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Fri, 14 May 2021 08:58:09 +0000Hundreds take to streets in Barcelona to protest closure of Nissan plants, as thousands fear losing jobs (VIDEO)
Protesters marched in Barcelona, Spain with whistles and firecrackers in a demonstration against the planned closures of car manufacturing plants. Workers accuse the local government of failing to find alternatives. Read Full Article at...
Fri, 14 May 2021 08:48:28 +0000Russia planning new ban on capturing whales & dolphins, prime minister announces, in wake of orca ‘whale jail’ outcry in Far East
Russia’s prime minister has said that Moscow will introduce tough new prohibitions outlawing the capture of many large sea mammals off the coast of the country, as experts recommend radical measures to save them from extinction. Read ...
Fri, 14 May 2021 08:47:46 +0000Israel DENIES sending ground troops to Gaza as cross-border attacks intensify
The Israeli army has clarified that it has not launched a ground invasion of Gaza, after inadvertently giving the impression that it had. The IDF has been bombing Gaza after Hamas launched a barrage of rockets at Israeli cities. Read Fu...
Fri, 14 May 2021 08:10:00 +0000Singapore moves back towards lockdown as Covid-19 cases rise, jeopardizing long-awaited travel bubble with Hong Kong
Singapore’s government has announced new curbs on socializing that sees the city-state move back towards lockdown amid rising Covid-19 cases, both traced and untraceable, and the formation of several coronavirus clusters. Read Full Ar...
Fri, 14 May 2021 06:35:14 +0000US panic-buying feeds into fuel shortage, sending gasoline prices higher – analyst
Panic-buying and fuel-hoarding after the recent outage of the Colonial Pipeline network is the cause of the US gasoline price spike, according to the chairman of Alfa Energy John Hall. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 14 May 2021 05:06:20 +0000UN chief pleads for ‘immediate de-escalation’ in Gaza & Israel after Tel Aviv reportedly rebuffs Egyptian ceasefire plan
UN head Antonio Guterres implored the warring parties in Israel and Gaza to halt the bloodshed as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan came to a close, amid reports that Israeli officials rejected a ceasefire plan floated by Egypt. Read Ful...
Fri, 14 May 2021 04:03:59 +0000‘No comment’: Biden declines to confirm reports that Colonial Pipeline paid hackers $4mn+ in ransom to resolve gas supply crisis
US President Joe Biden refused to say whether he was aware Colonial Pipeline paid more than $4 million to hackers after a major cyber attack crippled the company’s operations, on the heels of several reports alleging the payment. Read...
Fri, 14 May 2021 02:32:02 +0000Musk drives Doge spike by saying he’s ‘working with devs’ to improve meme coin, after crippling Bitcoin with Tesla breakup tweet
After declaring a break with Bitcoin earlier this week, Tesla founder Elon Musk has sent Dogecoin rallying with a single tweet, saying he’s working with its developers to refine the joke-inspired crypto. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Fri, 14 May 2021 01:28:22 +0000‘Vaxxed or masked’ Biden tells Americans, but gets rejected as negligent or DICTATOR by both Democrats & Republicans
The vaccination messaging effort by US President Joe Biden’s communications team ran into a wall of resistance on both sides of the political spectrum, as Democrats clung to their masks and Republicans called him a tyrant. Read Full A...
Fri, 14 May 2021 01:02:22 +0000The world must pressure Israel to end its ‘murderous attack on Gaza,’ Roger Waters says
World governments must cease all military aid to Israel and demand an end to its “ferocious” assault on Gaza, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters told RT, amid a sharp escalation of violence in the Palestinian enclave. Read Full Arti...
Fri, 14 May 2021 00:30:40 +0000Priest who held service for Biden’s inauguration RESIGNS as head of California university over ‘misconduct’ at booze-fueled dinner
Father Kevin O’Brien, who delivered the homily at the inauguration of his friend Joe Biden, has resigned as president of Santa Clara University and checked into rehab, over inappropriate conduct with students at dinner parties. Read F...
