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A retired Russian major-general, Igor Laptev, was found dead at his Moscow apartment with a gunshot wound, reportedly linked to his work in secure communications.

Russians are withdrawing cash from banks amid fears of Kremlin measures to seize savings, with 286.4 billion roubles taken out in early August alone.

Royal Navy operations monitoring Russian activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic increased by 25% in July, amid concerns over potential threats to British shipping.

KAROLINE LEAVITT DEPARTS
Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary this morning amidst questions about potential replacements.
Trump’s administration faces further instability in communications strategy.

UK officials face pressure to impose sanctions on Marina Peschanskaya and Anton Demidov for their alleged roles in the abduction of Ukrainian children.

Robert Gilman, a former US Marine imprisoned in Russia since 2022, is on his way home following his release for humanitarian reasons amid health concerns.

Vladimir Putin visits Novosibirsk, urging residents to remain indoors and avoid windows due to heightened security measures during his trip.

DANIEL KINAHAN EXTRADITED
Irish government successfully extradites suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan from Dubai this morning.
He faces serious charges in Ireland upon arrival.

US intelligence suggests Russia may provoke a NATO member this autumn, as officials warn of potential attacks in the Baltic region and Poland.

Russian women are marrying soldiers to secure substantial death benefits amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, a practice that has drawn scrutiny from the Kremlin.