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Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:55:42 +0000
Mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang polarizes public opinion after claiming New York City ‘needs’ vaccine passports to reboot economy
Businessman turned-politician Andrew Yang has called for New York City to adopt a digital certificate showing proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Social media reactions highlight the double-edged nature of the proposal. Read Full Article at ...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:47:53 +0000
'The internet is undefeated': Trolls take aim at Conor McGregor with mocking Bernie Sanders memes after his UFC 257 defeat
When you make your career by trash-talking your opponents, it should come as no surprise when the haters come out of the woodwork when you lose, and they were out in force after Conor McGregor's loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. Read F...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:14:03 +0000
Faded force Conor McGregor can kiss goodbye to Khabib rematch – so what next for The Notorious after UFC 257 defeat?
After being knocked out for the first time in his MMA career, Conor McGregor has relinquished any chance of facing Russian rival Khabib Nurmagomedov again. So where does the Irishman go from here? Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:31:32 +0000
Halting Nord Stream 2 construction may result in legal battle, German minister warns
The decision to build the natural gas link from Russia to Europe was made long ago and ditching the project may lead to an array of legal trouble, Germany’s Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety warns. Read ...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 08:05:45 +0000
US pledges ‘rock-solid’ commitment to Taiwan’s defense after island reports incursion of Chinese bombers & fighter jets
The US has promised to continue aiding Taiwan’s “self-defense capability,” after Taipei reported a flyby involving 13 Chinese military planes. Beijing has been saying the US uses Taiwan to meddle in its domestic affairs. Read Full...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:26:54 +0000
Australia lashes out at Big Tech threats, says it’s ‘inevitable’ that Facebook & Google will pay for content
Australia’s treasurer has advised the tech giants to accept that their platforms will have to start paying for content, amid threats from Facebook and Google to limit services in the country if such a policy is enacted. Read Full Arti...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:00:07 +0000
Police SUV plows through crowd of troublemakers in Tacoma in sickening VIDEO
A police SUV was filmed plowing through a crowd of people blocking its way and apparently running over at least one person in Tacoma, Washington. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:55:32 +0000
‘Far away from reality’: Khabib goads Conor McGregor after Irishman gets KNOCKED OUT at UFC 257 on Fight Island
Khabib Nurmagomedov suggested former foe Conor McGregor had been handed a reality check after the Irishman was brutally knocked out by Dustin Poirier in their lightweight main event at UFC 257. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:26:46 +0000
China’s forex reserves grow by over $100 BILLION in 2020 despite Covid-19 pandemic
China boosted its foreign exchange reserves by $108.6 billion last year to $3.22 trillion, in spite of the economic fallout of the coronavirus crisis, data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) showed. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:49:24 +0000
UFC 257: Dustin Poirier KNOCKS OUT Conor McGregor in second round on Fight Island (VIDEO)
Dustin Poirier stunned Conor McGregor with a second-round knockout at UFC 257 as the notorious Irishman’s return to the octagon ended in a brutal defeat in Abu Dhabi. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:23:01 +0000
‘New king in town’: Michael Chandler DESTROYS Dan Hooker inside one round at UFC 257, calls out Khabib
Michael Chandler arrived on the UFC scene in explosive style with a first-round finish of Dan Hooker in their lightweight bout at UFC 257 on Fight Island. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:04:42 +0000
‘She had to knock her out TWICE!’ Fans rage at UFC referee Herb Dean after crazy finish sees Rodriguez shock Ribas (VIDEO)
MMA fans hit out at referee Herb Dean after the bizarre ending to the strawweight clash between Amanda Ribas and Marina Rodriguez at UFC 257 on Fight Island. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 01:33:07 +0000
Chile ‘accidentally’ issues NATIONWIDE tsunami & evacuation warning only meant for Antarctic base after 7.0 quake
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks have rattled Chile, triggering panic as authorities issued a nationwide tsunami alert while only seeking to evacuate the country’s largest research station in Antarctica. Read Full Ar...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:55:28 +0000
Netanyahu to dispatch Mossad chief to meet Biden & outline Israel’s demands for Iran nuclear deal overhaul – reports
Mossad chief Yossi Cohen may become the first top Israeli official to meet with US President Joe Biden amid concerns in Tel Aviv that his administration will revive the Obama-era international nuclear pact with Iran. Read Full Article a...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:14:14 +0000
US Capitol protester charged with threatening to ‘assassinate’ AOC
The Department of Justice has announced new charges for a Texas man who took part in the US Capitol riot on January 6 and had posted a message about assassinating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York). Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:43:56 +0000
German right-wing AfD party goes to court ahead of reported designation as ‘suspected’ extremist group
Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has filed two lawsuits against the nation’s domestic security service that is reportedly about to designate it a “suspected” extremist group ahead of national elections. R...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:41:17 +0000
MyPillow guy to get endorsement from Trump, ‘best president in history,’ if he runs for governor of Minnesota
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell continues to be one of Donald Trump’s staunchest supporters and now could be picking up the torch and getting into politics, with a promised endorsement from the former president. Read Full Article at RT....

