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President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to defend his administration’s economic and military record, outline its approach to Iran and reaffirm US national sovereignty. His speech also addressed Ukraine, Venezuela, Greenland, international institutions and artificial intelligence, raising questions about the direction of American foreign policy and its implications for New Zealand. INR Report: Based on…

After millions of Russians have their say at the ballot box, the ruling party is celebrating - as preliminary results give United Russia a firm majority as it vows to keep up its work amid current challenges. The Russian election commission presents the preliminary results noting that the voting process went smoothly despite threats and attacks from Ukraine. The Donbass sees a record turnout as it takes part in Russian federal elections for the…

Moscow and its surrounding region came under an overnight Ukrainian drone attack, with reported deaths after a residential building was struck and an oil refinery also hit. The attack coincided with the third and final day of Russia’s nationwide State Duma elections. Voting continued in regions bordering Ukraine and near the front line despite shelling and security threats. In Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintains that elections…

President Donald Trump has signed legislation expanding US sanctions against Russia and authorising tariffs of up to 100 percent on certain major buyers of Russian energy. The law is intended to increase pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine, but its effects will depend on how Washington uses its new powers and how affected trading partners respond INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE, examined against the White House announcement and…

The European Union has disbursed another €3.3 billion to Ukraine for military procurement as Kyiv confronts a reported $27 billion defence funding gap. The payment is part of an existing €90 billion loan programme, while outstanding reform requirements and corruption investigations raise separate questions about financial oversight. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT for RT HERE  · The European Commission confirmed on 18 September 2026 that…

Canada is negotiating access to a European Union loan programme that will finance Ukraine’s military and government spending through 2027. The arrangement could open new contracts to Canadian defence manufacturers, but would also require Ottawa to contribute to the EU’s borrowing costs. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE · Canada Negotiates Access to European Defence Contracts · Canada has expressed interest in joining the European…

Zeinab Mistrah says a pager she was not carrying exploded near her in September 2024, leaving her with permanent injuries to her eyes and hand. Two years later, her account brings renewed attention to the civilians harmed by an Israeli operation intended to disrupt Hezbollah’s communications INR Report: Based on reporting by RT correspondent Steve Sweeney for RT HERE · A Life Changed by an Explosion · Zeinab Mistrah was preparing for marriage…

Voting continues on the second day of Russia’s State Duma elections, with turnout exceeding 39%. Citizens can vote at polling stations or through alternative arrangements, including for hospital patients. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has signed bipartisan sanctions legislation threatening punitive tariffs on major oil and gas consumers, drawing criticism from India and China over its potential impact on their energy and foreign policies.

RT brings you special coverage of Russia's landmark electoral event as citizens vote in the first day of the State Duma elections. President Putin casts his ballot online, straight from the Kremlin. Authorities in Russia’s embattled new regions ensure citizens can vote safely as locals elect their representatives in the lower house of Parliament - for the first time since reunification with Russia. And, as the turnout surpasses 20-percent, we…

Almost half of Germans surveyed believe Chancellor Friedrich Merz will leave office before the end of 2026, as electoral setbacks, weak public approval and disputes over Germany’s economic direction intensify pressure on his government. But the poll measures public expectations, not whether Merz will actually be removed, and Germany’s constitutional system makes replacing a sitting chancellor considerably harder than the headline numbers suggest