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A 44-year-old man*, dressed in women's clothes and a black wig, was detained by border guards while trying to flee from Ukraine to Romania. *according to the Ukrainian State Border Guard who dared to assume the person's gender 🙄 Details: https://on.rt.com/cspn ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

India has once again defended its trade relations with Russia amid Western pressure over the Ukraine conflict. FM Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said petroleum prices would have skyrocketed if not for Russian oil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Africa is increasingly opposing to the intervention of Western troops. This time a coalition of Nigerian civil society groups and prominent statesmen warned the president against hosting US troops, calling it a threat to sovereignty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Video contains disturbing footage CCTV from a bank in São Paulo, Brazil shows the shocking moment a teenage boy pulls a security guard’s gun from his holster before shooting him in the neck with it. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, can be seen walking out of the bank with his mother, when he takes the gun and aims it at the guard, seemingly unprovoked. The guard collapses to the floor as the teenager calmly places the gun on the ground, before hiding behind his mother when confronted by two other armed guards. When questioned by police, the boy was reportedly unable to explain why he carried out the bizarre attack. According to São Paulo police, the boy’s mother ‘said she believed he had a psychiatric problem, without diagnosis or specialized monitoring, and had an episode.’ The security guard, meanwhile, is in a stable condition and is receiving support and medical care from his employer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A politician in Leeds had a rather unorthodox celebration upon being elected as a member of the council. 42-year-old Mothin Ali won his seat with 3,070 votes, many of which were from people who felt ‘let down’ by the ruling Labour council. Ali, an accountant who has lived in the area for 20 years, unseated the Labour candidate thanks to a mixture of disaffected voters, a pro-Palestine ticket, and being extremely active on TikTok. Upon being announced the winner, Ali shouted, ‘We will not be silenced. We will raise the voice of Gaza. We will raise the voice of Palestine. Allahu Akbar!’ We assume he will also ‘raise the voice’ of Leeds – where he lives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Who would win in a fight, one polar bear or six dogs and a human? Fortunately, it didn’t come to that, but only barely. A video emerged of just such an incident that happened in March in Uelen, about as far northeast as you can get (it’s the bit of Russia Sarah Palin can see from her house, we think). In the middle of the night, residents of the area awoke to the sound of barking dogs who had spotted a very large, unwelcome visitor. The sensible thing to do in such encounters is run, but at the top of the world that means just running into more polar bears. Vitaly, a local resident, went in for some pictures. The bear went in for… probably best not to imagine that. Vitaly seemed on the brink of having the LiveLeak logo appear in his video when the dogs, still barking, came to the rescue. They shepherded the bear away so he could continue doing what polar bears are supposed to be doing this time of year: migrating back north towards Wrangel Island. We’re not surprised the bear got lost. Longitudinally, Wrangel Island is both the northeasternmost and northwesternmost place on Earth. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A preacher in Pittsburgh came terrifyingly close to meeting his maker during a sermon on Sunday, when a member of the congregation attempted to shoot him at point blank range. Pastor Glenn Germany was delivering a sermon at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church, with the service being livestreamed, leading to the attempted shooting being caught on camera. Out of nowhere, a man stands up and points a gun directly at the pastor, who dives for cover. Luckily the man’s gun jams as he pulls the trigger, giving people a chance to wrestle him to the ground and disarm him. Germany says he’d never met the gunman before, although he had seen him in attendance at a few services. When questioned by police, the gunman claimed God had told him to shoot the pastor. However, it would appear God had other ideas, and Germany later said he thanked God for jamming the gun. The gunman has been charged with attempted murder, and may face more charges after a body was discovered at his home, later identified to be a relative. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

On this compelling episode ofThe MO, host Manila Chan engages in a poignant conversation with independent journalist Dan Cohen to unravel the intricate layers of the conflict in Haiti and its devastating humanitarian fallout. Together, they shine a spotlight on the key players and factors driving the crisis, from political instability to socio-economic disparities. Cohen provides valuable insights into the dire situation on the ground, offering a sobering look at the challenges faced by the Haitian people amid the turmoil. Through their insightful dialogue, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the Haiti conflict and the urgent need for international attention and support. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

British ambassador to Russia Nigel Casey and French ambassador Pierre Levy were summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Xi Jinping participates in official welcome ceremony at Invalides

Large plumes of smoke were filmed rising in the direction of eastern Rafah as Israel ordered all residents and displaced people to evacuate immediately, claiming that 'the IDF will act with extreme force against terrorist organizations' in the area. Details: https://on.rt.com/csp8 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Despite Tokyo's anti-Moscow stance over the war in Ukraine, one Japanese man has packed up and decided to join the ranks of the Russian army. He's endured some of the fiercest fighting in the conflict in the Donbass. In an exclusive interview with RT, he spoke about how his decision changed his life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

In this episode of Let’s Talk Bharat, Anupam Kher is joined by accomplished composer M. M. Keeravani. His renowned composition 'Naatu Naatu' won an Oscar at the 95st Academy Awards for 'Best Original Song.' It went beyond captivating Western audiences; it also conveyed a poignant message - as the chart-topping song eloquently defends India's dignity and self-respect in the face of colonial oppression. Keeravani considers Bharat to be an extended family in a multipolar world and seeks to celebrate the young nation’s endurance, religious tolerance, and high IQ. A lover of short stories, he liberally quotes from Russian writer Leo Tolstoy’s 'The Lion and The Dog,' as the mortality tale rekindles him every time he reads it. Keeravani also dispels the imminent threat of artificial intelligence to the global music industry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

In what's said to be a direct response to increasing talk of putting Western boots on the ground in Ukraine, President Putin has ordered military exercises using non-strategic nuclear weapons. The Russian Defense Ministry said preparations for the drills has already begun. RT spoke to geopolitical military analyst and Indian army veteran, Colonel Rohit Dev on the timing of Putin’s decision to hold the drills. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Putin holds meeting with government ministers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A state of emergency was declared in the Bratsk district of Irkutsk Region in Russia after a massive wildfire spread to private houses in four local settlements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A Russian aviation strike group successfully carried out an attack on a Ukrainian stronghold and concentration of manpower. The operation involved Ka-52M 'Alligator', Mi-35M and Mi-8 helicopters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Vladimir Putin has ordered exercises using non-strategic nuclear weapons in the face of provocative statements and threats by Western officials. The Russian Defense Ministry says the General Staff has begun preparations for the drills, and they will soon be held involving the aerospace and naval forces. RT spoke to war correspondent and political analyst Elijah Magnier on the provocations and response. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched BJP's Lok Sabha election campaign with a roadshow in Kanpur where thousands of people gathered to express their support. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Hundreds of people took part in the Immortal Regiment march in Madrid to express their gratitude to the heroes who defeated Nazi Germany during World War II. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

The Russian FSB arrested a man who attempted to carry out an attack on the Tambov regional and arbitration courts using homemade explosives. The man admitted that he was recruited by the Ukrainian special services to carry out sabotage and terrorist attacks in Russia. Read: https://on.rt.com/csoq ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russia will test its ability to deploy tactical nuclear weapons, the Defense Ministry announced. The drills will be conducted ‘in the near future’ and were ordered by President Vladimir Putin. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

The US may have to deploy troops to Ukraine if Kiev suffers a complete collapse against Russia, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has said. Read more: https://on.rt.com/csot ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says it is not the Ukrainians who are at war, but rather the collective West is using them as a tool in a proxy conflict against Russia. He points out that Western powers are no longer talking about a supposed victory over Russia, they are only seeking to prevent themselves from being defeated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com