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NHL bans Alex Ovechkin from Russian interviews — fans question league’s motives
The Times of India
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NHL bans Alex Ovechkin from Russian interviews (Image via AP) In a surprising yet strategic move, the NHL has reportedly barred Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin from granting exclusive interviews to Russian media this summer. According to...
Good news travels farther this summer: Oregon, nation’s gas prices still heading lower, AAA reports
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in most states, including Oregon, continue to tick down. Gas prices have been trending lower since late June, even with record travel over the Independence Day holiday period. For the week, the national average...
James Brennan, James Comey Under Criminal Investigation For Roles in Russia Hoax
TFPP Wire
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July 9, 2025
John Brennan and James Comey are under criminal investigation for their roles in the Trump–Russia probe. Evidence suggests serious misconduct, including false statements to Congress and pushing discredited intelligence for political ends. Key...
Russia, Ukraine trade drone strikes as Kyiv signs deals to boost drone production
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 6, 2025
Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel in disarray, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced deals with Western partners that would allow Kyiv to scale up drone...
Get Russian ship out of Irish waters, says Ward
Dublin People
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July 8, 2025
A Fine Gael TD has called on the Marine Minister to directly intervene and have a Russian vessel anchored off the Irish coast removed. Dún Laoghaire TD Barry Ward has said Minister Timmy Dooley, the Minister of State with responsibility for Marine...
Gas Prices Decline Over Record Travel Weekend
K103 Portland - Oregon
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July 8, 2025
Gas prices in most states, including Oregon, continue to tick down. Gas prices have been trending lower since late June, even with record travel over the Independence Day holiday period. For the week, the national average for regular falls three...
Travelogue: A short two months in Greece, part 8
Mount Lake Terrace - Washington State
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July 7, 2025
The remains of a cult temple. (All photos by Nathaniel Brown unless otherwise noted) This is the eighth and final installment of Edmonds resident Nathaniel Brown’s recent travels to Greece. You can read part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here, part...
Russian ‘shared values’ visa draws 700 Westerners amid culture clash
The New Zealand Herald
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July 7, 2025
“I look forward to building a future here with my family. I look forward to the opportunities that my sons will have here.” Footage of the ceremony, shared on the Interior Ministry’s official media channels, was accompanied by a caption declaring...
Alkhorayef highlights promising opportunities for Saudi - Russian industrial collaboration
Saudi Gazette
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July 8, 2025
Saudi Gazette report YEKATERINBURG, RUSSIA — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef highlighted the promising opportunities for industrial collaboration between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation....
Etihad Airways to Launch First-Ever Direct Flights to Russia’s Tatarstan in December 2025
Rus Tourism News
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July 8, 2025
Etihad Airways is expanding its global network with the first-ever regular flights to the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. The new service will connect Abu Dhabi with Kazan, the region’s capital, starting December 4, 2025. According to the airline’s...
Alex Ovechkin banned from exclusive Russian interviews amid NHL’s upcoming film project: Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
Alex Ovechkin will not give exclusive interviews to Russian media this summer. In their Monday column, Match TV reported that the NHL made this decision. A source to the media outlet said that the reason behind the ban is related to the league...
Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes
The Armidale Express
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July 6, 2025
Russia and Ukraine have struck each other with hundreds of drones, throwing Russian air travel in disarray, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced deals with allies that would allow the country to scale up drone production.
Russia Considers Visa-Free Entry For Saudi Citizens Amid Deepening Ties With Riyadh
Gulf Insider
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July 6, 2025
Russia signaled a potential step forward in easing travel restrictions for Saudi citizens, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirming that Moscow is working toward waiving visa requirements for nationals of the Kingdom. The announcement came...
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Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone attacks amid new arms deals
Firstpost
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July 6, 2025
Shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced agreements with Western partners that would allow Kyiv to expand up drone manufacturing, Russia and Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at one other on Sunday, causing chaos in Russian...
Fired Russian transport minister Starovoit found dead
Taipei Times
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July 8, 2025
Russia’s transport minister was found dead from a gunshot wound in an apparent suicide, investigators said on Monday — news that broke hours after the Kremlin announced that he had been dismissed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin...
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly travels to Romania to strengthen NATO alliance, reaffirm support for Ukraine’s defense
KYMA - Arizona
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July 8, 2025
(KYMA, KECY) - Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited Romania, which is a "key U.S. ally on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine," last week. According to a press release, Senator Kelly's visit to the country is to reinforce the United States'...
Morning Mail: Marles aide ‘in relationship with lobbyist’, Trump slams Putin ‘bullshit’, to Russia, Pies prejudice
The Guardian
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July 8, 2025
Morning everyone. The vexed issue of how to regulate lobbying in Canberra’s corridors of power raises its head again today with our exclusive story revealing that Richard Marles’s chief of staff is in a long-term relationship with a lobbyist who...
Taliban’s bizarre tourism promo goes viral packed with graphic scenes and Kalashnikovs, leaves viewers stunned
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
Taliban tourism push: A controversial Taliban tourism video has gone viral, leaving people around the world stunned and confused. The clip, widely shared on social media, shows graphic footage that resembles beheading scenes, fighters holding...
New findings: Russian aerial attacks amount to extermination and persecution
Atlantic Council
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July 8, 2025
Event Recap July 8, 2025 • 2:28 pm ET Print this page New findings: Russian aerial attacks amount to extermination and persecution By Fatima Khan and Winnie Zheng On June 25, 2025, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and Strategic Litigation...
"It's about seeking infinite possibilities and walking a path no one has travelled before." How Babymetal are embracing the future of metal on new album Metal Forth
Louder
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July 8, 2025
(Image credit: Future)Babymetal are partying in a karaoke room, vibing with the music and sipping on colourful cocktails, when Electric Callboy vocalists Kevin Ratajczak and Nico Sallach burst through the wall. Soon the bands are dancing and...