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Seven people are killed and nine others wounded in the sixth round of US attacks on Iran - with Tehran once again targeting American military infrastructure in the region. · Tehran floats the idea of its own ground operation against American troops in the Middle East. We discuss the feasibility of this idea with our guest later in the program. · In his latest government reshuffle, Vladimir Zelensky appoints a new acting defense minister amid…

Protests erupt all over Ukraine as citizens protest Vladimir Zelensky’s decision to sack the country’s Defence Minister amid a controversial forced mobilisation campaign. · A Ukrainian businessman targeted by a bomb attack in Monaco pins the blame on Kiev's intelligence services. RT obtains exclusive information on the killer of the main suspect and his terror activities across the globe. · Our correspondent Steve Sweeney captures exclusive…

President Donald Trump has ordered the declassification and release of intelligence documents alleging extensive vulnerabilities across the United States election system. The disclosures include claims of foreign acquisition of voter data, intelligence suppression, exposed electronic voting infrastructure, alleged registration fraud and hundreds of thousands of non-citizens appearing on voter rolls. INR Report: Based on President Donald Trump’s…

The less capable a US politician is, the more valuable he is to special interests, the more valuable to the war machine, the more valuable to big pharma’ – Ben Swann. · In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, and in the wake of Lindsey Graham’s passing, Rick wonders why US Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent for so long. Today’s guest, the host of ‘America Now’ Ben Swann takes things a step further, questioning why McConnell is still an…

Washington steps up its military campaign against Iran following Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on US bases across the Gulf. The Islamic Republic says the latest wave of American attacks has killed at least 30 people. · Amid US attacks, the IRGC threatens closing even more strategic waterways, vital to Washington and its allies. That's as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid the latest escalation with oil prices reaching their highest level…

US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli troops from southern Syria and begin redeploying forces from southern Lebanon. The reported request, first published by Axios, points to growing differences between Washington and Jerusalem over Israel's long-term military posture in the region. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Trump reportedly presses Netanyahu · US…

Israel's security cabinet has approved more than US$400 million to establish dozens of new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move has drawn strong criticism from Palestinian groups and international observers, who argue it further undermines prospects for a negotiated two-state solution. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Major settlement expansion approved · Israel has approved a funding package worth approximately 1.3…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has come under fire after suggesting an increase in reported rape cases was partly due to changes in the legal definition of the offence. Critics argue the remarks risk shifting attention away from concerns over sexual violence and community safety. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Mayor's comments draw scrutiny · New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has faced criticism after commenting on recently…

Britain's official Covid-19 Inquiry has concluded that billions of pounds of taxpayer money were wasted during the pandemic after years of inadequate planning left the country unprepared for a global health emergency. The report paints a damning picture of emergency procurement, expired stockpiles and costly purchasing decisions made under pressure. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Inquiry delivers damning findings · Britain's…

Iran reportedly launches strikes on US military facilities in Jordan. That's as Tehran insists that the Era of Understanding with Washington is over. Trump says Gulf nations are about to pay for their security with trade deals. He's now backtracking on his recent demand for 20 percent fees on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz. · The Houthis strike a Saudi Arabian airfield - in response to a recent assault by the Riyadh-backed Yemeni…