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Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:47:53 +0000
‘The torch has passed’: Fans convinced Mbappe vs Haaland is football’s next great rivalry after week to forget for Messi & Ronaldo
Football fans have talked up the prospect of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe battling it out in a new-generation rivalry to take over the mantle from ageing icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:40:25 +0000
Full decoupling from China could wipe out hundreds of billions from economy – US Chamber of Commerce
American firms and the economy as a whole could lose hundreds of billions of dollars if investment in China is halved or the two countries expand tariffs, the US Chamber of Commerce says in its latest study. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:37:58 +0000
Bill Gates calls for THIRD vaccine dose to combat mutations in coming years after calling anti-vaxxers ‘crazy’ and ‘evil’
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates this week proposed the likelihood of a third dose of coronavirus vaccine being required to combat the growing number of coronavirus mutations in the years to come. Read Full...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:36:43 +0000
UK minister refuses to deny government is planning return to local Covid-19 lockdown system
UK Care Minister Helen Whately has refused to rule out a return to the government’s local Covid-19 lockdown strategy, which was in place before national restrictions were implemented for the third time in January. Read Full Article at...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:28:15 +0000
Stomachs churn after Portland police face-off with crowd picking through mountain of food… tossed during power outage (PHOTOS)
Portland, Oregon has made headlines after police were called in to stop people from rummaging through a dumpster full of food that allegedly spoiled due to a power outage. Social media users found the incident hard to stomach. Read Full...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:22:30 +0000
One-shot wonder? Researchers favor reduced dosage of Pfizer jab to alleviate vaccine shortage
Canadian researchers have called for a delay in rolling out the second dose of the Pfizer jab, arguing a single one is enough to provide short-term protection, while a reduced dosage would allow many more people to be inoculated. Read F...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:16:22 +0000
‘My family freezing, my senator is in Cancun’: Twitter explodes as Ted Cruz accused of traveling out of storm-hit Texas 
Anger has been spilling on Twitter over photos that purportedly show Texas Senator Ted Cruz boarding a plane to Cancun, Mexico. People criticized him for “fleeing” when his state has been badly hit with extreme cold. Read Full Artic...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:14:32 +0000
‘We gave it them on a platter’: Juve boss Pirlo upset after Champions League defeat as Ronaldo rages at being denied late penalty
Andrea Pirlo has accused his Juventus team of handing Porto the advantage “on a silver platter” after the Italians conceded an early goal in each half during a defeat in which Cristiano Ronaldo saw a late penalty appeal rejected. Re...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:06:06 +0000
Texas winter storm highlights the importance of fossil fuels
If there’s one thing that the Texas arctic blast shows us, is that total electrification and the shutting out of fossil fuels completely will mean blackouts. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:57:21 +0000
Latvia goes further than a simple ban on Russian TV news – Riga will FINE citizens for watching ‘illegal’ cross border channels
Tens of thousands of Russian-speaking Latvians will be turning down the volume and listening out for neighborhood snoopers after a new law came into force that will see viewers of unlicensed satellite TV fined just for tuning in. Read F...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:19:18 +0000
Investment guru Jim Rogers bullish on Russia thanks to ‘lots of oil & agriculture’
There are bubbles developing in stock and bond markets, according to legendary investor Jim Rogers. However, he says he is very optimistic on agriculture as a commodity and also likes equities in Japan and Russia. Read Full Article at R...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 07:19:05 +0000
'I'm DONE': Serena leaves presser in tears after Aus Open semi-final defeat, remains adamant it isn't farewell
Serena Williams left the press room in tears following her Australian Open defeat to Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday, but the 39-year-old refused to admit she was saying farewell to tennis. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:37:37 +0000
Texas halts natural gas exports as states scrambles to end power outages
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered energy companies to temporarily suspend out-of-state sales of natural gas, amid ongoing power outages triggered by a deadly winter storm. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:05:12 +0000
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry triggers rage after suggesting Texans would endure even LONGER blackouts to avoid federal meddling
Ex-Governor Rick Perry stoked outrage after saying Texans would willingly tolerate further blackouts just to keep the feds “out of their business,” as critics blamed his preference for deregulation for the state’s power woes. Read...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:50:57 +0000
‘There has got to be something we can do’: Outrage mob tries to cancel Tucker Carlson, only to see Fox give him a SECOND SHOW
Cancel culture had its second major defeat in less than a week, as efforts to force Fox News star Tucker Carlson off the air failed so spectacularly that the guy called ‘TV’s most hated host’ has been given another show. Read Full...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:03:10 +0000
Collateral damage? Facebook’s purge of Australian news ‘inadvertently’ hits charities, health organizations & government pages
Facebook's mass ban of news publishers in Australia has misfired against numerous unrelated pages, including official state institutions, multiple charities and even health departments and hospitals. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:37:33 +0000
Trump says polls show ‘tremendous support’ for 2024 run, slams Democrats and McConnell in TV interviews 
In the first set of interviews since he left the Oval Office, former US President Donald Trump said he wouldn’t rule out a 2024 comeback and took swipes at both Democrats and the Republican leadership that tried to disavow him. Read F...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 01:12:53 +0000
‘You will be destroyed’: NY’s Cuomo threatens lawmaker over criticism of nursing home deaths, sends aide after harassment accuser
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reportedly threatened to ‘destroy’ a Queens lawmaker after he refused to retract biting criticism of the state’s Covid-19 policies, also deploying an aide to “bad mouth” a sexual harassment accus...