Fri, 14 May 2021 00:16:27 +0000Greenwald blasts Intercept over ‘hit piece’ that claims conservatives’ riot video ‘smears’ Black Lives Matter
The Intercept co-founder Glenn Greenwald has joined a legion of conservative and independent journalists slamming the outlet over an article going after “right-wing” journalists’ coverage of last year’s “mostly peaceful” US ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 23:48:09 +0000Cuomo tries to ‘redefine’ sexual harassment as he pushes back against accusers: ‘That’s you feeling uncomfortable’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been accused of trying to “mansplain” and redefine harassment in his latest defense against multiple sexual misconduct allegations against him. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 21:24:43 +0000IDF announces Israeli GROUND TROOPS now ‘attacking’ Gaza Strip amid fears of imminent invasion
Israeli ground troops have now joined the air force in attacking the Gaza Strip, the IDF has announced, causing confusion before clarifying that no soldiers have actually crossed into the Palestinian enclave yet. Read Full Article at RT...
Thu, 13 May 2021 20:51:53 +0000Three rockets fired at Israel from Lebanon amid escalating violence between Israeli Army & Palestinian militants
Three rockets have been fired at Israeli territory from southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said. The incident comes amid renewed violence between the IDF and Palestinian militants in Gaza. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 13 May 2021 20:33:07 +0000CDC, Fauci say vaccinated people can resume normal activities without masking up… with a few exceptions
The Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) has loosened its guidelines on masking against Covid-19, and even White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has surprised some with his suddenly more laid-back position. Read Full ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 20:25:24 +0000Ukraine court orders house arrest of opposition leader Medvedchuk, who is suspected by Kiev of ‘treason’
Viktor Medvedchuk, leader of the largest opposition bloc in the Ukrainian parliament, has been placed under house arrest and had his passport taken away, after the authorities in Kiev said they were investigating him for treason. Read F...
Thu, 13 May 2021 19:36:31 +0000NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio mocked for promising free fries for getting Covid-19 vaccines, awkwardly eating burger at presser (VIDEO)
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was lampooned after awkwardly chowing down on a burger during a press conference and promising free fries at Shake Shack for people vaccinated against Covid-19. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 19:19:04 +0000UK PM Johnson says he’s ‘anxious’ about Indian Covid-19 strain, won’t rule out local lockdowns as cases of variant jump
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he wouldn’t rule out imposing local measures to tackle the spread of the Indian Covid-19 variant, after the number of cases detected more than doubled in the past week. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 13 May 2021 19:10:24 +0000Watch the game and get out: Portuguese officials impose strict restrictions on fans ahead of newly-switched Champions League final
Fans travelling to this month's Champions League final in Porto must spend no more than 24 hours in Portugal and remain securely within a strict bubble, according to the prime minister's Minister of State, Mariana Vieira da Silva. Read ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 18:46:47 +0000‘Could have killed him’: Cyclist is smashed to floor by car crashing into him from behind in horrifying mid-race collision (VIDEO)
Fans were disgusted after professional racer Pieter Serry was hit from behind by the car of another team during a race in Italy – only for the Belgian to bravely return to his feet and carry on despite being smashed to the ground. Rea...
Thu, 13 May 2021 18:28:34 +0000Ethics violation sanction may be on the cards for Marjorie Taylor Greene as AOC expresses security concern after in-person spat
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) is facing criticism and a possible sanction after allegedly accosting and yelling at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) outside the House Chamber. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 18:24:46 +0000Protesters force UK immigration officers to release 2 men detained in Scotland after crowd surrounds van (VIDEOS)
Two men detained by immigration officers in Scotland have been released from a police van to huge cheers from a 100-strong crowd who amassed around the vehicle to prevent the pair being taken away from their home in Glasgow. Read Full A...
