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Vladimir Zelensky's legitimacy as president of Ukraine ends in a day, after he previously canceled the elections. RT's Steve Sweeney takes a look at how Zelensky ended up in today's political situation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Condolences are pouring in following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Raisi, country's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several other officials. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian President Putin are among those who expressed their grief over the death of their Iranian colleagues --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On this week’s weekly roundup of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez discusses all of the latest stories of the previous week. Why was Vladimir Putin celebrated in Beijing during a state visit while Antony Blinken wiled his time away playing rock and roll in war-torn Ukraine? Who shot Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and is there more to the story? And is the success of Russian forces in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region the reason Ukraine is shelling civilians in Russia’s Belgorod? Rick is joined by Craig ‘Pasta’ Jardula, political analyst and podcast host, as well as Mel K., host of The Mel K. Show, to talk about all of this and more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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

Russia’s Federal Security Service has detained two individuals, caught red-handed with more than 79 kilos of dissolved methamphetamine. The drugs were smuggled into the Russia inside aluminum cans ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 the wake of Iranian President Raisi’s death, we spoke with political analyst and Tehran University Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, to discuss the tragedy and how events will likely unfold in the coming hours and days -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 September 2023, RT conducted an exclusive interview with Ebrahim Raisi on the sidelines of the UNGA, where he discussed Western sanctions and relations with Russia. On this grim day, we invite you to watch it again. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

A Russian Su-34 jet has struck Ukrainian formations using high-explosive aircraft bombs equipped with a universal planning and correction module. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 aftermath of the recent unrest in New Caledonia, prompted by voting reform, saw damaged roads, torched buildings, and cars, with smoke billowing over the capital city of Noumea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi tragically died in a helicopter crash in the country’s northwestern province of East Azerbaijan. RT takes a look back at the leader's life and achievements during his tenure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Iranian Red Crescent says there are no signs of life, after the crash site of the helicopter carrying President Raisi has been found. The rescue operation has been ongoing for over 10 hours, with severe weather conditions complicating the search. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ESA’s Extreme Ultraviolet Imager took a close look at the Sun (and by close we mean over 100 million kilometers away, but that’s closer than you’ll ever get), as part of a joint mission with NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, which is a mere 7.26 million kilometers away. The EUI took a look at part of the Sun about to emit solar wind, which Parker would then fly though and measure, and the video taken shows the closest look at the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the corona – in detail never seen before. The odd strands of plasma pulled away from the chromosphere by the magnetic field, called ‘spicules,’ give the Sun an oddly furry appearance, while bright patches of ‘coronal moss’ appear near the base of the bigger ejections. The biggest ejection of all, though, occurred in almost the center of the video. It looks tiny in comparison to the rest of the Sun, but looks are deceiving: that small eruption could swallow the Earth whole. The video also captured one of the most unusual phenomena seen on the Sun: rain, as plasma falls back to the Sun. However, that ‘rain’ is extremely hot, at about 1 million degrees Celsius. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

A driver passing by an accident in Humble, Texas thought it would be hilarious to slow down, wind down the window and yell at the drivers ‘y’all can’t park right here.’ The woman decided to do a little ‘teasing’ of her own, and approximately 3/16ths of a second later she had pointed a gun in his face, and then started firing into the air. Judging by the smile on the woman’s face, and the driver’s laughter, it’s possible they knew each other, and this is just how they greet each other. The occupants of the daycare center behind her, or the other drivers involved in the accident, probably didn’t feel quite so welcomed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

A meteorite flew over Spain overnight on Saturday, as seen in footage captured by the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council). The videos show the object passing over Extremadura, Madrid, and Granada. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Palestine supporters held a demonstration in Barcelona on Saturday, to mark the 76th Nakba Day and demand a halt of arms supplies to Israel. Crowds marched with Palestinian flags and placards, chanting slogans such as, 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will win', 'Free, free Palestine!', among others. Similar rallies commemorating Nakba Day took place over the weekend in other European cities, including Berlin, Milan, Paris, and London. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

This week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Kiev, expressing Washington's unwavering support for Ukraine. Here’s how the visit went. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Hundreds of protesters clash with police as they march through Brooklyn to commemorate Nakba Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Police deploy water cannons to disperse thousands of people who took to the streets of Tel Aviv to demand PM Netanyahu’s resignation and call for a ceasefire in Gaza -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A young boy at Shanghai Railway Station accidentally fell into the gap between the train and the platform. Fortunately, police patrolling the station arrived at the scene within 3 seconds and successfully rescued the child. The boy was only frightened and wasn’t hurt. The train operation was not affected. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Thousands, including those covered in Yakuza-style tattoos, gathered in Tokyo’s Asakusa district for the annual Sanja Matsuri festival, one of the largest Shinto celebrations in Japan. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Nearly 30 Last Generation climate activists reportedly detained in Nuremberg at a rally against fossil energy production and the expansion of the Franconian Expressway -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Thousands took to the streets of the French capital to mark the 76th Nakba Day and demand an end to Gaza hostilities. Similar events took place across Europe, including Berlin, Milan, and London. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Riot police got into an intense standoff with protesters in Berlin as thousands marched through the German capital to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and mark the 76th anniversary of Nakba Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Paris declared a state of emergency in its overseas territory of New Caledonia following almost a week of unrest, as pro-independence demonstrators blocked the territory's key roads. Here's a breakdown of what prompted riots across the island. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Vladimir Putin was given a warm welcome by Xi Jinping as the Russian President visited China for a two-day state visit. Here's how President Putin was met. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Freshly re-inaugurated, Russian President Vladimir Putin is making his first state visit to China, as the worldview contestation between the two nations and the West becomes ever more pronounced. With all sides having passed their points of no return, where is history heading? To discuss this Oksana is joined by Fyodor Lukyanov, editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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