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Benjamin Netanyahu has a plan while Israeli tanks and troops roll north, Israel announces a quote ‘new phase of war’, pledging to return its citizens home. This comes as Lebanon is hit with a second wave of deadly blasts as thousands of personal electronic devices explode. We look into the dark trail to find out who manufactured the carnage, where the facts don’t warrant blaming Hungary. Washington’s crusade against RT sees no end as the US Senate blames Russia for election interference once again, praising Facebook and Instagram for censoring our channel.

A Taiwanese company and its Hungarian business partner both deny producing the pagers that exploded in Lebanon, killing at least 12, including 2 children, and wounding 28-hundred on Tuesday. The devices were allegedly detonated remotely by Israel. Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman calls the pager bombing a terror attack that must be decried and fully probed by Israel's allies. At least one person is killed and three others wounded, in a shooting at the central office of Russia's biggest online market Wildberries. We've got the details straight from the scene in downtown Moscow.

Distressing images from Lebanon where at least nine people have been reported killed and over two thousand injured, after pagers used by Hezbollah explode en masse. Lebanese officials and the militant group itself are blaming Israel. Workers at tech giant IBM in Indonesia are left angered over the company’s renewed partnership with the IDF, which is supplied with AI programs designed to produce targets. Locals have also been signaling their support for Palestinians. A member of the extremist Ukrainian Aidar battalion calls for the country’s bio labs to be restored, saying tens of millions of Russians could be killed by the weapons created in those facilities. As Washington bans RT on Meta platforms and calls for global restrictions South Africa and India refuse to back the US in its worldwide crusade against views it dislikes.

Meta pulls the plug on RT across its platforms, after the US State Department issues a rallying cry for a worldwide suppression of our network. A prominent Kenyan politician says it comes as no surprise, considering Washington's control over the media giant. The South African Media Review is not mincing its words - saying the RT ban proves that so-called Western freedom of speech only applies to those who obey the Oval office. Former US top diplomat and Democrat Hillary Clinton suggests prosecuting Americans for spreading information that Washington decides to suppress.

New revelations emerge about Donald Trump's would-be assassin including his urging of Iran to kill the former US president, as laid out in a self-published book. RT looks into the figure of Ryan Rooth. That's as local US law enforcement question how the gunman managed to get so close to the Republican nominee and ask the FBI to look into the possibility of a wider conspiracy. Our correspondent reports from near the Donbass frontlines where Kiev’s troops are being pushed back by a relentless Russian advance on a crucial city. As reports emerge of Ukrainian attempts to recruit islamists from Middle Eastern terror groups, African nations unite against what they see as Kiev's attempts to support terrorism on the continent.

An American with a long history of felonies in the US who also tried to recruit mercenaries for Ukraine. We take a closer look at the alleged suspect in the second attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Considering the suspect's involvement in the Ukraine conflict, some prominent figures are now speculating whether a person with such a history might be acting under orders. Our correspondent reports from near the Donbass frontlines where Kiev's troops are being pushed back by a relentless Russian advance on a crucial city. A scale of totalitarianism that not even George Orwell could have imagined. That's how Russia's Foreign Minister has branded the US sanctions on RT, that India has reportedly refused to join.

Donald Trump is targeted in an apparent assassination attempt for the second time in two months. The US Republican presidential nominee wasn’t harmed in the incident at his Florida golf course. Details are emerging about the alleged suspect including that he’s a strong supporter of Ukraine and even tried to recruit volunteers for the country’s army. Eight civilians are injured in the latest Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Belgorod this Monday morning. That’s as Kiev continues to pressure its Western backers to allow the use of Western arms to strike deeper into Russia. The IDF admits that it quote ‘probably killed’ three Israeli hostages in Gaza in an airstrike last year. We speak to a relative of another victim who was killed in captivity, who blames the Prime Minister for what happened. New Delhi reportedly rejects Washington’s call to join sanctions against RT coming after the US openly launches a global campaign targeting our network.