Thu, 13 May 2021 18:11:25 +0000'A poison for social cohesion’: German govt’s wealth report shows disparity between rich & poor is ‘solidifying’
Low-income families in Germany have ever fewer chances of climbing out of poverty, the German government’s latest poverty and wealth report confirms, in what Berlin’s critics describe as a testament to inequality. Read Full Article ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 18:04:16 +0000Concerns of more unrest at Manchester United Premier League game grow as fans block Liverpool’s bus on way to Old Trafford (VIDEO)
Fears are growing that Thursday's rescheduled game between Manchester United and Liverpool could see a repeat of chaotic anti-Glazer demonstrations after fans briefly blocked the Liverpool team bus en route to Old Trafford. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 13 May 2021 17:25:13 +0000Sporting chance: Cristiano Ronaldo’s mom tells fans he could return to Lisbon... while he seems more focused on ‘new $2MN Ferrari’
Cristiano Ronaldo could escape the embarrassment of missing out on the Champions League with ailing Juventus next season by joining Sporting Lisbon, his mom has said – and the star has posed with two F1 stars and a new Ferrari. Read F...
Thu, 13 May 2021 17:01:10 +0000Quebec becomes latest to halt giving 1st doses of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab in change to vaccine campaign
The Canadian province of Quebec will no longer offer AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to people as a first dose, the health ministry has said, following advice on the issue from its immunization committee. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 13 May 2021 16:47:30 +0000German Football Association president Fritz Keller offers resignation after controversial Nazi remark
Fritz Keller, the president of the German Football Association (DFB), has offered to step down from his post amid a backlash after he compared vice president Rainer Koch to an infamous Nazi judge. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 16:14:39 +0000Former PM Cameron says he had ‘big economic investment’ in collapsed Greensill firm subject to watchdog inquiry
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has admitted he had shares in a now-collapsed financial firm that he secretly tried to support with cash from a government fund intended for companies hit by the effects of Covid-19. Read Full...
Thu, 13 May 2021 16:11:20 +0000Amazon offering $100 to new employees for proof of Covid-19 vaccination as company set to bring on 75,000
Amazon is gearing up to bring on 75,000 new employees, and one of the incentives they will be offering new hires is a $100 bonus payment for proof that the worker has been vaccinated against Covid-19. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 13 May 2021 16:07:06 +0000UK PM’s office accuses France of issuing ‘another EU threat’ by blocking financial services deal to wrangle fisheries access
A spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accused Paris of issuing a fresh “EU threat,” following reports the French government is set to block a post-Brexit financial services deal over the fishing access dispute. Read...
Thu, 13 May 2021 16:01:44 +0000With Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny jailed, popular backing for protests supporting him dwindles, survey reveals
Only 16% of Russians have a favorable opinion of those who participated in last month’s marches in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny, dropping almost a third from the 22% who backed earlier protests in January. Read F...
Thu, 13 May 2021 15:55:24 +0000Prince Harry tells UFC’s Rogan to ‘stay out’ of vaccine debate as British royal visits NFL stadium to urge world to get Covid jab
Prince Harry has dismissed Joe Rogan's remarks questioning the need for universal Covid-19 jabs, speaking after a vaccine-promoting address at the home of the next Super Bowl to tell the UFC host that he has a "responsibility". Read Ful...
Thu, 13 May 2021 15:53:36 +0000Newsmax host accused of anti-Semitism after calling Israel the ‘home country’ of American Jews
Grant Stinchfield, a host at the conservative television network Newsmax, was accused of anti-Semitism after he called Israel the “home country” of American Jews in a segment about the latest Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read Full ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 15:42:41 +0000EU allegations that Russia intends to absorb & ‘de facto integrate’ Ukraine’s Donbass are totally false, Kremlin insists
Russia has no plans to integrate the self-proclaimed Donetsk (DNR) and Lugansk People’s Republics (LNR), despite reports that the European Union allegedly believes Moscow is slowly trying to absorb parts of eastern Ukraine. Read Full ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 15:18:05 +0000Bad Luk: Inter Milan star Romelu Lukaku FINED as police raid birthday party over breach of Covid-19 guidelines
Romelu Lukaku and several of his Inter Milan teammates have found themselves in a spot of bother after the Belgium star was fined by local police for hosting a birthday party for himself in violation of Italy's Covid-19 rules. Read Full...
Thu, 13 May 2021 15:12:37 +0000Russian-born Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin donates $1 BILLION in crypto to pandemic-hit India
In a major philanthropy move, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated $1.5 billion worth of cryptocurrencies to several non-profit organizations. The giveaway includes $1 billion sent to a Covid-19 relief fund in India. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 13 May 2021 15:03:17 +0000China aiming to reuse 60% of urban household refuse by 2025 as Beijing strives for less wasteful future
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has said the country is aiming to increase the amount of urban household waste it reuses by 50% as Beijing targets a holistic approach to climate change. Read Full Article at R...