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:27:01 +0000
US-developed Pfizer & Moderna vaccines produce THREE TIMES LESS antibodies against South African strain of Covid-19 – lab studies
Vaccines developed by US companies Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna are producing fewer antibodies against the coronavirus mutation that has emerged in South Africa, according to studies reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:57:17 +0000
Biden signals green light for reparations study as Congress press bill to examine slavery & discrimination from 1619 to present
The White House has confirmed President Joe Biden's support for studying reparations, boosting a push in Congress to seek “appropriate remedies” for slavery and discrimination against black Americans dating from 1619 to today. Read ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:33:35 +0000
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he had ‘friendly and warm’ call with US president Biden
After almost a month in office, US President Joe Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House confirmed. Netanyahu described the hour-long conversation as friendly and warm. Read Full Article at ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:04:29 +0000
BLM activist fired after burning Trump, Coulter books from library he worked at
A Black Lives Matter activist working at a library was fired for burning books by conservatives like Donald Trump and Ann Coulter, but he’s claiming the dismissal is discrimination over politics. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:38:03 +0000
SEVEN people shot outside Philadelphia transit station, one suspect in custody
A total of seven people have been shot outside a SEPTA transit station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, police have confirmed. One person was arrested and two guns were found at the scene. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:04:04 +0000
Barcelona protests erupt in violence for second night in a row after Spanish rapper arrested for insulting king (VIDEOS)
Protesters in Barcelona set fires and blocked streets in the second night of furious demonstrations against the arrest of rapper Pablo Hasel, who was sentenced to jail for insulting Spain’s king and glorifying terrorism. Read Full Art...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:58:39 +0000
Liberals show their true colors by dancing on Rush Limbaugh’s grave within minutes of learning about his death
Many have mourned the death of conservative icon and talk-radio pioneer Rush Limbaugh, but his critics have also been quick to exploit his demise for cheap political points that benefit no one. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:57:42 +0000
Shopkeeper who stopped robbery in California by shooting into the air ARRESTED for discharging his gun
An Oakland liquor store owner in violence-besieged Chinatown shot into the air to stop the robbery of a woman in front of his shop, only to be arrested as police signaled that armed resistance to a crime wave won't be tolerated. Read Fu...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:35:15 +0000
‘No violations allowed’: WATCH Russian Su-27 jets drive away NATO warplanes over Black Sea, trio of French aircraft intercepted
Two Su-27 interceptor planes have escorted two French fighters and a tanker aircraft away from Russian airspace over the Black Sea, the Russian military has confirmed, as video of the encounter in the sky appeared on social media. Read ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:13:27 +0000
‘Quick, easy and not so painful’: S. Africa’s Ramaphosa gets J&J Covid jab as nation turns back on AstraZeneca
South Africa’s president has been vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 jab, joining thousands of healthcare workers taking part in a trial to test the efficacy of the single-dose vaccine against the local virus variant. Read...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:13:01 +0000
Facebook to ban Australian users from reading and sharing news in response to government’s Big Tech bill
Australian Facebook users will be banned from reading, posting and sharing news, the social media platform said on Wednesday in response to a new government bill forcing tech giants to pay news outlets for using their content. Read Full...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:11:38 +0000
Got away with murder? Boris Johnson jokes at Covid vaccine centre as he tries to put on tight gloves ‘like O.J. SIMPSON’
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson turned a photo op into an insensitive gaffe as he called his struggles in putting on a pair of tight rubber gloves at a Covid-19 vaccination centre in South Wales “like O.J. Simpson." Read Full Article ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:10:29 +0000
Mars for Musk: Bill Gates uninterested in battling Tesla tycoon to be first on red planet
Billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates said he’d rather spend his cash on vaccines than visiting Mars, and claimed he’d leave the task of conquering space to fellow tech giants like SpaceX’s Elon Musk and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:13:08 +0000
