Putin's expanded BRICS summit proves he has friends — but risks buckling under its own contradictions

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Russian President Vladimir Putin clapping his hands.
Russian President Vladimir Putin during the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow on Friday.

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The US can 'ill afford' another war now its rivals are teaming up so well, US general says

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Taiwan's military fires a gun at targets in the sea
A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers during a live fire exercise in August, 2024

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An airport sick of cars clogging its drop-off zone imposed a 3-minute cap on hugs

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A shot of mother and daughter hugging curbside at the airport before departure.
Dunedin Airport in New Zealand (not pictured) has limited farewell hugs to three minutes.

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US offers $10 million for intel on Russian military media outlet Rybar amid election interference allegations

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Rybar has more than 1.3 million Telegram subscribers.

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I was a guest at Norway's royal wedding. The dress codes were daring and fun — and the only cameras belonged to Netflix.

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A split screen of Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett (left) as they share a kiss on their wedding day, and guests Princess Keisha and Prince Kunle (right).
Princess Keisha and Prince Kunle Omilana (right) attended Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett's royal wedding in Norway on August 31.

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Elon Musk gives random petition signer a $1M check as he announces million-dollar handouts in swing states

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Elon Musk.
Elon Musk is giving away $1 million to people in swing states who sign his PAC petition.

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Putin says Zelenskyy's nuclear comments were a 'dangerous act of provocation' at meeting with BRICS group journalists

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The Kremlin warned Ukraine against the possibility of developing nuclear weapons.
Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Prince Andrew's future is murkier than ever. But the royals may never fully cut ties.

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Prince Andrew and King Cjarles.
Prince Andrew is the brother of Britain's King Charles.

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Video appears to show North Korean soldiers gearing up for Ukraine war at a Russian military training base

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a military demonstration in North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a military demonstration in North Korea.

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Israel's Sinwar video shows the chilling reach of battlefield drones

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This screenshot from drone footage released by the IDF shows a blasted building where officials said Yahya Sinwar was hiding.
A drone video released by the Israel Defense Forces is said to capture the moments before the death of Hamas' leader, Yahya Sinwar.

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