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The Ukraine war is usually presented as beginning on 24 February 2022: Russia invaded, Ukraine resisted and the West rallied to its defence. But political scientist Ivan Katchanovski argues the real story begins years earlier, with Maidan, the overthrow of Viktor Yanukovych, Crimea, Donbas and Western intervention. His research raises a far harder question: how many Ukrainians can be sacrificed before defending the country becomes…

Political scientist Ivan Katchanovski argues that Ukraine's military, economic and manpower position is becoming increasingly unsustainable as Russian forces continue advancing. In a wide-ranging interview with Lena Petrova, he challenges Western narratives about the battlefield, forced mobilisation and the prospects for victory, arguing that continued Western support is prolonging a war Ukraine cannot win. INR Report: Based on an interview…

In this opinion, former police officer Mike McDaniel argues that Sweden’s tougher approach to organised crime, including deporting foreign offenders, increased policing and measures aimed at gang recruitment, has contributed to a dramatic fall in shootings. With Sweden facing another election, he questions whether voters will continue supporting the policies he credits with reversing years of escalating gang violence. Opinion by Mike McDaniel |…

Donald Trump’s comments on the Falkland Islands and Irish reunification have raised questions about the future of the US-UK “special relationship”. Andrew Korybko argues the remarks may reflect deeper tensions over Britain’s refusal to join the US in the Third Gulf War, censorship, immigration and shifting NATO priorities. He explores whether Washington could increasingly pressure London over its territorial disputes, or whether Trump’s…

The economic engines of the world unite at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Vladimir Putin says the bloc accounts for nearly half of global GDP growth while a joint declaration unanimously slams the old world order. In his first visit to India in almost seven years, China's Xi Jingping meets with Narendra Modi, with the two leaders committing to resolve their border issues and find common ground.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says international interest in BRICS continues to grow as the expanded grouping develops deeper trade links and financial infrastructure outside traditional Western-led systems. Speaking at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Putin pointed to growing membership, $1.2 trillion in intra-BRICS trade and proposals for new cross-border payment mechanisms. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · BRICS Looks Beyond Its…

US President Donald Trump has blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure for America's soaring diesel prices, saying he has personally told Vladimir Zelensky to stop targeting Russian diesel production. RT reports US diesel has climbed above $6 a gallon, although market analysts cited in the report primarily attribute the surge to Middle East conflict and rising crude prices. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Trump Points…

Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel has called for Ukrainian migrants to return home, singling out military-age men and arguing that Germany can no longer sustain welfare payments for more than one million Ukrainians. Her comments come as the AfD gains electoral strength and Germany's approach to Ukrainian refugees becomes an increasingly prominent political issue. Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel has called for…

I omitted the intro summary under 620 characters from the Format C package. Here it is: · A father has been jailed for 12 years after repeatedly sexually abusing his daughter over four years. Nelson District Court Judge Chris Macklin described the offending as being at the highest end for a single victim and highlighted the profound breach of trust involved. The man, whose identity is permanently suppressed to protect his daughter, must serve…

Immigration is emerging as a sharp dividing line in the 2026 election campaign, with ACT and New Zealand First advocating tighter controls while National, Labour and the Greens warn against policies they say could restrict needed workers or unfairly target migrants. The competing approaches raise a larger question: should immigration primarily meet immediate labour demand, or be managed against New Zealand's longer-term capacity to provide…