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:54:35 +0000More than a quarter of EU adults reluctant to get Covid vaccine, survey finds
Vaccine hesitancy rates in the EU are raising alarms, after a survey found that 27% of adults across the bloc said they’d be unlikely to accept a Covid-19 jab, amid a “failure” to persuade people of its efficacy and safety. Read F...
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:48:15 +0000Why is the US removing Xiaomi from its blacklist? RT’s Boom Bust investigates
In a major reversal of the previous administration’s policies, the White House has announced plans to take one of China’s electronics giants off its blacklist. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:39:45 +0000‘Prison imam’ praised bin Laden & preached destruction of ‘satanic’ Vatican in Italy – police
An inmate who acted as a prison imam in Italy has been charged with spreading terrorist propaganda after he allegedly praised the 9/11 plane hijackers and called for an attack on the Vatican. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:35:15 +0000‘Who are you?’ Scottish MP mocked for photo-shoot of his phone call to Israeli Embassy to de-escalate Hamas conflict
Alyn Smith may not be a big name on the world stage, but the Scottish MP has made waves after he called the Israeli Embassy, in an apparent bid to de-escalate the latest deadly conflict with Hamas, drawing ridicule in the process. Read ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:28:46 +0000Cancel culture debate rages as ‘American Idol’ singer nixed over KKK-themed video… from when he was 12
‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Kennedy has apologized and is leaving the singing competition after a video surfaced of him posing with a person in a KKK-style white hood. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:19:54 +0000‘Completely inappropriate’: Top scientists denounce Big Pharma for implying annual Covid booster shots are crucial
More than a dozen influential infectious disease and vaccine experts say the first round of jabs may offer enough protection against Covid-19, refuting Big Pharma’s claims that regular shots will “likely” be needed. Read Full Arti...
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:11:24 +0000‘I’ve tried some crazy things’: Golf siren Paige Spiranac lauds ‘incredible’ Rory McIlroy’s caddie after star’s barren run ends
Golf expert Paige Spiranac has joined the chorus of praise for former world number one Rory McIlroy's caddie, Harry Diamond, and contrasted the sidekick's heroics to the advice she felt she needed at times during her career. Read Full A...
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:11:17 +0000Western messaging about ‘rules-based international order’ designed to undermine UN & circumvent international law, says Russian FM
Western countries are developing rules without the consent of the rest of the international community, and are both undermining and circumventing the United Nations. That’s according to Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister. Read...
Thu, 13 May 2021 14:03:25 +0000Florida governor to pardon everyone in state charged with breaking Covid restrictions
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced he will pardon all Floridians who have been legally charged for breaking coronavirus restrictions on mask wearing and social distancing, arguing guidelines should be advisory. Read ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 13:46:54 +0000Manchester United fortify Old Trafford with 10ft ‘Ring of Steel’ to prevent demonstrations ahead of rescheduled Liverpool fixture
Manchester United are taking measures to prevent a repeat of the scenes which forced the postponement of the recent Premier League match with Liverpool, erecting a 10ft tall 'ring of steel' to prevent more demonstrations. Read Full Arti...
Thu, 13 May 2021 13:13:44 +0000IDF seemingly celebrates leveling Gaza residential block with ‘before & after’ meme on Instagram
The IDF has posted what was perceived as a meme on its Instagram account showing before-and-after photos of a residential tower block in Gaza following its assault on the building, which was allegedly used by “terrorists.” Read Full...
Thu, 13 May 2021 13:02:08 +0000Foreign tech giants to be forced to open offices in Russia as officials look to stop companies ignoring demands from regulators
Large foreign IT companies that refuse to open offices and have official representation in Russia could be completely banned from having advertisements on their websites and could be prevented from accepting any form of payment. Read Fu...
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:54:18 +0000‘Where did this conclusion come from?’: Beijing slams Aussie think tank that says China caused birth rate decline in Xinjiang
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has dismissed an Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) publication that claims Chinese policies have led to a sharp decline in birth rates in Xinjiang. Beijing advises a review of the facts. Read Full...
