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Sat, 01 May 2021 07:37:20 +0000‘It's May Day, baby! Let's kill some cops!’: Trump supporter reportedly leaks audio recordings after infiltrating Antifa group
A man who infiltrated a group of Antifa activists in Sonoma County, California, revealed to media that the radicals have a ‘target list’ and made allusions to carrying out acts of violence. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 01 May 2021 06:32:39 +0000Gold losing its shine for India amid deepening Covid-19 crisis
Spiraling coronavirus cases may cripple demand for gold and jewelry in India, one of the leading global markets for the precious metal, the World Gold Council (WGC) said. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 01 May 2021 04:20:35 +0000‘Foreign adversary’ in US skies? Ex-Pentagon ‘UFO investigator’ warns odd sightings could mark ‘intel failure on level of 9/11’
Luis Elizondo, who claims to have led the US military’s defunct Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, has voiced concerns over a lack of info on mysterious “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” – more commonly known as UFO...
Sat, 01 May 2021 02:53:53 +0000Most US & UK businesses to REQUIRE at least some employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19, poll shows
Many Americans and Brits will face de facto vaccine mandates, as a new poll shows that 56% of businesses will require at least some employees to be inoculated against Covid-19, in many cases under threat of losing their jobs. Read Full ...
Sat, 01 May 2021 02:32:15 +0000Biden won’t rule out ordering MANDATORY Covid-19 vaccinations for US troops amid reports of hesitancy in the ranks
US President Joe Biden said all US military personnel may be forced to get Covid-19 vaccinations once the shots receive final approval by government regulators, either through an executive order or a Pentagon edict. Read Full Article at...
Sat, 01 May 2021 01:50:05 +0000‘War on all fronts’: US media hype Al Qaeda threats just as Pentagon begins ‘pullout’ from Afghanistan
As the Pentagon declares a pullout from Afghanistan, the US corporate press is voicing concerns about an imminent terrorist resurgence, with CNN all but acting as an Al Qaeda mouthpiece, amplifying threats from nameless militants. Read ...
Sat, 01 May 2021 01:36:17 +0000Musk rejoiced too soon? NASA halts lunar lander contract with SpaceX over lawsuits from Bezos, Dynetics
Elon Musk’s joy over SpaceX getting the Artemis lunar lander contract may have been premature, as legal challenges from rivals Dynetics and Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origins have caused NASA to suspend work on the project. Read...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:33:55 +0000CDC blames ‘Covid anxiety’ for adverse reactions, 164 times more people fainting after getting J&J vaccine compared to flu shot
Anxiety has caused adverse reactions to Johnson & Johnson jab in 64 patients in just three days, prompting a temporary shutdown of four vaccination sites in the US, said a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read F...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:19:45 +0000Republicans ask if ‘interference’ by Biden White House may have distorted US census results to benefit Democrats in Congress
A group of Republican lawmakers “have questions” about possible “political interference” from the Biden White House in the recent census results, they said in a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. Read Full Article at RT...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 22:39:27 +0000Biden extends 100-day transit mask mandate through SEPTEMBER despite advances against Covid-19
After taking a victory lap over Covid-19 vaccinations and declining cases, US President Joe Biden has extended the mandate for wearing masks in airports, buses, trains and planes past the initial 100 days and until September. Read Full ...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:40:02 +0000Beyond ‘rookie’ blunder? Family of US Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt to sue police and the officer who shot her – reports
The family of Ashli Babbitt, the Air Force veteran who was shot and killed by a police officer while participating in the US Capitol riot, reportedly plans to file a wrongful-death lawsuit seeking at least $10 million in damages. Read F...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:10:32 +0000More than half of French people support generals’ warning that France is 'DISINTEGRATING,' hurtling toward civil war, poll shows
A warning by retired generals that France is “disintegrating” and risks civil war as Islamists detach swathes of the nation is far from a fringe view. In fact, a new poll shows 58% of French people support the “call to honor.” R...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:10:26 +0000Pentagon to halt construction on Trump’s military-funded border wall, after order from Biden
The Pentagon said it will abandon plans to build some of Donald Trump’s long-promised border wall using military funds, several months after an executive order from President Joe Biden paused the project. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:49:03 +0000‘19 Kids and Counting’ reality star Josh Duggar charged with possessing child pornography
Former reality television star Josh Duggar appeared in court after being arrested by Homeland Security where he pleaded not guilty to charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:28:32 +0000‘Where were you, Dana?’ UFC’s Cutelaba grabs rival Jacoby by neck as fans claim faceoffs are spiraling out of hand (VIDEO)
