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Helicopters and stun grenades were deployed during an action-packed operation by the US DEA and Dominican Republic agencies to catch international drug traffickers who were responsible for sending over two tons of cocaine to the United States and Europe

Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

On the sidelines of the 4th Eurasian Women's Forum, RT spoke with the chief coordinator of the Indian G20 delegation about the women at the forefront of her country's development

Locals in northwestern Venezuela are distraught after a major oil spill in Lake Maracaibo has lead to the eradication of the fishing industry in the area

RT speaks with the Chair of the Indian Women's G20 group who has made a point of how important this platform is in the pursuit of global peace

J.D. Vance has been making the talk show rounds playing the role not only of the ticket which wants to replace the current leadership, but also of the Senator whose state has been flooded with asylum seekers as the result of a federal immigration policy with no actual support from the federal government. On this episode of Perspective, Scottie Nell Hughes asks her panel (Steve Abramowicz, host, Heartland Journal; Scott Sands, host, The Scott Sands Show): is this just a tiny glimpse of what is happening in communities all over the United States, and have outrageous memes made the immigration issue one that cannot be ignored any longer?

Home invasion can be terrifying. Home invasion by a snake can be even worse. Especially when it takes you prisoner. Such a fate befell 64-year-old Thai woman Arrom Arunroj, who was held hostage for nearly two hours by a four-meter-long python in her home in Samut Prakan. Arrom was doing the dishes when the python, who had slithered in from a nearby forest, announced its presence by plunging its fangs into her thigh. Pythons are not venomous, but their sheer strength is just as deadly. For nearly two hours Arrom battled the snake as it coiled around her. On the verge of suffocation, and with what could have been her last ounces of breath, her calls for help were finally heard by a neighbor, who called for help. Police were forced to break down the door to save her, but even then, it took rescuers half an hour to pry the snake away, after which she was taken to hospital with bite wounds, exhaustion, and one hell of a tale to tell.

Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs has been denied bail after being indicted for sex trafficking, racketeering, and running a criminal enterprise for over 15 years. Sean ‘Puff Daddy’ Combs, 54, was arrested by federal agents on Monday following the indictment. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers had offered a $50 million bond, Combs’ $48 million Miami mansion, his mother’s house and the use of an ankle monitor as bail conditions, however the judge deemed Combs a flight risk, and has required he remain in custody throughout the trial. Sean ‘PD’ Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges. According to the indictment, Sean ‘Love’ Combs used his fame and influence to coerce women into performing ‘freak offs,’ where they would compete to perform the most degraded sex acts for Combs’ sexual gratification. These freak offs would also be recorded, to be used as leverage should the women try to escape his control. Violence and drugs were also a prominent part of the freak offs, with drugs such as ketamine and ecstasy keeping the victims compliant, or Combs beating his victims should they not perform to his liking. Witnesses to these scenes were also harshly dealt with. Physical abuse, kidnapping, arson and threats with firearms were all tools at his disposal. As was his staff. He employed several people as part of his ‘business’ empire who would be responsible for procuring the hotel rooms, sexual lubricants, sex workers and even the victims, deal with the cleanup operation, and help cover up the freak offs with bribes, intimidation, and violence. Upon raiding Combs’ home six months ago, agents found firearms and ammunition, recordings of the freak offs, and over 1,000 bottles of sexual lubricant. Sean ‘the defendant’ Combs has said he will appeal the denial of bail. The charges carry a sentence of life in prison.

The Israeli military has released footage showing targeted airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, the same day as the now infamous mass pager explosions which wounded over 2,000 Hezbollah operatives and killed nine people, including an eight-year-old girl. The strikes reportedly targeted military structures operated by Hezbollah militants in areas such as Majdal Selm, Ayta al-Shaab, and Markaba. Tuesday’s events mark a serious escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which began after Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

The 4th Eurasian Women's Forum, bringing together leading female figures from 126 countries, is underway in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Russian President participated in the first day's plenary, highlighting the forum's growing significance in shaping a better future. RT correspondent Oumaima Ichchar reports from the event.

Mobile devices, including radios and cell phones, have reportedly exploded in large numbers across Lebanon, following yesterday’s massive pager blasts that shook the nation. RT’s Yasin Eken, Yusef Jalali, and Middle East Bureau Chief Maria Finoshina provide the latest on this rapidly developing situation.

A second wave of explosions has rocked Lebanon today, once again caused by sabotaged communications equipment used by Hezbollah. Videos from Beirut show a series of small explosions sending plumes of smoke into the air, although there are reports of thousands of explosions across the country. One of the explosions took place near a funeral, organized for three Hezbollah operatives and a child killed by exploding pagers yesterday. According to Axios, the explosions were caused by walkie-talkies, which had been sabotaged by Israeli intelligence. The radios were covertly supplied to Hezbollah five months ago for use in their emergency communications systems, in a similar manner to the infamous pagers. The radios were, ironically, meant to be used to coordinate an attack on Israel, according to their sources.

Portuguese firefighters keep battling the widespread wildfires in Aveiro as the country saw the death toll from the fires rise to 7, with more than 50 injured

1 person has been killed and 3 others wounded in a shooting at the central office of Russia's largest online marketplace, Wildberries. RT's Marina Kosareva reports from the scene.

Former president and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is safe following another assassination attempt while he was golfing at his own course in West Palm Beach, Florida. On this episode of Perspective with Scottie Nell Hughes, we discuss with Dominick Izzo, former Chicago-area police officer; Woodrow Johnston, Republican strategist and CEO of Revere Strategies; and Lionel, attorney and media analyst, how this could happen again and why the media seems to be blaming Trump for the violence against his life.

In today’s episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez delves into the mysterious case of Ryan Routh, a man who reportedly plotted against Donald Trump and developed an unusual obsession with Ukraine. Rick unravels Routh’s astonishing transition from a minor criminal to a figure with connections to both Ukrainian military leaders and US lawmakers. Along the way, he questions the reliability of mainstream media coverage and explores the potential political undercurrents at play. The episode also covers an extraordinary situation in Lebanon, where beepers are mysteriously exploding and causing widespread injuries. Rick will be joined by experts Elijah Magnier and Nabeel Khoury to help make sense of this unfolding crisis.

We discuss Meta’s ban on RT’s Facebook and Instagram pages with Maria Butina, a member of the Russian State Duma's international affairs committee. She asserts that Western powers are not just trying to cancel RT but also anyone who tells the truth through RT – and that reflects their fear.

Addressing participants at the Eurasian Women's Forum in Saint Petersburg, Russian President Putin praised Russian women for their hard labor, contributions to society, and outstanding creative energy. He expressed his belief that national leaders of other countries share his sentiments and can convey their gratitude to the women of their nations.

President Putin highlights the role women play in tackling all kinds of challenges as he addresses the plenary session of the 4th Eurasian Women's Forum

Putin addresses participants of the plenary session of the 4th Eurasian Women's Forum

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the pager blasts in Lebanon for RT, labeling the attack as international terrorism. She added that the world should closely monitor the West's reaction.

Ongoing wildfires have consumed thousands of hectares of forest in Peru, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 98 injuries, according to local media reports.

1 person has reportedly been killed and 2 others injured after a shootout occurred near the office of Russia’s largest online retailer Wildberries. The e-commerce giant's CEO Tatyana Bakalchuk called the attack an attempt at a hostile takeover by her husband

Following Meta's removal of RT pages, we spoke with Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, a member of the South African Parliament from the United Democratic Movement. He emphasizes that people are fed up with Western propaganda