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:43:16 +0000‘We need to ensure girls are included’: Senator shuns ‘constantly changing judgment of today’s cancel culture’ in transgender row
A US senator in Ohio, where new bills are proposing to ban transgender athletes from competing in high school and college sports, has described the treatment of Olympic gold medalist Caitlyn Jenner as a product of cancel culture. Read F...
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:36:41 +0000Rihanna accused of pulling an ‘ALL LIVES MATTER’ after saying both ‘innocent Israeli and Palestinian children’ suffer
Rihanna has added her name to the list of celebrities who have found themselves in hot water after voicing opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Her neutral “I stand with humanity” stance caused backlash on social media. Rea...
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:20:43 +0000Bella Hadid receives widespread support for statements condemning ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians
Muslim supermodel Bella Hadid has received millions of likes and support from fellow influencers after condemning Israeli “colonization, ethnic cleansing” and occupation of Palestine in a series of Instagram posts. Read Full Article...
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:20:13 +0000Armenian PM sounds alarm over ‘incursion’ by Azerbaijani troops, sparking fear of fresh conflict after bloody Nagorno-Karabakh war
Nikol Pashinyan, Armenia’s acting prime minister, has accused forces from neighboring Azerbaijan of conducting a secret raid in his country’s territory months after the two nations signed a ceasefire agreement to end a brutal war. R...
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:14:19 +0000Shine bright: Russia’s largest-ever cut diamond goes for $14.1 million at Swiss auction house after almost two years of polishing
A flawless rectangular step-cut 100.94-carat diamond, mined in Russia and thought to be the country’s biggest-ever polished gem, has sold for 12.8 million Swiss francs ($14.1 million) at Christie’s auction house in Geneva. Read Full...
Thu, 13 May 2021 12:09:11 +0000Oil pipeline cyberattack exposes America’s multi-trillion dollar infrastructure security crisis
Last Friday, a cyberattack prompted the shutdown of the biggest piece of energy infrastructure in the United States, the Colonial Pipeline system that supplies almost half of the gasoline and diesel that the East Coast consumes. Read Fu...
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:58:17 +0000Japanese government sued by South Korean fishers over planned release of Fukushima contaminated water
Two South Korean fisheries associations have filed a lawsuit, demanding the Japanese government’s compensation over its plan to dump contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 13 May 2021 11:43:26 +0000Israeli media in hot water after state TV broadcasts ‘lynching’ of ‘Arab’ by Jewish mob
News that Israeli television broadcast the beating of a supposedly Arab man live amid the ongoing violence has drawn condemnation on social media, with users questioning Israel’s reputation as the Middle East’s only democracy. Read ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:26:56 +0000Russian ex-UFC fighter ‘cops eight-and-a-half year maximum security sentence for kidnapping, extortion against Moscow businessman’
Unbeaten MMA fighter Dmitriy Sosnovskiy has reportedly landed eight-and-a-half years in a maximum security penal colony after being found guilty of forming part of a gang who are said to have kidnapped and choked a businessman. Read Ful...
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:17:41 +0000School searched in remote Russian city after teenager threatens COPYCAT ATTACK based on horror Kazan shooting that left nine dead
Classes were cut short on Thursday at a school in Russia’s Far East, as a terrifying message emerged online threatening a repeat of a bloody assault that left seven students and two teachers dead in the city of Kazan this week. Read F...
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:12:37 +0000Porto confirmed as new host for all-English Champions League Final between Chelsea and Man City as Istanbul misses out again
Porto's Estadio do Dragao has been confirmed as the new host venue for this month's Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City after UEFA bosses opted to switch from the game's original venue in Istanbul. Read Full Artic...
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:03:57 +0000Russian farmers about to reap bumper grain harvest – USDA
Russia is projected to produce 85 million tons of wheat in the next agricultural season, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). That would make it one of the best harvests in post-Soviet history. Read Full Article at RT.c...
