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A parked car was ripped apart by an explosion in the Russian capital, leaving two people injured. The suspect has managed to flee the country for Türkiye, according to Russian Federal Security Service Director Aleksander Bortnikov. RT’s Steve Sweeney reports from the scene.

The Taiwanese military conducted anti-landing exercises, firing a variety of weaponry, as Typhoon Gaemi approaches. Due to the typhoon's expected arrival today, both jets and navy vessels were unable to participate in the drills, according to military officials.

In this episode of Direct Impact with Rick Sanchez, the focus is on the controversial rise of Kamala Harris within the Democratic Party despite significant opposition. Rick criticizes Harris's political track record and the party's apparent determination to promote her candidacy. The episode also touches on the absence of Harris during a critical Israeli Prime Minister visit and the resignation of the head of the US Secret Service amid congressional criticism. The show concludes with a conversation with John Jackman, Host of D.D. Geopolitics with his insight on the current race for president.

Kamala Harris says she's now earned enough support from Democratic delegates to become the party's official nominee for president and that she's ready for the fight ahead. Despite the fact that the current VP has not officially been nominated, she's already secured over $100 MILLION in donations to fund her presidential campaign.

In a sequence of events that managed to somehow keep getting worse, a small, slightly illegal party in Sao Paolo managed to escalate into an explosion that affected 400,000 homes, because Brazil. The partygoers released an unmanned hot air balloon during their celebrations (considered an environmental crime), a balloon which floated into a residential area, snagged a bike, dragged the bike into a car (which had no insurance), then into another two uninsured cars, destroyed a playground, dragged the aforementioned bike into high-voltage power lines, caught fire, set a house on fire, exploded, and then took out power to 400,000 homes. Since this is 2024, the partygoers who released the balloon of course filmed it, and of course put it on the internet (before they exploded half the city’s power grid). Sao Paolo police are investigating the bizarre balloon disaster and have identified several of the people involved, while local energy companies have been able to restore power to most of the city affected by the balloon.

Police work to maintain order as pro-Palestine activists and pro-Israeli groups clash in front of the CUNY Center in New York City as PM Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress

At least 22 people have been killed after a Saurya Airlines aircraft crashed during takeoff. The plane, flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara, was taking off from Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday, when it appeared to flip with one of its wing tips hitting the ground, according to eyewitnesses. The plane caught fire immediately, before crashing off the side of the runway. A recovery operation is currently underway, according to reports. 18 passengers were killed, as well as four people on the ground at the time of impact, while the pilot has been rushed to the hospital.

A Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system targeted Ukrainian troops during their rotation, destroying up to a platoon of soldiers, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Rescue teams clear the site where a domestic plane crashed just after taking off from the airport in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, killing 22 people and injuring a pilot who was the lone survivor

North Korea has resumed its practice of sending trash-filled balloons towards South Korea. One balloon landed in the South Korean presidential compound, causing no injuries and containing no hazardous materials.

Members of the notorious neo-Nazi Azov battalion are touring Europe to enlist volunteers and raise funds for their fight against Russia. French media have warmly embraced their cause, conveniently ignoring their blatant neo-Nazi tendencies. RT contributor Rachel Marsden reports.

A survey indicates that 72% of Americans who once considered the US a good example of democracy have changed their minds. Additionally, over 60% of respondents in some European countries now feel the US is no longer a democratic model. We discuss the current state of affairs in the US with a panel of guests.

Clearly the Republican Party has rallied around its nominee, former President Donald Trump. But that does not mean there is unity within the party when it comes to policy, particularly foreign policy. Trump was rolled once. Will it happen again? CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Larry Johnson, and Tom Luongo.

An explosion has ripped apart a parked car in Moscow, wounding two people. A criminal case has been opened and both victims have been hospitalized.

Protesters beamed the words 'WANTED: Arrest Netanyahu’ onto the walls of the Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, where the Israeli PM is staying during his visit to the US. Netanyahu is set to address a joint meeting of Congress later today.

At least 14 people have died as an aircraft skidded off the runway at Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, according to local officials. A total of 19 passengers were aboard the flight.

Kimberly Cheatle, the US Secret Service director, has resigned after coming under intense scrutiny for the agency's failure to prevent the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. RT’s Caleb Maupin reports.

Protests have resumed in Kenya, with demonstrators demanding President Ruto's resignation and calling for a change of government to root out corruption. RT correspondent Kenneth Omondi reports from the country’s capital, Nairobi.

Russian National Guard and FSB neutralize a cache of weapons and ammunition on the outskirts of a settlement in the Lugansk People's Republic

Over a hundred of anti-war protesters held a rally inside the Cannon US Capitol office building, one day before Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to address the Congress.

Israeli Prime Minister has arrived in Washington in hopes of conducting talks with the US leadership. Citizens refused to welcome Netanyahu as they protested near the US. Congress, waving Palestinian flags and holding banners describing him as a war criminal.

Kamala Harris hosts her first campaign rally since becoming Democrats' presumptive nominee for president

Finland has threatened punishment if Hungary does not stop attempts to resolve the Ukraine conflict without the approval of the entire EU. The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said it appears that the bloc actually wants to prolong the conflict.

Ex-Navy SEAL, now Congressman Eli Crane has some experience with security operations. Things like opening windows, looking out of windows, and seeing suspicious roofs opposite windows. The former sniper visited the site of the Trump assassination attempt and took a tour of where the Secret Service were stationed during that fateful rally. It turns out, it was a room with a view. A direct view of the same slightly sloped roof Thomas Crooks managed to climb, undetected, and get off several shots, again undetected. His attention then turned to the water tower overlooking the venue, wondering why a sniper wasn’t stationed there with an excellent view of the roof. Although, according to several unconfirmed eyewitness reports, someone was there. Fortunately, America’s top men are working round the clock to get to the bottom of this mystery.

Pro-Palestinian protesters rally outside the Watergate Hotel where Israeli PM Netanyahu is reportedly staying during his visit to Washington DC