Articles from ‘Independent News Roundup’

Seven Dutch citizens have brought allegations of extraordinary gravity against some of the world's most influential political and pharmaceutical figures. Their case asks whether the COVID-19 vaccination programme involved not merely errors of judgment, but deliberate wrongdoing on an international scale. As the proceedings reach a substantive hearing, the documents demand examination, not because the allegations have been proved, but because…

Russia's presidential economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev believes Europe's economic isolation of Moscow cannot last indefinitely, particularly as Washington begins restoring commercial cooperation with Russia. His prediction raises a larger question: could American commercial interests ultimately determine when Europe resumes trading with Russia? INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, 22 October 2026, HERE. · Russian presidential aide Kirill…

From growing unrest in Paris to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, RT's Sanchez Effect examines mounting political tensions. Correspondent Yasin Eken reports from Paris, where protesters are demanding President Macron's resignation. American political analyst Calla Walsh, now based in Beirut, challenges Washington's foreign policy, arguing that Democrats and Republicans maintain fundamentally similar positions on Israel despite their…

Russia's special envoy Kirill Dmitriyev signals prospects for US-Russia cooperation as Moscow expresses readiness for trilateral peace talks with Washington and Kyiv. A Ukrainian regional council reverses plans to honour a controversial wartime nationalist army following Polish objections. In France, President Macron seeks tougher restrictions on unauthorised protests amid renewed demonstrations in Paris. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthis reportedly…

Could Donald Trump broker a Ukraine peace deal by putting Russian energy back at the centre of Europe's economy? Geopolitical analyst Andrew Korybko examines a potential grand bargain involving US-controlled energy pipelines, sanctions relief, frozen Russian assets and European security guarantees for Ukraine. His analysis explores whether economic interdependence could provide the leverage needed to satisfy Moscow, Kyiv and Washington while…

Russia says preparations are underway for a possible historic meeting between Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in China next month. Beyond Ukraine, the proposed summit raises a much larger question about the future balance of global power and whether diplomacy between Washington, Moscow and Beijing could begin reshaping international relations INR Report: Based on reporting by RT, 21 October 2026, HERE. · A Meeting That Could Change…

Political analyst Garland Nixon joins Olga and Tara to examine tensions between Trump and Zelensky, the financial interests shaping the Ukraine conflict and the potential impact of US midterm elections. Could Starlink become leverage in negotiations with Kiev? Who benefits financially from prolonging the war, and what happens to Russia's frozen assets if peace is reached? The discussion also explores divisions within Washington, Europe's…

Moscow says it is ready to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States next month, following discussions between Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff over a recent diesel agreement. Putin also met China's Premier, with both nations reaffirming their strategic relationship as a stabilising force amid global uncertainty. Meanwhile, tensions are mounting in Paris ahead of another weekend of mass protests, as demonstrators…

Russian intelligence claims the US has evidence that Mexican drug cartels are acquiring advanced drone warfare skills in Ukraine, potentially bringing those capabilities home. RT reports from the Kherson region, where residents have reportedly fled amid a Ukrainian blockade restricting food and medical supplies. Meanwhile, France struggles to recover from a weekend of violent riots, with further protests looming as mounting economic pressures…

In this uncompromising opinion, Dr Vernon Coleman questions the appointment of Andy Burnham as Britain's Prime Minister and accuses his government of undermining the country's economy, sovereignty and freedoms. From rising living costs and declining public services to immigration, censorship and Britain's involvement in foreign conflicts, Coleman argues that the nation's deterioration is deliberate rather than accidental. His provocative…