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In this opinion piece, Tracy Lynch reflects on how COVID-era policies affected families, workplaces and communities, and how ordinary people came to enforce decisions made by authorities. She asks what evidence supported those decisions at the time and argues that accountability should focus on the records, advice and decision-making behind them, rather than blame between neighbours. Her central message is that decisions affecting people’s…

In this opinion piece, Andy Loader examines Labour’s proposal to outlaw price gouging in essential goods and services. He questions how unfair pricing would be defined and argues that regulating prices could discourage supply without addressing the underlying causes of high living costs. Comparing the parties’ supermarket policies, Loader contends that taxation, regulation and broader economic policy deserve greater scrutiny. Labour have…

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…

John Mearsheimer argues that the positions of Russia and Ukraine have become so far apart that diplomacy cannot end their war under present conditions. His assessment draws attention to territorial control and security guarantees, while raising a further question: can the two sides negotiate arrangements that neither currently considers acceptable? INR Report: Based on an interview with political scientist John Mearsheimer by Fyodor Lukyanov…

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…

In this opinion piece, Stephen Moore argues that declining marriage rates among young American men carry serious economic and social consequences. Citing figures on unmarried men and married-couple households, he links the trend to loneliness, family instability and reduced economic opportunity. Moore examines changing expectations around marriage and parenthood and calls for a national discussion on strengthening family life. OPINION: The…

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.