Thu, 13 May 2021 11:00:34 +0000American Republicans mocked by Brits for insinuating ‘Queen of England’ supports voter ID laws like they do
The Republican State Leadership Committee in the US has been ridiculed by Brits after insinuating that the “Queen of England” supports voter ID laws – thus making her an enemy of the Democrats. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 10:58:57 +0000Germany relaxes quarantine rules for travelers from popular tourist spots as Covid-19 infection rate declines
Germany will allow people coming from nations such as Spain and Italy to present a proof of vaccination status or negative Covid-19 test if they want to skip quarantine on arrival. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 10:58:55 +0000Islam Makhachev handed stern test of his UFC lightweight credentials in July bout with Thiago Moises
Islam Makhachev, the man anointed by many as the successor to Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC lightweight division, will be given his next opportunity to climb the ranks when he faces gritty Brazilian Thiago Moises in July. Read Full Art...
Thu, 13 May 2021 10:46:17 +0000Russia calls on Israel to ‘immediately’ end settlement of Palestinian territories & maintain peace at Jerusalem’s sacred sites
Moscow has urged the Israeli government to urgently put an end to violent clashes with Palestinians, as security forces crack down on unrest in East Jerusalem and are reportedly considering a full-scale ground operation in Gaza. Read Fu...
Thu, 13 May 2021 10:32:10 +0000Timber! RT’s Keiser Report looks at what’s behind soaring lumber prices in US
As the US government continues to print money and the Covid pandemic causes supply chains to shut down, there is evidence that a major inflation is starting to happen, according to RT’s Keiser Report. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 13 May 2021 10:11:34 +0000Google fined $120 million by Italy’s antitrust authority for abusing market position to block rival’s smartphone app
Italy’s competition authority has fined Google €100 million ($120 million) for abusing its market position to block the Enel X app from the Play Store. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 09:20:04 +0000Zelensky targeting opposition leaders for ‘treason’ won’t help Ukraine’s unity problems – but could shatter the country for good
In 2014, as bloody fighting raged in eastern Ukraine, businessman Viktor Medvedchuk darted back and forth across the contact line to negotiate the release of prisoners. Instead of gratitude, he now stands accused of high treason. Read F...
Thu, 13 May 2021 08:59:48 +0000IDF ‘approves’ plan for possible ground invasion into Gaza as Netanyahu reportedly rejects Hamas truce offer
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have drawn up plans to invade Gaza from the ground in response to the rocket barrage by Hamas. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly dismissed an offer to end hostilities “on a mutual basis.” Read...
Thu, 13 May 2021 08:51:18 +0000Tokyo’s vaccine tsar blames rigid jab-approval processes for Japan’s lagging Covid-19 inoculation program
Japan’s minister for the Covid-19 vaccination program has said he accepts responsibility for the country’s limited progress, but also criticized regulatory procedures, saying the rules for approving new vaccines needs to change. Rea...
Thu, 13 May 2021 08:25:40 +0000Bitcoin sell-off wipes $365 BILLION from crypto market
The world’s biggest digital asset, bitcoin, has seen a huge price plunge that resulted in $365 billion being washed out of the cryptocurrency market. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 13 May 2021 05:07:59 +0000‘Israel has a right to defend itself,’ Biden tells Netanyahu, as Blinken calls Palestinian leader Abbas to condemn rocket attacks
US President Joe Biden voiced staunch support for Tel Aviv in a call with the Israeli PM, while Secretary of State Tony Blinken scolded a Palestinian leader for Hamas rocket fire as IDF warplanes hammer Gaza. Read Full Article at RT.com...
Thu, 13 May 2021 02:36:29 +0000‘Vax-a-Million’: Ohio Governor DeWine to use federal Covid-19 relief to FUND LOTTERIES for vaccine recipients
Just in case touting “safe and effective” isn't enough, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is offering residents a new incentive to get their Covid-19 vaccine shots – chances to win $1 million or a college scholarship in special lotteries....
