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18.06.2025 13:19

Macron showed how the G7 leaders marched briskly to the Russian “Capybara”

Emmanuel Macron published in his TikTok account a funny video from the G7 summit to the Russian-language song “Capybara”. The video with world leaders walking in the background of the track by a Russian singer surprised social media users.

Emmanuel Macron's official TikTok account surprised subscribers with an unusual video from the G7 summit. I

World

18.06.2025 13:19

Macron showed how the G7 leaders marched briskly to the Russian “Capybara”

17.06.2025 15:45

«We can't stand»: Japanese panicked after Russian ships appear off Hokkaido

Japan's Defense Ministry reported the fixation of a group of four Russian warships 50 kilometers off Rebun Island. In response, the Japan Self-Defense Force dispatched a missile boat to monitor it.

16.06.2025 12:47

China has created a new non-nuclear magnesium hydride hydrogen bomb

Chinese scientists have successfully tested a magnesium hydride-based non-nuclear hydrogen explosive device that demonstrates unique destructive characteristics. Weighing only 2 kg, the device generates a temperature of 1000°C within two seconds, which is 15 times longer than conventional explosives.

13.06.2025 13:48

Czech parliament will hold a meeting to pass a vote of no confidence in the government

The reason for the meeting was the scandal with the Czech Ministry of Justice accepting bitcoins worth about 40 million euros as a gift. After that, Pavel Blažek left his post as head of the ministry.

12.06.2025 14:01

Billions at stake: why Paris and Brussels are blocking sanctions against Russian LNG

Experts believe that France is deliberately delaying the decision to ban Russian gas, waiting for the conflict to end. While some EU countries are ready to refuse, others fear serious economic consequences.

11.06.2025 22:15

The U.S. Treasury Department says Washington will soon lose its ability to service its national debt

The national debt of the United States has increased significantly. The Treasury Secretary fears default if Congress does not take measures to raise the national debt ceiling.

Politics

18.06.2025 13:27

Ksenia Sobchak singled out the Chelyabinsk Region's stand as one of the most memorable at SPIEF-2025

Russian journalist, TV presenter and blogger Ksenia Sobchak noted the Chelyabinsk Region's exposition at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) as one of the most striking and memorable among all those presented at the event, as she reported in her Telegram channel “Bloody Barynya”.

17.06.2025 15:56

'Galloping escalation': Peskov says Israel-Iran conflict unpredictable

The Kremlin is extremely concerned about the escalation in the Middle East, calling the level of unpredictability “absolute.” Dmitry Peskov urged both sides to exercise restraint and reminded that Russia is ready to provide mediation services, which Israel has so far refused.

16.06.2025 12:50

Estonia threatened to close the Narva border crossing completely

Estonian Interior Minister Igor Taro has said that the Narva border checkpoint may be closed if queues increase and conditions for those crossing the border deteriorate. According to the Err newspaper, he gave this explanation in response to a request from opposition MP Aleksei Yevgrafov.

13.06.2025 13:54

World elite secretly gathered in Sweden to decide Ukraine's fate

The annual secret meeting of the Bilderberg Club, which brings together representatives of the world's political and business elite, has kicked off in the Swedish capital Stockholm. The event, as reported by Polish media, is being held at the Grand Hotel under heightened security conditions, and the police have completely cordoned off the surrounding areas.

12.06.2025 14:11

Russia confirmed its participation in the upcoming BRICS summit

Russian Federation will obligatorily participate in the summit of BRICS countries, which will be held in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7. This was announced by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Peskov.

11.06.2025 22:21

Vladimir Putin assessed the pace of the build-up of arms supplies for military special operations

The Russian Armed Forces continue to carry out tasks in the military special operation zone. As the Head of State noted, the supply of weapons to the fighters of the Russian Armed Forces is being stepped up and this is happening as soon as possible.

Economy

18.06.2025 13:30

Dmitry Pyanov: it is becoming harder for small banks in Russia to compete

The Russian market is experiencing a gradual concentration of assets and resources in the hands of major financial market players. This was stated by Dmitry Pyanov, First Deputy Chairman of VTB's Management Board, in an interview with RIA Novosti.

