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If Ukrainians love Zelensky, why not put it to a vote? | MEP Sosoaca interview

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:56:50 GMT

Romanian MEP and SOS Romania leader Diana Șoșoacă joins RT International to discuss Zelensky’s clashes with Trump, European support for Kiev and Ukraine’s suspended elections.

Șoșoacă argues that European leaders encouraged Zelensky’s arrogance, challenges his presidential mandate and predicts future cooperation between Trump and Putin. She also makes a striking prediction: the United States could eventually join BRICS.

‘When you lose a war, bad things happen’ — Daniel Lazare on Zelensky’s Western clashes

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:07:55 GMT

‘Zelensky’s in big trouble,’ says journalist and author Daniel Lazare, as Kiev’s tensions with Western backers deepen.

Speaking to RT International, Lazare discusses Trump’s dealings with Putin, corruption scandals in Ukraine and divisions among European leaders. He argues that Washington remains firmly behind Kiev despite the latest diesel deal with Moscow, giving Zelensky some room to manoeuvre.

With Ukraine facing a difficult winter and US midterm elections approaching, how much pressure can the relationship withstand?

Zelensky's growing disputes with his backers

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:01:52 GMT

Trump says Ukraine needs a new president. Zelensky says that decision belongs to Ukrainians. Their latest confrontation follows Trump’s diesel deal with Moscow, deepening the dispute between Washington and Kiev.

Murad Gazdiev examines the fallout, revisits their explosive White House exchange and looks at Zelensky’s disputes with European backers—from Olaf Scholz’s call to Putin and Germany’s refusal to supply Taurus missiles to Poland’s objections over Ukrainian military units honoring UPA figures.

Sanchez Effect | 'This is the beginning of the end for Saudi Arabia'

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:52:59 GMT

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick and his guest attempt to answer a million dollar question: How did a war-torn nation manage to upend the calculus of global superpowers and multi-billion dollar defence networks?

Al-Bukhaiti addresses the core motivations driving the current escalation, dispelling Western narratives of blind aggression. He outlines a strategic, law-bound approach to self-defence, warning that recent violations of the truce have pushed Yemen past the point of no return. With a population where "everyone has their own gun and knows exactly how to use it," he details the potential mobilisation of millions ready to take the battle directly into Saudi territory. He warns: "If your house is made of glass, stop throwing rocks at your neighbours."

Al-Bukhaiti says now that the Houthis have the upper hand, the demands are different for the Saudis. To learn what they are and how the rules of war have been rewritten tune in to the latest episode.

RT tests Yandex services after Ukrainian data center strikes

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:14:53 GMT

Did Ukrainian strikes bring Yandex to a complete halt? RT correspondent Isabella Bloomberg checks the services on her phone in Moscow.

Grocery and food delivery apps load, the taxi interface displays routes, and Yandex.Disk remains available for downloads and syncing. Notices warn of temporary restrictions, slower loading and delayed support responses as the company restores services.

The report examines the gap between shutdown headlines and one user’s experience, alongside Yandex’s efforts to relocate clients’ data with help from VK Cloud and other providers.

‘I think there is something far bigger to this’ — Vučić on Trump–Putin agreement

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:13:41 GMT

Aleksandar Vučić tells RT he sees a bigger strategic calculation behind the Trump–Putin agreement: drawing Russia closer to the United States and slightly away from China.

In this interview preview, he discusses Trump’s fuel-price ambitions, doubts over whether the agreement can influence November’s midterm elections, and why he expects Europeans to react more strongly than Americans to his appearance on RT.

Watch the full interview on RT Balkan.

‘He was a liar and he was caught out’ — Vance on Burnham’s Brexit claims

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:49:01 GMT

Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. Challenged in the House of Commons, he denies questioning the result’s legitimacy and points to Russian interference attempts in the 2019 general election.

Boris Johnson fires back, saying security services previously told him there was no evidence of successful interference in the Brexit vote.

Media commentator, author and podcaster David Vance examines the clash between Burnham’s podcast remarks and his parliamentary response. He accuses the prime minister of deflecting scrutiny of his Manchester record and argues that Labour and British media use Russia as a political scapegoat.

