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Novaya Gazeta closure described by former reporter amid mounting pressure
Original report:
In a Guardian opinion article published on 7 November 2026, journalist Elena Kostyuchenko described Novaya Gazeta’s closure after a newsroom eviction and threatened loss of donation processing. Her account portrays the shutdown as the culmination of pressure on the independent Russian newspaper.
Defense
Leaked records detail Russian plan to supply Iran with 90 missile launchers
Original report:
Russian defence industry records outlined an order for 90 helicopter missile launchers for Iran, the Guardian reported in November 2026. The documents scheduled deliveries for 2024–25 but did not establish whether the equipment reached Tehran.
World
Ukraine and Russia report alert app hacks after false warnings
Original report: date unavailable
False emergency warnings appeared on alert apps in Ukraine and Russia, with both countries blaming cyber-attacks. Ukraine’s alerts included a nationwide air raid warning and threats in Kyiv. Who was responsible, and whether the incidents were linked, remains unclear.