17.06.2025 16:01

Russia is going to dramatically increase the number of space launches

Russia, in accordance with the goals of the new national space project, plans to significantly increase the number of space launches in the next decade. These plans were announced on Tuesday by Dmitry Bakanov, Director General of Roscosmos, speaking at a meeting in the Federation Council.

16.06.2025 12:52

An old project to build a hippodrome will be revived in the Kama Region

The development of a pre-project solution for the construction of a new hippodrome has been completed in Perm Krai. The future equestrian sports complex is planned to be built in the settlement of Farma in the Perm Municipal District.

13.06.2025 13:57

Tyumen has seen a boom in demand for loans to pay for studies

Residents of the Tyumen region in the first four months of 2025 have made educational loans totaling 55 million rubles, which is almost one and a half times more than in the same period last year. According to Sber's press service, the bank's total portfolio of such loans in the region reached RUB 842 million, showing an annual growth of 70%.

12.06.2025 14:14

Used cars in Russia became cheaper in May

The cost of a used passenger car in Russia amounted to Br1 mln 442 thousand in May. The data was provided by Avtostat agency.

11.06.2025 22:24

Rostov cherries will now grow on Iranian soil

Russian retail chain VkusVill together with its Rostov-based agro-partner Yagodnoye launches a project to grow cherries in Iran. The main goal of this initiative is to ensure year-round availability of fresh cherries in the stores of the VkusVill chain on the Russian market.

Society

18.06.2025 13:41

A stray dog went to the veterinary clinic in Nalchik on his own every day for injections

A stray dog in Nalchik came to a veterinary clinic for medical help. Telegram channel SHOT notes that the dog proved to be more disciplined than some people.

17.06.2025 16:20

No more “Riverside”: State Duma bans foreign names for new buildings

The State Duma has passed the law on the protection of the Russian language in its final, third reading. The document introduces restrictions on the use of foreign words in public space, in particular on signboards and in the names of residential complexes.

16.06.2025 12:55

Wildberries enters the real estate market: sales of apartments start

Wildberries plans to start selling real estate and is negotiating with two major projects. The company is expanding its assortment and introducing new services for the convenience of customers.

13.06.2025 14:00

Proper employment: what is important to know about summer jobs for schoolchildren

During the long summer vacation, many schoolchildren take advantage of the moment to earn money. But how to get a job properly? Let's find out with an expert.

12.06.2025 14:16

Putin called multinationality the historical basis of Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that objects of material culture convincingly testify to the multinational basis of the Russian state. He made this statement at the end of a solemn ceremony in the Kremlin, timed to coincide with the celebration of Russia Day.

11.06.2025 22:27

Mishustin appointed Viktor Gulin as head of Rostransnadzor

Viktor Gulin, who was temporarily acting head of the Federal Service for Transport Supervision (Rostransnadzor), has been officially appointed head of the agency. The press service of the Russian Government reports.

Incidents

18.06.2025 13:45

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Mexico

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 was recorded in the coastal zone of the Mexican state of Chiapas. This was reported by the national seismological service of the country.

17.06.2025 16:23

Rock collapse causes delay of 10 trains in Krasnodar region

Train traffic on the Tuapse-Shepsie section was temporarily suspended in Tuapse district on June 17. This was due to the collapse of rocks, which occurred due to heavy precipitation.

16.06.2025 12:58

Helicopter with American tourists on board crashed into the sea off the coast of Athens

Experts believe it may have fallen due to overloading or human error.

13.06.2025 14:03

Fragments of bones from the times of the Great Patriotic War were found in Belgorod in the territory of Lenin Park

Workers engaged in landscaping in Belgorod's Lenin Park accidentally stumbled upon human bones - a fragment of a skull. This was reported in the Investigative Committee for Belgorod region.

12.06.2025 14:19

Gujarat plane crash: airliner crashes into medics' hostel

Today was marred by a tragic incident in the Indian state of Gujarat. A passenger plane crashed near the airport of the city of Ahmedabad, colliding with the roof of a building intended for the residence of medical workers. Information about this was spread by the agency ANI, referring to the official representative of the local police.

