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Ukraine strikes choke off Russian oil exports and fuel supplies

Evidence mounts that Ukraine’s two-pronged approach is working. Russian regions are short of fuel, and exports suffer.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025

Dollar Strength and Global Oil Glut Fears Weigh on Crude Prices

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) today is down -0.48 (-0.75%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) is down -0.0243 (-1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar (DXY00 ). Also, the outlook for a global oil supply glut is undercutting crude prices. Losses...

Barchart · Sep 18, 2025

Kyiv receives 1,000 bodies of what Russia says are fallen Ukrainian soldiers

The repatriation of the deceased soldiers and exchange of prisoners of war is one of the rare tangible results of Russia-Ukraine talks held in previous months in Istanbul.

Euronews · Sep 18, 2025

"A wider campaign against human rights" – Experts condemn Russia's escalation against VPNs and encrypted apps

WhatsApp is set to be the latest victim of Moscow censorship, while government-backed services are forced into new devices.

TechRadar · Sep 18, 2025

Ukraine destroys giant radio telescope used by Russian military

One of the world's largest radio telescopes has been destroyed by a Ukrainian drone to prevent Russian forces from using it for military communications.

Space · Sep 18, 2025

Trio arrested over Russian spying claims

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The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Kenyan athlete captured in Ukraine claims he was tricked into signing a contract with Russian army

Evans came to Russia as a tourist and claims he was then tricked into signing a contract with the Russian army. He says he decided to escape as soon as he found himself in the combat zone.

Euronews · Sep 18, 2025

Two men and a woman arrested in Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia

Arrests follow counter-terrorism investigation into suspected National Security Act offences, Met police say

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025

Three people arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

Two men and a woman have been arrested at two separate addresses in Grays, Essex, on suspicion of assisting the Russian intelligence service.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

Three people arrested in Essex on suspicion of spying for Russia

Scotland Yard said it would not disclose the nationalities of those involved

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025