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Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:02:30 +0000
Chinese banks now hold over $1 TRILLION in foreign reserves
Foreign currency deposits in Chinese banks jumped by more than $260 billion in the year through May, having surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. That could allow greater freedom for capital to flow out of the country. Read Full Art...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:19:30 +0000
Brazil’s top court tosses graft cases against ex-President Lula, furthering new bid for presidency
The Supreme Court of Brazil has reset two cases against former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, which had been brought by a judge that the court had earlier found biased, bringing him closer to a new run for president. Read Full Art...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:07:15 +0000
Japan’s PM dismisses claim by royal household chief that emperor is ‘very worried’ about Olympic Games spreading Covid
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said that the chief of the imperial household was sharing his own thoughts when he suggested that Emperor Naruhito was concerned about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:12:59 +0000
Kyrgyzstan is fighting fierce new battles over its colossal gold deposits. But is it a state-backed raid, or a triumph of justice?
When Sadyr Japarov became president of Kyrgyzstan, he pledged to tackle the corruption and grift of his predecessors. Now, the Central Asian former Soviet Republic is nationalizing one of its biggest assets – the Kumtor gold mine. Rea...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:09:49 +0000
China lodges complaint with WTO against Australia over trade tariffs
The Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday that Beijing has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Australia’s anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures on three products. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:28:57 +0000
Biden declares Florida building collapse a national emergency, authorizes FEMA & other federal agencies to join response efforts
President Joe Biden has issued a state of emergency following a catastrophic building collapse near Miami, Florida that is feared to have killed dozens of people. Emergency workers are scrambling to find survivors. Read Full Article at ...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:16:03 +0000
MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace lambasted after telling Jen Psaki ‘vast majority’ of reporters like her in fawning interview
Nicolle Wallace, a Bush-era White House staffer-turned MSNBC pundit, was mocked after a “groveling” interview with Joe Biden’s press secretary Jen Psaki, in which she heaped praise on the official and even offered her job advice. ...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:52:27 +0000
Snowden hails ‘significant victory’ for privacy as court rules Baltimore air surveillance unconstitutional
In a decision hailed by the ACLU and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, an US appeals court has sided with black activists and ruled that Baltimore’s AIR spying program violated the Fourth Amendment ban on unreasonable searches. Read F...

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:02:28 +0000
Pelosi names ‘white supremacy’ & ‘anti-Semitism’ as root causes of Capitol riot, announcing new Congress probe into ‘insurrection'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will create a select committee to investigate the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, but claimed the unrest was driven by white supremacist hate and anti-Semitism well ahead of the inquiry. Read Full A...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 22:19:14 +0000
Biden says he’ll sign ‘bipartisan’ infrastructure compromise ONLY alongside Democrat wishlist
The much-touted bipartisan infrastructure compromise won’t become law unless Congress also enacts the $6 trillion Democrat proposal for social programs, US President Joe Biden has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:50:04 +0000
Liberals aghast as American TV news host says ‘traitors’ who stole election from Trump can face ‘execution’
One America News (OAN) host Pearson Sharp triggered plenty of Donald Trump critics when he argued on the network that thousands were behind a “coup” against the former president and should be possibly executed. Read Full Article at ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:45:46 +0000
BBC received thousands of complaints over shocking decision to show Christian Eriksen & his wife while he fought for life on pitch
The scale of the fury provoked by the BBC's bizarre choice to continue broadcasting live footage of stricken Denmark star Christian Eriksen during his shocking collapse at Euro 2020 has been revealed, with thousands slamming them. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:00:18 +0000
Hundreds injured, villages DESTROYED as strong tornado rips through Czech Republic towns (VIDEOS)
More than 150 people have been reported injured and several villages have suffered severe damage as an F3 or F4 category tornado touched down in the countryside in Moravia, along the Czech-Slovak border. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:58:50 +0000
Building collapse in Miami feared to have killed dozens as search stretches on over 12 hours with no new rescues, 99 still missing
Two sections of a high-rise condo in Florida have collapsed one after the other, killing at least one person and leaving 99 residents missing, local police said. The building is located in Surfside, just north of Miami. Read Full Articl...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:47:31 +0000
Leading Russian football club takes fight against US censorship to Russian courts & United Nations after being ‘blocked by Google’
The boss of a Russian Premier League club with links to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says it is fighting for the right to freedom of information and sport in a legal challenge over strong US sanctions for human rights violations. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:44:12 +0000