RT's editor-in-chief blasts Washington's sanctions against this channel as an unprecedented silencing of a media outlet - coming as the White House continues to talk up freedom of the press, as long as you tow the accepted narrative. We should not be treated as inferior - that's Africa's response to an American proposal to give the continent two permanent seats at the UN security council - but without veto power. We hear from a panel of guests on the continuing fight to be heard. Moscow warns that if Kiev uses western-supplied long-range weapons to strike Russia - it will mean NATO's direct participation in the Ukraine conflict. And this week saw crowds gather in the West Bank and Turkiye to mourn the death of a Turkish-American activist killed by Israeli forces.

Moscow accuses Washington of declaring an 'information war' following the latest measures taken against our channel by US authorities - calling them the purest form of persecution. The sanctions are an unprecedented act of censorship with Washington failing to provide evidence over this network's alleged falsehoods. Moscow says it will respond firmly to the West's decision to allow its weapons to strike Russian territory, as Russia's UN envoy warns the decision will mean an outright war between NATO and his country. South Africa asks the US to stop preaching to others, while calling for relations built on mutual respect and equality.

RT's slapped with more sanctions in an unprecedented act of censorship from the US as Washington moves to silence voices that challenge the mainstream narrative. The Russian Foreign Ministry reacts to the latest measures against our channel - calling them the purest form of persecution. Russia's ambassador to the UN warns the war in Ukraine could end up on a whole different scale, if a ban on long range weapons use against Russia is lifted. That's as some Western politicians also question the wisdom of the move. India's foreign minister says the rise of the BRICS grouping of states is a consequence of the 'closed shop' structures of the West.

Russia red-flags the UK saying British intelligence has been secretly working from its diplomatic missions to, 'destabilize the world.' The Russian president warns the West against allowing Ukraine to strike deep into its territory. That's as some Western politicians also question the wisdom of the move. India's foreign minister says the rise of the BRICS group is a consequence of the closed shop structures of the West.

The Russian president warns the West, saying giving the greenlight for Ukraine to use long range weapons will change the essence of the conflict, and Moscow will respond. Russia's FSB reveals the details from its diplomatic missions to a covert MI-6 rebranding, all in the name of "destabilizing the world." RT has the exclusive. As US war campaigns end, their brutal consequences remain in the shadows and crimes go unpunished. A new report sheds light on the atrocities. A Palestinian girl is killed while playing in her room as the IDF conducts a raid in the West Bank, that's as Israeli forces are accused of deliberately targeting Palestinian children.

Russia's foreign minister says Ukraine is recruiting terrorists from Syria, in an attempt to fill its dwindling ranks. Six UN workers are among 18 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school in Gaza, somewhere which had been deemed a safe heaven for the displaced. China confirms president Xi will attend next month's BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan. The news came during a gathering of the grouping in St. Petersburg for a security conference.

The US Secretary of State arrives in Kiev with his British counterpart in tow, Antony Blinken comments on the possible use of western long-range missiles to strike Russia, despite the clear and present danger. Carnage in Gaza: 18 people are killed, including children and United Nation workers as the IDF strikes a shelter school in the enclave, the attack is condemned by the UN Secretary General. Dozens of Palestinians families find themselves on the streets with nothing, as Israeli demolition campaigns sweep the West Bank.

As Washington edges closer to allowing Ukraine to use its weapons to strike deep into Russia RT gets exclusive reaction from Moscow. Who's Putin's pet? - The two US presidential candidates slug it out in their first TV debate which at one point, becomes a fight for the affection of the Russian leader. Strength in numbers - nations from the global south unite under the umbrella of the BRICS group, aiming to combat global security challenges. No space for political disputes - a Soyuz rocket with two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut on board, will blast off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome later today. Stay tuned for exclusive insight, from some of the intrepid adventurers, who've done it all before.

Washington tells Moscow to stay out of the US presidential race while apparently reserving the right to keep meddling in other countries around the globe, as it's been doing for decades. 'It's all blame and lots of showmanship' - as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face off in the Presidential debate, any talk about policies is left off the stage. Berlin has it, and Cairo cries foul - the ancient bust of Queen Nefertiti is a point of contention, as a former Egyptian minister and archaeologist launches a petition to bring her back, accusing European museums of imperialism.

Civilians in Russia come under fire, as Ukraine launches another armada of drones across the border. Moscow lashes out at Kiev, claiming the government's evolving into a new international terror group, with Washington and London's backing. That's after Turkish media reports suggest Ukraine could have ties to groups in Syria, once linked to al Qaeda. With her body wrapped in a Palestinian flag, hundreds gather to mourn the killing of a Turkish-American activist in the West Bank. That's as the IDF itself admits, there's a 'highly probability' she was shot by its troops.

