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Vladimir Putin, especially these days, is widely reviled. To some he’s a war criminal, to others he’s a dictator, and to many he’s simply a very bad man. But it wasn’t always this way. We trawled through video footage from 20 years of international summits, speeches and news conferences and discovered a man who once basked in high regard: the one who went fishing and dancing with George W. Bush, who fell into warm embraces with Tony Blair and whose jokes had NATO’s leaders rolling on the floor with laughter. As the Opinion Video above starkly reveals, Western leaders once considered Vladimir Putin not just an ally, but also, apparently, a friend. Even if they were simply giving him the benefit of the doubt for political purposes, they were taking a naïve gamble of historic proportions: Be nice to Putin, and maybe he would be nice back. It’s true that this brand of personal diplomacy scored some significant security victories. Arms control treaties were signed, and Putin allowed U.S. jets to strike the Taliban from bases in Russia’s satellite states. But as Russian tanks rolled into Georgia in August 2008, Bush learned that his eight-year friendship with the Russian leader had earned him zero leverage over Putin’s territorial ambitions. While it’s debatable whether Western governments could have foreseen the bloody horizon of Putin’s vision, let’s now be clear about one thing: Personal diplomacy doesn’t work when you need it most.

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CNN's Michael Smerconish and author Thomas Frank discuss changing racial demographics in the US and how the shift could affect future elections.

A jury found Steve Bannon guilty of contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the January 6 select committee. Bannon spoke on Fox News after the verdict. 'If I go to jail, so be it': Bannon speaks out after guilty verdict.

Jeff Kurr, the producer and director of Discovery's "Shark Week," discusses footage his team captured of a great white shark destroying a diver's enclosure. Discovery and CNN share a corporate parent, Warner Bros. Discovery.

Ukraine and Russia have signed "mirror" deals which will allow Kyiv to resume exports of grain through the Black Sea. The agreement will allow millions of tonnes of grain, currently trapped in Ukraine by the war, to be exported. The world shortage of Ukrainian grain since Russia's 24 February invasion has left millions at risk of hunger.

“It was excruciating at times.” The WHO has declared monkeypox a global health emergency as cases surge in more than 70 countries. The announcement is intended to trigger international collaboration on vaccines and treatments.

Former President Donald Trump and his former Vice President Mike Pence are supporting rival candidates to be the next governor of Arizona.

"Vladimir Putin doesn't want to be cast as a villain in terms of starving or putting at risk large populations in the developing world." Putin is "concerned not to unnecessarily antagonise important countries" in the Middle East and Africa that see the supply of Ukrainian grain as vital, says former MI6 operations and intelligence director Nigel Inkster.

"Putin showed again to the whole world that he is not going to respect any agreements ... and he doesn't understand any language except the language of force." Unlike Russia, Ukraine is respecting the grain agreement "for the sake of humanity", says Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Honcharenko.

Last Generation protesters glued themselves to Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, 'Spring,' in Florence, Italy to protest the use of fossil fuels.

President Joe Biden is in isolation with COVID-19. He's responding well to his treatment, according to the White House. President Joe Biden's symptoms have improved after his first day of treatment for COVID-19, according to a summary from his doctor released by the White House Friday. "The president is tolerating treatment well," Dr. Kevin O'Connor wrote in a memo. Biden coughed and apologized for his raspy voice at a Friday afternoon video meeting his economic and energy advisors that was briefly broadcast by the White House. “I’m feeling much better than I sound,” Biden said. He flashed a thumbs up when reporters asked how he's doing. Biden is working at least eight hours a day, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. He's eating well and joked that his one regret is his appetite hasn't changed, said COVID Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, who spoke with Biden by video. "He ate his breakfast and lunch, fully. He actually showed me his plate," Jha said.

Video of President Donald Trump telling the rioters to go home and leave the Capitol. For access to live and exclusive video

As the January 6th hearings come to a close, senators from both parties look to amend the Electoral Count Act, making it harder for a future president to pressure their vice president to overturn election results. Plus, Donald Trump may announce a 2024 bid for president to avoid prison

Packaged and processed food items have become a part and parcel of our lives. Chips, biscuits, heat-and-eat food, cold cuts, noodles and frozen snacks can be found in most kitchens. What happens when you consume them regularly?

As the Jan. 6 committee presents its final primetime hearing highlighting Donald Trump’s inaction during the insurrection, Watergate task force chief Richard Ben-Veniste speaks out about the timeline for Merrick Garland to indict Donald Trump, telling MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber “He ought to be able to make a decision about whether there’s enough evidence to indict Donald Trump in six months… A decision must be made.” Time's Up: Biden Must Decide On Indicting Trump Soon,

A group of retired US generals and admirals wrote an op-ed in The New York Times accusing former President Donald Trump of dereliction of duty for his actions on January 6. One of the authors, Adm. Steve Abbot (Ret.), discusses the op-ed

CNN's Michael Smerconish discusses the Department of Justice guidance about avoiding politically sensitive investigations during election cycles with former prosecutor Renato Mariotti.

'It's going to send shudders across the Trump world,' said longtime pollster and political strategist Frank Luntz of Steve Bannon's conviction Friday. 'Bannon knows a lot ... about the things that really happened in the leadup to the 6th of January.'

Outtakes of Then-President Donald Trump released by the January 6 committee reveal him saying, “I don’t want to say the election is over.”

The California governor signed a gun control bill Friday that mimics Texas' abortion ban. He also unveiled an ad targeting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell breaks down the major takeaways from the final summer hearing by the January 6th Committee, including Chairman Bennie Thompson’s promise that the committee would prove its case against former President Donald Trump beyond doubt.

According to western intel reports, Russia is looking to secure military assistance from Iran and China. Is the mighty Russian war machine running out of firepower? What does it mean for countries purchasing arms from Russia? The World is One News, examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to the politics of the world. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalised united world. So for us the World is truly One. Gravitas: Russia running out of weapons in Ukraine?

A new fashion accessory allows women to free the nipple without removing their clothes. New Yorker Molly Borman said her stick-on pasties accentuate the appearance of nipples while also empowering women. “I want women to feel good in their skin, comfortable with their bodies, super-empowered when they wear this product,” the Just Nips founder told The Post. The nipples — which come in “cold” and “freezing” sizes — are sold