Thu, 13 May 2021 02:24:56 +0000‘Can’t even say Palestinians’: Gal Gadot takes heat after tweeting about cycle of violence between Israel & ‘neighbors’
Israeli actress Gal Gadot was condemned online after weighing in on the latest eruption of violence between Israel and Gaza, with critics accusing the former IDF soldier of carrying water for Tel Aviv. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 13 May 2021 01:35:53 +0000US lifts sanctions against Sinaloa drug cartel operative, after he showed ‘change in behavior’ & testified against El Chapo
A lieutenant of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel, who vanished after testifying against his boss Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, has been taken off the US sanctions list due to “change in behavior,” the Treasury Department said. Read F...
Thu, 13 May 2021 01:10:48 +0000French troops who warned Macron of ‘brewing civil war’ must RESIGN if they put free speech over duty, army chief of staff says
French military personnel who signed another letter to President Emmanuel Macron warning him about a supposedly impending “civil war” should resign so they can voice their concerns freely, the Armed Forces chief of staff said. Read ...
Thu, 13 May 2021 00:28:03 +0000Biden urges parents to get children vaccinated after CDC backs Pfizer jab for kids as young as 12
President Joe Biden is making his push for children to get Covid-19 vaccines, now authorized for kids 12 and older, dismissing their low risk of serious illness in the hope of stopping its spread to more vulnerable age groups. Read Full...
Wed, 12 May 2021 23:26:32 +0000Colonial Pipeline resumes operations after cyberattack, but warns supply chain issues will take ‘several days’ to resolve
Colonial Pipeline said it has restarted operations in the wake of a major ransomware attack that triggered a full-scale shutdown, leading to fuel shortages, panic buying and emergency declarations in states across the US. Read Full Arti...
Wed, 12 May 2021 22:28:47 +0000Musk says Tesla SUSPENDING bitcoin use, citing environmental impact
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced he will stop taking bitcoin for vehicle purchases or selling the cryptocurrency until mining procedures transition to “more sustainable energy” than coal or fossil fuels. Read Full Article at RT.com...
Wed, 12 May 2021 22:03:01 +0000‘Jimmy was better’: Trump slams Biden as WORSE than Carter over gas, economy & Israel
Former US president Donald Trump slammed his successor Joe Biden as worse than Jimmy Carter, saying comparisons on the economy, gas shortages and Middle East are “very unfair” to the 39th POTUS. Read Full Article at RT.com
Wed, 12 May 2021 21:50:32 +0000Merriam-Webster online dictionary expands definition of ‘ANTI-VAXXER’ to include those who oppose FORCED JABS
Merriam-Webster is again redefining language to fit a narrative, this time framing its definition of “anti-vaxxer” to include not only people who oppose vaccination, but also those who are against inoculation mandates. Read Full Art...
Wed, 12 May 2021 21:05:39 +0000Former MSNBC host justifies death of white man punched by black teen after racial slur at Dunkin' Donuts
Former MSNBC host Touré Neblett blasted “white justice” and appeared to celebrate the death of a 77-year-old man who died after being punched for reportedly using a racial slur. Read Full Article at RT.com
Wed, 12 May 2021 21:00:48 +0000Chief Israeli rabbi calls for calm amid escalating street violence between Arabs and Jews (VIDEOS)
One of the two chief rabbis in Israel has called for restraint as local media report horrific scenes of vandalism and street attacks, including an Arab man who was pulled from his car and beaten by a mob. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Wed, 12 May 2021 20:39:22 +0000Bridge over Mississippi river closed for repairs after inspectors discover MAJOR CRACK, river transport grinds to a halt
Tennessee officials have closed a bridge spanning the Mississippi River, after inspectors found a crack in its structure. The closure has delayed vital river traffic, and serves as a reminder of the US’ decaying infrastructure. Read F...
Wed, 12 May 2021 20:09:53 +0000UN chief urges WHO to approve Sputnik V, calls Russian Covid jab ‘one of key elements’ in solving global vaccination problem
The United Nations would welcome the World Health Organization’s approval of Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has said, while hailing the importance of the jab in tackling the pandemic. Read...
Wed, 12 May 2021 20:01:16 +0000Australian destroyer drags TWO dead whales into US port in San Diego (VIDEO)
The carcasses of two endangered fin whales floated up to the surface after the Australian destroyer HMAS Sydney docked in San Diego Harbor, following missile tests off the coast of California. Read Full Article at RT.com
Wed, 12 May 2021 19:35:29 +0000EU drugs regulator says ‘promising evidence’ mRNA vaccines could neutralize Indian Covid-19 variant
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said it has seen “promising evidence” that mRNA Covid-19 vaccines would be able to “neutralize” the Indian variant of the virus, and it is monitoring the situation closely. Read Full Artic...
