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Two civilians are killed and dozens more wounded as Ukraine strikes several Russian regions - that's as Moscow says Kiev has created an 'industry of killing civilians' in Donbass with Western support. · Trump threatens to launch more attacks in his crusade to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons - something Tehran has repeatedly said it has no intention of doing. · Meanwhile, Washington is reportedly getting ready to sign a nuclear…

Hunter Biden has sparked fresh political controversy after alleging that Washington is controlled by what he described as a "closeted gay mafia," making a series of unverified claims during a podcast interview released this week. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Hunter Biden, the son of former US President Joe Biden, has generated renewed controversy following remarks made during a recently released podcast in which he alleged that…

Based on reporting by RT. This report summarises the published article and provides additional context on the International Monetary Fund's latest financial assistance package to Ukraine and its broader implications. Report by INR · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved another US$690 million loan payment to Ukraine despite acknowledging that Kyiv has not met several agreed structural reform targets, including anti-corruption…

Based on reporting by RT. This report summarises the published article and provides additional context on what the latest US-Canada trade measures could mean internationally, including potential implications for New Zealand. Report by INR · US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian imports, escalating an already tense trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa. · The White House said the…

The commander in chief of the Ukrainian army Alexander Syrsky gets the boot. Vladimir Zelensky replaces him with a major general infamously known for ordering his troops to plough through a civilian barricade in Mariupol back in 2014. · The US secretary of War gets an earful from protesters as he pleads to Congress for tens of billions more to fund the war on Iran. While he tried to defend the reasons his department needs a 1.5 trillion dollar…

Britain has another prime minister—but not another general election. Andy Burnham's appointment follows Keir Starmer's resignation after just two years in office, raising fresh questions about political stability, democratic accountability and the direction of the United Kingdom. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT. Original article HERE. · Britain's Revolving Door of Leadership · The United Kingdom has officially welcomed Andy Burnham as its…

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has launched one of his strongest criticisms yet of President Donald Trump, accusing the President of placing the interests of a foreign nation ahead of those of the United States. The comments, made during a Bloomberg interview, reflect a widening divide within parts of the American conservative movement over U.S. support for Israel and the broader direction of American foreign policy. INR Report: Based…

Russia strikes Ukrainian army logistics in key ports while Moscow's forces advance further on the battlefield in Donbass. · And as Russia’s military makes new gains, Kiev resorts to terrorism killing at least eight civilians in drone strikes on mass-market warehouses in central Russia. Crowds rally across Ukraine for a second day of mass protests over Vladimir Zelensky's decision to sack the Defence Minister. · That's as his replacement is…

US Vice President JD Vance has reignited debate over Jeffrey Epstein's connections to intelligence agencies, suggesting the convicted sex offender likely had links to American or Israeli intelligence services. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vance also criticised what he described as foreign influence efforts opposing the Trump administration's negotiations with Iran. INR Report: Based on reporting by Slay News HERE:…

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters has criticised Western governments for banning RT broadcasts and warned that political leaders in Europe and North America are openly encouraging confrontation with Russia. Speaking during an interview with Tucker Carlson, Waters argued that public debate is being narrowed as governments increase defence spending and suppress alternative media voices. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE:…