India’s trade union demands ‘serious action’ against Amazon after report alleges it worked to dodge country’s regulations
India’s leading trade union has urged the government to punish Amazon after a media report alleged that Jeff Bezos’s company has been secretly discriminating small sellers on its platform. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:52:04 +0000
US charges 3 North Koreans with hack on Seth Rogen/James Franco movie and stealing $1.3 billion
The US has charged three North Korean computer programmers over the theft of $1.3 billion and the well-publicized attack on a Hollywood film starring Seth Rogen and James Franco which depicts Kim Jong-un being assassinated. Read Full Ar...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:45:14 +0000
Texas disaster is what happens when you DON’T pursue a Green New Deal – AOC
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has blasted Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the state’s infrastructure planning, claiming her Green New Deal would better prepare areas for extreme weather conditions. Read Full Article at RT....

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:43:31 +0000
BBC names as new chair ex-Goldman Sachs banker who advised Boris Johnson and gave £400k to UK's ruling party
A former Goldman Sachs investment banker who donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to the UK’s ruling Conservative Party has been officially named as the BBC’s new chairman, the government said on Wednesday. Read Full Article at R...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:24:14 +0000
Autopsy cites ‘chronic alcoholism’ in death of ex-NFL star Vincent Jackson at age of 38 as family point to football head trauma
Former NFL star Vincent Jackson was suffering from “chronic alcoholism” according to an autopsy performed after the ex-Pro Bowl wide receiver was found dead in a hotel room at the age of 38. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:15:00 +0000
Rush Limbaugh, legendary conservative radio host, dies of cancer
Rush Limbaugh, the pioneer of conservative talk radio who influenced Republican politics in the US for decades, lost his battle with lung cancer and passed away at the age of 70, his family has announced. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:15:08 +0000
Letter bomb blast injures 3 at Lidl headquarters in Germany
A letter bomb has exploded at the headquarters of the Lidl supermarket chain in Neckarsulm, Germany, injuring three people. It's the second such incident in two days in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:11:04 +0000
Former Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino DEMOLISHED to cheers in Atlantic City (VIDEO)
Donald Trump’s former hotel and casino on the Atlantic City Boardwalk in New Jersey was taken down in a controlled demolition on Wednesday, with spectators actually paying to view the event and cheering as it came down. Read Full Arti...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:07:23 +0000
How well you fared with Covid-19 might be down to a Neanderthal gene lottery, studies claim
Has Covid-19 floored you? Or did you only suffer mild symptoms? The answer to how your body responds to coronavirus could very well be influenced by the Neanderthal genes you carry, according to researchers in Germany. Read Full Article...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:03:44 +0000
Lockdown surrender? Sweden warns of more restrictions, gears up to close restaurants & gyms
The Swedish government, which was previously reluctant to impose tough Covid-19 restrictions, has now proposed vastly expanding its lockdown powers, as the country warns of a third wave of infections. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:50:00 +0000
Western countries imposing sanctions on Nord Stream 2 want to make Russia pay for ‘geopolitical project’ in Ukraine, Putin says
Many Western states oppose the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline because they want Russia to pay for their geopolitical project in Ukraine. That's according to President Vladimir Putin, who called the actions “primitive.” Rea...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:43:10 +0000
Defending champion Sofia Kenin reveals emergency surgery just days after tearful exit at Australian Open
US star Sofia Kenin, who won the Australian Open last year, has undergone emergency surgery to remove her appendix following her exit from this year's tournament in Melbourne. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:39:52 +0000
‘I want to see more of this’: Fans SUPPORT English referee after he squares up to footballer in extraordinary clash (VIDEO)
English referee Darren Drysdale has apologized after he was seen locking heads with Ipswich Town midfielder Alan Judge during a match on Tuesday night – but some fans have backed the official over the angry clash. Read Full Article at...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:37:31 +0000
EU fighting increasing cases of Covid-19 vaccine fraud, von der Leyen says
The EU faces growing cases of coronavirus vaccine fraud, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has warned, adding that the bloc is doing everything it can to tackle the trend. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:30:43 +0000