Wed, 12 May 2021 19:28:30 +0000Tyson Fury claims ‘b*stards’ took pro-Israel stance under his name as ‘Gypsy King’ angrily denies making political posts (VIDEO)
Confusion reigns over a post telling Tyson Fury's millions of social media followers to "pray for Israel", with the boxing champion angrily telling fans that it was not made by him despite appearing on his Instagram story. Read Full Art...
Wed, 12 May 2021 19:11:17 +0000Advantage Chelsea? UEFA pick referee Pep Guardiola labeled ‘a special guy who likes to be different’ for Champions League final
Manchester City fans will fear that they will have to face a war on two fronts in this month's Champions League Final after Antonio Mateu Lahoz – who once red-carded City boss Pep Guardiola – was announced as the match referee. Read...
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:59:19 +0000Ellen DeGeneres to end talk show after reputation as 'be kind lady' collapses amid allegations of bullying, staff abuse
Alleged Hollywood ‘bully’ Ellen DeGeneres plans to end her daytime talk show after 19 seasons, walking away amid declining ratings and allegations of a toxic workplace culture after nearly two decades of preaching 'niceness.’ Read...
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:40:46 +0000‘F*ck the Olympics’: IOC red-faced as protestor invades online press conference with x-rated tirade (VIDEO)
A press conference being held by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) descended into chaos on Wednesday when a protestor gained access to the call to unleash a furious tirade at IOC chiefs over the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Read Full...
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:17:45 +0000UK Foreign Secretary Raab says Russia & China only use cyber capabilities to ‘sabotage & steal’, West uses its powers for ‘good’
The modern fight against cybercrime is nothing but a clash between the West – a global “force for good” – and “authoritarian regimes” like Moscow and Beijing that seek to “ransom” the world, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raa...
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:13:36 +0000UK PM Johnson 'apologises unreservedly' for British Army's killing of nine 'entirely innocent' Northern Irish people in Belfast
The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised on behalf of the government for the killings of nine Northern Irish people in 1971, after a judge ruled they were totally innocent and not paramilitaries, as previously claimed. Read Fu...
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:11:44 +0000Taking a dive: Ex-UFC pin-up Paige VanZant suffers takedown after plummeting into outdoor pool in a bikini for 500k views (VIDEO)
Bare knuckle boxer Paige VanZant has sent a greeting to Russia and pleaded with her fans to watch her diving into a pool again after the original post on her hotly-followed Instagram page was abruptly removed after 500,000 views. Read F...
Wed, 12 May 2021 17:57:34 +0000Covid-19 ‘far from being controlled’ in the Americas as region accounted for 40% of global virus-related deaths last week – PAHO
Over 34,000 people succumbed to Covid-19 in the Americas last week – almost 40% of the global death toll, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has said, adding that demand for hospital beds in some places is “dire.” Read Fu...
Wed, 12 May 2021 17:57:01 +0000Penn State passes resolution calling for end to ‘male-specific’ terms like ‘freshman’ & ‘senior’
Pennsylvania State University is the latest college to make a move towards wokemania, after the faculty passed a resolution getting rid of terms like ‘freshman’ and ‘senior’ for not being gender inclusive. Read Full Article at R...
Wed, 12 May 2021 17:36:43 +0000Spanish man arrested after calling emergency services almost 9,000 times to insult operators
A Spanish man who wasn't actually in any difficulty but phoned police and emergency services almost 9,000 times since 2019 has found himself in hot water after his harassing calls were traced back to him. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Wed, 12 May 2021 17:29:12 +0000‘Dire situation’: Over 120 retired US generals sign letter slamming Biden govt, say nation in fight against ‘socialism & Marxism’
Warning that the US is in “deep peril” from a “full-blown assault on our constitutional rights,” over 120 former top military brass have signed a letter outlining threats to its “survival,” including Biden administration pol...