Russia diesel deal: 'Peace never comes through weakness'

President Donald Trump made a diesel deal with Russia, making the country agree to release millions of tons of diesel fuel to the United States and global markets to help ease the energy crunch and...

International The News - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Trump agrees diesel supply deal with Russia

‘Gifts to Putin will not bring peace ‌or ‌any ​benefit to the civilised world,’ says Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Irish Times - World - 19 hours ago

Russian war blogger Mikhail Zvinchuk detained in Montenegro amid security fears

A prominent pro-Kremlin Russian military blogger has been arrested in Montenegro amid concerns about alleged Russian attempts to destabilise the Balkan country.Mikhail Zvinchuk, founder of the...

International The News - World - 23 hours ago

U.S.-Ukraine-European negotiators meet in Miami as Trump announces diesel deal with Russia

Negotiators for the U.S., Ukraine and Europeans held six hours of talks in Miami on Friday with the aim of reaching agreement on a unified proposal to end the war in Ukraine, a person familiar with the talks said.

CTV News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Announces Deal with Putin to Deliver Russian Diesel to U.S.

Trump says Russia agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel to the U.S. after a call with Putin, days before a 500% tariff law takes effect.

Breitbart - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump: Russia will send diesel fuel to the U.S. to bring down prices

President Trump said he spoke to Vladimir Putin and Russia will send hundreds of thousands of barrels of diesel fuel to the U.S. aimed at bringing down prices at the pump. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

NBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Russia Agrees to Supply US With Diesel, Trump Says

The deal includes immediate shipments to supply the strained global market.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Trump's diesel agreement with Putin accused of contradicting Russia sanctions law

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a searing statement that the U.S. easing sanctions on Moscow "plays into Russia's hands."

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Crow: Holding Public Executions Is Acting Like ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Russia

On Friday's broadcast of MS NOW's "Deadline," Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) said holding public executions would mean the United States is acting like ISIS, | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump strikes deal with Putin for Russian diesel in sharp reversal of U.S. policy ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump eases Russia sanctions, says Putin will release diesel as prices spike

Escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war have caused diesel costs to spike this fall, repeatedly setting all-time records.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine's drones knock out AI data center belonging to 'Russia's Google'

One damaged data center has supercomputers used for training Yandex’s AI model.

Ars Technica - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump announces Russia diesel deal with Putin to lower surging US fuel prices

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Russia has agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to the United States and global markets to help lower skyrocketing fuel prices.Trump said on...

International The News - World - 1 day ago

Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid US fuel price surge

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had secured an agreement to import diesel from Russia, signaling a sharp shift in Washington's policy toward...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

Trump announces deal with Putin to bring Russian diesel to US

Americans have seen their fuel costs rocket following Trump’s war in Iran

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Russia to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to U.S. and global market, Trump says

The move comes weeks before the November midterm elections, with diesel prices near record highs and inflation remaining a concern for voters

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Fire rages at Yandex data centre after Ukraine drone attack - A Yandex data centre in Russia's Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack. 08/10/2026

Video. A Yandex data centre in Russia’s Ryazan region caught fire and was taken offline after what the company said was a Ukrainian drone attack.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi foils Russia's plan to encircle the Donbas

Ukraine’s counter-offensive on the Lyman axis collapsed the northern arm of a Russian pincer movement aimed at surrounding Ukrainian-held Donetsk, liberating up to 176 square kilometres and forcing Russian units onto the defensive, the Washington-based think tank said.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Trump, Putin reach deal to release Russian diesel to world

Russia will supply diesel to global markets in a bid to lower prices, US President Donald Trump has said. The move reverses years of pressure on the Russian economy following the invasion of Ukraine.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Russian military blogger goes home after detention in NATO state (VIDEO)

Rybar founder Mikhail Zvinchuk was deported from Montenegro after an eight-hour detention over “national security” concerns

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

NATO asks Russia 'not to worry' about nuclear drills

NATO’s upcoming nuclear drills in Italy are pre-planned and no reason for Russia to “miscalculate,” the bloc’s nuclear policy director, Nassima Barrows, has said

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Putin Ally Threatens To Take US Prisoners After Russian War Blogger Arrested

Former Russian President Dmitri Medvedev responded to the detention of Mikhail Zvinchuk from the channel Rybar, linked to the Kremlin.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Oscar-winning Russian filmmaker says parents quietly support his work

Pavel Talankin, the Russian documentary filmmaker and the creator of the Oscar-winning film “Mr. Nobody vs. Putin” told VOA’s Russian Service that parents and teachers have privately thanked him for exposing how the Kremlin brings propaganda into classrooms.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Russian plague scare, and what it means for the US

What happened at a Soviet-era anti-plague institute raises questions about Russia’s biological weapons history — and whether the United States is prepared for the next outbreak.

