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Rosatom chief proposes projects to develop science, production, exports
Alexey Likhachev highlighted three topics that, in his view, are of fundamental importance, yet the mechanisms for addressing them have not yet been fully established
Leavitt to leave White House press secretary post before September — Trump
Donald Trump noted that Karoline Leavitt will now be one of his top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party
Solar eclipse 2026 across Europe: in pictures
A total solar eclipse swept across parts of Europe and the North Atlantic on 12 August, with the path of totality moving through Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small section of n…
Controversial group wins $158M-contract to represent unaccompanied immigrant children
Utah-based Our Rescue was founded by activist Tim Ballard. It was previously known as Operation Underground Railroad and it says it helps law enforcement perform sting operations …
Attempts to escalate situation in Caspian must be thwarted by littoral states
Pyotr Shchukin stressed that any attempts by extra-regional forces to bring geopolitical confrontation and military tension into these historically peaceful waters are aimed at un…
Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.
NGO sues Trump challenging paid access to his publications on Truth Social
According to the plaintiffs, last year alone, from 9,000 to 11,000 posts and reposts were published on the US leader's page
Russia calls on Caspian littoral states to address Caspian Sea’s receding water levels
Russia’s Charge d’Affaires in Turkmenistan Pyotr Shchukin emphasized that there is currently no single scientific explanation for the causes of the present-day drop in water levels
White House press secretary leaving
Karoline Leavitt will continue to be an outside adviser, Trump said
Excitement sweeps Europe as millions view total solar eclipse
Eclipse passes through parts of Greenland and Iceland before moving toward Spain, which gets some of the best views of the phenomenon, before it fades over the Mediterranean The p…
Israeli prosecutors move to charge Netanyahu’s aides – media
Israeli prosecutors are expected to slap charges on two closes aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu soon Read Full Article at RT.com
Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe
Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and GreenlandIt was a moment of awe shared…
Under strain, Australia's world-leading disability support faces major restructure
The NDIS was game-changing for its users - but as costs balloon, its success has led to its downfall.
Drop in investment levels in early 2026 cannot be described as dramatic — Bank of Russia
The overall level of investment activity remaining high, said Adviser to Central Bank Governor Kirill Tremasov
EU endangers itself by acting against civilian shipping — Russian Foreign Ministry
Today, Operation Irini is actually being used by the European Union to intimidate commercial carriers and obstruct the freedom of navigation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said
Zelensky's government 'nepotism' paves way for massive corruption — expert
In Ukraine, nepotism in corruption schemes has become a tradition, military expert Vitaly Kiselyov said
Ukrainian drone attacks wound 12 DPR residents in one day — republic's head
A teenager born in 2011 was injured when a drone attacked a residential building, DPR head Denis Pushilin said
Expert says fuel shortage being observed in Ukraine
Freight and insurance costs have skyrocketed, said Sergey Kuyun, head of the consulting firm A-95
Russian stocks close in the red on Wednesday
The yuan exchange rate against the ruble added 5 kopecks to 12.3 rubles
Zaporozhstal steel plant closure devastating for Ukraine, deputy believes
The area's economy depended on the enterprise, said Chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Zaporozhye Region Viktor Yemelyanenko
Poland’s foreign minister just threatened to defund Ukraine’s Starlink lifeline — to settle a score with Elon Musk
Poland’s foreign minister, Radosław Sikorski, threatened Elon Musk that Poland would stop paying for the American billionaire’s Starlink satellite service to Ukraine unless Poland…
US immigration officers to be equipped with gloves that deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is buying enforcement officers and agents $20m worth of gloves, which the maker says are safe when properly used.
Iceland in complete darkness during total solar eclipse - video
Reykjavík, Iceland, falls into complete darkness as the solar eclipse reaches totality on 12 August Continue reading...
Officials say US forces on track to complete Iraq pullout by September 30
Washington, Baghdad agreed in 2024 to wind down US-led operations against the Islamic State; Iraq also calls on Iran-backed militias to disarm, though they're unlikely to do so Th…