Russian Gains Accelerate

Sanctions for Russian disinformation linked to Kate rumours

A Russian network sanctioned by the UK for misinformation was linked to false rumours about the Princess of Wales.

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

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 - October 30

Lawmakers want Poland to shoot down Russian missiles

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers to Biden: Let Poland shoot down Russian missiles The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

Latest news about Russian misinformation in 2024 elections

Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. ...

Chickpeas for tangerines: Russian exporters ‘taste’ barter system

Moscow pushes Soviet-style trade after western sanctions cause months-long payment delays

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Mysterious Russian Deaths I Sunday on 60 Minutes

Cecilia Vega reports from Spain on the unsolved shooting of a Russian defector. It's part of a pattern of recent falls from top-floor windows, poisonings, and accidental deaths involving a growing ...

Russian court convicts soldiers of murdering nine Ukrainians

World - Yahoo News - November 8

New film unravels mystery of the Russian ‘spy whale’

Director sets out to unmask the secret underwater agent known as Hvaldimir in new documentary . When a white whale, mysteriously kitted out with covert surveillance equipment, was first spotted in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Zelenksy condemns record number of Russian drone attacks

World - Yahoo News - November 10

Russian troops continue attacks in eastern Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 10

Monday Briefing: Russian and North Korean Troops Assemble

Plus, does tech make us feel lonely?

World - The New York Times - November 10

60 Minutes reports on mysterious Russian death syndrome

In tonight's expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Cecilia Vega reports on the murder of a Russian defector living in Spain. Since the invasion of Ukraine, Putin's gone after his critics on Western soil.

NATO jets scrambled after Russian aircraft spotted

The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.

Wasserman Schultz says Gabbard 'likely a Russian asset'

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) said that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President-elect Trump's pick for national intelligence director, is "likely a Russian asset." "There's no question I ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

'Massive' Russian attack causes Ukraine blackouts

At least 10 people were killed and blackouts will be imposed throughout Ukraine on Monday.

Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies at 39

Shklyarov, a principal with the prestigious Mariinsky Theatre, is being remembered as an "extraordinary artist".

Is the Russian Army Depleted From Fighting in Ukraine?

Researchers and journalists have found innovative ways to measure Russia’s ability to keep fighting.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Russian sanctions busting linked to British Overseas Territories

Lack of open ownership records complicate efforts to find out who is involved in the trade

World - Financial Times - 15 hours ago

Military Gains Strengthen Netanyahu's Hand, but Israelis Remain Divided

A month of Israeli military successes, capped by the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, is boosting Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

UK capital gains tax receipts surge ahead of Budget

Revenue rises 16.3% between July and September as investors rush to get ahead of expected rate increase

Business - Financial Times - October 22

SAP Gains $26 Billion in Market Value, Surging Past ASML

The German business-software company’s shares climbed more than 5% after it raised its revenue and earnings forecasts for the year on strong demand for AI.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

The IRS unveils higher capital gains tax brackets for 2025

The IRS has unveiled higher long-term capital gains brackets for 2025. Here's what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Oil scores back-to-back gains, but ‘bearish landscape’ remains

Oil futures scored a second straight session of gains on Tuesday to claw back some of steep losses suffered last week, with prices supported by some upbeat prospects for Chinese demand and ongoing ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Israel's Once-Fringe Movement to Reoccupy Gaza Gains Momentum

Populating the strip with Jewish settlers and soldiers would boost security, supporters say, but the idea still faces opposition from most Israelis.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Tractor Supply Co. ekes out sales gain in ‘tepid’ demand environment

Tractor Supply Co.’s third-quarter sales fell slightly short of estimates on Thursday in a lackluster environment, but the rural lifestyle retailer raised the lower end of guidance ranges.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Pro-Russia parties gain ground in Bulgaria ahead of elections

Political fragmentation in EU and Nato member plays to Moscow’s advantage

World - Financial Times - October 25

Oil prices finish higher for the week as Middle East worries linger

Oil futures climbed Friday, contributing to a gain for the week, with lingering worries over the potential for a wider Middle East conflict helping to put a floor under crude prices.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Anxiety grips Ukraine as Russia gains ground before pivotal U.S. election

With Russia seizing ground ahead of a potential shift in U.S. politics, many Ukrainians have a message for Americans: Thank you, and please don't abandon us.

Here's how to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket

Bigger earnings limits are coming for the 0% capital gains brackets in 2025. That could offer tax planning opportunities, financial experts say.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Trump’s Gains in New York City Offer Clues to a Shifting Electoral Map

A new poll adds to evidence of post-pandemic divergences and a smaller Trump edge in the Electoral College.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

The stock market gains the most when this political party occupies the White House

The S&P 500’s annualized total return has been 11.0% in years when a Democrat is president and Congress is Republican-controlled.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Behind the Tactical Gains Against Iran, a Longer-Term Worry

Experts inside and outside the Biden administration fear that Iran may conclude it has only one defense left: racing for an atomic weapon.

World - The New York Times - October 27

George Williams dazzles as England gain a measure of revenge over Samoa

England 34-18 Samoa Hosts excel in Rugby League World Cup rematch The marketing gurus had billed this autumn series between England and Samoa as a chance for revenge given what happened in an ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence

State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Nvidia’s stock is up nearly 200% this year, and a critical time for tech awaits

With Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon all set to report results this week, chip-sector investors should pay attention to cloud growth and spending forecasts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

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