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:02:56 +0000
Rolling Stone will publish ‘thought leaders’ to ‘shape the future of the culture’... if they pay thousands
Rolling Stone is getting roasted on social media over a new “Culture Council” initiative that asks “thought leaders” to dig into their own pockets for the chance to get published by the media company. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:50:46 +0000
Widespread arrests & dozens of police injured in pro-Navalny protests in Russia as organizers say MORE TO COME next weekend
Thousands took to the streets of cities across Russia on Saturday as part of demonstrations organized by supporters of jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny, as rallies in Moscow and St. Petersburg descended into violence. Read Full...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:14:27 +0000
Defensive David Beckham should let results speak for him at Inter Miami - moves based on who you know are nothing new in football
From Jose Mourinho to Frank Lampard, football managers have long received jobs based on ease and emotion rather than scrupulous reasoning. Why is David Beckham protesting at the idea that Inter Miami are continuing the tradition? Read F...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:56:15 +0000
‘Hypocrisy is a tool of US diplomacy’: Russia slams Washington’s claim about ‘suppressing’ Navalny protests
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a stern rebuke to the US Embassy in Moscow, after it claimed “peaceful protesters and journalists” were being targeted by authorities at demonstrations across the country on Saturday. Read Full...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:58:00 +0000
‘It’s going so much better’: Evgenia Medvedeva on kissing puppies, her new food obsession and her return to fitness (VIDEO)
Russian skating siren Evgenia Medvedeva has shared a little personal information about herself during a special interview for the Olympic Channel. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:57:24 +0000
'A bit like royalty': Prince Harry mocked for condemning 'attack on democracy' in US Capitol
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, found himself mocked on Twitter after he condemned social media companies for allowing the organization of the Trump supporters who stormed the US Capitol. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:57:00 +0000
Welsh Tory leader caves in & resigns after flouting Covid-19 drinks ban
Having a few drinks with fellow politicians at the Senedd has cost Paul Davies of the Welsh Conservatives his leadership position. He announced his resignation on Saturday, a day after refusing to do so. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:30:23 +0000
Deadly finish: Kazakh MMA fighter arrested over Covid controversy digs foe’s grave before jumping in after brutal knockout (VIDEO)
Kuat Khamitov, the MMA fighter facing charges after encouraging people to shoot down helicopters spreading coronavirus, has mimicked grave-digging after a savage 50-second KO of Maxim Panteleyev in his Russian opponent's homeland. Read ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:49:57 +0000
‘Catastrophically wrong’: German court declares regional lockdown UNCONSTITUTIONAL in ‘politically explosive’ decision
A German district court has declared a strict lockdown imposed by the government of the central state of Thuringia last spring unconstitutional, as it acquitted a person accused of violating it. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:35:20 +0000
Farewell and thank you, Larry King, a man from an era of more civil, respectful and insightful journalism
RT is paying tribute to talk show legend Larry King, whose distinguished career served us a reminder of simpler times when questioning entrenched beliefs and listening to those you don’t agree with was considered a virtue. Read Full A...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:28:32 +0000
Fellow journalists mourn Larry King, sharing favorite moments from his legendary career
Journalists from a variety of backgrounds have all taken to social media to mourn legendary broadcaster Larry King, who has passed away at the age of 87. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:15 +0000
Stay silent, please! France’s Academy of Medicine advises people to ‘avoid talking’ on public transport to stop spread of Covid-19
The French National Academy of Medicine has urged people to quit the chatter on packed buses and trains, where social distancing is impossible. The country’s health minister earlier asked everyone to wear better quality masks. Read Fu...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:58:04 +0000
Why did bitcoin suddenly erase all of this year’s gains? RT’s Boom Bust has the answer
The plunge of the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market cap, bitcoin, wiped out millions of dollars from the crypto market earlier this week. RT’s Boom Bust digs into the reasons behind the steep drop. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:49:39 +0000
Kicking off: Protestors over imprisoned Kremlin anti-corruption activist Alexey Navalny use riot police helmet as football (VIDEO)
Street football has broken out at a protest in Moscow over the imprisonment of Kremlin anti-corruption activist Alexey Navalny, where participants have been spotted improvising with a riot police helmet for some impromptu fun. Read Full...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:19:19 +0000