The UFC light heavyweight showdown between Ion Cutelaba and Dustin Jacoby will come with some added aggravation after the pair clashed at the faceoff in front of promotion chief Dana White. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:20:03 +0000US to ban travelers from India, as subcontinent grapples with Covid surge
The Biden administration will impose new travel restrictions on India, amid a wave of coronavirus cases and deaths. Nearly half the world’s population is now banned from entering the US. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:11:44 +0000US Senate Intelligence Committee ‘intends to get to the bottom’ of mysterious ‘Havana Syndrome’ attacks
The US Senate Intelligence Committee has vowed to root out those responsible for so-called ‘Havana syndrome’ attacks, which have mysteriously struck down US government personnel and which it claims appear to be on the rise. Read Ful...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:31:09 +0000‘Only remedy I have’: South Dakota governor suing Biden admin for blocking fireworks at Mt. Rushmore
South Dakota’s Republican Governor Kristi Noem is suing the Biden administration after a request was denied to allow fireworks at Mount Rushmore on Independence Day, apparently over safety concerns. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:56:12 +0000In peace deal move, former Colombian rebel group FARC admits abducting tens of thousands of people during conflict
The leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a disbanded rebel group, have admitted responsibility for tens of thousands of kidnappings during the long-running conflict with the government and security forces. Read ...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:49:44 +0000‘Broken up but still living together’: Cristiano Ronaldo intent on quitting Juventus, claim reports in Italy
Reports from Italy have claimed that football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is adamant on an exit from Serie A giants Juventus following their Champions League exit to Porto, with the two parties 'broken up but still living together'. Read F...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:36:57 +0000Beefed-up Jon Jones pounds treadmill at 20mph as UFC star warns Ngannou he’ll ‘run through heavyweights like dominos’ (VIDEO)
Money might still be a sticking point but Jon Jones is apparently not giving up on his ambitions to face UFC heavyweight king Francis Ngannou, pledging to take down the giant Cameroonian and bring the belt back to America. Read Full Art...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:16:31 +0000Car bomb kills at least 25, injures dozens in eastern Afghanistan – local official
A massive car bomb struck the main city of eastern Afghanistan's Logar province on Friday, killing at least 25 people and injuring scores more, local officials told the media. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:16:28 +0000Australian intelligence predicts terrorist attack ‘in next 12 months,’ police seek new powers to combat ‘extreme’ ideologies
Australia’s Federal Police are requesting new powers that would make possession of “propaganda” and “terrorist” manifestos illegal to possess and share, as intelligence agencies predict a terrorist attack within 12 months. Rea...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:01:18 +0000Slide into the PM’s DMs: Boris Johnson’s mobile number being scrubbed from the internet after widespread exposure
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly had the same mobile number for 15 years, easily discoverable through Google. Though Johnson’s office hasn’t addressed the news, the number is being scrubbed from the internet. Read...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:39:28 +0000Australia mulling heavy fines, five years in jail for travelers circumventing flight ban from Covid-19 hotspots – reports
The Australian government is reportedly considering fining and jailing its citizens if they return home from Covid-ravaged countries under biosecurity rules that would give authorities sweeping new powers. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:38:14 +0000‘Don’t drop your guard,’ UK experts warn, as study highlights pre-immunity window after receiving Covid-19 vaccine
A small number of hospitalised Covid-19 patients in the UK died from the virus weeks after vaccination, researchers have said, warning the public not to throw caution to the wind after getting the jab in case they become infected. Read ...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:25:33 +0000NFL Draft star Zach Wilson’s mom causes Twitter frenzy upon son’s move to New York Jets
Being the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft should have been enough for Zach Wilson to make headlines. After fans caught a glimpse of his mother Lisa, however, she stole them and caused a Twitter frenzy among fans. Read Full Art...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:16:53 +0000By firing ‘bullets & shells’ at breakaway eastern regions, Ukraine is undermining own calls for unity, Russian UN envoy claims
One of Russia’s top diplomats has argued that Kiev is undermining any hopes it may have of reconciliation with the self-declared breakaway Donbass republics by continuing to engage in bloody fighting and hostilities in the region. Rea...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:07:08 +0000‘Unacceptable & unethical’: Russia says flag removal scandal at World Draughts Championship in Poland must not go unchecked