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

Zelenskyy blasts US over Russia ties as strikes kill 78 in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the United States of being unwilling to help Ukraine after Russian strikes killed 78 people and wounded 215...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on data centers of Russia's Yandex

Ukraine struck and partly disabled a data center operated by Russian technology company Yandex on Friday, a day after it hit a similar but more significant...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

'Where's the honesty?' Zelensky accuses US of inaction after deadly Russian bus strike

The Ukrainian president accused the US of being unwilling to help after a Russian bomb attack killed at least 30 people, sending the two-day death toll to more than 70.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

WHO wants more answers from Russia about lab worker's death, as pneumonic plague concerns linger -- Jamey Keaten -- -

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday the UN health agency doesn't know how a lab worker in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and is urging Russia to provide more information.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Russian health officials deny reports of 2nd plague death in Siberia

Russia's health regulator said ‌Thursday that reports that a ​second person had ​fallen ill following the death ​of a worker at ‌a plague research laboratory in Siberia were false.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

South Korea Recalls Envoy to Ukraine After Being Accused of Shipping Fuel to Russia

South Korea announced it would recall its envoy to Ukraine because it did not apologize enough revealing a transfer of North Korean soldiers.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Drone hits data center of Russia's 'Google' in 1st for Ukraine war

Drones hit a data center owned by Russia's Yandex, the country's leading AI and technology company said on Thursday, ⁠in the first major attack...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 2 days ago

Russian Strike On Ukrainian Buses Leaves 30 Dead As Blackouts Worsen In Kyiv

The powerful Russian guided bomb explosion occurred next to a bus stop in the war-torn city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Tedros Says Russia Not Giving W.H.O. 'Full Picture' of Suspected Plague Situation

W.H.O. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreysus said his agency has no evidence of any outbreak of plague in northeastern Russia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Fears mount over death of researcher at Russian plague lab

The WHO wants answers from Russia after the unexplained death of a researcher at a plague laboratory in Siberia. The case is raising fresh questions about transparency and outbreak preparedness in the post-COVID era.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 2 days ago

Plague Cases Still Reported in the US: See Where

Person-to-person transmission of the pneumonic plague hasn’t occurred since the 1920s in the United States.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Ukraine targets Russian industrial hub in Siberia

A Ukrainian drone has reached an industrial area in the Russian city of Omsk, while most UAVs targeting the region were shot down, the governor has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ed Miliband announces new sanctions on Russia during visit to Ukraine

The crackdown was announced as the Foreign Secretary visited the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential building in the Chernihiv region.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Russia dismisses transparency calls amid reports of second plague case - Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information. 07/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said nearly 5,000 tests found no dangerous pathogens and saw "no epidemic risk," while the Kremlin called most media reporting "false" and said it had no knowledge of a US demarche formally requesting additional information.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

UK and Germany team up against Russian cyberattacks as Brexit rethink looms

Security pact promises information-sharing and coordinated disruption, but offers little detail on agencies or funding

Register UK - Technology - 2 days ago

Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak - The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information. 07/10/2026

The Kremlin welcomed the offer while Russia's health watchdog shot back that Moscow was "ready to assist the US in tackling infectious disease outbreaks" as the WHO asked Russia for additional information.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Russia's 'shadow war' offensive has NATO on defense, report warns

A new report urges NATO to take a more confrontational approach to Russia’s sabotage, cyberattacks and drone incursions, which have been on the rise.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

The Russia Plague Paradox Is Frightening

Perspective: Pneumonic plague sounds like the nightmare scenario. Strangely, it may be the more reassuring one.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

Ukraine death toll hits 22 as rescuers pull bodies from rubble after Russian strike

“This is the kind of ‘gift’ Putin gave himself for his birthday,” Zelensky said in a nightly video address.

New York Post - World - 2 days ago

Russia's internet giant Yandex halts operations at data center after drone attack

Russian internet giant Yandex paused operations inside one of its data centers after a drone attack as Ukraine continues to hit the country's infrastructure.

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Ukraine Strikes Major Data Center of Russia's 'Google' in Drone Attack

Yandex has said it suspended operations at its data center in Ryazan following a drone strike on Thursday.

Newsweek - World - 2 days ago

What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness

Key details are unknown, including whether the woman, who worked at a lab in Siberia, was infected with plague at all.

NBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Ukraine Is Taking Back Ground in a Key Region as Russia's Long Offensive Continues to Stall

The months-long Ukrainian counteroffensive in the northern Donbas, dubbed Operation Vivaldi, has recaptured dozens of square miles.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

World Health Organization Says No Sign of Plague Spreading in Russia

W.H.O. director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says his agency has seen no evidence of plague spreading in Siberia beyond the initial case.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

A suspected case of pneumonic plague is raising fears of an outbreak. Should you be worried?

Russian authorities reported earlier this week that an employee at a lab in Siberia that studies plague and other infectious diseases had died of pneumonia of “unknown” cause

Scientific American - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Public Health -- A suspected case of pneumonic plague is raising fears of an outbreak. Should you be worried?

Russian authorities reported earlier this week that an employee at a lab in Siberia that studies plague and other infectious diseases had died of pneumonia of “unknown” cause

Scientific American - Health - 3 days ago

Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday

Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.

CNBC - US News - 3 days ago

How exactly did a lab worker in Russia die in plague case? Official says WHO doesn't know

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday the UN health agency doesn’t know how a lab employee in Siberia died amid concerns about plague, and she called on Russia to provide more information.

CTV News - Health - 3 days ago

Russia denies plague death but quarantines 200 without explanation - Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward. 06/10/2026

Rospotrebnadzor said Darya Shipilova, 28, died of "pneumonia of unknown aetiology" with no links to her work at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, but imposed quarantine on her contacts, confined 60 colleagues inside the facility and restricted access to hospitals including a maternity ward.

Euronews - World - 3 days ago

Russia pushes back on plague death reports, defends WHO notification

On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia informed the World Health Organization about the death of a laboratory worker at a Siberian plague research facility that occurred last...

International The News - Health - 3 days ago

Russia plague death: Still only 'limited information' — ECDC

After a worker at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia died October 2, 2026, nearly 200 of her contacts were under medical observation. But authorities there denied pneumonic plague had caused the death.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 3 days ago

Are Europe and Russia Slow-Walking to World War III?

Dangerous rhetoric has been escalating on both sides for some time now.

The Nation - World - 3 days ago

WHO deems Russia plague risk 'low' following lab technician's fatal illness

Following the recent laboratory fatality in Siberia, the World Health Organization has stated that the overall risk of a plague epidemic in Russia remains low.WHO statement follows the death of 28...

International The News - Health - 3 days ago

Russia rejects reports of plague in Siberia

Russia has denied imposing quarantine measures after a lab worker at a Siberian plague research institute reportedly died of the disease. The incident has ⁠sparked ⁠public health fears on social media.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 3 days ago

Trump Plans Call With Putin to Discuss Possible Pneumonic Plague Case

A top Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Russia would welcome any assistance if needed.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

Trump set to talk to Russia's Putin 'very soon' about plague-related death in Siberia

Trump says he will speak with Putin “very soon” over a plague incident in Russia as CDC monitor the situation.

CNBC - Health - 3 days ago

What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death -- Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.

Reports of a lab worker dying in Russia after allegedly being exposed to plague have raised concerns, even as the WHO says the public health risk is low.

CBS News - Health - 4 days ago

Russian officials say no cases of plague in city where lab technician died

The World Health Organization says Russian authorities told it that no cases ‌of plague had been detected among anyone who had come into contact with a Siberian plague institute laboratory worker who died last week.

CBC News - Health - 4 days ago

Did a Russian lab worker die from pneumonic plague? What we know — and don't know -- Nick Logan -- -

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 - Health - 4 days ago

US Demands More Transparency From Russia Over Plague Reports

‘I think it’s incumbent upon Russia to obviously share more information,’ Rubio said Tuesday.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days 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. 05/10/2026

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 - 4 days ago

Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled

Russian authorities say the situation is stable and there are no reports of secondary cases.

CNBC - Health - 4 days ago

Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?

Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.

Aljazeera - Science - 4 days ago

Russia hits Kyiv as Merz visits; Bolsonaro wins Brazil's first round - German Chancellor Friedrich 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. 05/10/2026

German Chancellor Friedrich 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 - 4 days ago

Has plague returned to Siberia? Panic after lab worker's death - A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a "black death" outbreak was diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown origin". Rospotrebnadzor insists that the situation in the region is "stable". 04/10/2026

A female staff member at an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk region who died amid rumours of a "black death" outbreak was diagnosed with "pneumonia of unknown origin". Rospotrebnadzor insists that the situation in the region is "stable".

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

A Russian is dead from suspected plague after a lab accident. Should we be worried?

The Kremlin is urging people to ignore speculation, yet concrete information is difficult to find. State-aligned Russian media and regional authorities are editing or deleting conflicting reports. What is going on?