IDF soldier tells activists Jews have more rights than Arabs in West Bank

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:47:10 GMT

‘Jews in this country have more rights than Arabs in every respect, whether you like it or not.’

An IDF soldier made that statement during a confrontation with human rights volunteers supporting Palestinian farmers’ olive harvest in the West Bank. Challenged over who could remain in Area C, he cited instructions from his commander.

Anton Goodman, acting CEO of Rabbis for Human Rights, describes settlers intimidating farmers, soldiers ordering volunteers away, and Palestinian landowners struggling to reach their olive groves. He also challenges the treatment of Jewish activists helping farmers while violent settlers are allowed in the area.

America Now | Musk plans to save Republicans in midterms by spending over $250 million

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:45:35 GMT

Elon Musk dumps a quarter of a billion dollars in an attempt to help Republicans win midterms. America Now anchor Jalyssa Dugrot and congressional candidate Sam Husseini discuss whether it will be enough. Plus, scientists say they can make 50-year-olds’ skin look 20. America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn looks at how crazy the anti-aging craze is becoming.

America Now | Status or energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine unclear

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:15:13 GMT

Trump says there is an energy ceasefire as Russian tankers loaded with diesel fuel move towards the U.S. But is that news to Kiev and Moscow? America Now anchor Olivia Flynn discusses with former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko. And finally, the Justice Department goes after the mainstream media. Will Fox, CNN, ABC, and others present a united front against the Trump administration? America Now correspondent Jalyssa Dugrot reports.

Worlds Apart | Love and hate triangle?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:32:39 GMT

If you were asked to describe the United States’ relationship with the other countries of the world, what three words would you choose? “Constructive, strategic, and stable” are almost certainly not near the top of your list, and yet, according to Presidents Trump and Xi, this trio will supposedly form the basis of the U.S.-China relationship going forward. Is that realistic? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Andrew Leung, a China specialist and Hong Kong’s former chief representative for the UK, Russia and a number of EU member states.

Sanchez Effect | 'For the European elites, the war itself is the point'

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:55:21 GMT

Russia and the United States make a deal to recover the world’s diesel prices but Ukraine and the EU lash out at it. Craig Murray, former British senior diplomat is on RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ saying that ‘the idea that the Western elites work for the good of the ordinary people is obviously wrong’. He describes the Western policies as cynical and focused on self-enrichment instead of building a better world and welfare for their own citizens. Craig has also shared his experience of being a British ambassador in one of the former Soviet Republics and reveals that NATO did very dire things there.

We knew we wanted to leave the US – American family that moved to Russia

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:22:47 GMT

RT tells the story of an American family that sold all its possessions in the United States and – despite what they were being told by mainstream media about Russia – decided to move to Moscow. After their arrival, the father didn’t just want to be a guest of the country – he chose instead to sign a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry so he could go and fight in Donbass.

Russia, China, India or US? Indonesia wants cooperation with all of them on its own terms

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:11:29 GMT

Speaking in Moscow during the Global Digital Forum, Vice Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Angga Raka Prabowo discusses potential cooperation on Russian satellite technology, connecting remote islands and transferring technical know-how to Indonesian engineers.

Andrey Telizhenko: Zelensky is prolonging the conflict instead of pursuing peace

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:41:18 GMT

Former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko tells RT that Zelensky is continuing the conflict rather than seeking a peace deal. He claims the Ukrainian leader is relying on support from Western officials to prolong the war and hopes for a shift in US political power after the midterm elections.

NATO has never been held accountable for its alleged crimes — Moussa Ibrahim

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:29:02 GMT

African Legacy Foundation Executive Secretary Moussa Ibrahim tells RT that NATO’s actions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya have never been properly prosecuted. He calls for radical reform of the International Criminal Court or the creation of a new international tribunal free from the influence of powerful Western countries.

Europe wants to keep Zelensky in power to continue its proxy war against Russia — Matthew Ehret

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:04:25 GMT

Rising Tide Foundation director Matthew Ehret tells RT that European leaders will likely continue backing Zelensky as they push for a prolonged confrontation with Russia. He also questions Washington’s intentions, suggesting the US may be shifting more responsibility for the conflict onto Europe.