The Russian Draughts Federation has asked an international ruling body to address the incident involving the removal of the Russian flag during the Women’s World Championships in Warsaw. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:59:42 +0000Giuliani says feds who raided apartment refused to take Hunter Biden hard drives, got ‘covert warrant’ for his iCloud
Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has claimed he repeatedly tried to get federal agents to take the Hunter Biden hard drives in his possession when they raided his apartment, but they refused. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:45:55 +0000UFC boss Dana White takes aim at ‘dildos’ in Jake Paul pay row, says YouTuber’s ‘15 minutes are almost up’
Dana White struck a more conciliatory tone as the UFC boss praised YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul’s capacity for self-promotion, but claimed the clock was ticking down on the combat sports wannabe’s time in the spotlight. Read Full...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:37:39 +0000Facebook on ‘dangerous path,’ International Federation of Journalists head warns as platform cracks down on RT-affiliated Redfish
Censorship of political views by a private company like Facebook can undermine media freedom, the head of the International Federation of Journalists warned after the page of RT’s digital content project, Redfish, was deleted. Read Fu...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:22:53 +0000‘Stigmatizing and discriminating’: Hong Kong’s foreign workers angry with mandatory Covid-19 testing & vaccination order
Hong Kong’s foreign workers have accused local authorities of acting unfairly by telling migrants to undergo Covid-19 tests and making vaccination obligatory for extending contracts, after the South African variant was detected. Read ...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:15:04 +0000India’s Covid infections projected to peak next week, as officials warn people not to make their own oxygen amid supply shortage
Government advisers have warned that India is set to face the peak of Covid cases next week, as infections spread at a faster rate than previously expected. Some people have resorted to making their own oxygen amid the shortage. Read Fu...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:10:53 +0000‘Abnormal menstruation’ & other health issues experienced by hundreds of teargassed protesters in Portland – study
Almost 1,000 people who were exposed to tear gas during rallies in Portland last summer reported ‘menstrual health disruption’ after the fact, while hundreds of others experienced other health effects, according to new research. Rea...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:22:04 +0000Prominent Russian lawyer detained after raid by security forces, reportedly charged with leaking from confidential ‘spying’ trial
Russian defense attorney Ivan Pavlov was detained on Friday morning after authorities searched his room at a Moscow hotel, apparently in connection with the alleged disclosure of information from confidential legal proceedings. Read Ful...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:07:47 +0000Germany charges suspected Islamic State fundraiser who allegedly paid smugglers and helped free jailed fighter
Prosecutors in Germany have charged an Iraqi immigrant who is suspected of being a member of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) and funding the terrorist organization's activities abroad. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:06:48 +0000Florida’s Ron DeSantis sparks liberal Twitter meltdown after he provocatively… sits in a chair
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has once again become the target of biting Twitter scrutiny, this time for sitting in a manner deemed unbecoming. The scandal comes after a photo of him eating pizza caused liberals great distress. Read Ful...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:04:30 +0000Barcelona boss Koeman MUST win La Liga to avoid being sacked and replaced by club legend Xavi – reports
Reports from Spain have claimed that Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants club legend Xavi Hernandez to take over as first team manager if Ronald Koeman does not win La Liga, after bottling a chance to go top on Thursday. Read Full Ar...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:59:53 +0000RT editor-in-chief says she will seek Facebook ban if RT’s Redfish page, removed after anti-fascist post, is not restored
Margarita Simonyan has lashed out at Facebook for suspending the page of Redfish, RT’s Berlin-based digital content producer. She said she will try to have the social network itself banned if the decision is not reversed. Read Full Ar...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:58:07 +0000Australia’s education minister concerned that proposed new school curriculum favors indigenous viewpoints over Western heritage
Australian Education Minister Alan Tudge has courted controversy after expressing his concern that a focus on First Nations perspectives in the country's revised national curriculum should not “dishonor” its Western heritage. Read F...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:48:35 +0000Russian swimming star Rozaliya Nasretdinova reveals ‘weirdest compliment’ fan has ever paid her
