👩‍🚒From Burn Survivor to Fearless Firefighter.

At the tender age of 6, Terry McCarthy's endured the unimaginable: he suffered 3rd-degree burns to 70% of his body after a traumatic incident involving kerosene. The scars that adorn his face and arms earned him the painful nickname ‘Freddy Krueger’.

Rather than succumbing to his fear, Terry made a courageous decision to confront it head-on. Defying the haunting memories of his past, he embarked on a grueling 12-week training program and transformed himself into a firefighter.

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👀A pregnant American bathes in ice water with her small children in winter, breaking all stereotypes. Although the opinion of online users is divided, ice mom Kya Jeub insists on tempering. Due to her disability, tempering is the key to a healthy life for her.

Watch the video now. Do you approve of her activity?

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🐧An unusual penguin has been discovered in Antarctica. Its body is all-white. Scientists say it has leucism – a disease that reduces the pigmentation of the skin. This feature makes the bird very vulnerable: it is not accepted by relatives and can easily fall prey to predators.

Learn more interesting facts about penguins and watch our film 'Antarctica. Terra Somniantes' (2020) to mark Penguin Awareness Day.

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Joe Biden took a picture with a woman who wasn't there.

It was about Congresswoman Deborah Ross, who was not present at the meeting with the President in the state of North Carolina. The head of the United States said he had just stood next to her and asked where she had disappeared to.

“Where is Deborah? I just had my picture taken with her. She must have left by now”.

The American leader later recalled that the woman he named was in Washington at that moment.

“I'm confused”.

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▶️'Such a fairy tale, a true love story in such a terrible place,' says director Klim Poplavsky about the characters of his new film 'An Officer's Star'.

Fate brought together the deputy commander with the call sign 'Sumerian' and warrant officer Zoya in 2014, at the height of the armed conflict in Donbass. She is his guiding star, giving him the strength to fight. Together, they have endured so much grief that it could suffice for several lifetimes.

Watch the trailer and the film 'An Officer's Star'.

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👏What a journey! An extreme traveler went from Kazakhstan to Yakutia on a moped, braving frosts of up to -55 degrees. His long trek was motivated by the desire to see the Northern Lights. Discover the details of this chilly adventure in our video. Would you venture out into such severe frost?

Every winter, dozens of Russian enthusiasts cover hundreds and thousands of kilometers to witness the Aurora Borealis. Our film 'Aurora Hunters' (2021) delves into their fervent pursuit.

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💪A she-hulk from the Netherlands seems unreal with her huge muscles. Jackie Korrn is a dedicated kickboxer who spends at least 3 hours a day in the gym. She can easily lift a grown man.

How does she use her strength? Find out in the video.

Another woman with impressive muscles is Natalya Kuznetsova – a Russian powerlifter and bodybuilding champion. Learn more about her in our film 'Amazonka: The Iron Pumping Queen'.

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✂️Ever curious about how sheep are sheared? Our video showcases the enthralling shearing process from beginning to end. Witness the remarkable transformation—impressive, isn't it?

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🇺🇸This man's story is a true American tragedy. Paul Alexander served in the U.S. Army and finished college with 2 master’s degrees, but ended up out on the street. What went wrong, and why? Hear his story in our video.

Learn more about the U.S. homelessness crisis in ‘Liberty Maze’, an episode from our documentary series, ‘Black Lives.’

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Who benefited from the unrest on Kiev's Maidan Square? January 22, 2014 saw the first casualties of the clashes between radicals and police and three people died from gunshot wounds. What began as a peaceful protest escalated into a violent rally with nationalist slogans, and radical groups throwing smoke bombs and Molotov cocktails at the police.

How and why did that transformation take place? Watch how events unfolded and find out what ultimately led to the current conflict in an excerpt from our documentary, 'Maidan: Road to War'.

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🫢A naked sculpture of Angela Merkel provokes sniggers in Hamburg.