French education minister sparks outrage with warning about ‘Islamo-leftism’ in universities
The French minister for higher education has been criticized for warning about the spread of “Islamo-leftism” in France’s universities, raising concerns about the approach the government is taking in its fight against extremism. R...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:18:38 +0000
Moscow police conduct more than 100 probes into actions of riot officers at pro-Navalny rallies to determine possible wrongdoing
Investigators in Moscow are looking into whether any police officers breached rules on the use of force as part of efforts to disperse mass unauthorized protests in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, last month. Read Fu...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:10:02 +0000
Russia slams ‘interference’ from European Court of Human Rights over demands to free jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny
Moscow has rejected a ruling by judges in Strasbourg, who have ordered the immediate release of anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny from a Russian prison, where he is facing a three-and-a-half year sentence for fraud. Read Full Ar...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:09:56 +0000
Hong Kong stock market turnover more than quadruples that of London’s exchange – media
Stock trading volumes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange have seen enormous growth this year. They are now four times greater than the daily turnover on the London Stock Exchange. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:56:01 +0000
'If Ronaldo was born in Dagestan, he could have been UFC champ!' Khabib shares childhood football story
After attending Barcelona versus PSG on Tuesday, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a story of his childhood dreams of football, and said if Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Dagestan he could have been UFC champion. Read F...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:53:49 +0000
‘Breathing is optional’: Internet groans after NYC requires double-masking inside federal court buildings
Two masks will now be required for those who want to enter a federal court building in Manhattan – but the new Covid-19 guidance has provoked more mockery than applause on social media.  Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:51:53 +0000
Boris Johnson ‘concerned’ after secret video recordings of Dubai Princess Latifa’s ‘hostage’ situation aired
UK PM Boris Johnson is “concerned” about missing Dubai Princess Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid and monitoring the situation after BBC Panorama aired secret recordings in which she says she is being kept against her will. Re...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:47:05 +0000
‘A love as real as climate change’: Tucker Carlson sparks outrage after saying Joe & Jill Biden’s marriage a ‘slick PR campaign’
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has outraged Democrats once again after he appeared to suggest President Joe Biden’s relationship with his wife is a carefully-devised PR campaign, mockingly saying it is “as real as climate change.” R...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:46:09 +0000
‘Only the strong will survive’: Texas city mayor resigns for lashing out at residents asking for help during deadly storm
The now former mayor of Colorado City, Texas, Tim Boyd, has resigned after two Facebook posts telling people needing help and without electricity that they are on their own. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:29:47 +0000
IAEA chief to visit Iran as country prepares to scale back cooperation with nuclear watchdog
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog is expected to visit Iran later this week as the country is preparing to drastically scale back its cooperation with the international body, including banning short-notice inspections. Read Full Artic...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:17:12 +0000
Biden administration approves $200 million arms sale to Egypt despite concerns over human rights abuses
The US has signed off on a $197 million arms sale, containing 168 tactical missiles, to the Egyptian government, despite the Biden administration raising concerns over potential human rights abuses in the country. Read Full Article at R...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:16:02 +0000
‘Don’t miss it’: Russia’s Yana ‘Foxy’ Kunitskaya eyes renewed push for UFC title contention as she prepares for co-main billing
Russian bantamweight Yana Kunitskaya has whetted appetites for her return to action this weekend as she urged fans not to miss her contest against dangerous Brazilian Ketlen Vieira in Las Vegas. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:12:21 +0000
Prince Philip admitted to hospital, expected to remain in care several days – Buckingham Palace
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband to reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II, has been admitted to hospital, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. The 99-year-old will remain in hospital for observation. Read Full Article at RT....