Michael Rossi: Ukraine is being pushed aside as Trump prioritizes US interests

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:39:33 GMT

Rutgers University political science lecturer Michael Rossi tells RT that Ukraine is becoming less of a priority for Washington as Trump focuses on energy prices and the upcoming midterm elections. He also argues that EU sanctions are hurting Europe more than Russia.

London protesters demand halt to UK arms sales to Israel — Syed Mohsin Abbas

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:36:10 GMT

Journalist and host of the Deep Dive Perspective podcast Syed Mohsin Abbas reports from London's National March for Palestine, saying protesters are calling for an end to UK arms sales and trade with Israel, as well as stronger government action to ensure compliance with international law.

‘No Democrats are going to save Ukraine this winter’ — Malek Dudakov

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:25:31 GMT

Political scientist specializing in US affairs and publicist Malek Dudakov argues that tensions between Kiev and the Trump administration could escalate further, warning that Ukraine may face a cutoff in US intelligence sharing as its own and Europe’s strength continues to decline.

America Now | Debates get heated as election day gets closer

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:42:14 GMT

The countdown to Election Day is on and the candidates are ramping up their campaigns. Who is on the offensive and who stands to lose a big election? America Now anchor Jalyssa Dugrot discusses the latest debates and predictions with political commentator Melissa Witte and National Director of the America First Pact Tom Norton.

Plus, revoking visas: the Trump administration is cracking down on some of America's biggest tech companies. America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn explains what they are being accused of, and their impact on the country’s workers.

America Now | Trump makes deal with Putin on diesel

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:35:14 GMT

We begin tonight with breaking news: President Trump says the US will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of US pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of the midterms. America Now anchor Olivia Flynn discusses the major policy shift with Dr. Olga Ravasi.

Plus, A firing squad for all to see: the Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, found guilty of murdering 13 people, will have his death sentence carried out live. Executive Director of the Human Rights Defense Center Paul Wright and Co-founder of Off The Record USA Carson Carpenter debate the issue.

Lumumba’s Africa | Law & punishment in pre-colonial Africa

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:05:56 GMT

The common colonial narrative painted pre-colonial Africa as a dark, chaotic place, a “heart of darkness” where savage tribes warred endlessly and the only law was that of the jungle. This week on Lumumba’s Africa, Professor P.L.O. Lumumba dismantles this damaging stereotype, exploring the profound and varied legal systems that governed African societies for centuries before European arrival. Join us as we explore the complex and often misunderstood world of traditional African justice.

Lumumba’s Africa | The story of Lesotho

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:04:46 GMT

Today on Lumumba’s Africa, Professor P.L.O. Lumumba turns his gaze to the mountain kingdom of Lesotho — a small, landlocked nation entirely surrounded by South Africa, yet fiercely independent in spirit and rich in history. Join Professor Lumumba as he unravels the story of Lesotho: a testament to resilience, sovereignty, and the enduring power of a people united under one rule.

Deep State | From comedy to commentary, Jimmy Dore part 1

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:46:25 GMT

On this episode of The Deep State, John Kiriakou is joined by comedian and commentator Jimmy Dore. The two discuss Jimmy’s success in converting political satire into real world, effective political speech and how he goes about entertaining and informing his audience.

RT panel debates proposed livestream of US military execution

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:45:38 GMT

Former Pentagon security policy analyst Michael Maloof, political consultant Ryan Milton and Iraq War veteran Christopher Neiweem debate the proposed livestreaming of a US execution by firing squad, questioning whether turning capital punishment into a public spectacle serves justice or risks further violence.

What’s Iran war really costing Washington?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:04:47 GMT

Donald Trump promises no new attacks on Iran before November’s midterm elections, while keeping the blockade in place. But Washington’s claims of victory face mounting questions over American losses.

A congressional report lists 81 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged during operations against Iran. Equipment replacement estimates reach $3.3 billion, while the cost of repairing damaged U.S. bases remains uncalculated because the Pentagon has not supplied the necessary information.

Caleb Maupin examines the losses, gaps in congressional oversight and Senator Chris Murphy’s accusation that Washington is concealing the war’s consequences. The Pentagon says restrictions on regional travel prevented Murphy’s base visit.