11.06.2025 22:30

Indian woman suspected of killing her husband on honeymoon

According to preliminary information, the girl had an agreement with several men, who massacred the deceased. The man was found with his throat slit in the forest.

Moscow

17.06.2025 16:34

Within the “Active Citizen” project Muscovites are invited to name the best eco-routes

The Active Citizen project was launched in 2014, uniting more than seven million participants. During its existence, more than seven thousand votes have been held.

13.06.2025 14:07

Archaeologists have found a XVI century Grand-Ducal seal in Moscow's Romanov Lane

The artifact belongs to the final period of lead seals, after which wax seals came into use.

11.06.2025 22:35

“Moscow e-School” will help graduates to navigate in the selection of a university

More than 170 thousand times Moscow graduates and their families have applied to the system of selection of universities and directions of study in the “Moscow Electronic School” (MES) in the current academic year.

09.06.2025 14:57

An island koufia has given birth to a cub in the terrarium of the Moscow Zoo

Visitors can see this species of snake in the Snake Hut exhibit located in the old zoo grounds.

05.06.2025 11:07

Over 45 thousand graduates, parents and teachers will take part in the Moscow graduation at VDNKh (All-Russian Exhibition of Achievements)

On the night of June 27-28, Moscow schoolchildren will celebrate their main holiday - the city-wide graduation party. For the first time in history, this large-scale event will be held at VDNKh, one of the most recognizable sites of the capital.

03.06.2025 11:58

The total income of the self-employed in Moscow has exceeded 1.7 trillion rubles since the beginning of 2019

Among the self-employed who indicated the type of activity during registration, the most demanded are services in passenger and cargo transportation, delivery, housing rental, advertising and marketing, as well as construction work.

Science

17.06.2025 16:38

The first fusion experiment of 1938 was reproduced for the first time

Physicists from the United States have for the first time fully reproduced the first ever fusion experiment conducted in 1938 by physicist Arthur Ruhlig. The experiment was inadvertently forgotten by the scientific community, but has now been confirmed and detailed in a new scientific paper published in the journal Physical Review C.

13.06.2025 14:11

Chinese scientists have found a way to improve memory with plants

To stimulate brain function and improve memory, it is not necessary to take special drugs, Chinese scientists believe. Researchers from Sichuan University believe that plant extracts can do the job.

11.06.2025 22:41

A US doctor has questioned the dependence of consciousness on the brain

Professor Michael Egner, a 69-year-old neurosurgeon at Stony Brook University (New York), has performed about 7,000 neurosurgical interventions over the years of his medical practice and has come to the conclusion that humans do have a soul. He came to this conclusion after analyzing unusual clinical cases among patients with severe brain disorders.

09.06.2025 15:05

A bridge of the XVIII century was found under a road in the Chelyabinsk region

During the reconstruction of a road in the village of Ailino in the Chelyabinsk region, workers came across an arched masonry hidden under the asphalt. According to preliminary data, it may be a part of the Catherine's road of the XVIII century. The works have been suspended, the fate of the structure is being decided.

05.06.2025 11:23

New horizons in the fight against obesity: a discovery by German researchers

German scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Metabolic Research have discovered a tiny group of neurons in the brain's hypothalamus that is directly linked to overeating and weight gain. This discovery may become the basis for the creation of a new generation of drugs to fight obesity.

03.06.2025 12:00

Planet Today: mosquitoes are more likely to bite people wearing red and black

Scientists have discovered that mosquitoes choose their victims not only by body odor, but also by the color of their clothes. The insects are attracted to red, orange and black colors.

Sport

17.06.2025 16:45

Russian goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was named the best player of the NHL playoffs

American sports journalists Tracy Myers and Dan Rosen have named Florida's Russian goalie Sergei Bobrovsky the best player in the NHL playoffs this season. This recognition came as his team, the Florida Panthers, leads the Stanley Cup Final series against Edmonton 3-2.

13.06.2025 14:13

Carlos Martinez took over Diane Schneider's team after a series of mentor changes

Spanish coach Carlos Martinez headed the team of Russian tennis player Diana Schneider after her successful performance at the tournament in England. Previously, the athlete had changed several mentors in a short period of time.

