The Chinese Foreign Ministry has said “the international community is watching Japan” and called on Tokyo to “fulfil [its] international responsibilities” as the government there mulls discharging nuclear wastewater into the sea...

Iranian diplomats accused Israel of an “act against humanity” targeting the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, saying it was meant to derail talks on the lifting of sanctions. Read Full Article at RT.com

When Yuri Gagarin was born in 1934, the idea that he would step aboard a rocket and launch into space was less a boyhood dream than an impossible fantasy. But, two decades later, he was looking down on Earth having done just that. Read ...

Police launched volleys of tear gas and used stun grenades to disperse protesters in the city of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, where people were outraged by the shooting of a black man during an attempted arrest. Read Full Article at RT.c...

US domestic demand for natural gas has been falling for a year now, according to EIA data. The authority expects demand will continue down this year as well because of cheap renewables and coal. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tensions have been running high in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, after police shot a black man during a traffic stop, reportedly over an air freshener. The incident has sparked protests that descended into violence. Read Full Article at R...

MSNBC host Joy Reid ignited criticism after saying she would not fly and would still wear two masks even after receiving her second Covid-19 shot. Critics say her stance might discourage people who are hesitant to be vaccinated. Read Fu...

Scuffles broke out at the site of a planned White Lives Matter rally in Huntington Beach, California, as scores of counter-protesters squared off with right-wing demonstrators. Several people were arrested. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho went on a bizarre rant about South Korea star Son's father and Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the aftermath of his side's damaging defeat on Sunday, while the player looked close to tears. Read F...

Altered images of people executed by the Khmer Rouge regime have been published by VICE media group, with smiles “photoshopped” to the victims’ faces. The now-deleted article has caused a public outcry and a warning from Cambodia....

Former presidential hopeful and current New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang found himself on the wrong end of Twitter when he posted an image of his former dog, admitting he gave the pet up. Read Full Article at RT.com

CNN’s Brian Stelter has drawn mockery online after he took aim at Fox News hosts, pointing out that despite “everyone else” in the media posting vaccine selfies, they have not jumped on the trend. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Gun-control advocate David Hogg has announced that he is stepping back from his planned pillow company, which was meant to directly compete with outspoken Donald Trump supporter Mike Lindell’s business. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Russian tennis star Veronika Kudermetova has won the first singles title of her career – and her straight-sets victory over Montenegrin Danka Kovinic would have made her idol, UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, a proud compatriot. Read F...

Israeli intelligence was responsible for the incident on Sunday at Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant, which saw a blackout at an electricity distribution network, Israeli media outlets are claiming, citing unnamed “Western sources.” Rea...

Jose Mourinho suffered a 10th league loss of the season for the first time in his managerial career as his Tottenham side were undone by a pristine second-half showing from Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League action. Read Full ...

The vast majority of people offered the Oxford/AstraZeneca anti-Covid vaccine Vaxzevria on the southern Italian island of Sicily are refusing to take it, according to the region’s president, Nello Musumeci. Read Full Article at RT.com...

At a retreat for Republican donors in Mar-a-Lago, former president Donald Trump allegedly launched a full-blown expletive-laden tirade targeting political enemies such as Mitch McConnell and Anthony Fauci. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Actress and ex-MMA fighter Gina Carano has revisited her role as a Russian military sniper for the Soviet Army in a videogame – and offered her take on Covid-19, mandatory vaccinations, US president Joe Biden, masks and more. Read Ful...

A further person has died as a result of the shooting spree linked to former NFL star Phillip Adams, bringing the death toll – which already included prominent local doctor Robert Lesslie, his wife and two grandchildren – to six. Re...

The 18-year-old daughter of five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman has made history in the US National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), producing a cool finish as a supersub to become the competition's youngest ever goalscorer. Read Full Art...

Joe Biden’s secretary of state had to defend the response of the previous Democratic administration to the 2014 crisis in Ukraine, suggesting that Barack Obama prevented Russia from “doing even more” to the country. Read Full Arti...

UFC contender Rose Namajunas has raised the temperature ahead of her upcoming fight with Weili Zhang, with the Lithuanian-American fighter saying that she is targeting the Chinese champion for "what she represents". Read Full Article at...

A man believed to be a US Navy serviceman has apparently committed suicide after barricading himself in a Hawaii hotel room and firing several gunshots. Police say they had only been waiting for the man to “give up.” Read Full Artic...

Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was hit by a “terrorist” attack on Sunday, the country’s nuclear chief said, hours after reports of an electrical “accident” – and a day after new uranium enrichment centrifuges were started ...

A number of Leicester players, including James Maddison and Ayoze Perez, have prompted the scorn of fans after being ruled out of selection for a crucial Premier League game for breaking Covid guidelines, according to reports. Read Full...