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:59:30 +0000
Putin slams ‘caveman nationalism’ as detrimental to Russia, says every ethnicity should feel respected & at home in the country
President Vladimir Putin has warned against using nationalist slogans like “Russia is just for Russians,” stating his belief that members of each relevant ethnic group should feel at home in the country. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:57:25 +0000
Vaccine rollout will trigger new Covid variants, Oxford scientist warns, adding ‘new layer of complexity’ to pandemic fight
A senior scientist at Oxford University has warned the global rollout of Covid-19 vaccines will prompt the virus to mutate, driven by “immunological selection” rather than the adaptations we have seen so far. Read Full Article at RT...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:52:15 +0000
Morrisons’ customer rejects wearing ‘YELLOW STICKER’ to mark him as exempt from wearing mandatory face mask (VIDEO)
A video making rounds on social media shows a tense encounter between Morrisons’ employees and a confrontational customer who categorically rejects a ‘ridiculous’ request to wear a yellow sticker after refusing to put on a mask. R...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:32:16 +0000
Germany’s vaccination program to pick up pace but contagious UK variant now accounts for 22% of cases, health minister warns
Germany’s health minister has said the country will receive a further 3.2 million Covid-19 vaccines before the end of the month, allowing the health service to speed up inoculations amid the concerning spread of the UK variant. Read F...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:31:28 +0000
After Olympic sexism row, Japan's ruling party tells women they can attend meetings...if they keep quiet
Women can attend top-level Japanese government meetings as long as they keep their mouths shut, the country's ruling party has said, just days after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief stepped down from his role over similar comments. Read Fu...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:25:48 +0000
Masked drivers BANNED from wearing sunglasses & hats, Germany’s Saxony state says
Drivers must still be identifiable by traffic cameras, even when they follow existing health protocols and wear masks, a new rule in Germany’s eastern region says. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:21:27 +0000
Three months after Moscow-brokered Armenia & Azerbaijan truce, Nagorno-Karabakh proposes making Russian an official language
The president of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh Republic has submitted a bill to elevate Russian to the status of an official language. Moscow has grown closer to the region since the Armenia-Azerbaijan war in 2020. Read Full Article...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:14:39 +0000
Russian agricultural exports boom as Covid-19 pandemic and freak weather ruin crop harvests for American and European farmers
Mineral deposits, oil wells and vast timber forests have long been the world’s largest country’s handy cash cow. But with the rise of climate change, Russia’s agricultural sector is now boosting efforts to diversify its economy. R...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:11:41 +0000
'Flying like a little bird': Tsitsipas stages stunning comeback to beat Nadal in 5-set epic & book Aus Open semifinal vs Medvedev
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas launched an incredible comeback to defeat Rafael Nadal in five sets and advance to a semifinal date with Russia’s Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:30:21 +0000
Mbappe’s brilliance shows Messi may need PSG more than they need him
It may seem like sacrilege to suggest that any team in the world should pass up the chance to sign Lionel Messi, but Kylian Mbappe’s performance for Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday shows firmly where the French club’s future lies. Re...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:16:41 +0000
Injured New Zealand surfer saved on desolate beach after writing ‘HELP’ in sand
A New Zealand man was badly injured while surfing at a remote beach, managing only to write a desperate call for help in the sand. Luckily for him, the message was seen by hikers and the surfer got rescued. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:11:05 +0000
Bitcoin rockets past $51,000 to reach new all-time high
The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, bitcoin, continued its rally on Wednesday, soaring above the $51,000 mark. Tuesday had seen it hit $50,000 for the first time ever. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:47:24 +0000
Scottish government criticised for ‘slow’ response to Covid-19 pandemic – watchdog
Scotland’s initial response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been criticised in a report by its auditor general, which accused the government of a “slow” approach that failed to implement necessary improvements.  Read Full Article at...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:43:06 +0000
Oil pushing higher as winter storm cripples US energy sector
Crude prices extended their 13-month highs on Wednesday as freezing weather in the US had a severe impact on the country’s oil industry, wiping out a record one-third of the national output and causing refinery shutdowns. Read Full Ar...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:42:57 +0000
Playing politics while Texans freeze? Gov. Abbott grilled after blaming Green New Deal for his state’s power woes
