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Photos: Webb Space Telescope Reveals New Images of Ring Nebula

The images captured by James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) allow scientists to delve deeper inside the processes of stellar evolution, effectively allowing officials to gain valuable insights into the birth and death of stars.

‘They’re Not Getting Anything’: Official US Economic Numbers Belie Decadeslong ‘Great Stagnation’

While official economic numbers might look good, the reality is that for most Americans, their prospects have improved little over the last two decades, which is why US President Joe Biden has such little support, an expert told Sputnik.

Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Superseding Indictment Over Classified Docs Case

Former reality TV star and US President Donald Trump has been accused of mishandling government documents and attempting to prevent their return to US officials. In August 2022, the FBI raided Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Florida estate, recovering over 11,000 files, including over 100 with classified markings.

King Charles III to Mark Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s Death Privately

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK royal couple, King Charles III and his wife Camilla, will mark the first anniversary of the death of late Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 “quietly and privately,” without attending any public events, British media reported on Friday, citing a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace.

‘Anti-Colonialist’ BRICS Expansion Threatens Western Hegemony – Analyst

Brazil and India have effectively refuted allegations that recently emerged in mainstream media about them opposing the expansion of the BRICS.

Austrian PM Proposes Constitutional ‘Right to Cash’

As cashless payment methods proliferate across Europe, Austrian Prime Minister Karl Nehammer has moved to legally preserve paying in the old-fashioned way, with banknotes and coins.

Watch Russian Soldier Explain How to Beat Ukrainian Cluster Shelling

Ukrainian forces in the Adveevka industrial area near Donetsk have been using cluster munitions in an attempt to halt the advance of the Russian troops in the area.

Watch Russian and Chinese Ships Striking ‘Enemy Submarines’ in Joint Drills

Having departed from Vladivostok, Russian and Chinese vessels have been performing tasks of the third joint maritime patrol of the Pacific Ocean. The group of battleships has been on duty in the South-Western part of the Bering Sea, training to search, escort and destroy mock enemy submarines.

Ex-Biden Partner: Hunter’s Ties to Burisma Part of Influence Battle in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Hunter Biden’s presence on the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma occurred in conjunction with broader efforts by the United States and other countries to develop influence networks in Ukraine, former Biden business partner Devon Archer said on Friday.

Which NATO Weapons Has Russia Captured in Ukraine?

Ukraine’s Western sponsors have inadvertently ended up providing military hardware to Russia as more and more armored vehicles and weaponry originally supplied by the US and its allies to the Kiev regime are captured by Moscow.

BRICS Represents Force in Multipolar World, Unlike NATO or G7 – Expert

ANHUI (Sputnik) – Unlike NATO and the G7, BRICS embodies power in a multipolar world and can play an important role in the economy, politics and global governance, Fan Hesheng, the head of the Center for Latin American Studies at Anhui University, told Sputnik commenting on Venezuela planning to join BRICS on Friday.

Ukraine Will Never Get NATO Membership, Only US Support as ‘Anti-Russian Hedgehog’

A leading Russian foreign policy expert told Sputnik on Friday that despite Kiev’s desires to be welcomed into the Western anti-Russian bloc, the NATO powers only ever intend to use the new “ally” as a bulwark in their struggle against Russia and will never treat Ukraine as an equal.

Ukraine’s Attrition Rate Suggests Counteroffensive is Over

The Ukrainian military has sustained enormous losses since the beginning of its botched counteroffensive, raising questions about its ability to continue advancing, security expert Michael Maloof told Sputnik.

New Taiwan Arms Deal: US ‘Dead Set on Provoking War With China’

It seems that by giving the green light to more military assistance to Taipei, Washington decided not to deliver on its previous promise with respect to Beijing, journalist and political analyst KJ Noh told Sputnik.

Majority of Americans Oppose Additional US Funding for Ukraine – Poll

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Over half of US citizens disagree with Congress authorizing additional funding to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, according to a poll published by an American news agency on Friday.

Putin Signs Law to Block Assets of Blacklisted Foreigners

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on blocking the finances and property of foreigners who have fallen under Russia’s restrictions.

Russia’s Economy Exceeded $5 Trillion PPP – World Bank

Russian economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) at the end of 2022 retained fifth place in the world by this indicator, according to the data provided by the World Bank.

What’s Behind Biden’s Shift to Arm Taiwan?

The Biden administration’s focus on Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific could translate into new lucrative deals for the US naval industry; as well as raise the stakes and create unnecessary risks too, retired Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.

Washington Sending Arms to Kiev ‘Impacts’ Public Confidence in US Military

Americans’ confidence in the US military has hit a 26-year low, a new Gallup poll has revealed.

Ukraine Counter-Offensive Shows Failure of US Military Planning

Ukraine’s southern offensive aimed at invading the Russian region of Crimea has turned into a bloody debacle. Independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali said US politicians who schemed to weaken Russia through the conflict should now seek peace.

Denmark Tightens Border Controls After Quran-Burning Demonstrations

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Danish police are temporarily toughening controls at the country’s borders for security reasons following recent Quran-burning demonstrations, the Danish Justice Ministry has said.

Lavrov: West Convenes Staged Forums to Involve Countries in Discussion of ‘Ukraine’s Plan’

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The United States, the United Kingdom and their allies are arranging pompous summits to drag as many nations as possible into a discussion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace formula, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Ukraine Loses Over 43,000 Soldiers Since Start of Counteroffensive – Russian Defense Ministry

Judge Andrew Napolitano: Biden Doesn’t Have Coherent Strategy in Ukraine

The Biden Administration’s Ukraine strategy is increasingly disconnected from political and military realities on the ground, Judge Andrew Napolitano told Sputnik’s New Rules podcast.

Moscow: Intervention in Niger Should Be Avoided

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Intervention in Niger where rebels came to power after having ousted President Mohamed Bazoum should be avoided, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Friday.