Russia has offered Pakistan liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavov has revealed, as the South Asian nation is facing more gas shortages in the near future. Read Full Article at RT.com

Ali Abdelaziz, the manager of recently-retired UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, has a warning for any pro wrestlers hoping to tempt the Russian superstar into the WWE ring, saying that they would "get beat up for real". Read Full Artic...

The air travel sector has barely begun to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic but French lawmakers are already preparing another challenge for the shattered aviation industry. Read Full Article at RT.com

An anti-inflammatory livestock drug, which was banned in several Asian countries after killing tens of millions of birds, has killed at least one of a threatened species of vulture in Spain, where the drug is still legal. Read Full Arti...

Former Premier League champions Arsenal have announced their support for the use of "Covid certification" that would allow fans to attend matches, backing tests and documentation to bring crowds back to their 60,000-capacity home. Read ...

Germany should pay more attention to Soviet POWs and forced laborers victimized by the Nazis, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a speech commemorating those slain and persecuted at the Buchenwald concentration camp. Read Full Ar...

After asking for a date with pop queen Miley Cyrus after his last win, UFC star Julian Marquez has gone further by challenging the NFL's Patrick Mahones and Travis Kelce to a badminton match to decide the true king of Kansas City. Read ...

The list of suitors for Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland are going to have to pay up if they want to secure his services next season amid reports that his agent, Mino Raiola, is demanding a weekly wage in excess of $1 million. Read Fu...

A new report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations shows that global food commodity prices rose in March, marking their tenth consecutive monthly increase. Read Full Article at RT.com

The Covid-19 pandemic has flattened the air travel industry, as global restrictions and lockdowns not only kept planes grounded and saw pilots laid off, but left the entire tourism sector stranded for nearly a year. Read Full Article at...

English football journeyman Stefan Payne was sent off after leaving the pitch following an on-pitch row with former Chelsea prospect Filipe Morais – leaving his manager livid and fans stunned by the farcical mid-game confronation. Rea...

A Muslim journalist has appealed to French President Emmanuel Macron for protection against death threats. She rose to popularity by debating conservative politicians on TV and arguing against a hijab ban. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Considering stars of TV show Bridgerton or the Kardashians to be attractive and wanting mixed-race people to be sterilized are two sides of the same coin of white supremacy, a mixed-race author is arguing in a column. Read Full Article ...

A major data breach from a recently popular social media platform, Clubhouse, has been reported. The latest suggested leak may have compromised the personal information of 1.3 million users. Read Full Article at RT.com

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for economic growth in Russia for the second time this year, and now expects GDP to gain as much as 3.8% in 2021. Read Full Article at RT.com

Nearly 47% of Czechs say that they are willing to be vaccinated with the Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus jab, provided it receives an emergency exemption from health authorities in Prague, a new poll has revealed. Read Full Article a...

An attempt by CNN to rally against the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan on the pretext of protecting women’s rights there has drawn pushback, with netizens criticizing the notion as driven by an imperialist agenda. Read Full A...

Representative Matt Gaetz, who has been investigated by fellow lawmakers and federal prosecutors for alleged sexual misdeeds and corruption, has suggested the ‘deep state’ is working to frame him, as he protested his innocence. Read...

Nina Nunes made an unsuccessful return to the UFC after almost two years out of action, as rising challenger Mackenzie Dern earned her second armbar submission win in three fights to cement her strawweight title credentials. Read Full A...

Marvin Vettori had to compose himself by the edge of the cage after copping a kick to his sensitive parts in the opening minute of his contest with Kevin Holland at UFC Vegas 23 – then recovered to win via a unanimous decision. Read F...

Controversial UFC welterweight Mike Perry has appeared to admit that his defeat to Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 23 has left his future uncertain, dramatically adding that he will "bleed every day" for his family if necessary. Read Full...

A group working with Russian high-tech developers has unveiled a face-mask design that not only provides increased protection from Covid, but also makes breathing easier by using the same filter as in artificial lung ventilators. Read F...

A top aide for Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing criticism for defying Covid-19 travel warnings from her boss and traveling to the less-strict Florida for a vacation. Read Full Article at RT.com

Ankara has backed Ukraine’s bid to join NATO and vowed to expand defense industry cooperation as well as “coordinate steps” with Kiev to reclaim Crimea, while also insisting it does not seek to take steps against third countries. ...

Ebanie Bridges insisted she had done everything she could after enduring shocking bruising in an unsuccessful bid for the WBA female bantamweight title, losing by unanimous decision against British sensation Shannon Courtenay. Read Full...