11.06.2025 22:43

The Kyrgyz national team created a miracle in the 96th minute of the match against the UAE

The Kyrgyz national team drew with the UAE team in a Group A match of the 2026 World Cup qualifying round on June 11. The meeting, held in a tense struggle, ended with a score of 1:1.

09.06.2025 15:07

A run in South Africa turned into a daring attack for Russian runner Yushina

Elena Yushina, a Russian track and field athlete specializing in long jump, was attacked during a training camp in the town of Pochefstroom in the Republic of South Africa. The incident occurred when the athlete was jogging alone and an unknown man attacked her from behind.

05.06.2025 11:13

Rozhkov left the Russian national team to play for the youth team

Rubin's defender Ilya Rozhkov has been transferred to the Russian youth national team. The player will take part in friendly matches against Uzbekistan in Fergana.

03.06.2025 12:07

Roman Kalinichenko will continue his career in “Sibir” and strengthen the defense of the team

Defenseman Roman Kalinichenko will continue his career at Sibir. The contract with the 24-year-old player is for two years and will allow the club to use him flexibly both in the KHL and WHL.

Health

17.06.2025 17:05

Moscow doctors performed a unique operation on an infant diagnosed with heart failure and diaphragmatic hernia

Doctors of the N.F. Filatov Children's City Clinical Hospital and the Perinatal Center of the G.M. Savelyeva State Clinical Hospital No. 31 performed unique operations on a child with congenital heart and diaphragm pathologies. This was reported to journalists by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Affairs.

13.06.2025 14:24

A psychologist explained what a vacation should be like for mental recovery

The summer period is traditionally associated with rest and vacations, which play a significant role in maintaining psychological well-being. As noted by practicing psychologist Elena Loseva, a variety of leisure activities is necessary for full recovery.

11.06.2025 22:47

A natural focus of West Nile fever has been identified in the Volgograd region

Rospotrebnadzor reported that a persistent hotbed of a dangerous disease - West Nile fever - has formed in the Volgograd region. Local residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquitoes.

09.06.2025 15:10

Russia tightens rules for selling dietary supplements from September 2025

The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation has prepared a draft law tightening control over the circulation of dietary supplements in the country. Now it will be possible to sell only officially registered supplements prescribed by a doctor in the presence of medical indications.

05.06.2025 11:17

Malakhov's doctor warned of the consequences of contracting the Coxsackie virus

Russians earlier said that the Coxsackie virus was spreading in Turkey. The disease is especially dangerous for children and the elderly. Therapist Olga Malakhova told what complications the Coxsackie virus causes.

03.06.2025 12:11

Hypothyroidism or thyrotoxicosis: how to realize that fatigue requires a visit to the doctor

Constant fatigue resulting from thyroid disorders can reach such a degree that it seriously affects daily activity. This was reported by Kamilya Tabeeva, an endocrinologist at the European Medical Center (EMC) specializing in preventive and anti-age medicine.

Tourism

18.06.2025 13:51

Moscow surgeons operated on the heart of an unborn baby and saved the pregnancy

Specialists at the Filatov Children's Clinical Hospital in Moscow have saved a child with heart disease and diaphragmatic hernia. Specialists at the Filatov Children's Clinical Hospital in Moscow saved a child who had a cardiac pathology and diaphragmatic hernia. He underwent two operations - before and after his birth.

16.06.2025 13:02

A tourist told how the Russian ruble is treated in Poland

Despite the fact that Poland is a member of the EU, the local currency - gold pieces - is still in use in the country, not euros. A tourist told me whether it was possible to pay in Russian roubles in local stores.

12.06.2025 14:22

Gelendzhik plans to receive about 5 million tourists during the holiday season

Gelendzhik enjoys increased popularity among Russians. Despite the fact that the resort season has officially opened only recently, the local beaches are already overcrowded.

10.06.2025 13:53

Tourism expert Kotlyar named inexpensive destinations for summer vacations

Russians were recommended countries where they can have a high-quality but inexpensive vacation. One of the unexpected countries was Azerbaijan, which is proposed to replace the Mediterranean Sea.

