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A politician in Mexico’s Guerrero state has been fatally shot during a campaign rally. Alfredo Cabrera was meeting with voters in the town of Coyuca de Benitez on Wednesday, when an unknown person approached him and shot him several times at point blank range. The gunman was reportedly killed at the scene. Cabrera was part of a coalition supporting Xochitl Galvez, a businesswoman currently polling second in the country’s presidential race. His death is the latest in a spate of murders plaguing Mexican elections, with the government reporting on Tuesday that at least 22 people running for local office had been murdered since last September. Security is set to be ramped up ahead of Sunday’s local and national elections, with around 27,000 soldiers and National Guard members to be deployed on polling day. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

RT has obtained POV bodycam footage of a Russian soldier storming a Ukrainian trench, and it’s the kind of combat where armchair experts tell you isn’t what war is really like. The time and location of the clip are unknown, but the trench appears to be well-manned and well-armed. The soldier enters the trench and tentatively fires at the Ukrainian troops in a dugout at its end. The Ukrainians tentatively fire back. The soldier is exposed on two sides, and battle is raging overhead – for him and his companion, there simply is no turning back. He pulls a grenade, fumbles slightly with the pin, then makes the throw of a lifetime: over the top, and back down into the dugout. They run. A muffled scream and it is all over. The grenade did its job and cleared out the soldiers. Now, he must do his job and figure out what they were planning. He fires a few warning shots and enters the dugout. Three dead soldiers, one strangely wearing a Norwegian flag. It’s unclear what nationality the man was, and whether it was merely a donated uniform or purchased patch. The other findings in the trench were more clear: a Swedish-British NLAW anti-armor guided missile system and a Swedish AT-4 grenade launcher. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

In today’s episode ofDirect Impact, Rick Sanchez covers several major international stories. The French parliament witnessed chaos as MPs debated the recognition of Palestine. Plus, the US State Department’s unexpected decision to ease economic restrictions on Cuba by allowing Cuban private businesses to open US bank accounts is also discussed. The episode concludes with an interview with geopolitical analyst Patrick Henningsen about the impact of Israel’s actions in Gaza. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

South African MP and Nelson Mandela's grandson Zwelivelile Mandela speaks about the importance of mobilizing the world community in the fight against Israeli aggression in Gaza. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

During the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum held in Beijing, President Xi Jinping made a speech supporting Palestine and calling for peace in Gaza. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding a state awards ceremony for, among other distinguished figures, military personnel for their achievements on the battlefield in the Ukraine conflict.

Russian and Chinese international relations and politics experts have come together in Moscow with representatives from the Russian International Affairs Council and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences organizing the joint conference. RT spoke with a senior figure from the Council on Strategic Interaction, and he shared his take on the unique features of the Moscow-Beijing relationship. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Israeli Land Authority has ordered UNRWA to vacate an East Jerusalem building for violating the lease agreement. The UN relief agency was informed it must pay over $7 million for operating without consent on land belonging to Israel. That's despite the office being located in East Jerusalem, which according to a UN resolution is considered Palestinian Territory. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

US senator Lindsey Graham has sparked outrage, when he likened the IDF's Gaza operation to America's use of the atomic bomb against Japan, also saying that US ‘did what was necessary’ in Japan ‘to protect our way of 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

Volunteers from an Orenburg rescue team helped Arnold the dog to get out of a narrow, deep well. We hope Arnold doesn't get into any more trouble. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

In the Russian town of Chapaevsk, three boys (for God knows what reason) decided to hit high-voltage wires with a fishing rod. What happened next was quite predictable (for everyone except said boys). Fortunately, no one died. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

Experts on Russian and Chinese international relations and politics have gathered in Moscow. Russia's International Affairs Council organized the conference in tandem with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. We had the chance to speak with Xue Fuqi, Head of the Strategic Studies Department for the Chinese delegation. He shared his take on the relationship the countries share. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Ministry holds weekly briefing

On this episode of The Cost of Everything, we take a closer look at the porn industry and how it has become more profitable and mainstream since the rise of single content creators pages like OnlyFans. Host Christy Ai and Lionel from Lionel Media analyze how the AI surge has intensified competition within an already saturated market. Despite the prevalence of free online content, they discuss the industry’s adaptation to changing revenue models, particularly as porn consumption surged exponentially during the widespread adoption of remote work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Mass protests caused by the return of four border villages to neighboring Azerbaijan continue in Armenia. Residents of Armenia demand Prime Minister Pashinyan resign. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

Enraged protesters clashed with police in Paris as thousands of Palestinian supporters took to the streets of the French capital to denounce the Israeli attack on Rafah. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

Clashes with police broke out in Brussels after crowds who gathered outside the Israeli embassy to protest against the operation in Rafah refused to leave the area. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

The European Union is reportedly aiming to start Ukraine’s accession negotiations as early as June 25 ‘to help boost Kiev’s morale,’ according to Bloomberg. For more on the matter, RT speaks with former British diplomat and author Ian Proud. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 debate surrounding Kiev's possible use of Western arms to strike deep into Russian territories is not dying down. So far, 11 countries have given Ukraine the go-ahead to use their weapons for such attacks. Russia has cautioned against dragging the conflict in that direction. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Progress MS-27 cargo ship launches from Baikonur Cosmodrome to the International Space Station (ISS) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

The Russian security service arrested five Ukrainian collaborators preparing to carry out terrorist attacks on railway tracks in different areas of Crimea. The men also were informing Ukraine about the defense and security of the Crimean Bridge as well as the locations of Russian troops, air defense systems, local fuel and energy complexes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

Mothers of Israeli soldiers staged a rally in Tel Aviv to demand that the government end the bloodshed in Gaza and return their children home. The protesters claimed that the government didn't care about the lives of soldiers and hostages, and that the only thing they wanted was to stay in power at all costs. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

If you ever wondered if there is a university that turns males into real men, behold: the Russian Special Forces University in the Chechen Republic. They won't teach you looksmaxing there, but the fighters undergo training with different types of weapons, learn combat techniques, and first aid. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

The livelihoods of Palestinian farmers in the West bank have been dealt a massive blow, after raging fires devastated their crops in the Northern Jordan Valley. However, as the area is regularly used for Israeli military drills, questions are being raised as to whether this was a natural disaster or… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Bloomberg says the EU aims to start Ukraine membership talks by the end of June, right after the European parliamentary elections. Is there any significance to these talks? To discuss this, we spoke to Sweden-based political researcher Greg Simons. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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