The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Why did such a powerful earthquake and tsunami cause so little damage?

The 8.8-magnitude quake triggered a global race against time – and showed how much had been learned since 2004

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025

Trump Warns Russian Official Who Said U.S. Is Taking a 'Step Toward War': 'Entering Very Dangerous Territory!'

Donald Trump issued a warning to former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev after saying the reduced deadline to take steps toward ending the war with Ukraine made a conflict with the U.S. more likely

Latin Times · Jul 31, 2025

Pacific tsunami: modern early warning systems prevent the catastrophic death tolls of the past

The earthquake in Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula on July 30 2025 may have been one of the most severe on record, with a magnitude of 8.8. But innovations in science and technology gave governments vital time to warn and evacuate their people from the resulting tsunami.

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025

Ukrainian parliament approves law to restore independence of anti-graft watchdogs

Fighting entrenched corruption is crucial for Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and maintain access to billions of euros of vital Western aid as Russia's all-out war grinds on.

Euronews · Jul 31, 2025

Why was the Pacific tsunami smaller than expected? A geologist explains

The magnitude 8.8 earthquake is potentially one of the largest quakes ever recorded

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Trump warns Putin’s right-hand man: ‘You’re entering very dangerous territory’

Trump escalates his war of words with Dmitry Medvedev, who had recently warned that U.S. actions were driving the country toward direct conflict with Russia

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Japanese woman evacuating amid tsunami warning dies after car falls off road

Most Pacific nations drop tsunami warnings about 24 hours after one of the most powerful earthquakes hit Russia

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025

Who has a deal, who doesn’t? The state of play on eve of Trump’s tariffs

There is just a day to go before US president launches sweeping global tariffs.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025

Travel Influencer Slammed for Hosting 'Tsunami Watch' Parties in Hawaii After 8.8 Russian Earthquake Warning

A travel influencer was slammed on TikTok for using a tsunami warning situation in Hawaii for 'content farming.'

International Business Times UK · Jul 31, 2025

Russia kills 18 in drone, missile strikes on Ukraine’s Kyiv: Officials

Rescue teams search for people under the rubble after more than 150 people are wounded.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025