Breaking news here on RT, civilians here in Russia are under fire. A massive wave of Ukrainian drones are intercepted on the way to the nations capital, as 9 other regions are also targeted. A new report out of Washington has lawmakers up in arms. The US withdrawal from Afghanistan, it was bloody and chaotic, and the blame is put squarely on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for ignoring a slew of warnings. Ahead of Iranian president’s first visit to Iraq this Wednesday, reports coming out that Baghdad has secured a date, for the US to leave the nation once and for all. Her body wrapped in a Palestinian flag. Hundreds gather in the West Bank to mourn the death of a Turkish-American activist who was allegedly shot in the head by Israeli forces.

A new report from Washington comes down hard on the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, finding president Biden dismissed a slew of warnings, leading to 13 servicemen being killed. Israeli airstrikes against targets in Syria killing at least 15 people and leaving more than 30 wounded. The National security adviser to the Indian Prime will be in Moscow this week, with the war in Ukraine likely to dominate discussions. As Russia probes two Colombian citizens over fighting in the ranks of a Ukrainian battalion, we hear exclusively from both about the realities on the ground.

At least 15 people are dead and 34 more wounded as the Israeli air force reportedly strikes several cities across Syria. US senator Lindsey Graham spills the beans for NATO, it's all about Ukraine's resources apparently. That's as Kiev once again demands more weapons from its Western partners. Sudan rejects the United Nation’s call for a peace mission to enter the country, slamming the international body for its bias, saying it’s playing into the hands of Sudan’s enemies

After more than a week - the IDF withdraws from the West Bank city of Jenin following one of the territory's longest and deadliest raids in years - with 21 people reported killed and residential buildings destroyed. The details of a three-year investigation into the catastrophic US pullout from Afghanistan are set to be revealed in Washington. That's as the American weapons left behind appear across South Asia, posing a threat to the region. Masses of documents are leaked - allegedly revealing the lengths a US-based organisation will go to, to try and incite protests in Russia and cause division among citizens. We look at the foundation's links to Washington. Boeing's Starliner space capsule returns to earth, but the two astronauts that were scheduled to be on board are left in space - for months - after the plagued capsule is deemed unfit to bring them home.

Washington tells Moscow to stay out of the US presidential race while apparently reserving the right to keep meddling in other countries around the globe, as it's been doing for decades. In an exclusive interview with RT, Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman says new sanctions imposed against our channel's employees, is yet more evidence of the US suppressing media. Russia's nuclear watchdog warns of disastrous consequences if Ukraine continues to shell atomic facilities, that's following the UN nuclear chief's visit to the Kursk and Zaporozhye nuclear power plants. As Washington claims Israel and Hamas are close to a ceasefire deal, the warring sides accuse each other of failing to agree on the terms.

In an exclusive interview with RT, Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman says new sanctions imposed against our channel's employees, is yet more evidence of the US suppressing media. We take a deep dive into the so-called 'Russian disinformation' cases the West has been all too keen to exclaim about in the past - and ask, who benefits the most from the claims? China proposes 50 billion dollars in aid for Africa, pledging that the support comes with no strings attached. With momentum on the side of Russian forces on the Donetsk frontlines Kiev continues to struggle to replenish its ranks, leaving locals reportedly hiding from brutal mobilization drives.

Washington’s crackdown on RT quickly turns to cracked smiles at the US Justice Department, despite its vows to take the channel’s alleged election interference seriously. A major shift to the East -President Vladimir Putin commends Russia's relationship with the Global South and touches on the conflict in Ukraine as well upcoming US elections at the Eastern Economic Forum. The German media debunks a Ukrainian claim that Russia hit a hospital during its deadly strike on troops in the city of Poltava. That's as Kiev calls on its western partners to allow the use of their long-range weapons against Russia.

In the latest move to censor RT, Washington sanctions a number of the company’s employees over allegations again of election interference. Here’s the official reaction from our company. With the annual Eastern Economic Forum into its penultimate day in the Russian city of Vladivostok President Putin’s spoken at the plenary session, touching upon key issues in domestic and international policy.