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Joe Biden seen in public for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race

US claims it is focusing on its national sovereignty in the polar region. Kremlin has described the Washington military's new strategic plan for the Arctic as a ‘display of confrontation.’

Police roughen up and arrest dozens or people who took to Uganda's capital to decry high-level corruption in an 'illegal' protest

A media investigation says that the Swiss food giant Nestle is using illegal methods to filter contaminated water and then sell it to unaware consumers since the 1990s. An independent advocacy group Foodwatch has sued the company and called for authorities to intervene.

Buses were burned and buildings damaged in Dhaka amid deadly riots over Bangladesh's government jobs quota system. At least 163 people have died in the unrest, according to media reports.

An Indian Navy frigate has been severely damaged after it caught fire while undergoing maintenance at a dockyard in Mumbai. INS Brahmaputra caught fire on Sunday, with the fire being brought under control a day later. Eyewitness footage shows the entire middle part of the ship in flames, with black smoke billowing out across the water. The ship has been left floating on one side, almost capsized, and a junior sailor is missing following the incident. ‘Despite all efforts, the ship could not be brought to the upright position,’ the Indian Navy said in a statement, adding that a search operation is underway for the sailor.

One of the last significant Soviet-era memorials remaining in Poland, the ‘Brotherhood in Arms’ monument in Nowogard, has been demolished following a request from the Institute of National Remembrance

Mount Etna’s continuous volcanic activity prompted the closure of Catania Airport, grounding dozens of flights. Several warnings were issued for the area, yet they didn’t stop brave residents and photographers from watching the event.

Bodycam footage has been released of a police response to a 911 call in Illinois that resulted in the caller being fatally shot in her own home. Sonya Massey, 36, had called 911 on July 6 to report a suspected prowler outside her house. The footage shows Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson and his partner respond to the call, before entering Massey’s house to get some details. Massey goes to take a pot of boiling water off her stove, appearing to say ‘I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.’ Grayson takes this as a threat, and points his gun at her, saying he will ‘f_***_ing shoot you right in your f***ing face.’ Massey then apologises and ducks behind the counter, at which point Grayson shoots her. Grayson’s partner prepares to administer medical aid, but Grayson informs him there’s no point, as Massey had been shot in the head. Deputy Grayson has been fired, and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct. He has pleaded guilty to all charges, and is currently being detained awaiting a court appearance.

China has brought together over a dozen political factions from Palestine for talks on national unity, aiming to establish a clear leadership framework for post-war Gaza. RT's Middle East bureau chief Maria Finoshina brings the details.

In this episode of ‘Direct Impact’ with Rick Sanchez, Rick discusses President Biden's decision not to seek reelection, highlighting earlier predictions by the show. He critiques Biden's manner of resignation, noting a delayed mention of Kamala Harris in his announcement and subsequent endorsement tweet. The show also speculates about the potential drama and viewer interest during such an event, suggesting it could rejuvenate Democratic appeal by departing from traditional norms. Author and Political columnist Ted Rall also joins the show to discuss how a Kamala Harris campaign may impact the poll numbers.

At least 146 people killed in mudslides as Ethiopia is hit with heavy rainfall. 5 people have so far been pulled from the mud as rescue workers continue their search through the terrain

Protesters and activists from student organizations gathered outside Bangladesh's High Commission building in Colombo to rally against police brutality and express support for students following deadly protests over job quotas.

A Russian T-80BV tank, supported by UAV aerial surveillance, carried out a fire mission to suppress a Ukrainian stronghold, targeting manpower and fortified positions.

Two Russian citizens have been arrested in Mariupol, after a plot to set fire to a mosque in the Belgorod region was uncovered. The plot was hatched under the instruction of Ukrainian special services, according to Russia’s FSB. The two detainees immediately confessed to the plot, and are now under investigation for terrorist activities. They also noted that they had terminated another attempt by Kiev to ‘to incite inter-confessional hostilities’ in Russian territory

The war in Gaza, lasting over 9 months, has left locals struggling for survival – and bombs and missiles are far from the only threat to them. RT's Middle East bureau chief Maria Finoshina reports.

NATO and the OSCE are tools for Washington to subjugate the rest of the world, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said.

Russian FM points out that as the world majority is taking steps towards its independence, more and more people are realizing that nobody is ensured against the West's arbitrariness

Russian FM Lavrov says that the NATO summit in Washington has confirmed that the West is still clinging to its previous positions and is not prepared for mutual cooperation

‘Now we see attempts by the US to suppress Europe,’ Russian FM Lavrov stated while addressing heads of Russian non-profit organizations.

Russian FM Lavrov stated that the positions of the Global South and Global East are strengthening, while the 'golden billion' are trying to cling to their previously undisputed global domination.

The IDF released footage of troops and tanks operating inside Khan Younis, in southern Gaza. The military has ordered the evacuation of part of the area, stating plans to begin an operation against Hamas militants there.

An Indonesian scientist studying paleo-geography at St. Petersburg State University traveled over 30,000 kilometers to reach Antarctica and return. He shared with us the details of his journey to the bottom of the world.

We live in a truly terrible world where children are preyed upon, abducted, raped, assaulted, and murdered. Sadly, thousands of child abductions and murders are never solved, and their killers are never brought to justice. Police spend decades trying to bring closure to families. Parents die without ever knowing who was responsible for their child’s murder. However, a new form of media created for entertainment is turning into one of the best tools for solving some of the most brutal crimes committed against children. On this episode of Perspective, Scottie Nell Hughes speaks with Lynn Shaw, founder and president of Lynn’s Warriors, and Lauren Conlin, host of Pop Crime TV, about what role modern journalism can play in helping law enforcement find missing children.

News outlets and ordinary Americans are sounding the alarm about Joe Biden’s whereabouts, while Republicans demand proof that it was Biden's own decision to drop out of the race. Meanwhile, POTUS has reportedly canceled 9 trips scheduled over the next 2 weeks.