Apparent Anti-Navalny protestor pulled down from Moscow lamppost during rally for holding sign objecting to activist (VIDEO)
A man at Saturday’s protests in Moscow was violently pulled off a lamppost after he seemingly held up a placard in opposition to anti-corruption activist Alexey Navalny. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:10:04 +0000
WATCH man knocking police officer to the ground amid Navalny protests in St. Petersburg
An unidentified man was filmed striking a police officer in St. Petersburg, Russia, where protesters were reportedly detained at an unsanctioned rally in support of jailed anti-corruption activist Alexey Navalny. Read Full Article at RT...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:37:01 +0000
‘The worst ass-whooping you’ve ever seen’: Dana White predicts one-sided beatdown for Logan Paul against Floyd Mayweather (VIDEO)
Forget the size difference - Floyd Mayweather is going to absolutely batter Logan Paul. That's the view of UFC president Dana White, who says the exhibition fight between the pair is a horrible mismatch. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:30:34 +0000
‘They are laughing at us’: Tennis ace rages at Australian Open and blasts Nadal & Thiem as Serb star speaks of ‘horror’ quarantine
Tennis star Guido Pella has delivered a scathing assessment of the quarantine saga at the Australian Open and admitted that he has "given up" on competing - while Viktor Troicki has called the build-up "total chaos" and "horror". Read F...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:24:55 +0000
Wife of jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny arrested while protesting for his release in Moscow (VIDEO)
Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny, was arrested at a demonstration in Moscow, as his supporters organized similar events across the country. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:21:39 +0000
Cost of sanctions: German industry hit hard by anti-Russia measures, survey shows
Around a half of German businesses polled by one of the nation’s largest economic think tanks, the Ifo Institute, want the EU to lift sanctions against Russia, as the restrictions have hit the German industrial sector hard. Read Full ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:59:47 +0000
Legendary interviewer & RT host Larry King dies at 87
Beloved US talk show legend Larry King has died in hospital at the age of 87 following a long illness, his family confirmed. The veteran interviewer won stacks of awards during his career and hosted RT America’s Politicking show. Read...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:54:26 +0000
Foreign investors flooded China’s stock market in 2020, adding about 1.5 million new accounts a month
The number of new investors on China’s mainland stock market increased by 18.02 million last year to 177.77 million, according to China Securities Depository and Clearing. Some Chinese stocks were the best performing in the world. Rea...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:12:03 +0000
‘I’m talking about freedom of choice’: Zenit ace Lovren queries ‘human rights’ around jabs, says he’d choose Russian Covid vaccine
After calling out Bill Gates over Covid-19 vaccinations last year, Russian Premier League ace Dejan Lovren has given his views on the jab and spoken about life at Zenit St. Petersburg and English Premier League holders Liverpool. Read F...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:10:41 +0000
‘Crazed mob’ on Capitol Hill didn’t come out of nowhere: Noam Chomsky dissects America’s airbrushed ‘ills’ on RT
The US public is fed a narrative that everything is “fundamentally wonderful” in the country, despite some hiccups; but in reality, serious problems plaguing the US are not acknowledged by the elites, Noam Chomsky told RT. Read Full...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:58:44 +0000
Protesters clash with police amid unsanctioned rally in Vladivostok in support of jailed anti-corruption activist Navalny (VIDEOS)
Tensions ran high as protesters clashed with police officers in an attempt to stop arrests at an unsanctioned rally in the Russian eastern city of Vladivostok on Saturday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:49:53 +0000
Dana getting desperate? UFC president spotted trying to convince Khabib to return during UAE Warriors MMA event (VIDEO)
UFC president Dana White may be exuding confidence in his ability to convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to return to the octagon, but a recent clip of him talking to the Russian star could suggest otherwise. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:18:32 +0000
Moscow police detain Navalny supporters staging unsanctioned rally to demand release of jailed opposition figure
Protestors who have taken to the streets of Moscow on Saturday to demand the release of prominent activist Alexey Navalny have been confronted by law enforcement officers, apparently determined to break up the unsanctioned rally. Read F...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:03:23 +0000
US stock market bubble may pop soon after Wall Street’s coronavirus bonanza, Bank of America warns
The second-largest US lender, Bank of America, has warned that the “extreme rally” seen after the market crash triggered by the pandemic formed a bubble in asset prices, and it could be about to burst. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:02:17 +0000
