Russia News & Breaking Stories

Russia launches powerful missile attack on Ukraine's port city of Odessa, coinciding with Yom Kippur and targeting a hotel.

"The Continental," a John Wick prequel series set in the 1970s, will be available on Peacock and Prime Video, but geo-restrictions apply. Use a VPN to unblock and stream the series from anywhere in the world. ExpressVPN is recommended.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned from his trip to Russia, where he strengthened ties with President Putin. The two countries discussed defense ties, leading to speculation about arms transfer deals in violation of U.N. resolutions.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Azerbaijan launched an offensive against Armenian positions in Nagorno-Karabakh, leading to civilian casualties. France and the EU condemned the action, while Russia called for peace.

Shakhtar Donetsk, a Ukrainian football team, will play its Champions League games outside of Ukraine due to the Russian invasion.

Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator from Utah, announces he will not run for re-election after 25 years of public service.

Germany and France will face off in an international friendly match, featuring soccer stars Thomas Müller and Kylian Mbappé. Check TV channels and schedules to watch the game.

Novak Djokovic wins the U.S. Open, equaling Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic completes a remarkable Grand Slam campaign.

Sean Strickland shocks the world by defeating Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title at UFC 293 in Sydney.

Massive Middleweight Match in Sydney! UFC returns to Australia after 5 years with Adesanya vs. Strickland and Tuivasa vs. Volkov.

Daniil Medvedev defeats Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open semifinals, setting up a rematch with Novak Djokovic in the final.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warns that the ongoing migrant crisis will "destroy" the city, citing financial burden and budget cuts.

Federal prosecutors plan to seek an indictment of Hunter Biden by the end of the month, according to court papers.

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev may have to resort to pirating the US Open due to a TV dispute, as his hotel TV doesn't have access to the tournament. Fans sympathized with his struggle and praised him for speaking out. Spectrum TV and Disney have failed to reach an agreement, causing a blackout for customers. Spectrum blamed Disney for demanding an excessive increase, while ESPN accused Spectrum of declining negotiations. Despite the TV issue, Medvedev has a quarterfinal matchup scheduled for Wednesday.

Top-ranked tennis player Daniil Medvedev admits to using "pirate websites" to stream U.S. Open matches due to ongoing disputes between companies.

Madison Keys dominates Jessica Pegula in straight sets to advance to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

President Biden's weeklong vacation to Lake Tahoe has been punctuated by crises at home and abroad.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner private military company, is presumed dead after a plane crash in Russia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO on the success of Chandrayaan-3 and expresses his intention to visit the team in person.

The future of private military contractor, the Wagner Group, is uncertain after an aborted challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

ISRO Chairman briefs Science Minister on Chandrayaan-3's readiness for moon landing on August 23, 2023. India aims to make history.

Italian singer-songwriter Toto Cutugno, known for his popular song "L'italiano," has died at the age of 80. Cutugno achieved international success and won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1990. He was praised as a true Italian artist and his death has been mourned by colleagues in the industry.

Brics leaders met to discuss the future of the bloc, with tensions rising due to Russia's war in Ukraine and China's rivalry with the US. China and Russia are seeking to strengthen Brics to counter Western dominance. The summit also aims to boost the use of local currencies in trade to lessen dependency on the US dollar.

The Biden administration warns U.S. citizens in Belarus to leave immediately due to security concerns and the presence of Russian forces.

Russia's robotic spacecraft, Luna-25, crashed while attempting to land near the moon's south pole, losing the race to India.

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died of a brain tumor at age 21, two years after being diagnosed.

Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel, David Weiss, to oversee the investigation into Hunter Biden.

Presidential candidate Christopher Christie says the US needs to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, calling for bipartisan support.

US gas prices are continuing to rise, with the average price in Fresno increasing from $4.69 to $4.84 in just over a week. The national average is $3.82 per gallon. The rising prices are unusual given that fewer people are fueling up their cars this summer compared to previous years. The increase in gas prices is due to a combination of factors including record temperatures, which have caused refineries to operate below capacity, and production cuts by major oil-producing countries.

"Unveiling the Key Figures: Trump Co-Conspirators in the 2020 Election Interference Indictment" - Shocking revelations of individuals closely linked to Trump implicated in election interference. Demand for transparency and accountability grows.

Brittney Griner, a WNBA player, faces controversy as a resurfaced video sparks debate about her gender identity.

Kim Jong Un showcases advanced weaponry to Russian defense minister.

Vladimir Putin envisions a new multipolar world order for justice and democracy.

Air Canada jet lands safely after running out of fuel.

Thousands of American fans have traveled to New Zealand to support the U.S. women's national soccer team at the Women's World Cup.

North Korea fires missiles as US deploys submarine to South Korea.

Ukraine launches drones over Crimea after striking Russian bridge; air attacks reported.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. accuses Biden of preparing for war with Russia through troop mobilization in Europe.

Brittney Griner jokes about missing shot in WNBA All-Star game.

Brittney Griner shines in WNBA All-Star Game with 18 points, 2 dunks.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz advance to Wimbledon finals.

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Daniil Medvedev to reach Wimbledon final against Djokovic.

Kim Jong-Un pledges support for Russia, defends invasion of Ukraine.

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid amid tensions with Russia.

Hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan launches cyberattacks on websites to cause disruption.

NATO leaders discuss Ukraine's membership bid and conditions for joining.

Djokovic one set away from Wimbledon quarterfinals after curfew suspension.

US to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions despite opposition from UN, HRW, and NATO allies.

The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired right wing Matvei Michkov in the NHL Draft.