Reporters for the right-leaning news outlet Rebel News have posted videos showing employees being detained by police at an Airbnb location where they were working, covering Covid-19 lockdown measures. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Critics are blasting Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Black Lives Matter ‘co-founder,’ over reports she recently purchased a $1.4-million Los Angeles home in an exclusive neighborhood that comprises primarily white residents. Read Full Articl...

Lionel Messi failed to score against Real Madrid for a seventh straight Clasico as the hosts leapfrogged Barcelona to go top of LaLiga, winning the derby between the Spanish giants through Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos goals. Read Full A...

Dozens of people have allegedly been killed after security forces in Myanmar used live fire and grenades against a crowd of anti-coup protesters in the town of Bago, near the capital Yangon, a monitor and media reported Saturday. Read F...

Police in Los Angeles have arrested Liliana Carrillo, 30, after they discovered the bodies of her three kids, stabbed to death in their home. The gruesome find sparked a manhunt for Carrillo, who reportedly fled in a stolen car. Read Fu...

Baffled fans have seen UFC light heavyweight Da Un Jung grapple with rival William Knight before appearing to repeatedly move his head back and forth from his groin – with the bizarre move playing out on top of a sign for condoms. Rea...

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea showed that there was no lingering hangover from last weekend's shock defeat at home to lowly West Brom as they fired four goals past London rivals Crystal Palace, including a brace from Christian Pulisic. Read F...

Muay Thai fighter Jake Peacock, who was born without a right arm and is the son of former Chelsea and Newcastle favorite Gavin, has captured his first MMA title after flooring his opponent twice in Kansas in his latest scrap. Read Full ...

American golfer BIll Horschel won't soon forget the 13th hole at Augusta during Saturday's action at the Masters after being caught on camera uttering an expletive shortly before SLIPPING down a hill in a bizarre series of events. Read ...

Two Virginia police officers are being sued by a US Army lieutenant after they were caught on film seemingly threatening and pepper-spraying the black man during a traffic stop after he repeatedly refused to exit his vehicle. Read Full ...

Car manufacturer Toyota is facing calls for a boycott over a donation to a Republican lawmaker who contested the results of the 2020 presidential election. Read Full Article at RT.com

As a volcanic eruption cast a pall of ash over the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, tens of thousands fled – but eyebrows were raised after the island nation’s PM said they weren’t going anywhere without a Covid shot. Read Full Ar...

Night-time curfews, sweeping business closures and severe limits on public gatherings are all part of the German government’s new bill aimed at “standardizing” Covid-19 measures to stop the third wave, German media report. Read Fu...

Hundreds of people marched in Utrecht, the Netherlands on Saturday to protest against enduring anti-coronavirus restrictions. The march was organized by a group of former police officers and soldiers, dubbed ‘Police for Freedom’. Re...

US researchers have unveiled a significant upgrade to the CRISPR gene editing system, which, unlike its predecessor, can target specific genes with high precision and make completely reversible changes. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says there are no hard feeling between him and Roman Abramovich after he was sacked by the London club in January, while admitting he has also been in heavy demand from a string of new clubs. Read Fu...

Police are gearing up for trouble in Huntington Beach, California, ahead of a ‘White Lives Matter’ rally. Ku Klux Klan fliers have been spotted in the area, and Black Lives Matter activists are planning a counter-protest. Read Full ...

Tennis favorite Genie Bouchard has proudly displayed the medical evidence of her Covid-19 jab, likening her appointment to winning a golden ticket while being hailed as a "vaccinated queen" by former US Open champ Sloane Stephens. Read ...

Austria may soon be purchasing Russia’s Sputnik V jab to give an “additional turbo boost” to its anti-Covid vaccination drive, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz told the media in Vienna after negotiations with Moscow concluded. R...

Lionel Messi is set to make his 45th 'El Clasico' appearance when resurgent LaLiga superpowers Barcelona meet arch-rivals Real Madrid clash on Saturday evening. But should football fans be prepared for this to be his swansong? Read Full...

Amid a torrent of complaints at home, the BBC put out a special message to Russia, China and Iran, saying that its ‘round the clock coverage of Prince Philip’s death was completely normal, and actually in the public interest. Read F...

A brace from Stuart Dallas, including an injury-time winner, was enough to secure a famous 2-1 victory for Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United against the Premier League champions-elect, Manchester City, in a shock result on Saturday. Read Fu...

The United Arab Emirates’ space ambitions have just become a bit more inclusive, with a woman selected as one of two candidates for NASA-assisted training as crew for missions in space. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has tested its first post-Soviet large domestic airliner, the MC-21-300, in freezing conditions to see how it performs when covered with ice. Hours of tests have proven the jet can safely fly in harsh conditions. Read Full Articl...

