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Kyiv Says 1,245 Bodies Returned to Ukraine From Russia in Major War Casualty Exchange
KYIV – In a rare moment of cooperation amid a devastating war, Kyiv says 1,245 bodies returned to Ukraine from…
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Russia Launches Record Drone Attack on Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict
In a striking escalation of hostilities, Russia launched a record-breaking aerial assault on Ukraine overnight, firing 479 drones and a…
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Russia and Ukraine Engage in First Direct Russia Since 2022
Russia and Ukraine engaged in their first direct peace talks since 2022 on Friday, marking a significant diplomatic development as…
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UK Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet With New Sanctions to Undermine Putin’s War Machine
The United Kingdom is preparing to roll out a new wave of sanctions targeting a fleet of Russian oil tankers…
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Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine
Russia Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile at Ukraine in Historic Combat Use. In a significant escalation of its military operations, Russia…
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Russia has fined Google more money than there is in the entire world
Russia has imposed an astronomically high fine on Google, reportedly exceeding the total amount of money circulating globally. The penalty…
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Trump Shocks the World, Blames Ukraine’s Zelensky for Starting War with Russia
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has placed the blame for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine squarely on Ukrainian…
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Russia, Iran, China expected to use AI to try to influence US election
The US sees a growing threat of Russia, Iran and China attempting to influence the November 5 elections, including by…
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US official says Russia produced most AI content to influence presidential vote
Russia has generated more AI content to influence the US presidential election than any other foreign power as part of…
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G7 ministers condemn Iran’s export of ballistic missiles to Russia
The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialised powers condemned on Saturday “in the strongest terms” Iran’s export…
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ActionSA says corruption-accused Thembi Simelane has no business attending BRICS meeting in Russia
ActionSA says Justice Minister Thembi Simelane has no business attending a BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa] Ministers of…
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Western powers sanction Iran over missiles to Russia
Western powers on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with short-range missiles for imminent use against Ukraine,…
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Beluga whale suspected to be Russian spy dies
A beluga whale, that was suspected to have been trained as a spy by Russia, was found dead off the…
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Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, Ukraine’s military says
Russia pounded Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv with missiles early on Monday, with its mayor saying emergency services were sent to…
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Brics bank approves over R20 billion in loans for South African infrastructure projects
The New Development Bank (NDB) has earmarked over R20 billion for South Africa’s rail network and water infrastructure. The funds…
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Russia says five killed, 46 injured in Ukraine strike on Belgorod
Five people were killed and 46 injured in Ukrainian attack on the southwestern Russian city of Belgorod late on Friday,…
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Russia warns US of risks of World War III
Russia said the West was playing with fire by considering allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western missiles…
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Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles for second day in row
Russia launched several waves of missile and drone attacks targeting scores of Ukrainian regions and killing at least four people,…
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Russia denies report about indirect talks with Ukraine
Russia on Sunday denied a report that Ukraine’s attack on the Kursk region had derailed indirect talks with Kyiv on…
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Ukraine claims opening military office inside Russia
Ukraine‘s top commander said on Thursday Kyiv had set up a military commandant’s office in the occupied part of Russia’s…
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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to talk Middle East crisis with President Abbas, Kremlin says
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will discuss the situation in the Middle East with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow on…
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Russia widens evacuations to second border region after Ukraine offensive
Russia is evacuating residents from a second border region, as Ukraine continues its surprise week-long offensive inside the country. Some…
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US reaches deal with Russia on largest prisoner swap
The United States and four allies reached a deal with Russia for their largest prisoner exchange since the end of…
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Russian missile attacks kill at least 41: Ukraine
Russia launched a barrage of missiles on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a rare daytime attack on Monday, killing…
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Russian links to Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori comes to light
Kanye West is reportedly on a visit to Russia, though without Bianca Censori, and it emerged that she has a…
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Orthodox priest, multiple police killed in gunmen attack in Russia
Gunmen opened fire at places of worship across two cities in Russia’s North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Sunday, killing…
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North Korea, Russia sign pact to give all available military help
North Korea and Russia agreed to provide immediate military assistance if the other side faced armed aggression, under a pact…
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China should pay for propping up Putin’s war – Nato chief
The head of Nato has told the BBC that China should face consequences for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, if…
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World leaders join Ukraine summit in test of Kyiv’s diplomatic clout
World leaders are gathering in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in…
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President Vladimir Putin lays out his terms for ceasefire in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has said Ukraine would need to withdraw troops from territories Russia claims to have annexed before a ceasefire…
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Russia ready for peace talks but warns against ultimatums
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia has never refused to hold peace talks with Ukraine. He insists that it is…
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Russia claims troops enter border town near Kharkiv
Russia is claiming its forces have entered the north-eastern border town of Vovchansk, near Ukraine’s second largest city Kharkiv. Ukraine…
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Ukrainian strike on apartment block kills 15, Russia says
At least 15 people were killed and 20 injured on Sunday when a section of a Russian apartment block collapsed…
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Ukraine peace talks should include Russia, Chinese diplomat says
Beijing supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, Chinese Ambassador to…
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Germany and allies accuse Russia of sweeping cyberattacks
Germany accused Russia on Friday of launching cyberattacks on its defence and aerospace firms and ruling party, as well as…
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MK party: We’ll bring own cutlery and chair to Jacob Zuma’s ANC disciplinary hearing
The MK Party said it would put in place extra measures to protect former president Jacob Zuma when he appears…
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Ukraine pulls back from three villages in the east
Ukraine’s top commander said on Sunday Kyiv’s outnumbered troops had fallen back to new positions west of three villages on…
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Russian authorities ramp up deportations of migrants
In the wake of last month’s deadly terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall near Russia’s capital, there’s been an increase…
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Russian solider death toll hits 50,000 in Putin’s meat grinder war with Ukraine
Russia’s military death toll in Ukraine has now passed the 50,000 mark, the BBC can confirm. In the second 12…
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Kremlin says Russia and NATO are now in direct confrontation
Russia and NATO are now in “direct confrontation”, the Kremlin said as the US-led alliance marked its 75th anniversary today.…
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Ukraine war: Deepest Ukraine drone attack into Russian territory injures 12
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a drone attack in Russia’s Tatarstan region – more than 1,300km (807 miles) from the…
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4 suspects remanded in custody over Moscow concert hall massacre
Four men accused of involvement in a massacre at a Moscow concert hall that killed 137 people were remanded in…
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National day of mourning in Russia after concert hall massacre
Russia will observe a national day of mourning on Sunday after a massacre in a Moscow concert hall that killed…
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Ukraine destroys all 10 drones Russia launched
Ukraine’s air defence systems destroyed all 10 attack drones Russia launched overnight, Ukraine’s air force said today. The Air Force…
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US targets Russia with more than 500 new sanctions
The United States has imposed extensive sanctions against Russia, targeting more than 500 people and entities to mark the second…
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United States, Russia to speak on Israeli occupation at top UN court
The United States and Russia will present arguments today in proceedings at the UN’s highest court examining the legality of…
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Russia preparing for military confrontation with West: Estonia
Russia is preparing for a military confrontation with the West within the next decade and could be deterred by a…
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DIRCO expects to be contacted soon to take forward genocide case against Israel
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said it expected to be contacted soon to take forward its genocide…
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Russia violated some aspects of UN anti-terrorism treaty: ICJ
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday, that Russia had violated some aspects of the UN anti-terrorism treaty…
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Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, Kharkiv
Russia launched a missile strike on Kyiv and Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, wounding several people and damaging residential buildings…
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