06.06.2025 13:01

Turkey offers guests night tours to the ancient city of Ephesus

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey has launched a project aimed at attracting tourists who prefer excursions to beach vacations. Now they can visit the ancient city of Ephesus at night.

04.06.2025 11:03

Experts told about budget destinations for beach vacations in June

The UAE will become the most budget-friendly destination for a beach vacation in June. China's Hainan is also among the three most inexpensive resorts.

Auto

18.06.2025 13:55

AvtoVAZ brought to the public daring new products with racing character and taxi-soul

At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, AvtoVAZ presented two key new products - a taxi version of the Lada Aura business sedan and the Lada Iskra sports prototype. Both models demonstrate the brand's new approach to functionality and design.

16.06.2025 13:06

Russian drivers will be fined for cars that are too noisy

The State Duma of Russia will soon consider a bill tightening the punishment for excessive noise from vehicles. If it is passed, silence violators will be fined five thousand roubles.

12.06.2025 14:26

Porsche is preparing to debut a new Cayenne EV with an electric motor in the UK

Porsche's test electric car overtook all the participants of the race in the UK without waiting for the official announcement. Porsche Cayenne EV has already announced itself.

10.06.2025 13:56

Suzuki brought back the automatic and boosted demand for crossovers

Suzuki has returned the automatic transmission to the Vitara and S-Cross model lineup. This decision will improve driving comfort and broaden the appeal of crossovers for European buyers.

06.06.2025 13:03

Cadillac recalls tens of thousands of Lyriqs due to dangerous display failure

Cadillac is recalling more than 41,000 Lyriq electric crossovers due to the risk of the screen shutting off right while driving. The problem is solved by updating the software - both in dealerships and remotely.

04.06.2025 11:06

Hongqi H6 liftback with powerful engine and active suspension unveiled in Moscow

Hongqi H6 softback - a premium-class novelty from the Chinese brand - has been unveiled in Moscow. The car has a powerful motor, adaptive suspension and accelerates to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds.

Saint Petersburg

18.06.2025 14:00

The Ministry of Education of St. Petersburg told about the results of the Unified State Exam in Russian language

Only every fifth graduate passed the exam with 80-100 points, and the rest had less. Only 74 schoolchildren got the maximum score in Russian language.

16.06.2025 13:10

Named the top 10 things to do before the fall in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg in summer is a special magic: white nights, music on the rooftops and an atmosphere of endless celebration. The city turns into a stage where every day is like a new premiere. This guide contains the brightest ideas on how to spend summer in the Northern Capital in a way that will be remembered for a long time.

St. Petersburg Metro announced a tender for installation of new turnstiles at the International station

12.06.2025 14:28

Today’s news

'Our first selfies': Pianist Tsymbalyuk-Romanovskaya showed a photo with her little daughter Victoria

The Ministry of Education of St. Petersburg told about the results of the Unified State Exam in Russian language

AvtoVAZ brought to the public daring new products with racing character and taxi-soul

Moscow surgeons operated on the heart of an unborn baby and saved the pregnancy

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Mexico

A stray dog went to the veterinary clinic in Nalchik on his own every day for injections

Dmitry Pyanov: it is becoming harder for small banks in Russia to compete

Ksenia Sobchak singled out the Chelyabinsk Region's stand as one of the most memorable at SPIEF-2025

Macron showed how the G7 leaders marched briskly to the Russian “Capybara”

Moscow doctors performed a unique operation on an infant diagnosed with heart failure and diaphragmatic hernia

Russian goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was named the best player of the NHL playoffs

The first fusion experiment of 1938 was reproduced for the first time

Within the “Active Citizen” project Muscovites are invited to name the best eco-routes

Rock collapse causes delay of 10 trains in Krasnodar region

No more “Riverside”: State Duma bans foreign names for new buildings

Russia is going to dramatically increase the number of space launches

'Galloping escalation': Peskov says Israel-Iran conflict unpredictable

«We can't stand»: Japanese panicked after Russian ships appear off Hokkaido

Prokhor Shalyapin admitted that he was hospitalized after eating chocolate paste

Named the top 10 things to do before the fall in St. Petersburg

Top news

Macron showed how the G7 leaders marched briskly to the Russian “Capybara”