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has singled out renewable energy as the culprit behind his state’s devastating power outages, sparking accusations that he is trying to skirt responsibility for the crisis. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:34:01 +0000
Communist MP wants top Russian TV host prosecuted for calling Hitler ‘a very brave man’ in debate about comparisons with Navalny
A Russian politician has appealed to the country’s prosecutor’s office after TV host Vladimir Solovyov called Adolf Hitler a “very brave man” when comparing the Nazi German leader to jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny. Read...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:17:17 +0000
Boom Bust explores what is wrong with Parler after social media platform returns online
The social network favored by American right-wing users, Parler, came back online on Monday with a redesigned website, one month after it was cut off by Amazon and other tech giants over the US Capitol riot. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:17:07 +0000
UK to deliberately expose volunteers to Covid-19 in world first trial after study given green light
The world’s first Covid-19 human challenge study has received ethics approval in the UK, with 90 healthy volunteers to be exposed to the virus in the coming weeks in an attempt to learn more about Covid’s effect on the body. Read Fu...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:05:30 +0000
S. Africa to administer globally unapproved J&J Covid-19 shot in healthcare workers trial, looks to offload AstraZeneca jab
South Africa is set to kick off a trial of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 jab, administering the vaccine to healthcare workers after a small study showed AstraZeneca’s jab to be ineffective against the country’s dominant variant. Re...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:01:21 +0000
Indonesia ramps up pressure on vaccine-dodgers by allowing FINES & SANCTIONS ahead of phase II of immunization campaign
As Indonesia begins the second phase of vaccination against Covid-19, the government made the shot semi-compulsory, authorizing regional authorities to impose various sanctions against eligible people who reject the vaccine. Read Full A...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:13 +0000
Facebook fined €7 million in Italy after refusing to address user data concerns
Italy has fined Facebook €7 million ($8.5 million) after the social network company failed to address and rectify user data practices that were flagged as a concern in November 2018. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:22:23 +0000
‘One of my best matches’: Imperious Medvedev marches past compatriot Rublev and into Australian Open semifinals
Russia’s top-ranked tennis player Daniil Medvedev has commented on his confident victory in the quarterfinal of the Australian Open, saying he managed to make his compatriot Andrey Rublev feel tired on the court. Read Full Article at ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:05 +0000
'Doubly nice it was against Barcelona!' Khabib Nurmagomedov TROLLS Barca with signed Mbappe match shirt after hat-trick heroics
Real Madrid fan Khabib ripped into Barcelona after receiving Kylian Mbappe's signed match shirt in which he netted a hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Camp Nou, quipping he was "doubly pleased" for the football phenomenon. Read Full Article at ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:57:50 +0000
How India’s hunger for oil could transform the Middle East
India’s rapidly growing oil demand and good relations with Washington make it a key element in US’s new strategy to counter China’s rapidly increasing influence in the Middle East. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:53:41 +0000
Covid-hit UFC star Khamzat Chimaev ‘flying to US for treatment for lingering effects of virus, manager hopes he can fight by June’
Khamzat Chimaev will receive medical treatment in the US for the lingering effects of a Covid-19 infection but there are hopes the Russian-born UFC sensation will return to the octagon by June, the fighter’s manager has said. Read Ful...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:43:01 +0000
At least 20 dead as winter storm pummels US states, leaves millions in Texas without power in freezing temperatures
Extreme weather battering several US states has claimed the lives of at least 20 people, with Texas among the worst hit. Part of the state’s power grid has been knocked out as residents struggle to stay warm. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:31:55 +0000
‘Third wave is not over’: South Korean PM warns against easing anti-coronavirus restrictions as infection numbers grow
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun has warned against the loosening of social distancing rules as the country experiences a new surge in Covid-19 numbers. Seoul is set to begin its mass vaccination campaign next week. Read Full ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:26:35 +0000
Despite Russia’s ‘challenge’ to American values, State Dept says Washington seeking further ways to improve stability with Moscow
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that Washington is considering ways to strengthen strategic stability with Moscow, while still remaining opposed to Russian actions that challenge US “interests and values.” Read Ful...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:20:48 +0000
