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Joe Biden says that the prisoner exchange in Ankara is a hopeful sign of improving relations between US and Russia, yet sees no need to speak with Putin

Russia-West major prisoner exchange that took place in Ankara on Thursday is a ‘powerful example of why it is vital to have friends in the world’, according to Joe Biden

Joe Biden comments on the historical prisoner exchange in Ankara, that involved Russia, America, and several other countries

An Olympic gymnast has attracted attention for a past sponsorship deal, which some have found grating. Silver medalist and big cheese of the gymnastics world Giorgia Villa has gone viral after details emerged of her lucrative deal with... Parmigiano Reggiano. (That’s parmesan cheese to you and me, albeit exclusively the kind produced in its area of origin, like champagne or Melton Mowbray pork pies.) So enamored was Villa with the concept of parmesan, that on many occasions she posed for photos with her pet giant cheese wheel, stretching over the cheese, cuddling the cheese, flipping slightly near to the cheese, suggestively pouting over pointy cheese, and starring in bizarre TikTok videos where the cheese sings at her, much to the delight of internet users who enjoy this particular genre of content. Sadly, Villa’s love affair with cheese may have developed some holes. The athlete hasn’t posted any parmesan-related content since 2022, leading many to speculate that she has since moved on to newer, less cheese-filled pastures.

A Russian plane was filmed landing at Ankara airport for a major prisoner swap. A total of 26 individuals were exchanged, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, US Marine Paul Whelan, and German mercenary Rico Krieger, according to a statement from Turkish Intelligence.

Massive protests erupted across Nigeria, decrying the country’s cost-of-living crisis. In Lagos, protesters were met with heavy security presence, and many businesses were closed amid fears that the protest may turn violent.

A scent of hypocrisy is in the air of Paris, as the IOC spokesperson claimed that the event has nothing to do with politics when asked about the Israeli athletes competing in the 2024 games. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova has criticized this response, stating that the Committee’s decision not to admit Russian and Belarusian athletes is ‘a flagrant case of racial discrimination and double standards.’ We discuss the issue with sports columnist Alan Moore, who says that by banning Israel, the IOC would risk losing money from its sponsors.

Russian lawmakers have passed a bill which is set to permit the use of cryptocurrency in international trade. We spoke with Chris Hart, executive director of 'Impact Investing,' who says that crypto would enable Russia to engage in much freer trade with international partners.

A little boy has been rescued from under the rubble of a residential building which collapsed due to a gas explosion in Nizhny Tagil. At least 10 people have reportedly been injured, with rescue operations still underway https://on.rt.com/cwgn

Military personnel from the missile formations of Russia’s Southern and Central Military Districts, along with Aerospace Forces units, are conducting the third stage of their non-strategic nuclear forces exercise. The drill involves receiving special training ammunition, moving to designated areas, and equipping launch vehicles and aircraft weapons.

Devastating landslides in India's Kerala have reportedly claimed at least 270 lives with search operations set to continue

Russia’s motorized rifle units are mastering tactical shooting at a training ground in the rear zone of the special military operation, guided by experienced instructors.

Fox News has released footage reportedly filmed by a man who was shot and wounded by the would-be Trump assassin. The video clearly shows the gunman getting into position on a nearby rooftop. During a congressional grilling, the Acting Director of US Secret Service said he was 'ashamed' of his agency's failure as he faced a barrage of questioning. The host of the Conservative Daily podcast, Joe Oltmann, told RT that the Secret Service lacks the competence to perform their primary duty effectively.

The funeral service for Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh has been held in the Iranian capital. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was seen praying over Haniyeh’s coffin, accompanied by President Masoud Pezeshkian. Footage from state TV showed the funeral procession in Tehran, with crowds throwing flowers towards the coffin. Following the service, Haniyeh is due to be returned to Qatar for burial. Haniyeh was visiting Tehran for the inauguration of President Pezeshkian, and was killed in an airstrike, along with his bodyguard. Iran has blamed Israel for the attack, and has vowed to retaliate.

One of the few moments of amusement during Britain’s Southport Riots that followed the multiple child murders by the son of illegal immigrants (allegedly), and attempted multiple murders at the vigil by another man, was one of the rioters accidentally getting pelted with bricks by his own comrades

Three people have reportedly been rescued from under the rubble of a collapsed part of a five-story residential building in Nizhny Tagil

Part of a multi-storey residential building collapsed in Nizhny Tagil, presumably due to a gas explosion. Information about the victims is being clarified, but there are reportedly people, including several children, trapped under the rubble.

London police have made arrests at a protest sparked by Monday’s deadly knife attack in Southport, which left three children dead. Earlier, violent scenes unfolded in Southport itself, where protesters clashed with police outside a mosque.

Iran's Supreme Leader has ordered retaliation against Israel in response to the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh. Iran claims that Israel carried out the strike and accuses the US of complicity. RT’s Donald Courter brings the details.

Media reports suggest a major prisoner exchange involving the US, Russia, Belarus, and Germany could occur soon. The plane used in Viktor Bout's exchange was spotted over Kaliningrad. Earlier, Fox News reported that WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich might return to the US on August 1 as part of the swap. No official confirmation from any state has been provided yet.

Palestinian demonstrators take to the streets of Ramallah to protest against the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbellsays America must counter Chinese influence in Africa, or else it could become exceedingly more difficult for American companies to get rare elements from the continent.

considers Russia a 'great friend’, says the South-East Asian country's president-elect, who met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Prabowo Subianto also said his nation would like to increase co-operation with Russia for food, energy security and education.

A fast-moving wildfire sweeps through the Sequoia National Forest in Southern California, forcing roughly 2,000 people to evacuate as the flames have eaten up over 60 square miles (155.4 square km) in just 4 days

At the Q&A run by the National Association of Black Journalists, Trump was asked if he believed Kamala Harris is on the ticket because she is a black woman. ‘I really don’t know. Could be’, he responded. ‘She was always of Indian heritage, only promoting Indian heritage. I didn’t know she was black until number of years ago when she happened to turn black, and now she wants to be known as black. But I respect either one, but she obviously doesn’t, because she all of sudden made a turn’, Trump said.