Thursday · September 17, 2026 Vol. I · No. 259
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CEC chairwoman says Russia’s electoral system ready for elections AI agent swarms are a massive waste of tokens with zero quality gain, says OpenAI Codex developer West brazenly interferes in Armenia, Georgia affairs — top Russian security official ‘I see them like my own children’: reforesting Ethiopia with 50bn trees, one step at a time Britain is pushing for air defense coalition to deploy NATO contingent in Ukraine — expert US ready to talk unlike Europe — Lavrov New York Knicks waive Liam Robbins Cardinal Zuppi reports preparations for visit to Moscow in late September CEC chairwoman says Russia’s electoral system ready for elections AI agent swarms are a massive waste of tokens with zero quality gain, says OpenAI Codex developer West brazenly interferes in Armenia, Georgia affairs — top Russian security official ‘I see them like my own children’: reforesting Ethiopia with 50bn trees, one step at a time Britain is pushing for air defense coalition to deploy NATO contingent in Ukraine — expert US ready to talk unlike Europe — Lavrov New York Knicks waive Liam Robbins Cardinal Zuppi reports preparations for visit to Moscow in late September

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World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Israel critic wins US Senate primary despite record AIPAC spending on rival (VIDEOS)

Abdul El-Sayed, a critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary despite strong opposition from AIPAC Read Full Article at RT.com

World News · Asia

Malaysia Says It Will Not Deport Rohingya if There Are Risks to Their Safety

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government has announced plans to repatriate around 5,000 Rohingya with Myanmar's assent.

World News · Asia

Vietnam to Build Memorial to North Korean War Dead Outside Hanoi

The memorial will be built at an existing ⁠cemetery that commemorates 14 North Korean fighter pilots shot down while battling the U.S. Air Force in the late 1960s.

World News · Europe

Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production

After Ukraine failed to shoot down a single ballistic missile fired by Russia on Wednesday, the president urged allies to increase supplies of Patriot interceptorsNato is working …

World News · Europe

‘The guards just opened the door’: what happened in Ceuta? – podcast

How did more than 70,000 migrants manage to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta all at once … and what will be the fallout? With reporting from Javier Jennings Mozo and Jennifer Ra…

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

OpenAI forced to pay $3.2 million for shutting out US workers

OpenAI has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle claims that it discriminated against US workers while favoring foreign applicants Read Full Article at RT.com

World News · Europe

Ukraine war briefing: Cut-price Patriot among options in desperate search for missile defence

Talks on Ukraine building Patriots continue despite Trump casting doubt, Reuters reports; forced evacuations in Kramatorsk. What we know on day 1,625Ukraine could benefit from a L…

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

Israel carries out heaviest bombardment of Lebanon since June truce (VIDEOS)

Israel has resumed strikes on southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating a June ceasefire Read Full Article at RT.com

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

On Hiroshima’s tragic atomic anniversary: Who in the world has nukes today?

RT remembers the US attack on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and looks into the current state of the global nuclear stockpile Read Full Article at RT.com

World News · United States

Marmots facing money troubles turn to OnlyFans

A Colorado lab researching the ground-squirrels comes up with an innovative way to raise money after funding cuts.

World News · Russia/Ukraine War

America’s murder crisis isn’t as hopeless as many believe

New data shows killings in the US are falling and heavily concentrated, suggesting the bigger picture is less bleak than headlines imply Read Full Article at RT.com

World News · Europe

Fifa admits mistakes but Infantino remains president

Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives following a meeting, despite the governing body admitting "mistakes" were made.

World News · United States

Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet?

A rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater - but why haven't images been released yet?

World News · United States

Watch: 'Marmots have money troubles' - Scientists turn to OnlyFans to raise funds

The account, filled with "uncensored marmot content", has generated over $5,000 in tips since it was launched.

World News · Middle East

Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman

A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".

World News · United States

Watch: Inside Neil Armstrong’s childhood home as it goes on sale

Armstrong's dreams of flying took off at this Ohio house as a boy, before he eventually became the first man to walk on the Moon in 1969.

World News · United States

Ousted Bangladeshi leader vows to return from exile despite facing a death sentence

Hasina's speech marked the second anniversary of her ouster. She fled Bangladesh by helicopter following nearly two months of protests in 2024 that left nearly 1,400 people dead, …

World News · United States

Small Texas law firm set to receive $150M to represent unaccompanied migrant children

The firm, Houston-based Burke Law Group has only two attorneys who specialize in immigration and asylum cases. Two of its founders have ties to the Trump administration.

World News · Middle East

Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks

Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

World News · United States

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum

Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

Iran and Oman agree on coordinates of route through strait of Hormuz, says Iranian foreign ministry – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. The ⁠geographic coordinates for a shipping ⁠route ⁠through the ​strait of Hormuz ⁠have been agreed by Iran and ⁠Oman, and ​a ‌joint announcement ‌is …

World News · US/Israel vs Iran War

Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says

Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s securityIran and Oman have reached an understanding on ⁠the geographic coor…

World News · Asia

Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty

The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

World News · Europe

Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.