Stop funding Kiev: AfD and BSW join forces against Ukraine aid

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:18:58 GMT

German opposition parties AfD and BSW are joining forces in Saxony-Anhalt to demand an end to arms deliveries and financial aid to Ukraine, calling for diplomacy with Moscow and more spending on social care at home.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces sharp criticism over his spending priorities as he pledges another billion euros in military support for Kiev. Romanian MEP Diana Sosoaca backs the opposition initiative and attacks the EU leadership over Ukraine policy and national sovereignty.

The proposed state-level initiative seeks federal action; it does not itself end Germany’s Ukraine aid.

‘He believes he's above all that’ — Telizhenko on Zelensky’s Seoul–Kiev row

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:16:04 GMT

South Korea’s envoy recall, a disputed apology and a confidentiality agreement: former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko discusses the growing Seoul–Kiev row over a POW deal.

The former adviser to Ukraine’s prosecutor general argues Zelensky has sidelined the foreign ministry, neglected relations with Seoul and resisted admitting mistakes. He also challenges Kiev’s explanation that the dispute arose from a misunderstanding.

‘There is no freedom, only constant fear’ — West Bank farmers face settler violence

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:36:20 GMT

Palestinian farmers in Umm Safa say armed Israeli settlers have blocked access to their olive groves, threatening a harvest that sustains almost the entire village.

RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij visits the West Bank community, approaches a settler outpost and meets a family who describe attacks, isolation and constant fear. The report also examines Israel’s ban on pro-Palestinian activists assisting villagers during the harvest.

‘Nothing good has come from British involvement in Yemen’

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:15:06 GMT

Saudi Arabia has called for British support, and London has agreed to help as Yemen’s humanitarian crisis deepens.

RT’s Marina Kosareva examines Britain’s role in the previous Saudi-led campaign, its arms relationship with Riyadh and its colonial history in Aden. British academics and civil society groups warn further military assistance could expose the UK to complicity in violations of international humanitarian law, urging London to pursue de-escalation.

Turkey draws red line as Houthis test Saudi defense pact

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:06:02 GMT

Turkey says its defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not authorize offensive military operations abroad. But with Houthi missiles and drones targeting Saudi airports and oil sites, the alliance has announced plans to rapidly deploy forces to the kingdom.

Ankara’s pact still awaits parliamentary ratification, while sending Turkish soldiers would require a separate decision. Erdogan has outlined possible intelligence, logistics and ammunition support. Opposition lawmakers reject deeper involvement, and the Houthis warn that even indirect assistance counts as joining the war.

RT’s Yasin Eken examines Turkey’s commitments, parliamentary hurdles and the risk of wider involvement.

America Now | Data shows global birth rates declining faster than expected – what is the reason?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:24:50 GMT

The world was supposed to have too many people. That's what we were told. But now governments are worried about the opposite. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the plummeting global birth rates with Dr. Peter McCullough. Plus, can the government revoke your visa over anti-Semitic activity? Find out about a new task force that's attempting to do just that.

And finally, is this real? We'll find out why the internet thinks Russia is experiencing an outbreak of the plague.

America Now | Despite reports, Trump says there’s no plan to attack Iran until after midterms

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:24:02 GMT

Is the war with Iran about to start again? America Now anchor Ben Swann and former U.S. Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik discuss why the Pentagon is reportedly preparing new strike options. Also, podcaster Bobby Sauce joins the show to dig deeper into the Trump administration's plan to give millions of American children a head start on building wealth. Plus, America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn explains how Zohran Mamdani turned from left-wingers’ darling to being branded ‘traitor’ by his own supporters.

‘It's just a system set up to exploit Africa’ — EFF's Emmanuel Gonquoi on ICC

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:22:28 GMT

Is the International Criminal Court delivering justice or serving Western interests? Emmanuel Gonquoi, a commander from the Economic Freedom Fighters of Liberia, calls for African nations and developing countries to withdraw from the ICC, describing it as an instrument of neocolonialism.

‘Africans are disproportionately targeted by the ICC’ — David Hundeyin

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:07:12 GMT

Russia is seeking the extradition of current and former ICC presidents and several judges after Moscow convicted nine court officials over what it calls the unlawful persecution of Russian citizens.

Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin examines the ICC’s record in Africa. He says Africans make up more than 90% of those prosecuted by the court and argues that this imbalance undermines its claim to deliver international justice.

Worlds Apart | Salvaging reason?

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:04:02 GMT

For decades, Indian diplomacy favored the path of non-confrontation and measured engagement, which allowed it to be both amicable and distant with most international players. And while this has helped India avoid direct conflicts, the consequences have caught up with it, especially in West Asia, as the confrontation between Iran and the US continues to ripple across the region. What does this mean for India’s strategy going forward?

To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Anil Trigunayat, a former Indian ambassador to several countries.

Inland Visions | The many faces of Dagestan

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:59:56 GMT

From protecting cities to safeguarding flocks and traditions – Inland Visions heads to Russia’s southernmost city, where 40 ethnic groups have lived side by side for generations. Discover the secret to life in Derbent, and get a taste of the local language! Do you know the meaning of ‘magal’, ‘botishal’, and ‘chaban’?

CrossTalk | Surviving empire

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:15:06 GMT

Everything is coming apart at the seams. Once long-held assumptions about the international order no longer apply. Today the very idea of international law has been pushed aside in favor of naked aggression. Treaty alliances don’t count for much. Even worse, many elites no longer fear war.

CrossTalking with Daniel McAdams, Jenin Younes, and Tyler Nixon.

Sanchez Effect | 'Democracy is made by the rich for the rich'

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:15:23 GMT

The European Union is hit with major protests – the Spanish government collapses over a housing crisis, French students clash with police over education underfunding, in Germany people protest against militarisation and a dire economic situation. What would you do as a leader of any of those countries? Choose: go to Ukraine and pledge more money like Friedrich Merz did or test a new missile like Emmanuel Macron. RT's Europe correspondent Chay Bowes joins Rick Sanchez in a big mockery conversation of these poor elites. And in the second part, Fadi Lama, author of “Why the West Can't Win: From Bretton Woods to a Multipolar World” tells Rick why Europe and the United States, despite all their colonial and hawkish policies, can’t win against the emerging multipolar world.

‘This war has to end’ | How Saudi Arabia’s Yemen War unraveled

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:54:30 GMT

Saudi Arabia declared its Yemen campaign a success just one month after launching Operation Decisive Storm in 2015. Seven more years of fighting followed and the Houthis emerged stronger.

Ivan Zhdanov traces the war’s turning points: Ali Abdullah Saleh’s fatal split with the Houthis, missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, infighting inside the coalition, and Washington’s decision to end support for offensive operations. A look at how the previous war unfolded and what it means for renewed fighting.

America Now | October 7: Full exposure

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:26:38 GMT

It was three years ago today that the world watched as Hamas launched the October 7th attack on Israel. Official reports say that more than 1,200 people were killed and 251 people taken hostage. You've seen so much news coverage of this event called one of the deadliest days in Israel's history, even Israel's own 9/11. And what followed would devastate Gaza. Israel responded with a massive military campaign, airstrikes, a ground invasion, and years of war that goes on to this day. Vast areas of Gaza were reduced to rubble. Nearly the entire population at this point has been displaced. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, and the questions tonight that remain unanswered. How did Hamas pull off an attack of that scale against one of the most sophisticated security states in the world? Israel's own investigations have since documented catastrophic intelligence and military failures. So the question tonight is not whether or not Israel failed. We now know that it did. The question is, did Israel intentionally fail to create a reason for such an aggressive response into Gaza? America Now anchor Ben Swan and investigative journalist Abraham Michaels discuss what exactly happened on that fateful day in 2023.

India, Russia and the World | Conversation with V. Anantha Nageswaran

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:58:45 GMT

In this episode of India, Russia and the World, Runjhun Sharma, Head of News at RT India, speaks with V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.

Nageswaran calls India's 2047 Viksit Bharat goal "audacious" and unprecedented for a democracy of its size. He addresses the delayed India-US trade deal, tariffs, energy uncertainty and the rupee's depreciation, and explains why some of these headwinds could prove a "blessing in disguise", with energy uncertainty helping India diversify its energy sources and tariffs pushing it to broaden its export footprint.