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘snubs $7.3MN a year to front Saudi Arabia tourism drive’ as bosses reportedly also target deal for Lionel Messi
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has turned down a lucrative offer to apply his golden touch to a series of "Welcome to Arabia" commercials, according to reports that also say Lionel Messi has been approached for the campaign. Read ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:01:52 +0000
Nearly 200 National Guard members test positive for Covid-19 after being sent to DC – media
Some 200 members of the US National Guard reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 after being made to keep in close contact and even sleep in a parking garage during their deployment for President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Read Full A...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:32:05 +0000
Don Jr. joins Telegram, says Big Tech can deplatform him ‘just like that’ at any time
Donald Trump Jr. has switched to Telegram as his primary social media, as he expects it to protect him from being silenced by the US tech giants in the same way they treated his father, former President Trump. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:42:41 +0000
Pay up: Antonio Brown contesting decision ordering NFL star to pay rape accuser $100,000 after direct message discovery
NFL star Antonio Brown has been ordered to pay his rape accuser $100,000 after he allegedly broke a confidentiality agreement in a prior settlement. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:15:17 +0000
Hot sauce and staredowns: Watch Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier go face-to-face for the last time ahead of UFC 257 (VIDEO)
The training is done, they've made weight and now Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier have faced off on stage for the last time ahead of their main event clash at UFC 257 on "UFC Fight Island." Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:58:24 +0000
Protesters detained at rallies in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny in Russia’s Far East & Siberia (VIDEOS)
Supporters of the prominent Russia anti-corruption campaigner, and Moscow protest leader, Alexey Navalny have staged unsanctioned rallies in the eastern part of Russia. Further gatherings are expected in Moscow and other cities. Read Fu...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:19:11 +0000
Star Wars defends new hire Arielle, accused of bias against white people. Why were you silent about Gina Carano, Twitter asks
The official Star Wars Twitter account has called out “bullying and racism” targeting the host of its new show, who has a record of remarks apparently labeling all white people racist, or at least racism-adjunct. Read Full Article a...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 08:13:34 +0000
Russian gas supplies to Europe via Nord Stream pipeline hit record highs
Russia pumped 59.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas through the Nord Stream pipeline in 2020, bringing exports via the offshore gas link between Russia and Europe to the highest level ever. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:53:48 +0000
Strong allergic reactions to Moderna vaccine are rare, no deaths reported – CDC
Life-threatening allergic reactions to the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine occur “rarely,” the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said after analyzing data from millions who have had the first shot. Read Full Article at RT...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 06:25:51 +0000
India to overtake China as world’s fastest-growing major economy in 2021
India will regain its status as the fastest-growing global economy as early as this year at the expense of neighboring China, which has topped the rankings for two years in row, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData. Read Full...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 05:07:18 +0000
‘What happened to the PLAN?’ Biden roasted after claiming ‘nothing we can do to change pandemic’s trajectory’
US President Joe Biden was pilloried online after saying he is powerless to change the “trajectory” of the coronavirus pandemic in the coming months, directly at odds with repeat campaign vows to “shut down the virus.” Read Full...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 03:37:36 +0000
No freebies! Pfizer to charge for ‘extra’ Covid-19 vaccine doses as doctors squeeze vials of every drop to inoculate more people
Pfizer has pressured regulators to declare its vials contain an “extra” dose of the vaccine and will now count them in deliveries, after frontline health workers found they could dispense six shots from one vial, instead of five. Re...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 01:14:18 +0000
Facebook BANS UK Socialist Workers Party, revives account with ‘no explanation’ as dozens of local pages remain suspended
The UK’s Socialist Workers Party was temporarily booted from Facebook, restored hours later with no explanation given for what the left-wing org deemed a “silencing of political activists.” Dozens of related pages remain banned. R...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:49:33 +0000
Senate to launch Trump’s second impeachment in February – Schumer
