Russian bio-leak secrecy follows Chernobyl playbook, ex-CIA officer warns
Vladimir Putin faces compounding crises as a Siberian plague researcher's death adds to the Ukraine war toll and Russia's faltering economy.
World
foxnews.com
06.10.2026
Oil from South Korea being shipped to Russia as Ukraine war grinds on
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds more than 150,000 tonnes of fuel was shipped to Russian ports in July and August, some using sanctioned tankers Oil is being shipped from South Korea to Russia via s
World
theguardian.com
06.10.2026
NATO expands defense training in member states as Russia drone threats escalate in Europe
In Europe, NATO members are boosting training exercises and even prepping civilians as countries close to Russia’s borders see increasing threats. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports.
World
nbcnews.com
06.10.2026
Mystery death in Russian lab
U.S. officials are closely monitoring a situation in Russia after a woman died last week. Authorities say she worked at a lab that studied the plague. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story.
World
nbcnews.com
06.10.2026
Trump says US ready to aid Russia with plague outbreak in Siberia
Russian authorities quarantine hospital, monitor 200 contacts after suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia.
Health
aljazeera.com
05.10.2026
Ukraine says Russian drone attack sinks ship in Romanian waters
The latest suspected incursion on NATO's eastern flank increases fears that the war in Ukraine threatens to spill over.
World
aljazeera.com
05.10.2026
US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio says
The US says it is monitoring the case of a lab technician who died at a plague research centre in Siberia.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.10.2026
What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illness
The death of a 28-year-old woman who worked in an anti-plague laboratory in Russia is raising concerns about what caused her illness.
World
nbcnews.com
05.10.2026
Russia is using Ukraine's children to win its occupation—and the wider war
A year or so after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the city of Murmansk in Russia's Arctic northwest marked its annual regional day with a celebration for children. Alongside the sons and daughter
Science
phys.org
05.10.2026
Russian officials say 'situation under control' after plague reports
Moscow on Monday downplayed reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, stressing that post-mortem tests had not detected the disease, while Washington said it was closely monitoring the
World
france24.com
05.10.2026
Macron: Time is working against Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that time was working against Moscow following a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
05.10.2026
What We Know About Russia Pneumonic 'Plague' After Dozens Quarantined in Siberia
Outbreak control measures are underway after a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia died last week in undisclosed circumstances.
World
time.com
05.10.2026
Russian drones strike Ukraine’s data centers by exploiting air defense gaps
Russian attacks on Internet, phone services threaten Ukraine’s wartime economy.
Tech
arstechnica.com
05.10.2026
How An Accidental Virus Release Triggered 1977’s “Russian Flu”
Preparing for a pandemic that never came ended up setting off another The post How An Accidental Virus Release Triggered 1977’s “Russian Flu” appeared first on Nautilus.
Journal
nautil.us
05.10.2026
Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust us
A Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.
World
cbsnews.com
05.10.2026
Opinion | The Russian Spy Who Couldn’t Perform
Ben Macintyre’s new book emphasizes how history sometimes hinges on quirky twists of fate.
World
wsj.com
05.10.2026
Marco Rubio Says Russia Plague Could 'Quickly Spread'
Pneumonic plague can develop when bacteria reach the lungs or are spread through infected respiratory droplets.
Politics
newsweek.com
05.10.2026
Mystery death at Russian plague lab triggers sweeping precautions as US watches closely
Darya Shipilova's death at a Siberian plague research institute triggered quarantines and mass observation, but Russia has not confirmed what killed her.
World
foxnews.com
05.10.2026
Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.10.2026
Researcher's death from undisclosed illness sparks mass quarantine in Russia
Unconfirmed reports have suggested there was a laboratory accident.
Tech
arstechnica.com
05.10.2026