Brussels suggested the EU and its major overseas partner suspend tariffs imposed on billions of dollars of imports for six months, EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis told Germany’s main news platform, Der Spiegel. Read Full Article at ...

A group of archeologists has unearthed the remains of a sprawling ancient city near Luxor, Egypt, in what has been hailed as one of the most important discoveries in the past hundred years. Read Full Article at RT.com

UFC star Mike Perry has been in typically provocative mood ahead of his fight against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night on Saturday, savagely mocking Conor McGregor while admitting that "all fighters are crazy" and honoring DMX. Read ...

Scientists from Utrecht University using the national supercomputer at SURFsara in Amsterdam have found that the projected sea-level rise over the next century is about 25% lower than current models predict. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

The brain of ex-NFL star Phillip Adams is to be examined for the degenerative disease CTE, with investigators searching for answers around the horrific shooting spree which claim the lives of five people and the late player. Read Full A...

President Joe Biden faced huge opposition after requesting a $715 billion budget for the Pentagon next year – an increase over former President Donald Trump's budget this year. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tehran has launched a new uranium-enrichment chain, said to be 10 times more efficient than its predecessor. Unveiling the facility, Iran’s president reiterated that the country’s nuclear program is solely “peaceful and civilian.�...

Hundreds have rallied in cities across Australia against the deaths of aboriginal people in prisons and police custody. The government admitted that indigenous inmates are over-represented in the justice system. Read Full Article at RT....

Radio host Julia Hartley-Brewer stirred Twitter anger by asking if the royal family would be exempted from Covid-19 rules to lay the late Prince Philip to rest. Some feel the UK’s reaction to the death gives off Pyongyang vibes. Read ...

Diana Avsaragova didn't take long to announce herself as a serious threat in the Bellator's women's flyweight division, needing under 30 seconds to finish opponent Tara Graff as the 22-year-old made her debut for the promotion. Read Ful...

More than 200,000 US service members and veterans who suffer from hearing issues are suing manufacturer 3M for allegedly supplying defective earplugs to the Pentagon. The litigation is one of the largest lawsuits of its kind. Read Full ...

The world is racing towards a greener future, and while lithium has remained center stage in this new energy transition, helium is quickly becoming a hot commodity. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tyson Fury has named Russia and Uzbekistan as two of the countries among " three or four big, big offers" for his anticipated bout with Anthony Joshua this year, which is expected to be one of the most lucrative fights in history. Read ...

China’s antitrust regulators have hit Alibaba Group, the world’s largest e-commerce corporation, with an 18.2 billion yuan ($2.8 billion) fine, the highest penalty of its kind on record. Read Full Article at RT.com

In a recent paper, environmental researcher Andrew Reid Bell argues that the video game ‘Mario Kart’ could provide a useful example for how to rethink the global economic and environmental system. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

A transgender woman who suspended hormone therapy was forced to spent 10 days isolated in a men’s prison in Israel, after officials argued she wasn’t suited to a women’s jail, a report says. Read Full Article at RT.com

It’s been said that there are two very different Russias. The one 146 million live in and the version depicted by the anglophone media. Recent polling suggests that most Russians don’t share Western concerns about Alexey Navalny. Re...

Police officers equipped with riot gear were pelted with stones, petrol bombs and fireworks during the latest night of protests in Northern Ireland on Friday. Water cannons were deployed against demonstrators in response. Read Full Arti...

In March, Russian gem miner Alrosa recorded a threefold year-on-year surge in sales of polished diamonds. At the same time, sales of rough diamonds more than doubled, according to the latest data revealed by the producer. Read Full Arti...

The military build-up in Ukraine is creating the possibility for a major war. However, conflict remains unlikely for the simple reason that it is not in the self-interest of any protagonist. Nevertheless, that may not be enough. Read Fu...

Google has updated its YouTube ad targeting terms after a media report revealed that people could search for phrases allegedly associated with white supremacy. Read Full Article at RT.com

Just shy of 40 percent of Marine Corps service members have refused to take the coronavirus jab, new data provided to the media shows. The revelation comes as Democratic lawmakers push to make the vaccine mandatory for soldiers. Read Fu...

The Democrat-controlled House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz, a stalwart ally of Donald Trump, for a litany of sexual misdeeds and corruption allegations. Gaetz insists he’s being set up. Read Full Article at RT.com...

A Georgia daycare and preschool had its local franchise terminated after a photo emerged purporting to show staff serving food to white children ahead of their classmates. Skeptics argue the image was taken out of context. Read Full Art...

Activists opposing the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline have blasted the Biden administration for failing to act on its progressive rhetoric after officials said they will allow the oil to flow pending an impact report. Read Full Art...