In a heartfelt farewell, broadcaster Martha Kearney signed off from BBC Radio 4's Today programme for the final time after a distinguished six-year run saying she will 'be enjoying the lie-ins!'

The effectiveness of customs control has increased, with 11 bln rubles being recovered under the risk management system, Head of the service Valery Pikalev said

The record was set on July 17 and reached 700.4 mln cubic meters of gas

Maria Zakharova noted that the West, which has lost the ability to develop even pseudo-legal grounds for its actions of an aggressive nature, never intended to comply with international law and the norms of its own legislation

«The Prime Minister hopes that his report and his proposals will become a beneficial contribution to any initiatives that the President of the European Council will be able to present to EU leaders at the appropriate time and in an appropriate form,» Orban’s Spokesman Bertalan Havasi said

At the same time, Russians also seek a tougher migration policy

RIYADH: Ali Al-Sawat, the mayor of Al-Baha region, announced the upcoming launch of the “Al-Baha Theatrical Nights” program, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the Al-Baha Municipality in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts and the private sector, the event will be held from July 21 to 27.

RIYADH: The National Center for Environmental Compliance revealed today that the proportion of gases emitted in the Kingdom that deplete the ozone layer has decreased to 1 percent. The results were part of a study conducted on the Kingdom’s refrigeration and air-conditioning facilities to check the extent of their environmental compliance. A field survey checked more than 1,200 facilities to evaluate their general condition and respective corrective plans were activated.

ABHA: A record 60 million tourists to Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2024 spent a total of SR143 billion ($38.1 billion), Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has announced. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, the minister highlighted the significant advances made by both the Kingdom and its tourism industry which have resulted in such a notable achievement.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned and rejected in the strongest terms on Thursday a visit made by Israel’s far-right national security minister to Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. Itamar Ben-Gvir, an ultranationalist settler leader, said he had gone up to the Jerusalem hilltop compound of Al-Aqsa Mosque to pray for the return of Israeli hostages on Thursday. The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry also condemned an Israeli parliament vote to oppose a Palestinian state.

A professor of volcanology believes it is likely that the beginning of the next eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula will occur in similar locations to the last eruption on the peninsula, namely near Sundhnúkagígar crater row.

Charges have been issued against a man who is suspected of stabbing another man in Súðavík.

Several top Democrats are now saying that President Joe Biden could drop out of the presidential race as soon as this weekend.

Dozens of food delivery riders have been slammed with £100 fines for riding through pedestrianised areas of Canterbury after locals were forced to dodge reckless cyclists.

Russia’s international reserves are highly liquid foreign assets available with the Bank of Russia and the Russian government

Maria Zakharova noted that the US views South Caucasus «exclusively as a foothold for various actions, aimed against Russia and against the peaceful coexistence of the countries and peoples located there»

«The bid to turn the EU into the EDU (the European Defense Union - TASS) means the European Commission would seize control over the entire European defense industry,» Kirill Logvinov noted

Sergey Nechaev pointed out that «during this time, not a single official statement has been made that could in any way shed light on the incident»

Previously, the Prosecutor General’s Office deemed these organizations undesirable in Russia

[DW] Cameroon's government has decided to postpone parliamentary and municipal elections. The decision has ignited fierce debates over implications for the future, with many doubting President Biya's motivations for the move.

The Republican convention is tipping its hand about infighting among Democrats.

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan officially takes command of the Canadian Armed Forces today as chief of the defence staff — making her the first woman ever to be promoted to the role.

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northwestern Ontario's transitional housing program supports women and gender diverse people involved with the criminal justice system as they work to meet their long-term housing and recovery goals. Staff and clients say this model of support is essential, but more is needed to reduce wait times for housing and treatment in Thunder Bay.

Andy Fillmore has not yet resigned his Halifax MP seat as he campaigns for mayor this summer, and is eligible to gather donations. A political science professor says while it's not against any laws, the issue is fare for public debate.

Kevin Brown says his driver's licence has been erroneously suspended because Ontario's Ministry of Transportation has mistaken him for a 'putative' Kevin Brown whose licence was suspended more than 30 years ago.

Tired of Western hegemony, the Global South wants a multipolar order. Its best bet is Moscow and Beijing – if they can rise to the occasion Read Full Article at RT.com

The Republican vice presidential candidate endorsed Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy in a speech on Wednesday Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine has been trying to kill Vladimir Putin with the support of the “Anglo-Saxons,” the Russian Foreign Ministry has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A post on gaming platform Steam by Trump’s shooter apparently foreshadowed the attempted assassination Read Full Article at RT.com

US Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has reportedly informed allies that he will resign following his corruption convictions Read Full Article at RT.com

Meteorologists have said there is going to be little respite over the coming days, with hot air coming from Africa set to bake Greece and wider region until Sunday.