Russian swimming stunner Rozaliya Nasretdinova has established herself as one of the country’s most talented athletes of her generation after claiming several prestigious titles, including European gold. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:38:41 +0000Pfizer and BioNTech submit request to European regulator for use of Covid-19 jab in adolescents
Covid vaccine partners Pfizer and BioNTech have announced they’ve submitted a request for their inoculation, Comirnaty, to be given permission for its administration in those aged 12-15 following positive trial results. Read Full Arti...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:32:59 +0000Russian UFC sensation Zabit ‘could QUIT’ after ratings snub – but rival Rodriguez ‘still dying to fight him’
Featherweight star Zabit Magomedsharipov could call time on his career, according to reports in Russia, after the 30-year-old fighter dropped out of the UFC’s 145lbs rankings. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:12:59 +0000We'll need booster vaccine shots against Covid-19 variants ‘starting this fall,’ says Moderna CEO
The head of the vaccine-maker Moderna has said that people should receive additional doses of the vaccine starting this autumn – to better protect themselves from new Covid-19 mutations. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:12:10 +0000Ukrainian authorities are indulging Neo-Nazis & far-right radicals who operate with total impunity, says Russian Foreign Ministry
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government has failed to stop the march of far-right forces in the country, and local neo-Nazis feel complete impunity from the authorities. That’s according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry. R...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:11:38 +0000Scottish footballer Cox RETIRES AT HALF-TIME after rival captain ‘goads him over failed suicide attempt’
A Scottish footballer who has been vocal on mental health issues and a failed suicide attempt has revealed why he walked off during a game following taunts allegedly related to the subject by a member of the opposition. Read Full Articl...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:02:54 +0000European economy slides into double-dip recession after new Covid-19 wave
Both the EU and the eurozone economies are facing a second recession in just over a year, continuing to shrink in the first three months of 2021, according to preliminary estimates released by Eurostat. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:46:47 +0000Kyrgyzstan & Tajikistan sign ceasefire agreement after violent border clashes that injured scores and killed at least 30 people
The authorities of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have issued a statement after at least 30 people were killed on their shared border following a shootout over a water distribution facility. Both nations claim to be its rightful owner. Read ...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:46:43 +0000‘I don’t trust Greek Cypriots’: Turkey’s Erdogan doubts UN-sponsored talks on divided island will yield any result
The upcoming UN-sponsored talks on Cyprus are unlikely to yield any result, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, after the international body failed to kickstart the island’s long-stalled negotiations process. Read Full...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:40:16 +0000Spain extending gap between AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses from 12 weeks to 16, to buy time to address safety concerns
People aged under 60 in Spain will now receive their second dose of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine 16 weeks after their first, to allow time to address changing guidelines following blood clot fears, the Health Ministry has said. Read F...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:30:02 +0000Facebook bans RT’s digital content project Redfish after posts marking end of Mussolini’s dictatorship and Holocaust Memorial Day
RT’s Redfish, an award-winning Berlin-based digital content project, has had its Facebook page of over 830,000 followers deleted over posts commemorating the Holocaust and the defeat of Italian fascism. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:26:38 +0000UK to host 2022 summit to prepare for future pandemics and raise money for vaccine research
Britain has announced its plans to host an international summit in 2022, in partnership with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) which will aim to develop future preparedness for pandemics. Read Full Article at RT...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:24:05 +00001st serving UK officer jailed for terrorism offence over membership of banned neo-Nazi group
22-year-old Benjamin Hannam has been sentenced to four years and four months in prison after becoming the first UK police officer to be convicted of a terrorism offence over his membership of a banned neo-Nazi group. Read Full Article a...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:18:13 +0000‘It's a patriotic responsibility for God's sake’: Biden defends wearing mask while vaccinated
President Joe Biden defended his continued wearing of a face mask despite being fully vaccinated against Covid-19, calling it a “patriotic” duty. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:10:13 +0000Australian police seize over HALF A TON of liquid meth disguised as cooking oil from Mexico
