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‘Dark’ oil trade still flowing despite Hormuz disruption – Bloomberg
Tankers sailing with transponders off are reportedly helping prevent a sharper oil-price surge by moving crude through the disrupted strait
Aug 17, 2026 12:05
Israeli settler attacks terrorize last all-Christian village in West Bank (VIDEO)
RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij reports from Taybeh, where residents face near-daily assaults, property damage, and incursions onto their land
Aug 17, 2026 11:14
WATCH hundreds of migrants demand asylum in Spanish enclave
Thousands remain stranded in Ceuta following a massive influx from Morocco that has overwhelmed local authorities
Aug 17, 2026 10:01
At least 15 rapes reported in Spain’s migrant-swarmed enclave – media
Nearly 2,000 unaccompanied minors reportedly remain in Ceuta, many without shelter or adequate protection
Aug 16, 2026 22:06
Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russia’s favor ANALYSIS
Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank
Aug 16, 2026 21:29
Israeli attacks push Lebanon deeper into economic crisis (VIDEO) Exclusive
More than a fifth of all farmland in the conflict zone has been damaged, according to the country’s Agriculture Ministry
Aug 16, 2026 16:58
Concentration Camp Ukraine? In a comedian’s dictatorship, a pop singer tells the truth Opinion
A rare celebrity outburst has pierced Kiev’s climate of fear, exposing forced abductions, repression and a regime terrified of truth
Aug 16, 2026 15:58
US mulls copying Russia’s air defense tech – Military Watch
The Pentagon is reportedly considering next-generation mobile air defense radars modeled on Russia’s S-300 and S-400
Aug 16, 2026 14:14
Israel wants ChatGPT to push its Gaza narrative – Politico
The country has launched a campaign to shape how AI models answer questions about its war on Hamas and the IDF amid declining public support in the US
Aug 16, 2026 10:34
Support for Germany’s ruling bloc falls to five-year low – poll
The CDU/CSU trails the AfD by eight points amid economic stagnation and delayed reforms
Aug 16, 2026 07:47
One dead, four wounded in downtown Lexington shooting (VIDEOS)
A four-year-old, a 14-year-old, and two adults were hospitalized after gunfire at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, local police said
Aug 16, 2026 03:39
Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges, admits shooting CEO
The admission could complicate a separate New York murder trial scheduled for next month
Aug 15, 2026 23:59
South Korea proposes dialogue to end war with North
President Lee Jae Myung has called for talks to formally end the Korean War and discuss ways to halt the advancement of Pyongyang’s nuclear program
Aug 15, 2026 23:58
Saudi Arabia launches maritime coalition amid escalation in Yemen
The group’s attacks are threatening a Red Sea shipping route that has become increasingly important amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz
Aug 15, 2026 21:52
Musk’s $100 mn gamble helps mend rift with Trump – WSJ
The tech billionaire is reportedly planning to make a generous contribution to help Republicans in the November midterm elections
Aug 15, 2026 19:07
Iran invokes Dostoevsky to slam US foreign policy
The literary broadside comes as Tehran and Washington remain deadlocked over efforts to end their months-long conflict
Aug 15, 2026 17:45
Women’s sport shouldn’t have to bend to the trans delusion Opinion
Biology won’t be denied, and female athletes should not be pushed aside to satisfy woke ideology, fear, or performative silence
Aug 15, 2026 16:42
Iran mocks Trump’s Hormuz ambitions as ‘fanciful delusions’
The US president has threatened to declare the waterway “a territory” of his country after “defeating” the Islamic Republic
Aug 15, 2026 15:20
Hungary’s prosecutor general finds seizure of opposition servers unlawful
The party of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused the government of his successor Peter Magyar of waging a “political revenge campaign”
Aug 15, 2026 12:33
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Indonesia kills at least five (VIDEOS)
Multiple aftershocks and a tsunami came on the heels of the powerful tremor
Aug 15, 2026 10:24
Netanyahu hits London with ‘Islamic Britain’ jibe
The Israeli PM’s remark comes as the new Labour government weighs taking measures against the Jewish state following months of strained relations
Aug 15, 2026 08:11
New trick found to put Trump’s name on Kennedy Center – media
The arts venue’s board reportedly found a workaround after a federal judge ordered that the president’s name be taken down
Aug 14, 2026 23:41
Ex-Cambridge professor who resigned over plagiarism row found dead
Jason Arday left his position at the prestigious university’s sociology department last week due to the scandal
Aug 14, 2026 23:27
Disease outbreak hits Spain’s migrant-packed enclave
Gastroenteritis, scabies, and impetigo have been confirmed among migrants in Ceuta amid warnings of overcrowding and inadequate sanitation
Aug 14, 2026 23:00

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