Senate Democrats have announced that the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump will begin in two weeks, leaving time to confirm President Joe Biden’s cabinet as part of a deal with the GOP leadership. Read Full Article at...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:25:17 +0000
Apologies from Joe, cookies from Jill: Bidens try to smooth over scandal with outcast & Covid-hit National Guard troops
US President Joe Biden has apologized for 5,000 National Guard troops sleeping in a parking garage outside the US Capitol, and the First Lady brought them cookies, amid reports that up to 200 troops may have caught Covid-19.  Read Full...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:55:07 +0000
Biden requests ‘threat assessment’ on ‘domestic extremism & role of social media’ in Capitol riot
US President Joe Biden has ordered an intelligence review on “domestic extremism,” part of a sweeping offensive against homegrown militants in the aftermath of the Capitol riot, including a probe into the “role of social media.”...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:44:39 +0000
Big Brother meets Big Tech: Memo reveals military spies can just BUY personal data with tax money – no need for warrant
Using smartphone information bought from data brokers enabled the US Defense Intelligence Agency to spy on people without a warrant, including some Americans, the DIA admitted in a memo to a senator that’s now been made public. Read F...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:43:25 +0000
Bill Gates receives Covid-19 vaccine two days after Biden sworn in despite questioning if FDA can be trusted with jab under Trump
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine after putting millions into development and distribution, but most used the moment to bring up numerous conspiracy theories that center on the man. Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:06:42 +0000
HUGE BLAST rocks market in southern Russia, killing at least one (VIDEO)
A powerful explosion has hit a market in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar. At least one person died in the blast and two were injured. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:50:00 +0000
EU Commission, member states ‘deeply dissatisfied’ with AstraZeneca after revelation of delayed vaccine delivery
AstraZeneca has warned the EU’s executive that there will be delays to its delivery of Covid-19 vaccines in the first three months of the year, prompting the bloc’s health commissioner to express “deep dissatisfaction.” Read Ful...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:34:38 +0000
AOC did not attend inauguration because she doesn't feel ‘safe’ around House colleagues, calls to ‘expel’ Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) was a noticeable no-show at Joe Biden’s inauguration and she’s now claiming part of the reason was “very real security concerns” from “other members of Congress.” Read Full Article ...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:16:10 +0000
Czech Republic reports 2nd outbreak of highly infectious H5N8 bird flu in a week
The Czech Republic has reported its second H5N8 bird flu outbreak in as many days after not seeing any for nearly a year, its State Veterinary Administration said on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:29:31 +0000
WHO vaccine chief says 'crushing transmission' of Covid-19 is vital to avoid further mutations amid global vaccine roll-out
The global transmission of Covid-19 must be drastically curbed to ensure that the virus does not mutate further, potentially undermining the current deployment of vaccines, a World Health Organization (WHO) expert said on Friday. Read F...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:05:34 +0000
Ottman Azaitar: Unbeaten Moroccan star KICKED OUT of UFC on the eve of UFC 257 after BREAKING safety protocols on Fight Island
Undefeated Moroccan lightweight Ottman Azaitar has incredibly been cut by the UFC just one day before he was due to fight at UFC 257 on Fight Island. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:03:31 +0000
Branding Novak Djokovic a ‘tool’ for daring to discuss player welfare at the Australian Open is unfair and at odds with reality
The world number one could have saved himself a slating by not raising seemingly valid points about how to make life easier for players. Some of their experiences so far show that he was, at least, entitled to ask questions. Read Full A...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:44:27 +0000
‘They are not Nancy Pelosi’s servants’: Governor DeSantis calls National Guard back home after outrage over their treatment in DC
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered more than 600 National Guard troops to return home from Washington, DC following controversial reports of soldiers being forced out of the Capitol and into parking garages. Read Full Article at ...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:20:39 +0000
‘Who did this?’ Tennis queen Naomi Osaka pokes fun at herself with Bernie Sanders meme on Twitter after backing Biden inauguration
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has proved she has a sense of humor ahead of the Australian Open, laughing at a tweet featuring herself as part of the Bernie Sanders meme which has gone viral since Joe Biden’s inauguration. Read Full...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:44:11 +0000
