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She was beautiful, apparently wealthy, and looking for a husband to share her country estate. For one lonely man, it seemed like a dream come true, until he travelled halfway across Brazil and discovered that the woman he hoped to marry had never existed. Beware, Kiwi men! That stunning blonde on your social media feed, the one who says she's single, wealthy, owns a beautiful country property and is desperately searching for a decent man, might…

Russia says preparations are underway for a possible historic meeting between Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in China next month. Beyond Ukraine, the proposed summit raises a much larger question about the future balance of global power and whether diplomacy between Washington, Moscow and Beijing could begin reshaping international relations INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, 21 October 2026, HERE. · A Meeting That Could Change…

Could Donald Trump broker a Ukraine peace deal by putting Russian energy back at the centre of Europe's economy? Geopolitical analyst Andrew Korybko examines a potential grand bargain involving US-controlled energy pipelines, sanctions relief, frozen Russian assets and European security guarantees for Ukraine. His analysis explores whether economic interdependence could provide the leverage needed to satisfy Moscow, Kyiv and Washington while…

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki says Australian authorities cancelled his visa after questioning him about inflammatory statements concerning religious communities. His case raises a fundamental question for New Zealanders: when does protecting the public justify restricting a person's freedom, and who decides where that line is drawn? Report by eLocal | 23 October 2026 · Freedom of expression is often described as one of democracy's most…

Russia's presidential economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev believes Europe's economic isolation of Moscow cannot last indefinitely, particularly as Washington begins restoring commercial cooperation with Russia. His prediction raises a larger question: could American commercial interests ultimately determine when Europe resumes trading with Russia? INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, 22 October 2026, HERE. · Russian presidential aide Kirill…