Experts Russia’s Torture

UN-backed experts: Russia’s torture of Ukrainian civilians, prisoners is a crime against humanity

World - Yahoo News - 10 hours ago

‘Carved on bodies and souls’: Ukrainian men face ‘systemic’ sexual torture in Russian detention centres

Ukraine only beginning to grapple with impact of widespread but unspoken abuse . Russian troops tortured Oleksii Sivak for weeks, applying electric shocks to his genitals in a freezing basement in ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Russia’s aim is to ‘create havoc’ if it is behind DHL fires, says air freight expert

Goal seems to be for people ‘to lose confidence in the system’, says head of industry body after devices found in Birmingham and Leipzig. If Russia is proved to be behind an incendiary device plot ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Paul Whelan describes 'torture' of Russian prison

Former Marine Paul Whelan described the “torture” he endured while being held captive in a Russian prison for years. “The Russian government wanted to put pressure on the United States by treating ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Video of singer's alleged torture sparks Cameroon outrage

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Moment BBC reporter returns tortured monkey into wild

Mini was rescued after a BBC Eye investigation that exposed a global online monkey torture ring.

Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say

Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Murder, rape and torture allegations hit Ivory Coast student union

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Heartache, near misses, elusive title dream: Oral history of Liberty's tortured past

An original franchise when the WNBA launched in 1997, the star-crossed Liberty are still chasing their first title.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Rights groups urge Thailand to release Vietnamese activist, saying he faces torture if extradited

A group of nearly three dozen rights groups are calling on Thailand’s prime minister to release a Vietnamese activist who has been ordered extradited home to face imprisonment on terrorism charges

World - ABC News - October 18

‘His eye was full of blood’: the Halloween house of horrors that became a real-life torture den

It started as a spooky suburban attraction – and ended up leaving visitors injured and deeply traumatised. A new podcast takes a deep dive into the darkness. It all seemed like an innocent bit of ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

The west’s halfhearted resistance to Russia

Ukraine’s friends can be much tougher with Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’ — and other economic weapons

World - Financial Times - October 17

Russia’s elusive war aims

Any end to the fighting that left Moscow in control of some Ukrainian land wouldn’t necessarily add up to a victory

World - Financial Times - October 19

Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?

Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partners

World - Financial Times - October 25

The best floss, according to experts and editors

Flossing helps remove plaque from teeth to prevent buildup and oral care issues. Shop the best floss and floss picks from Quip, Oral-B, Cocofloss and more.

Experts answer your Budget questions

We responded to reader’s queries about personal finance

World - Financial Times - 21 hours ago

Putin’s battle to keep Georgia in Russia’s orbit

The country is holding elections that could decide whether it tilts towards Moscow or Brussels. Observers fear that violence may follow

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Why Are North Korean Troops in Russia?

Over the last month, North Korea’s role aiding Russia in its war in Ukraine has significantly escalated. U.S. officials reported that North Korean soldiers are already operating in the Kursk region ...

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

LCS experts' predictions: Who is going to the World Series?

Here's who we think is headed to the World Series -- and how our playoff predictions have fared so far.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

The best sunscreens for skiing and snowboarding, according to experts

Sunscreens are essential to wear while in the snow skiing or snowboarding — here’s what to look for in an SPF.

WATCH: Communication expert weighs in on Wisconsin Senate debate

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien speaks with Columbia University professor Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) and challenger Eric Hovde (R).

The Best Hearing Aids of 2024, Reviewed by Experts

These WIRED-tested and audiologist-approved devices will help you hear sounds more clearly. Never miss out on a dinner conversation again.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Yankees or Dodgers? Our Experts Predict the World Series.

In the battle of blue blood M.L.B. franchises, one team has an advantage.

Sports - The New York Times - October 22

Experts' picks for East, West and NBA champs

A Celtics repeat? A Thunder breakthrough? Our experts make their picks for the season.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Why do dogs lick you? Expert explains

A dog's lick often represents affection, but there's also another reason behind the kiss that goes back to their ancestors.

Firearms Expert Reacts To S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Franchise Guns

Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down more of the weaponry of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, including the Obokan from Shadow of ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

Russia’s shadow fleet grows despite western crackdown

Moscow’s capacity to transport oil on old underinsured ships has increased by 70% since last year, says report

World - Financial Times - October 14

Thousands of cars that crash in US are ending up in Russia

The South Caucasus nation of Georgia has a huge used car market, with many vehicles finding their way over the border.

Are North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Russia says no, but Ukraine and South Korea point to a deepening relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.

Moscow Roils a Country on the Edge of Europe and Russia

Russia is behind a disinformation campaign in Moldova ahead of a presidential election and a referendum making E.U. membership a “strategic objective,” Moldovan officials and global media companies ...

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

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