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Vladimir Putin says Russia won't play games with Ukraine over ceasefires and retaliatory strikes, as he speaks to journalists following Victory Day celebrations. · Earlier on saturday, Russia celebrated the 81st anniversary of Victory over Nazi Germany with a military parade on Red Square that also included veterans of the ongoing Ukraine conflict. · Meanwhile, around the world, crowds took part in Immortal Regiment marches, to honour the…

Airports in Southern Russia resume operations as air defences continue to repel Ukrainian drone attacks.That's despite the 'Moscow-declared ceasefire' with Kiev having already come into effect. · Washington awaits - with Tehran set to respond to the US peace proposal by the end of the day. But hope for a positive outcome is fading after Iran accuses America of abandoning diplomacy following an overnight exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz.…

By Frank Bergman · A large citizen-led election integrity investigation into Detroit’s 2020 election is claiming it has uncovered major irregularities involving absentee ballots, missing envelopes and questionable voter records. · The investigation is reportedly being led by New Jersey resident Yehuda Miller, Check My Vote founder Phani Mantravadi and Patty McMurray of The Gateway Pundit. · According to the report, more than 100 volunteers are…

The Pentagon has declassified and released a batch of government files on unidentified flying objects (UFOs), describing the move as a “historic transparency effort.” The release, published on a dedicated page on the website of the US Department of War, contains hundreds of documents, videos, intelligence reports and witness accounts spanning decades. · The files reportedly include: · FBI interviews NASA mission transcripts Military pilot…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has suffered major losses in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, as well as local elections across England. Despite growing internal pressure, Starmer has rejected calls to resign. · Labour emerged as the largest loser from Thursday’s elections. As results continued coming in Friday evening, the party had reportedly lost more than 1,300 local council seats in England, around five…

After two years of recession, it appeared Germany’s economy had stabilised during 2025 and was beginning to edge back toward growth. · However, according to RT Newsroom, beneath the headline figures a much deeper transformation is taking place inside Europe’s largest economy. The article argues that Germany’s limited economic recovery is being driven overwhelmingly by government spending while large parts of the private sector continue…

The West is busy rewriting the history of World War II, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated ahead of the 81st anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany. · Russian officials have repeatedly accused the US and EU member states of distorting historical truth and belittling the crucial role of the Soviet Union, which lost an estimated 27 million people in what is known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War. Speaking on…

The two-day ceasefire announced by Russia ahead of Victory Day celebrations on May 8-9 has officially gone into effect. The Russian Defense Ministry has reiterated warnings that any attempt by Ukraine to disrupt events in Moscow would trigger a large-scale retaliatory strike on central Kiev. According to a statement issued Thursday, Russian forces will suspend all frontline combat operations and halt long-range strikes into Ukrainian territory…

Russia doubles down on its warning to Kiev stating the city will be hit if Ukraine attempts to disrupt Russia’s World War Two ‘Victory Day’ commemorations. · Moscow urges civilians and foreign diplomats to leave the Ukrainian capital. Powerful blasts rock Beirut as the IDF launches a new wave of attacks on the Lebanese capital. Israel's Prime Minister claims the country's forces targeted and killed a Hezbollah commander. · And with talks…

Influential Christian leaders are raising urgent concerns after claiming they were quietly warned by U.S. intelligence officials to “prepare now” for a coming wave of government disclosures about UFOs and so-called “non-human intelligence.” By Frank Bergman · Religious leaders were reportedly warned that the coming revelations could shake the foundations of biblical faith. · Evangelist Pastor Perry Stone says a small group of high-profile…