Police in the Australian state of Victoria have opened an investigation after they seized 540kg of liquid methamphetamine hidden among more than 9,000 canola oil bottles imported from Mexico. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:48:15 +0000‘Looks like a Hobbit dropped in tar’: News of Manchester United legend Solskjaer’s statue reminds fans of old monstrosity
News that a statue of Manchester United legend and current first team coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be erected in the Norwegian's hometown of Kristiansund has reminded fans on social media of a "Hobbit dropped in tar" original. Read F...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:46:14 +0000Jailed Navalny’s political operations branded ‘extremist’ in new watchlist issued by Russian terrorist financing investigators
Russian officials responsible for tracking financial crimes like money laundering and funding foreign militants have added the political operations of jailed anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny to a list of extremist groups. Read ...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:36:44 +0000May 2 declared ‘day of national mourning’ in Israel after 45 die in stampede at Jewish religious festival
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said May 2 will be a day of mourning for the dozens killed in a stampede during a religious event on Friday. A watchdog had warned that the site was not suited for large gatherings. Read Ful...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:28:14 +0000Ally of Russian opposition figure Navalny given 2.5 years in prison for ‘distributing porn’ after sharing Rammstein music video
The former coordinator of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s Arkhangelsk headquarters has been sentenced to 2.5 years behind bars for distributing pornographic materials after sharing a video by German band Rammstein. Read Ful...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:19:25 +0000‘Bone went through skin’: UFC’s Chris Weidman shows scars from horror leg injury as he reassures fans ‘I will be good’ (GRAPHIC)
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has displayed the scars he bears from the sickening leg break suffered in his short-lived contest with Uriah Hall this month – telling fans he will recover from the harrowing setback. Rea...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:14:50 +0000S. Korean fishermen sail out against Japan’s ‘irresponsible nuclear attack’ as Tokyo plans to dump Fukushima wastewater into ocean
Around 800 fishermen have taken part in rallies across South Korea in demonstrating against Japan’s decision to dump more than one million tons of supposedly treated nuclear wastewater into the sea. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:09:18 +0000Apple in breach of law by charging commission on rival music services – EU competition chief
US tech giant Apple is violating the EU’s competition laws by imposing undue restrictions on music services present in its app store, a preliminary conclusion by a European Commission investigation said. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:02:57 +0000China accuses Australia of ‘economic coercion’ amid escalating tensions
China’s ambassador to Australia has pinned the blame on Canberra for the rapidly deteriorating relations between the two countries, accusing Australia of escalating the conflict. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:51:26 +0000Germany conducts final training operation in Afghanistan ahead of joint military withdrawal after two decades
German forces are completing their final training operation with local forces on Friday, as the nation prepares to withdraw from the country alongside NATO and the United States after nearly two decades. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:48:42 +0000‘I'm in trouble’: Fully-vaccinated Joe Biden struggles to find mask during outdoor speech (VIDEO)
President Joe Biden frantically searched for his mask during a speech in Georgia, telling supporters he was “in trouble,” despite the fact that the president was both outside and fully vaccinated. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:40:11 +0000UK spy agencies are looking for the next Alan Turing and ‘Q’ in recruitment drives with a focus on tackling cyber threats
Two UK intelligence agencies are actively recruiting “neurodiverse” individuals and tech wizards – in the moulds of iconic code-breaker Alan Turing and James Bond’s ‘Q’, respectively – to tackle emerging cyber-security cha...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:36:02 +0000Russia’s 2021 St. Petersburg Economic Forum to offer cultural program for participants
The annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), which is set to take place on June 2-5 this year, will host a series of traditional cultural events for its guests and participants. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:35:31 +0000China bans binge-eating videos as part of new law prohibiting food waste
Chinese lawmakers have enacted legislation that will allow authorities to crack down on various kinds of food waste, including videos of binge eating, in an effort to conserve resources and promote responsible consumption. Read Full Art...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:24:52 +0000Two-star police general jailed for 12 MONTHS in Cambodia over violating coronavirus rules
A top general, now the former deputy chief of staff of the national police, has been jailed in Cambodia over hosting a party in violation of coronavirus lockdown. His fellow revelers received jail terms as well. Read Full Article at RT....