Another US warship sails through South China Sea in challenge to China’s territorial claims
A US Navy destroyer has once again sailed past Chinese-controlled islands in the South China Sea in the second challenge in two weeks to the territorial control Beijing claims in the area. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:45:08 +0000
Jeff Bezos overtakes Elon Musk to reclaim world’s richest person title
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the top spot on the world’s richest list, winning the title back from Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk just weeks after losing it. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:41:31 +0000
‘Why’s he laughing?’: Fans rip into smiling Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman after embarrassing Champions League loss to PSG
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has faced questions over his reaction to his team’s 4-1 Champions League humbling by Paris Saint-Germain after the Dutchman was spotted laughing on the sidelines following the final whistle. Read Full Arti...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:17:25 +0000
WATCH Russian warships take part in Pakistan-hosted naval AMAN-2021 maneuvers alongside NATO members
The two-day naval phase of the AMAN-2021 drill off the coast of Pakistan has finished. The event brings together 45 nations, including three with the largest navies, the US, China, and Russia. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:53:57 +0000
‘Verbal stumble’ or blatant lie? Biden says US had no vaccine when he took office as new admin criticizes Trump’s jab rollout
Joe Biden, who was fully vaccinated before his inauguration, has been accused of playing loose with the facts after stating that there was no Covid-19 shot when he entered office. But some insist it was a harmless verbal slip. Read Full...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:50:33 +0000
Bitcoin at $50k is the BIGGEST BUBBLE of them all, says gold bug Peter Schiff
As the world’s largest cryptocurrency, bitcoin, hit another price milestone on Tuesday, gold enthusiast and crypto-skeptic Peter Schiff continued to insist there is no value in the digital token. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:06:48 +0000
Biden promises vaccines available to all Americans by end of July, ‘significantly’ less social distancing & masks a year from now
President Biden has predicted a “very different circumstance” for the US’ Covid-19 outbreak by Christmas, saying some 600 million vaccine doses will be ready by July while noting that he’s been advised against ‘over-promising....

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:36:53 +0000
Parler’s new acting CEO invites Trump AND Biden to join ‘civil discourse’ after platform goes back online
The interim CEO of the conservative-friendly social media site Parler has invited both President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump to create accounts, encouraging “civil discourse” after announcing the platform’s return. ...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:10:51 +0000
Small businesses saved? Biden helped struggling firms ‘first & foremost’ with female nominee, press sec Psaki says
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki kicked off a wave of criticism after suggesting the Joe Biden administration was helping out struggling companies “first and foremost” by tapping a woman to lead the Small Business Administration. R...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:34:09 +0000
Dutch court REINSTATES coronavirus curfew in break-neck reversal of earlier order to end ‘illegitimate’ policy
A Dutch appeals court has revived the country’s Covid-19 curfew just moments before it came into effect, overturning a ruling handed down hours earlier ordering the government to lift the “illegitimate” measure immediately. Read F...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:13:07 +0000
‘Thank you so much’: Mbappe signs shirt for Khabib after UFC star sees PSG bash Barcelona in a Champions League disaster for Messi
Hat-trick hero Kylian Mbappe gave Khabib Nurmagomedov a signed shirt after the Real Madrid fan watched him destroy Barcelona in the Champions League – and the UFC superstar even caught up with keeper Keylor Navas by the team bus. Read...

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:06:29 +0000
Bill Gates wants ‘rich nations’ to switch to 100% SYNTHETIC beef to save the planet
The world’s third-richest man is shifting from preaching about pandemics to promoting his new book about climate change, urging humanity to embrace the sci-fi idea of fake meat in order to save the earth from greenhouse gases. Read Fu...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:35:06 +0000
Sicily’s Mount Etna ejects lava & massive ash column in another stunning eruption (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Mount Etna in Sicily, Europe’s tallest volcano and one of its most active, has erupted for the second time in as many days, with a stream of molten rock and a massive ash cloud tinged red by the sun captured in remarkable footage. Rea...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 22:13:23 +0000
After being cancelled, Gina Carano's ‘Mandalorian’ figure sells for big bucks as thousands demand she be rehired by Disney
Following her firing from Disney’s ‘The Mandalorian’ over conservative social media posts, Gina Carano’s support appears to only be growing as her character’s action figure is going for hundreds now that it has been discontinu...



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