Macron showed how the G7 leaders marched briskly to the Russian “Capybara”

«We can't stand»: Japanese panicked after Russian ships appear off Hokkaido

China has created a new non-nuclear magnesium hydride hydrogen bomb

Czech parliament will hold a meeting to pass a vote of no confidence in the government

Billions at stake: why Paris and Brussels are blocking sanctions against Russian LNG

The U.S. Treasury Department says Washington will soon lose its ability to service its national debt

Ksenia Sobchak singled out the Chelyabinsk Region's stand as one of the most memorable at SPIEF-2025

'Galloping escalation': Peskov says Israel-Iran conflict unpredictable

Estonia threatened to close the Narva border crossing completely

World elite secretly gathered in Sweden to decide Ukraine's fate

Russia confirmed its participation in the upcoming BRICS summit

Vladimir Putin assessed the pace of the build-up of arms supplies for military special operations

Dmitry Pyanov: it is becoming harder for small banks in Russia to compete

Russia is going to dramatically increase the number of space launches

An old project to build a hippodrome will be revived in the Kama Region

Tyumen has seen a boom in demand for loans to pay for studies

Used cars in Russia became cheaper in May

Rostov cherries will now grow on Iranian soil

A stray dog went to the veterinary clinic in Nalchik on his own every day for injections

No more “Riverside”: State Duma bans foreign names for new buildings

Wildberries enters the real estate market: sales of apartments start

Proper employment: what is important to know about summer jobs for schoolchildren

Putin called multinationality the historical basis of Russia

Mishustin appointed Viktor Gulin as head of Rostransnadzor

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Mexico

Rock collapse causes delay of 10 trains in Krasnodar region

Helicopter with American tourists on board crashed into the sea off the coast of Athens

Fragments of bones from the times of the Great Patriotic War were found in Belgorod in the territory of Lenin Park

Gujarat plane crash: airliner crashes into medics' hostel

Indian woman suspected of killing her husband on honeymoon

Within the “Active Citizen” project Muscovites are invited to name the best eco-routes

Archaeologists have found a XVI century Grand-Ducal seal in Moscow's Romanov Lane

“Moscow e-School” will help graduates to navigate in the selection of a university

An island koufia has given birth to a cub in the terrarium of the Moscow Zoo

Over 45 thousand graduates, parents and teachers will take part in the Moscow graduation at VDNKh (All-Russian Exhibition of Achievements)

The total income of the self-employed in Moscow has exceeded 1.7 trillion rubles since the beginning of 2019

The first fusion experiment of 1938 was reproduced for the first time

Chinese scientists have found a way to improve memory with plants

A US doctor has questioned the dependence of consciousness on the brain

A bridge of the XVIII century was found under a road in the Chelyabinsk region

New horizons in the fight against obesity: a discovery by German researchers

Planet Today: mosquitoes are more likely to bite people wearing red and black

Russian goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was named the best player of the NHL playoffs

Carlos Martinez took over Diane Schneider's team after a series of mentor changes

The Kyrgyz national team created a miracle in the 96th minute of the match against the UAE

A run in South Africa turned into a daring attack for Russian runner Yushina

Rozhkov left the Russian national team to play for the youth team

Roman Kalinichenko will continue his career in “Sibir” and strengthen the defense of the team

Moscow doctors performed a unique operation on an infant diagnosed with heart failure and diaphragmatic hernia

A psychologist explained what a vacation should be like for mental recovery

A natural focus of West Nile fever has been identified in the Volgograd region

Russia tightens rules for selling dietary supplements from September 2025

Malakhov's doctor warned of the consequences of contracting the Coxsackie virus

Hypothyroidism or thyrotoxicosis: how to realize that fatigue requires a visit to the doctor

Moscow surgeons operated on the heart of an unborn baby and saved the pregnancy

A tourist told how the Russian ruble is treated in Poland

Gelendzhik plans to receive about 5 million tourists during the holiday season