A man with close ties to the Kremlin went looking for and found the remains of World War I Russian soldiers in France. Moscow hopes to use the discovery for diplomatic purposes.
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Israel Shows Videos of Gaza’s Al-Rantisi Hospital, Claiming It Was Used by Hamas
Israel released two videos from inside Gaza’s main children’s hospital that showed weapons and explosives. Gazan health officials denied the hospital was used for military purposes.
As Xi Heads to San Francisco, Chinese Propaganda Embraces America
After years of anti-American propaganda, the softer, warmer depiction of relations with the United States has left some Chinese social media users confused or amused.
Russian Journalist Sentenced in Absentia for Antiwar Protest
Marina Ovsyannikova, who worked for state TV for two decades before protesting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was sentenced to more than eight years.
Putin’s Next Target: U.S. Support for Ukraine, Officials Say
Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say.
Russia Shares New Video of Black Sea Fleet Admiral Ukraine Claims to Have Killed
The latest video, and comments published in Russian news outlets, appeared to be an effort by Moscow to end speculation over the admiral’s status.
China Sows Disinformation About Hawaii Fires Using New Techniques
Beijing’s influence campaign using artificial intelligence is a rapid change in tactics, researchers from Microsoft and other organizations say.
Slovakia Election Could Shift Sentiment in a Fierce Ukraine Ally
The vote in Slovakia this month will be a test of European unity on Ukraine, and of Russia’s efforts to undermine it. The front-runner wants to halt arms shipments to Kyiv.
China’s Economic Outlook: Pep Talks Up Top, Gloom on the Ground
Beijing has characterized concerns about the economic slowdown as being inflated by Western critics. Widespread anxiety and pessimism paint a different picture.
Russia Pushes Long-Term Influence Operations Aimed at the U.S. and Europe
A newly declassified American intelligence analysis says Russian spy agencies are using influence laundering techniques to hide the Kremlin’s involvement in cultivating pro-Russia and anti-Ukraine messages.