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 4 days ago

Trump offers U.S. help to Russia after plague death; WHO assesses the situation as low risk

WHO said it was in contact with Russian authorities, and has offered support if needed, while assessing the risk to the general public as low based on available information.

CNBC - Health - 4 days ago

Russian lab worker dies amid plague reports. Here's what we know

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

CNBC - Health - 5 days ago

Russian drones strike Ukraine's data centers by exploiting air defense gaps

Russian attacks on Internet, phone services threaten Ukraine’s wartime economy.

Ars Technica - Technology - 5 days 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 - 5 days 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 - 5 days ago

Russia's nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them?

Moscow faces a huge decommissioning bill at home even as it expands its nuclear industry abroad.

Aljazeera - Environment - 6 days ago

Suspected Plague Death at Russian Lab Sparks 'Anti-Epidemic' Lockdown

Plague can flare up periodically in certain parts of the world where the bacterium causing the disease naturally occurs.

Newsweek - Technology - 7 days ago

Russian businessman accuses Biden of stealing his money

Russian businessman Konstantin Malofeev has accused former US President Joe Biden’s administration of stealing his money as Moscow investigates the asset seizure

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

Russia's jury reform draws fire for handing verdicts back to the state - The Supreme Court proposals would allow presiding judges to "clarify" questions during deliberations and reduce jury panels from six or eight members to four, changes lawyers say undermine the independence of a system that acquits at 60 times the national average in non-jury trials. 01/10/2026

The Supreme Court proposals would allow presiding judges to "clarify" questions during deliberations and reduce jury panels from six or eight members to four, changes lawyers say undermine the independence of a system that acquits at 60 times the national average in non-jury trials.

Euronews - World - 8 days ago

The West tried to rein in Russian oil. What went wrong?

Western sanctions targeted Russia’s oil revenues, but surging prices have pushed Moscow’s crude export earnings to $2.75 billion a week, the highest since 2022

Russia Today - Business - 10 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 - 11 days ago

FIDE candidate Turlov backs CAS ruling on Russian players

FIDE presidential candidate Timur Turlov said the world chess governing body must continue to comply with international sports rulings restricting Russian...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 18 days ago

NATO downs suspected Russian drone over Lithuania

NATO fighter jets shot down a suspected Russian drone carrying explosives over Lithuania, officials said Tuesday, in the latest security scare along the...

Daily Sabah - World - 25 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 - 1 month ago

6th day of Russian strikes in, around Ukraine capital Kyiv kill 12

At least 12 people were killed and several more wounded Tuesday when Russia struck Kyiv and the surrounding region for the ⁠sixth consecutive day....

Daily Sabah - World - 1 month 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

Türkiye's diesel imports from US, India hit record high after Russia ban

Türkiye increased its imports ⁠of diesel from the United States and India in August to record levels, shipping data showed, as a ​Russian ban on...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Russian Olympic star clinches second gold at European Gymnastics Championship

Olympic champion Angelina Melnikova wins vault gold in Zagreb at the European Gymnastics Championship after dominating the all-around

Russia Today - Sports - 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

Russian plane intercepted by UK fighter jets in the Arctic

RAF fighter jets intercept Russian patrol aircraft 'repeatedly approaching' UK carrier strike group

Evening Standard - World - 3 months ago

Bill Gates' Russian lover and mystery over her London City Hall visit

The billionaire Microsoft co-founder accused paedophile financier Epstein of plotting to blackmail him over his extramarital affairs

Evening Standard - World - 3 months ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

In Hungary, AI fakes were more of an irritating factor, Russian disinformation did not reach the public, and EU regulations on transparency worked by forcing platforms to ban political ads.

Global Voices - Technology - 4 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

'Flying foxes' plague Australian city

Screeching all day and night and piles of excrement are just two of the anti-social side effects of having a huge colony of fruit bats in the city.

Sky News - Weird - 9 months ago

Russian man arrested under anti-terror law after talking about yoga

The Yarovaya law includes restrictions on religious groups and followers of 'non-traditional' religions

Independent UK - Weird - 1 year ago

Medvedev beats Rublev in all-Russian final

Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Dubai Duty Free tournament, beating compatriot Andrey Rublev in two sets in Saturday’s final

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Russia’s Islam Makhachev handed Alex Volkanovksi his first loss in a decade, in an instant classic in the UFC 284 main event

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russian youngster wins Australian Open junior title

Alina Korneeva defeated compatriot Mirra Andreeva in Saturday’s final in Melbourne

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Djokovic hits out at media after father's Russian flag row (VIDEO)

Novak Djokovic says his father was mistranslated in a video which showed him alongside Russian supporters at the Australian Open

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