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:18:09 +0000Japanese sumo wrestler dies at 28, one month after hitting head during contest
Japanese lower-tier sumo wrestler Hibikiryu has tragically passed away aged 28, one month after injuring his head during the sport's last grand tournament. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:00:36 +0000NFL Draft: Kings of Leon bomb, Mac Jones has fans in hysterics – and Trevor Lawrence surprises no one
The NFL 2021 draft in Cleveland was action-packed, as King of Leon bombed, New England's new quarterback Mac Jones had fans in hysterics, and hotly-tipped Trevor Lawrence surprised nobody by being the first overall pick. Read Full Artic...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:46:20 +0000AstraZeneca boss says ‘we never overpromised’ on Covid-19 jab, asks people to imagine situation without Anglo-Swedish shot
The CEO of embattled drugmaker AstraZeneca has hit back at EU criticism of the firm and its lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine, saying they “never overpromised” on the supply of doses and adding that he’s proud of their achievements. Rea...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:42:43 +0000Lingerie-loving Ebanie Bridges decries ‘double standards’ as Tyson Fury trains in underwear – only to find out reason for stunt
World heavyweight boxing king Tyson Fury has been called out for training in his underwear as female Aussie ring star Ebanie Bridges made claims of “double standards” – before being enlightened on the real reason behind the move. ...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:10:20 +0000India’s Covid vaccination program stalls as states run out of doses amid record daily infection rates
Several Indian states have run out of Covid jabs less than a day before the country was due to kick off a nationwide vaccination drive, as domestic manufacturing shortages hamper supplies amid spiralling infection rates. Read Full Artic...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 10:01:09 +0000Covid-19 passport for travelling abroad set to be ready by May 17, UK vaccines minister says
The UK plans to roll out certificates that act as proof of Covid-19 vaccination and testing status so that people from England can travel abroad freely from May 17, as Europe gets ready to welcome British tourists. Read Full Article at ...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:50:50 +0000US Embassy in Moscow to dramatically reduce staff & stop issuing most visas to Russians as mission is banned from employing locals
The US Embassy in Moscow is to halt issuing all non-immigrant visas and will dramatically limit the range of services for Americans, following a Russian government decision to ban states dubbed "unfriendly" from employing locals. Read F...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:43:52 +0000Actor Noel Clarke stripped of Bafta honors, membership after 20 women accuse him of sexual predation & bullying
Acclaimed British actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke has been accused by multiple women of being a serial sexual predator, who has been abusing his professional position of power to harass subordinates. He denied the allegations. Read Full...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:31:44 +0000‘They’re literally attacking the color of my skin’: Black GOP senator highlights Left’s hypocrisy after ‘racist’ Twitter attacks
Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has accused liberals of engaging in the same type of racial discrimination which they so often rail against, after the lawmaker was targeted by a woke Twitter mob. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:18:42 +0000‘I’m not proposing a referendum right now’ says Sturgeon in independence U-turn as elections loom
Scotland’s first minister has said she doesn’t want to propose a referendum now as her party prepares for an election on May 6, citing bigger challenges in the economy as support for independence falls. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:09:37 +0000Hungary has enough vaccines for everyone who applied for Covid-19 shot, PM Orban says
Budapest has stockpiled enough Covid-19 vaccines for everyone who has applied to receive the shot, PM Viktor Orban said, as the country prepares to reopen most public services and venues to those vaccinated. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:55:08 +0000Chinese economic activity loses steam after record post-Covid recovery
The manufacturing and services sectors in China slowed their expansion in the first month of the second quarter, as companies faced supply and logistics problems. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:40:46 +0000Oil prices rally towards $70 as demand outlook improves
Crude oil prices got a major boost this week thanks to optimistic expectations about demand from OPEC+ and rebalancing fuel inventories in the United States. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:58:06 +0000Biden supporters get fact-checked after claiming ‘85% of Americans’ approved of US president’s address to Congress
Democrats on social media have been accused of overstating Americans’ enthusiasm for President Joe Biden’s speech to Congress, after omitting some rather important details about a poll conducted by CBS. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:31:37 +0000Portugal to fully reopen land border with Spain on May 1, two days ahead of schedule
Portugal will lift travel restrictions on its land border with Spain on Saturday. Travelers from high-risk countries will still have to quarantine themselves upon arrival. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:19:38 +0000‘I’m not an anti-vax person’: Joe Rogan clarifies ‘young & healthy don’t need jab’ claims after uproar reaches White House & Fauci
