Independent News Roundup

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…

For Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer and one of its most densely populated nations, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early 2026 exposed fault lines that politicians and technocrats have long preferred to ignore. · The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most consequential waterways on earth. Roughly 21 kilometers wide at its narrowest point, it channels nearly 20% of the world’s oil trade, functioning as the jugular vein of the global…

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…

Trump announces a three day ceasefire and prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine! · This is a huge step towards ending the war, and I think the situation in Iran has a lot to do with it. · If Trump is able to resolve both of these conflicts before the midterms, the Dems are in serious trouble. Trump is setting himself up to have insanely positive optics heading into November. When Trump end the wars, gas prices will plummet, the critics will…

A renewed spotlight has been placed on the structure of the global monetary system following a wide-ranging interview with author and researcher G. Edward Griffin. Interviewed By International Journalist Lara Logan. At the centre of the discussion is a claim that challenges conventional understanding: · “The Federal Reserve system… it’s a scam.” · The assertion reflects a broader argument that most people do not fully understand how modern…