He also discusses India-Russia trade and says that the $100 billion bilateral trade target signals intent and could create the conditions to expand the relationship further.

‘Under-proportionate’? Israeli analyst clashes with Palestinians over Gaza war

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:59:36 GMT

Three years after October 7, Martin Sherman, head of the Israel Institute of Strategic Studies, joins Palestinian journalist and peace activist Rami Aman and Gaza-born journalist Shadi Abdelrahman for a heated debate over Israel’s war in Gaza.

Sherman calls Israel’s response ‘under-proportionate.’ Aman describes Hamas’s crackdown on his peace activism and argues that Palestinian civilians are paying the price for both sides. Abdelrahman challenges Sherman over civilian deaths and questions what a ceasefire means while attacks continue.

The panel also debates Netanyahu’s responsibility for October 7, Palestinian displacement, Trump’s peace plan and whether new leadership could open a path to peace.

Houthis vs Saudi Arabia | Saudi researcher and Yemeni journalist clash

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:16:11 GMT

Could the Houthis cripple Saudi Arabia’s economy in 24 hours? Yemeni journalist Hussein al-Bukhaiti makes that claim and Saudi political researcher Khaled Batarfi pushes back.
The two clash over attacks on Saudi airports and oil infrastructure, shipping through Bab al-Mandeb, the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani defence alliance and responsibility for Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. What would it take to end the conflict?

Sanchez Effect | What do you get as an American for all the wars the US started? ‘Zilch’

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:14:34 GMT

With the U.S. Midterm election looming, it’s high time to make predictions. American political commentator and comedian Bobby Sausalito joins the discussion - but there’s nothing funny this time, especially for Donald Trump. Rick and Bobby agree that the Democrats will probably prevail this time, as Trump ‘lied too much’. Mr. Sausalito says Trump has forgotten all the pledges he made and instead has followed the same rhetoric his predecessors had. Rick and Bobby both call the U.S. political system ‘one-party’ and a shame compared to those in BRICS countries.

China’s Golden Week: Huge crowds, national pride and 5,000 drones

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:20:23 GMT

Packed streets, highways filled with cars and 5,000 drones lighting up the sky. China celebrates National Day on a massive scale.

RT’s Konstantin Rozhkov joins the Golden Week crowds in Beijing, exploring traditional sweets, the Tiananmen Square flag-raising ceremony and family holidays. Across the country, drone shows and lantern displays bring their own spectacle to the celebrations marking the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949.

America Now | Celebrities and influencers push apps for gambling on everything

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:39:17 GMT

The world of online betting: it's happening on your computer, on your phone – everything nowadays is a commodity built for gambling your life on. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the gambling economy with Senior Fellow at the Ron Paul institute Chris Rossini. Plus, social media has fundamentally rewritten the rules of political campaigning. But on platforms like TikTok, where the audience is younger and trends move at lightning speed, simply posting a speech is not going to cut it. America Now correspondent Jalyssa Dugrot explains how these fast-paced clips are actually shaping the way young people vote.

America Now | Nidal Hasan first convict to be executed by firing squad in decades

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:36:26 GMT

President Trump approves the first military execution in over 60 years, and the method is causing quite the controversy. That’s while Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has been making headlines with a series of fiery comments. America Now anchor Ben Swann discusses the latest news with U.S. Army Infantry veteran Tyler Nixon. Plus, AI can pretty much do everything: it can write your emails, it can plan your vacation, even help you study – but would you trust it to prescribe your medication? America Now correspondent Olivia Flynn has more on how Utah is becoming the first state to test exactly that.

How Houthis rose to power and took on US, Israel and Saudi Arabia

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:23:21 GMT

Their founder was killed. Years of military intervention failed to remove them. Now the Houthis can disrupt shipping along one of the world’s most important trade routes.
RT’s Marina Kosareva traces their rise from a religious and political movement in northern Yemen to a regional military force. From Yemen’s ties with Washington and the Arab Spring to Saudi intervention, the Gaza war and Red Sea shipping attacks, this report examines how the conflict expanded—and why Bab al-Mandab is back at the center of the standoff.