WORLD NEWS RT - September 5 2026 (17:00 MSK)

Winston Peters says New Zealand remains a desirable country, but is no longer as attractive as it once was. Behind that observation lies a deeper economic problem: a country that has struggled for decades to increase the value it produces for every hour worked Report by eLocal · New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has acknowledged something increasingly difficult to ignore: New Zealand is not the country of economic opportunity it once…

Elon Musk has publicly backed Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, declaring that he has "gone too far" following attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. But after more than four years of devastating warfare, the timing of that condemnation raises an uncomfortable question: why has the disruption of diesel supplies become such a decisive point of confrontation? INR Report: Based on reporting by RT World News HERE ·…

Andy Loader questions the proposed action plan for Lake Waikare and the Whangamarino Wetland, asking where the cost-benefit analysis, scientific evidence and measurable outcomes are for a project estimated at $1 billion. He argues that government decisions have contributed to the environmental problems, particularly water flows and koi carp, and challenges whether local ratepayers should bear the cost of remediation. Over the last few weeks…

Russia's foreign minister dismisses Zelensky's proposed 60-day election ceasefire as an attempt to regroup Ukrainian forces. The EU prepares its 22nd sanctions package against Moscow, despite questions over the effectiveness of previous restrictions. Russia's foreign intelligence agency accuses the European Commission of targeting its nuclear energy cooperation with Hungary, allegedly disregarding Budapest's interests. Meanwhile, mass protests…

Dr Guy Hatchard questions why New Zealand's rising emergency department presentations have not prompted a comprehensive investigation into possible contributing factors, including Covid-19 vaccination history. He examines research into IgG4 immune responses, challenges assumptions about mRNA vaccine safety and calls for greater transparency from Health NZ. His opinion also considers how political parties and the media have responded to the…