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Putin jails his fiercest rival for another 19 years

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2 years ago

August 5, 2023

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Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to an additional 19 years in a maximum security penal colony.

This sentence was added to his previous jail term, which already totaled 11 and a half years on fraud and other charges that he claims are politically motivated and baseless. Navalny’s political movement has been outlawed and labeled as “extremist” by the authorities.

The charges for which Navalny received this extended sentence include inciting and financing extremist activity, as well as creating an extremist organization, all related to his role in his now defunct movement inside Russia.

The authorities accused his movement of attempting to foment a revolution by destabilizing the socio-political situation.

Navalny, who is President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent domestic critic, released a statement through his lawyers and supporters, asserting that he believes he is effectively serving a life sentence.

He accused the authorities of using such harsh sentences to intimidate the Russian people into political submission.

International anger

The verdict has drawn international condemnation from Western countries. The U.S. State Department called it an “unjust conclusion to an unjust trial,” while the European Union decried it as another politically motivated ruling and called for Navalny’s immediate release.

Navalny’s supporters view him as a symbol of resistance against the current Russian regime. He was detained in January 2021 upon returning to Russia from Germany, where he had received treatment for poisoning by a Soviet-era nerve agent.

The Kremlin denies involvement in his poisoning and claims that his case is purely a matter for the courts.

Navalny’s spokeswoman mentioned that he remains cheerful and optimistic despite the lengthy sentence, and there are concerns that he might be transferred to another penal colony with even harsher conditions.

He also faces another criminal case on terrorism charges, which could further prolong his time in prison.

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Sign of the times? Hyundai and Mazda turn to China for EVs

Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.

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18 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Hyundai and Mazda tap China for new EVs, highlighting the country’s rising role in global electric vehicle production.

Hyundai and Mazda are now sourcing new EVs from China, their first models built for and by the Chinese market. It’s a move that underscores China’s growing dominance in global electric vehicle manufacturing.

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Terror on Cambridge train as nine injured in knife attack

Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

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23 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Nine injured in Cambridge train stabbing; two arrests made as authorities investigate possible terror motives.

Nine people have been seriously injured after a violent stabbing spree on a train near Cambridge. Witnesses described scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for safety during the shocking incident.

Two men have been arrested, as British Transport Police—assisted by counterterrorism units—investigate the motives behind the attack. Armed officers reportedly tackled one suspect armed with a large knife as emergency services flooded the scene.

The attack has left the community shaken and authorities on high alert, with questions swirling about whether this was an act of terror or a random rampage.

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Trump’s shock peace deal as Morocco and Algeria end fighting

Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

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23 hours ago

November 3, 2025

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Trump brokers historic peace between Morocco and Algeria; experts debate implications for Middle Eastern relations and global influence.

Donald Trump has once again stunned the world, this time brokering a historic peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria—with the backing of the United Nations. The move has many wondering whether the former U.S. president is reinventing himself as a global peacemaker.

Professor Tim Harcourt from UTS breaks down how Trump managed to secure the deal and what role the UN played in formalizing the agreement. Morocco’s vow to protect Jewish communities and strengthen ties with Israel adds another layer to this surprising diplomatic twist.

As Trump’s influence on global affairs grows, experts are debating whether this marks a genuine shift in Middle Eastern relations—or just a calculated political play on the global stage.
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