SHOCKING: 16 - What They Never Told You

Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze

Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescued

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Children killed while they slept among 25 dead in ‘vile birthday present’ for Putin

A Russian missile strike obliterates five-storey residential building in Pryluky

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Poland’s ‘solidarity’ push for EU energy resilience in face of Russian aggression

In the second article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at how the country is forging closer ties with its neighbours

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

WHO Chief says Russia reports no plague cases in Irkutsk after lab worker's death

Russian health officials confirmed no cases of plague in Irkutsk after a laboratory worker died from severe pneumonia. WHO has been closely following the incident that led to extensive investigations and medical observations. The laboratory assistant's death raised concerns about a possible pneumonic plague infection. Authorities reported no high-threat pathogens…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Russian Anti-Plague Lab Worker's Death in Siberia Raises Questions, but WHO Says Public Risk Appears Low

A Russian anti-plague lab worker's death led to quarantines in Irkutsk. Plague is unconfirmed; the WHO sees a low risk, and Rubio urges focus, not alarm.

Medical Daily · Oct 7

Putin pal responds to Trump’s claim that Don Jr. paid him back for wedding

The Russian boxing chief expressed confusion over the transaction, saying that asking for a reimbursement after hosting a guest would be ‘ridiculous’

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Russia pneumonic plague revives fears of COVID-19: What are chances of virulent disease becoming another worldwide pandemic? Read Experts' opinions

Russia pneumonic plague: The woman died at a hospital in Shelekhov, a town just outside the city of Irkutsk, and its mayor said the hospital was placed under quarantine. The top officials from Russia’s national public health watchdog traveled to the region on Friday.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched

Bulgarian authorities investigating origin of drone attack on two vessels in Nato member’s exclusive economic zone. What we know on day 1,687

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7

Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia

US President Trump will speak with President Vladimir Putin about a plague case reported in Russia. This discussion follows the death of an employee linked to an anti-plague research institute. Health authorities are investigating the cause of death as pneumonia with unknown origins. The World Health Organization assesses that the…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Ukraine drone attacks oil tanker off Russia’s Sochi with 23 Indians aboard, all rescued

Ukraine struck an oil tanker off the southern Russian coast on Tuesday evening, triggering a huge fire and black smoke cloud that blanketed parts of the resort city of Sochi. Videos and photos circulated widely on social media from Sochi -- a popular resort city of almost 500,000 people --…

The Economic Times · Oct 7