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New Zealanders are paying through the nose for petrol, watching their living standards erode and being told that international events are to blame. Meanwhile, petroleum companies collect their margins, governments collect their taxes, and commercial banks collect interest on money they largely create themselves. We closed our only oil refinery, discouraged exploration and surrendered essential economic capabilities. Perhaps it's time to stop…

America's largest oil companies have reportedly enjoyed an extraordinary surge in profits during the US-Israeli war against Iran, earning approximately US$130 billion in just six months. While energy producers and refiners benefit from disrupted global supplies and rising prices, American motorists and businesses are paying billions more for fuel. The financial windfall raises questions about who benefits economically from prolonged conflict…

France is facing mounting economic and political turmoil as shrinking output, rising inflation and a growing debt burden place President Emmanuel Macron's government under increasing pressure. With protesters taking to the streets over austerity measures, public spending priorities and declining living standards, the country's finance minister has warned that France is heading towards a financial reckoning. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT,…

Allegations of a vast network of unofficial detention facilities across Ukraine have intensified following the discovery of a suspected military holding site near Kiev. Ukrainian MP Aleksandr Dubinsky claims thousands of civilians and servicemen are being held in facilities where payments of up to US$15,000 are allegedly demanded for their release. While Ukrainian authorities have opened criminal proceedings over reported abuses at one…

A secret military torture chamber is uncovered in Ukraine, triggering a damage-control operation as local authorities reportedly arrest civilian whistleblowers who exposed it. In Israel, opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot is invited to explore forming a coalition with Arab parties in a potential challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, tensions rise in Paris as protesters take to the streets, condemning the French government's…

As Kiev faces widespread blackouts following Russian strikes, Vladimir Zelensky clashes with the capital's mayor over failing energy infrastructure despite substantial investment. RT speaks exclusively with an 11-year-old girl evacuated from the frontline after a humanitarian pause brokered by Melania Trump. Meanwhile, President Trump downplays a fresh US strike on Iran as 'minor', but nervous markets fear further escalation. Could renewed…

An equipment failure in Japan temporarily disrupted banking services across 128 regional financial institutions, preventing customers from withdrawing cash, making transfers and accessing other essential services. Although operations were restored within hours, the incident has exposed the vulnerability of banking networks that depend on shared digital infrastructure. INR Report: Based on reporting by Frank Bergman for Slay News HERE, with…

Could the next round of Russia-US-Ukraine peace talks produce a historic agreement? Political analyst Andrew Korybko argues that Donald Trump has an opportunity to reshape Europe's security architecture through energy diplomacy, economic leverage and strategic pressure on NATO allies and Ukraine. With trilateral talks scheduled for Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November, Korybko explores how a grand bargain involving Russian energy, US interests and…

Does New Zealand's Prime Minister really understand how MMP works? In this hard-hitting opinion, Andy Loader challenges National's opposition to strategic vote-splitting and questions the mainstream media's criticism of campaigns encouraging voters to use their two votes strategically. With electoral overhangs permitted under MMP since 1996, Loader asks why politicians and commentators condemn voters for using the very rules Parliament…

New Zealand faces a defining choice following an election that has left the formation of its next government uncertain. While political parties negotiate for power, the country confronts a more fundamental challenge: how to rebuild productivity, reduce dependence on borrowing and create lasting national wealth. Renewed oil production in Taranaki and fresh interest in offshore gas exploration raise a compelling question. Could New Zealand's own…