On Sunday, July 21, a 40-year-old Russian citizen was detained in Paris on suspicion of preparing a “destabilizing” operation during the Olympic Games, AFP and Le Parisien reported, citing sources. According to Le Parisien, the Russian was charged with "intelligence activities" in the interests of a foreign state with the aim of "inciting hostilities in France." The detainee is in a pretrial detention facility.

Wildberries founder Tatyana Bakalchuk published a video in response to statements by her husband Vladislav, who complained to Kadyrov that his wife “left home” and “got involved with an unknown company that is squeezing out business under the guise of a merger.” "As you can see, I am not a hostage like in 'Kidnapping, Caucasian Style.' I am not hiding from anyone and I am not concealing anything," says Tatyana Bakalchuk in the video.

A national poll conducted July 21-22 by Ipsos and Reuters showed Vice President Kamala Harris with 44 percent leading Donald Trump with 42 percent. In a poll conducted on July 1-2, Trump led by one percentage point, and in a poll conducted on July 15-16, both men scored 44%, Reuters writes. The publication notes that national polls provide important signals about support for political candidates, but ultimately victory usually depends on a few so-called swing states.

Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced retired civil servant Pompeyo Gonzalez Pascual, 74, to 18 years in prison on charges of sending six parcel bombs to government officials and institutions, Reuters reports.

The merger of the company with the advertising operator RUSS was personally approved by Putin Irina Altukhova / RIA Novosti / Sputnik / Profimedia Ramzan Kadyrov published a video with Vladislav Bakalchuk - the husband of the founder of Wildberries Tatyana Bakalchuk.

Ufa activist Olga Komleva, arrested at the end of March in connection with her participation in the FBK, was accused of distributing “fakes” about the army (paragraph “d” of part 2 of article 207.3 of the Criminal Code), writes Mediazona, citing a correspondent in the Basmanny District Court of Moscow. On July 23, the court held two hearings: on extending Komleva's arrest and on the timeframe for familiarization with the case.

The authorities limited the access of Russians to justice. For what? Dmitry Lovetsky / AP / Scanpix / Leta On July 23, the State Duma adopted in the second and third readings the law on amendments to the Tax Code. According to the amendments, participation in legal proceedings will sharply rise in price for citizens and companies: multiple - 5-50 times - court duties will grow for many types of judicial procedures.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced an indefinite ban on entry into the country for 13 Japanese citizens in response to “ongoing sanctions.” Those banned from entering the country include the chairman of the board of directors and great-grandson of the founder of Toyota Motor, Akio Toyoda, the president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Akihiko Tanaka, the founder of Rakuten Corporation, Hiroshi Mikitani (an e-commerce company that owns one of Japan's largest online trading

If Kamala Harris wins the US presidential election, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will likely leave their posts, The Wall Street Journal writes , citing former and current officials. The publication calls all three "key appointees" of current President Joe Biden and notes that Harris' election could "lead to shake-ups" in the Democratic Party's national security team.

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned, CNN reports, citing sources. There has been no official announcement yet. The TV channel notes that Cheatle decided to leave her post as head of the Secret Service amid an investigation into security breaches related to the assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump. CNBC published parts of a letter Cheatle allegedly sent to her subordinates as a farewell.

The Southern District Military Court sentenced Malik Gandaloev, a native of Ingushetia, to 20 years in prison. He was accused of participating in the activities of the Islamic State and storing explosives, TASS reports. The agency names Gandaloev as one of the participants in the hostage-taking in Rostov-on-Don's SIZO-1.

Classic about how to write a movie For the first time in Russian, Rosebud Publishing was published in Russian, the book of William Goldman “The Adventures of the Scriptwriter in Hollywood” - a classic work key for American cinema, which, however, is highly appreciated by scriptwriters from around the world. Goldman is a writer and author of scripts for the paintings “Buch Cassidy and Sandance Kid”, “Marathon” and “The whole presidential army”, the owner of two “Oscars”.

New Joker and Beatlejus, Quire with Daniel Craig and Bad Girl with Nicole Kidman Warner Bros Pictures Michael Kiton in the Beatlejus Beatlejus movie The Venice Film Festival announced the program of the upcoming 81st review. The main competition presents the paintings “Joker: Madness for Two” directed by Todd Phillips, “Quir” by Luke Guadaninino, “neighboring room” by Pedro Almodovara and many other large premieres.

The State Duma has adopted in the third and final reading a law that allows any organizations in which government agencies of a foreign state act as founders or participants to be recognized as “undesirable.” The bill was introduced to parliament by a group of State Duma deputies on February 12, 2024. It passed its first reading on June 11.

Moscow residents are set to receive a one-time payment of 1.9 million rubles ($21,777) upon signing a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry, according to the city’s administration. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin signed the related decree. The administration clarified that this payment will be available to those who pass selection starting from July 23, 2024.