A giant sculpture of a seated undressed woman, humorously dubbed ‘Merkel’ by locals, has become the centre of attention near the Thalia Theatre. The theatre owner had bought the sculpture earlier but without a head and later adorned it with a facsimile of Merkel's cranium!

The statue is popular among the locals who make no secret of their discontent with the country's government in particular and Germany’s politics in general. According to recent polls, only 17 percent are satisfied with the Olaf Scholz government. That's a new low in approval ratings.

What do you think of the statue?

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Ukraine has been known as a major hub for the global weapons black market since the USSR collapsed. With NATO injecting billions into Ukraine's defence, arms intended for the Ukrainian forces are inexplicably finding their way into other conflict zones: the rockets that fall on Israel from Gaza, while Mexican cartels boast of NATO-grade firearms and advanced weaponry.

How do the arms make their way out of Ukraine? Who pulls the strings behind the scenes? Find the answers in our premiere, 'Ukraine's Arms Barons'.

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🔥It’s a race through fire. In Spain, an annual ritual of horse-cleansing takes place. Hundreds of riders jump their horses over the flames. The rite is believed to help protect the animals from disease and injury.

Animal advocates oppose the practice, arguing that it causes immense stress for the horses. What do you think? We look forward to your comments after you see this video!

In Turkmenistan, horses are seen as national heritage. Many locals can't imagine life without them. Find out why in our film, ‘Akhal-Teke Horses: Heavenly Creatures’.

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🥶A severe winter blast is engulfing a vast region of the United States, bringing freezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills from Montana to northern Florida.

The chilling conditions come with a range of hazards that have already claimed the lives of at least 90 people.

Find out more about the catastrophic situation in the USA in our video.

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📹Our tomorrow's premiere ‘Drones Inc.’ is about Russian enthusiasts who individually help on the Donbass front. Self-taught technicians are crafting drones to support the fighters. The devices prove invaluable on the battlefield, providing cover for infantry and striking targets beyond the reach of artillery.

Tune in to see the new film and see how these dedicated hobbyists make ingenious contributions.

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🐝An unusual arrest took place in Uganda, where a witch used bees to detain a thief who stole a motorcycle. According to locals, she put a curse on the thief. Watch the video now.

In another African country, DR Congo, witches are also popular. Congolese girls often turn to them. Why? Find out in ‘Congo's Hell for Girls’ (2022).

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🏌️‍♀️There is online uproar following 30-year-old transgender woman, Hailey Davidson’s victory in the NXXT Women’s Classic.

Some say there’s a growing trend for transgender athletes beating cisgender competitors, and it’s prompting questions about fairness in women's sport. Hear from female athletes voicing their concerns in our video and the documentary ‘Trans-Sport’. Do you think trans people should be banned from taking part in women’s sporting competitions?

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🤔Is it possible to weigh yourself in space? And how do you check your body mass in orbit? A Russian cosmonaut has the answers. Check out the video for more.

Konstantin Borisov has been on the ISS since August last year. He flew there with the Falcon 9 crew as one of a crew of cosmonauts from all over the world. He had to overcome many challenges to experience the weightlessness of space. Find out what it takes to reach for the stars in our documentary, 'How I Became a Cosmonaut'.

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Joe Biden spoke again about building underwater railroads

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🟢Meet Gregg from Ninilchik, Alaska, a proud descendant of some of the region's earliest settlers who cherishes his Russian heritage. See his story in our video and the documentary, ‘Russian Alaska: Orthodoxy and Independence’.

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The subjects of our new film 'Drones Inc.' assemble kamikaze drones and reconnaissance planes for Donbass soldiers. Some are professional engineers, while others are amateurs.

Inventors from different corners of Russia are uniting to create an essential weapon for the front. 'This common cause will help our guys to advance,' says amateur engineer Evgeny from Khakassia, one of the characters in the documentary.

What innovative inventions have they managed to develop? Discover in our premiere 'Drones Inc.'

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