Real-life dystopia? Microsoft’s patent to reanimate dead as ‘chatbots’ has Black Mirror fans worried
Microsoft has been granted a patent to “revive” the dead as chatbots, recreating their personality from social postings, writings, and videos to keep their grieving loved ones company. Assuming it doesn’t totally freak them out. R...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:30:13 +0000
Mask off: Fauci says lack of ‘candor’ from Trump administration about Covid-19 likely cost lives, gets accused of hypocrisy
Dr. Anthony Fauci continues to ramp up his criticism of the Trump administration, telling CNN – a network whose reporting he directly contradicted only a day before – saying a “lack of candor” likely led to unnecessary deaths. R...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:28:38 +0000
‘Messed up comparison’: NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang blasted for likening BDS movement to ‘fascist boycotts’
Former Democratic presidential candidate and millionaire Andrew Yang has landed himself in controversy after comparing the pro-Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement to “fascist” anti-Jewish campaigns. Read Ful...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:25:59 +0000
‘Some evidence’ new UK Covid-19 variant kills more people – PM Boris Johnson
The UK’s new Covid-19 variant may be linked to higher mortality, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned in a press conference, citing early analysis of the mutated strain which was discovered late last year. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:22:12 +0000
‘Sad day for women’s sports’: Row erupts after Joe Biden signs gender discrimination order paving way for transgender athletes
US President Joe Biden's newly-signed executive order on “combating discrimination” has sparked controversy among many critics, who say it will destroy women’s sports by allowing transgender athletes to participate. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:26 +0000
Senate confirms Lloyd Austin as new defense secretary, first black person in US history to head the Pentagon
The US Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's choice for defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, in a landslide vote on Friday, making him the first black person ever to run the Pentagon and oversee the country's military. Read Full Article at...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:32:19 +0000
‘Keep the same energy’: NBA star Jaylen Brown says the fight for social justice continues, despite Trump’s White House departure
NBA star Jaylen Brown has warned that just because there's a different man in the White House, the battle for social justice is far from over. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:30:07 +0000
‘Blackout challenge’: Death of child participating in TikTok game prompts investigation by Italian authorities
Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the death of a 10-year-old girl who reportedly took part in the ‘blackout challenge’, a viral game that has gained popularity on TikTok. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:59:30 +0000
Impeachment trial to kick off next week, top senator Schumer announces, saying Trump incited ERECTION against US in viral gaffe
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, kicking off what Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claims will be a “fair trial.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:51:05 +0000
Swedish health agency investigates after 1,000 people receive Moderna vaccine kept at too low a temperature
Around 1,000 Swedes have received Moderna Covid-19 shots that were kept too cold while being transported, the company in charge of deliveries, Apoteket AB, said on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:41:07 +0000
Ring craft: Boxing great Floyd Mayweather dismisses ‘rumors and lies’ over ‘engagement’ to lead dancer Anna at strip club he owns
Boxing playboy Floyd Mayweather has trashed widespread reports that he will marry his stripper girlfriend after she was pictured with a huge ring on her finger, insisting on Instagram that he has "never been engaged or married". Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:25:43 +0000
Texas lawyer files bizarre lawsuit seeking to reinstate Trump, dissolve ENTIRE Congress & ban Mark Zuckerberg from public office
A Texas lawyer who posted Instagram videos of himself participating in the US Capitol riot is taking legal action to avoid being arrested, through a bizarre lawsuit demanding every member of Congress be removed. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:11:35 +0000
I’m happy I can get a shot of Russian vaccine & escape this ‘prison’, self-isolating filmmaker Kusturica tells RT
Famous Serbian film director Emir Kusturica can’t wait to get a jab against Covid-19, preferably with the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, and stop being so anxious about catching the disease, he told RT. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:07:32 +0000
‘It was tough to find moments of inspiration’: Maria Sharapova explains ending her tennis career after ‘incredibly difficult’ ban
Russian former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has opened up about her reasons for retiring, explaining that injuries and her doping ban made it difficult to find "moments of inspiration" that would "keep me going". Read ...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:55:09 +0000
