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Breaking news this hour. Eleven people are killed including four children in the latest Ukrainian terror attack on a Russian tourist resort. Five more children are wounded. · The Houthi Government claims responsibility for striking a major Saudi Refinery Complex, this is amid another round of the sides trading aerial salvos. · The US Senate votes to block a resolution that would prevent Donald Trump from continuing the war on Iran without…

Six people are killed in a Ukrainian strike on civilian infrastructure in the Kirov region according to the local governor. That's as Warehouses belonging to Russia's e-commerce giant Wildberries in St. Petersburg are also attacked. · RT gains exclusive access to the so-called pilot zone in southern Lebanon where Israeli troops have withdrawn from. Locals in other sectors are still waiting for the IDF to retreat, so they can see finally what's…

The European Union has approved its 21st package of sanctions against Russia after weeks of negotiations, but only after significantly softening several proposed measures. According to multiple media reports cited by RT, the final agreement includes exemptions sought by member states concerned about the economic impact of tougher restrictions, highlighting growing divisions within the bloc over sanctions policy An INR Report based on reporting…

Foreign ships refuse to enter Ukraine’s Black sea ports as the Russian military targets vessels carrying military supplies as well as Ukrainian ports used as logistic hubs for Kiev’s troops. · As the EU agrees to yet another sanctions package against Russia, the latest set of restrictions reveals how the bloc is actually hurting the interests of its own members. Journalist Tucker Carlson says that by supporting Kiev Europe is simply doomed. ·…

‘Many myths are told about Russia – all untrue. Russia is a unique country that loves human rights and will do everything to protect them’ – Russian Human Rights High Commissioner Yana Lantratova. · On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect,’ we get a rare glimpse into the soul of someone who cares so much for so many others. Ms. Lantratova shares her fierce commitment to human rights, a drive solidified by the violence that broke out in Donbass…

Comments by New York University bioethics professor Arthur Caplan have sparked renewed discussion about the use of patients declared brain-dead in medical research. The practice, described during a recent podcast, has generated debate over ethics, informed consent and the distinction between legal and biological definitions of death. INR Report: Based on reporting by Frank Bergman for Slay News HERE · Lead image: Hospital patient on life…

French authorities have launched an investigation into the death of Daniel Siad, a fashion industry scout whose name appeared thousands of times in files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Siad was under investigation by specialist police units handling allegations of rape and human trafficking when he was found dead at his home. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · French prosecutors have confirmed that Daniel Siad, a…

Opinion articles reflect the views of their authors and do not necessarily represent the views of eLocal. Readers are encouraged to examine the original article and supporting sources before reaching their own conclusions. X: @tarikcyrilamar Substack: https://tarikcyrilamar.substack.com Website: https://www.tarikcyrilamar.com · The rule of Vladimir Zelensky has been a catastrophe for Ukraine, and that is how it will be remembered once the…

The United States has recorded its highest number of measles cases in 35 years, according to Johns Hopkins University, with public health experts linking the resurgence to declining vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · The number of confirmed measles cases in the United States has climbed to 2,295 so far this year, marking the highest annual total since 1991, according to data compiled by…

US Senator Dick Durbin says the Trump administration has informed Congress that a US$400 million military assistance package approved for Ukraine earlier this year will not be released until a new president takes office, marking another significant shift in Washington's approach to the war INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE: · US Senator Dick Durbin has revealed that the White House is withholding a US$400 million military assistance…