Podcaster Joe Rogan has elaborated on remarks about coronavirus vaccines after triggering major backlash, including from the White House, saying he is not “anti-vax” but merely questions whether the young and healthy need the jab. R...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:59:13 +0000US begins much-touted ‘withdrawal’ from Afghanistan... by sending MORE troops & gear for ‘temporary force protection’
The US military has begun its withdrawal from Afghanistan, the White House said, pulling out after occupying the war-torn country for more than 20 years. For now, however, troop levels will grow to “protect” the departing forces. Re...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:56:09 +0000Tough decision: Jackie Buntan beats Ekaterina ‘Barbie’ Vandaryeva in fight between ONE Championship beauties in Singapore (VIDEO)
Muay Thai aces Jackie Buntan and Ekaterina Vandaryeva fought out a tight scrap as the kickboxer known as 'barbie' suffered a second loss with ONE Championship – although Buntan admitted her opponent had thrown more shots than her. Rea...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:45:53 +0000New ‘dangerous chemical’ leak detected at NUCLEAR WASTE site in Washington state
A nuclear waste storage tank at a defunct plutonium reactor in Washington state has sprung a leak, the Department of Energy said, as local officials warn the aging vessel will emit 1,300 gallons of chemicals over the next year. Read Ful...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:13:16 +0000Hamas denounces ‘coup’ after Abbas delays Palestinian election over East Jerusalem dispute with Israel
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said he would delay the upcoming election, citing the Israeli ban on campaign events in East Jerusalem. The militant group Hamas, favored to make gains, called the decision a “coup.” Rea...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:08:30 +0000Ghislaine Maxwell seen bruised in ‘1st prison photo’ as lawyers keep protesting ‘torturous’ jail conditions for Epstein confidante
A photograph of disgraced socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, former best friend of now-deceased sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein, has finally surfaced amid a deep well of controversy surrounding her treatment in prison. Read Full Article at RT...
Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:48:07 +0000‘Unbelievable scenes’: Pro golfer and racing driver break world record with 303-yard shot into a car moving at 143mph (VIDEO)
Golfer Marcus Armitage and racing driver Paul O'Neill have set a new world record for the longest shot hit and caught in a moving car, breaking the previous best set by a pairing including ex-Formula One ace David Coulthard. Read Full A...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:57:18 +0000At least 44 killed, 150+ injured in STAMPEDE at crowded bonfire festival in Israel
Over 150 people have been injured, some critically, and at least 44 have died in a stampede at the crowded Lag B’Omer bonfire festival in northern Israel, local media reported, citing emergency services. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:48:32 +0000UFC flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko could face former strawweight ruler Zhang Weili or trilogy bout with double champ Nunes
Fresh off a sensational win over Jessica Andrade at UFC 261, flyweight champion Valentina Schevchenko is eyeing fights with two-division champion Amanda Nunes in a trilogy bout or the recently dethroned Zhang Weili. Read Full Article at...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:31:14 +0000‘I don’t know how to tackle’: Pogba produces yet another penalty calamity as Manchester United hand out thrashing in Europa League
Paul Pogba has wearily admitted defeat in his attempts to tackle after conceding a penalty again as Manchester United mauled Italian side Roma in Europe – and his boss took aim at two Champions League winners afterwards. Read Full Art...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:03:34 +0000Congressman and ADL demand CENSORSHIP of ‘anti-Semitic’ article about Democrat-led tax push to help the RICH
An article about the campaign to remove a tax cap benefitting the wealthy in states controlled by Democrats was labeled anti-Semitic by the Anti-Defamation League and a senior Democrat lawmaker, who called for its censorship. Read Full ...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:15:15 +000018 French active-duty servicemen to face MILITARY COURT over open letter blasting ‘Islamist hordes’ & looming ‘civil war’
Eighteen French servicemen, who have been identified as signatories of a letter warning President Emmanuel Macron about a looming “civil war,” will come before a military court, the Armed Forces Chief of Staff said. Read Full Articl...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:57:37 +0000‘Serial sexual assaulter says what?’ De Blasio & Cuomo continue feud, gov denies NYT report he hid Covid-19 nursing home deaths
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has touched on his biggest scandals at a press conference, denying reports he covered up Covid-19 deaths and targeting New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio on rolling back pandemic restrictions. Read Full Articl...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:21:27 +0000Biden’s ratings MUCH lower than Trump’s least-viewed speech to Congress, but he did beat the Oscars
Turns out US President Joe Biden didn’t just have a smaller than usual audience inside the halls of Congress, as preliminary ratings reports indicated that only 22.6 million Americans watched his speech on broadcast TV channels. Read ...
Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:04:08 +0000Covid-19 could cause strokes among young & healthy people, including in asymptomatic cases – study
Scientists from more than 30 countries say they have detected an “unusually high” percentage of young people among patients that were hospitalized with a stroke after having Covid-19, including in asymptomatic form. Read Full Articl...