‘Championship weight!’ Conor McGregor makes a point as he makes weight for Dustin Poirier bout at UFC 257 (VIDEO)
Conor McGregor arrived in prime shape as he made championship weight for his non-title bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 257. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:51:34 +0000
Hong Kong to enter city’s 1st Covid-19 lockdown, as China deploys 1,700 officers to enforce new rules
Hong Kong has ordered thousands of residents to remain in their homes ahead of the city’s first Covid-19 lockdown, with China deploying 1,700 officers to enforce the restrictions in hopes of containing the outbreak. Read Full Article ...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:39:06 +0000
UK govt will NOT give £500 to everyone who tests positive for Covid-19, contrary to reports – Number 10
The UK prime minister’s office has denied reports it is planning to make a payment of £500 to people with Covid-19 in a bid to encourage them to stay at home and not take the virus to their workplace. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:38:22 +0000
Russian expert says cleaning your room and opening windows may be crucial for recovering from Covid-19
It’s easier to recover from Covid-19 when air quality is better and more saturated with oxygen. That’s according to Russian immunologist Vladimir Bolibok, who claimed that giving your bedroom a clean might just stimulate recovery. R...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:31:32 +0000
GOP congressman under investigation by Capitol Police after trying to bring a gun onto House floor – reports
Republican Congressman Andy Harris is reportedly being investigated by the US Capitol Police after he allegedly set off metal detectors while trying to take his gun onto the House floor. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:14:25 +0000
Top Russian politicians say New START nuclear deal with US can be saved despite ticking clock, after Biden asks for extension
Time is running out to prevent the collapse of a vital nuclear agreement between Russia and the US, but a last-minute deal could be on the cards as Washington signals it may be about to come back to the table. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:59:35 +0000
‘I look forward to your rise’: Andrea ‘KGB’ Lee shows she has moved on from estranged husband with message to new UFC fighter love
UFC flyweight Andrea Lee, whose husband, Donny Aaron, was jailed after allegedly attacking her in 2018, has written a gushing public message to her new love - promotion newcomer Tony Kelley - alongside a photo of the pair kissing. Read ...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:53:35 +0000
1 in 35 Londoners had Covid-19 last week, government reveals, as capital registers highest rate of infection in UK
Around 1 in 35 people in London tested positive for Covid-19 in the week ending January 16 – the highest rate of infection anywhere in the UK, according to new data from the government's Office of National Statistics (ONS). Read Full ...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:47:21 +0000
Knowing ‘liberal international order’ needs Russia as enemy to galvanize West, Moscow braces for aggressive Biden foreign policy
Donald Trump’s efforts to reduce the ideologically driven base of US foreign policy fuelled great resentment among those who believed it betrayed Washington’s leadership position in the so-called “liberal international order.” R...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:35:02 +0000
No homemade face coverings: German airlines mandating passengers to wear higher grade FFP2 or N95 masks
Passengers will be mandated to wear higher-grade masks against Covid-19 when flying German airlines and their subsidiaries, starting next month. Tougher mask rules have also been introduced in malls and on public transport. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:27:03 +0000
Wedding with 400 guests busted in London Jewish neighborhood, potentially adding £10,000-fine to expenses
The Metropolitan Police busted a wedding celebration in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in London. Around 400 guests had convened behind covered windows in violation of the UK’s strict social distancing rules. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:08:42 +0000
Despite scare stories about warming, near-record breaking cold weather drives up sales of fur coats as bitter winter hits Russia
Plunging temperatures in Moscow have prompted a run on cold weather gear, despite previous predictions that, given the impact of global warming, Russia’s coldest days were behind it. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:04:13 +0000
EU says it will seek 'clarification' from Pfizer after further Covid-19 vaccine delays
The European Union has said further contact is needed with Pfizer after it was reported that the pharmaceutical giant will be reducing deliveries for the second week running as the company upgrades its manufacturing plant. Read Full Art...

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:03:36 +0000
Corona blow for Zizou: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane tests POSITIVE for COVID-19
Real Madrid head coach and French football legend Zinedine Zidane is the latest big name from sport to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Read Full Article at RT.com



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