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A Russian serviceman is killed in a blast in Sevastopol, with security services arresting a woman suspected of carrying out the assassination on Kiev’s orders. Russia releases a list of nearly 300 Ukrainian POWs it wants to exchange, claiming Ukraine is unwilling to take them back. In the West Bank, IDF soldiers block an RT crew from entering a Palestinian village as Israeli troops force local residents from their homes, citing security concerns.

The Trump administration has moved to end federal taxpayer funding for medical gender-transition interventions for minors, arguing that children should be protected from treatments carrying potentially irreversible consequences. The decision comes amid a wider international reassessment of the evidence supporting medical transition of children and adolescents. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · US President Donald Trump has ordered an…

Enjoy the best of village living with this four-bedroom family home on a generous 800sqm section in sought-after Patumahoe. Light-filled open-plan living flows to a sunny patio, while the flat, fully usable grounds offer plenty of space for children, pets and gardens. A large standalone garage provides excellent storage or workshop potential. Right next to Patumahoe School and just a short stroll to the village, this is a superb combination of…

Beautifully upgraded and ready to enjoy, this solid brick four-bedroom home combines quality, space and exceptional outdoor living. A premium Carlielle kitchen anchors the heart of the home, complemented by two generous living areas and stylishly renovated bathrooms. Outside, a private swimming pool with glass balustrades and low-maintenance landscaping creates the perfect setting for entertaining and relaxing. Set in the popular Valley…

Step into effortless modern living with this beautifully finished brand-new four-bedroom home at 32 Rongoa Maori Way. Offering 195sqm of thoughtfully designed space, it features light-filled open-plan living, a stylish contemporary kitchen, two modern bathrooms and double internal-access garaging. Quality finishes, underfloor bathroom heating, excellent storage and easy indoor-outdoor flow complete the package, with convenient motorway access…

From ground zero in Michigan: the socialist who vows to bring down the system was manufactured by it — Rhodes Scholar credentials, foundation money and all — while Bessent and the Trump team dismantle the machine that gutted Detroit. By Susan Kokinda · Susan Kokinda critiques Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed, arguing that while he calls Trump a symptom and “the system” the disease, El-Sayed actually protects the same…

The European Union has committed €90 billion to supporting Ukraine through 2026 and 2027, financed through borrowing on capital markets and backed by the EU budget. But a German MEP is questioning whether European governments understood the potential long-term liability when they approved the scheme — particularly because repayment is tied to Ukraine eventually receiving reparations from Russia. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · The…

Donald Trump demands compensation from Iran for damage and deaths in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, despite Israel carrying out regional attacks with US weapons. · Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei is appointed Iran’s security chief, vowing Tehran will defend its national rights and interests. We examine what his hardline vision could mean for Iran. · Meanwhile, clashes erupt in Syria’s Kurdish-populated areas following reported attacks by…

JCB’s £100 million hydrogen programme has crossed an important threshold: its hydrogen combustion engine is no longer simply an experimental alternative to diesel. Full European type-approval, a production hydrogen-powered backhoe and the first commercial generator deliveries suggest hydrogen combustion could become a practical option for some of the world’s hardest-to-electrify machinery. INR Report: Based on reporting by Max Carter for…

After years of difficult economic news, there are encouraging signs emerging from New Zealand's rural economy. PGG Wrightson has reported a sharp lift in profit and more than $1 billion in annual revenue, with farmers increasingly prepared to invest back into their businesses. eLocal Report: Based on reporting by RNZ HERE, with additional context by eLocal. · Some Welcome Good News · After a prolonged period in which much of New Zealand's…