Friends? What friends? Instagram tests expansion of ‘suggested posts’ feature telling users what they REALLY want to see
Facebook subsidiary Instagram has announced a test expansion of its “suggested posts” feature, which debuted last year showing users “additional content” after they’d already looked at what their friends had shared. Read Full ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:38:24 +0000
Messi gets surprise birthday party thrown in the middle of the night by Argentina teammates – and wife Antonela teases him (VIDEO)
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi was woken in the middle of the night and given a surprise cake by his Argentina teammates to mark his 34th birthday at the Copa America on Thursday, with footage of the celebration revealed online. Read Ful...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:33:11 +0000
Russia releases VIDEO of British warship’s incursion into waters near Crimea, clearly contradicting London’s version of events
Russia has released a video showing a coast guard vessel warning the HMS Defender that it was violating its state border and firing warning shots at the British warship, challenging London’s assertions about Wednesday's encounter. Rea...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:11:19 +0000
‘Journalism is not a crime’: Biden accuses Beijing of ‘denying basic liberties’ following the closure of Apple Daily
US President Joe Biden has blasted press freedom in Hong Kong over the closure of Apple Daily, and called for the release of the “journalists and media executives” who have been detained. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:53:44 +0000
British MPs caught out by pranksters pretending to be aide of Russian opposition figure Navalny, both reject requests for cash
A pair of Russian pranksters, who have become notorious for catching out public figures by pretending to be anyone from Greta Thunberg to Vladimir Putin, have struck again, successfully tricking two unwitting UK politicians. Read Full A...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:51:47 +0000
Losing their bottle: Euro 2020 organizers ‘decide Muslim stars such as Man United ace Pogba can snub Heineken during press events’
Euro 2020 organizers have reportedly agreed not to put Heineken alcohol-free bottles in front of players of Muslim faith at press conferences in a move being seen as a victory for stars such as France's Paul Pogba. Read Full Article at ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:01:34 +0000
EU imposes sanctions on vital sectors of Belarus’ industry as bloc responds to what it deems ‘serious human rights violations’
The EU has announced the imposition of new economic sanctions against Belarus, in response to what it calls “serious human rights violations” and “the violent repression of civil society, democratic opposition, and journalists.”...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:57:14 +0000
Giuliani’s law license suspended in New York over claims about Trump, 2020 election
A New York court has suspended former mayor and once top prosecutor in NYC Rudy Giuliani from practicing law over “false and misleading statements” about Donald Trump and the 2020 presidential election. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:28:20 +0000
Transgender runner’s manager vows they will compete on world stage after being ruled out of US Olympic trials over hormone levels
A transgender runner will not be allowed to try out in US Olympic trials after failing to meet hormone eligibility qualifications required for various women's events – and their manager has vowed they will compete soon. Read Full Arti...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:25:14 +0000
Hope for IBS sufferers as new study suggests synthetic TARANTULA VENOM could help treat condition
A component of tarantula venom has been identified as a promising treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic disorder that currently has no cure. The chemical has been successfully tested on mice. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:15:31 +0000
751 unmarked graves found near former Catholic residential school in Canada, indigenous group reveals
Several hundred unmarked graves believed to include the burial sites of indigenous children from a Catholic residential school have been found in Canada, a First Nation in Saskatchewan province has said. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:43:58 +0000
Winston Marshall leaves Mumford & Sons after controversy over praising of book on Antifa extremism
Winston Marshall, the lead guitarist and banjo player for the band Mumford & Sons, announced his departure from the group on Thursday after his praise for conservative journalist Andy Ngo’s Antifa book sparked backlash. Read Full Arti...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:34:54 +0000
‘I never made him tap’: UFC icon Khabib says Cormier taught him ‘how to wrestle’, plans Joe Rogan slot as English improves (VIDEO)
MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has discussed his ambition to "connect" with people by improving his English, his training with close friend Daniel Cormier and a future guest slot on UFC frontman Joe Rogan's hugely popular podcast. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:33:38 +0000
‘Language policing’: University wants ‘oppressive’ phrases like ‘picnic’ & ‘trigger warning’ retired, offers ‘alternatives’
Massachusetts’ Brandeis University has earned blowback for recommending phasing out numerous words and phrases it claims are offensive, including ‘picnic’, ‘policeman’, and ‘rule of thumb’. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:03:48 +0000
Poland announces plan to join NATO allies in withdrawing troops from Afghanistan
Poland’s government has announced that its military will end its two-decade mission in Afghanistan at the end of June, joining NATO allies in withdrawing from the region ahead of the US departure set to happen before September 11. Rea...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:55:15 +0000
UN criticizes use of child soldiers after Burkina Faso govt says massacre of over 130 people was carried out by kids
The United Nations (UN) has condemned the use of child soldiers after reports from Burkina Faso that a recent attack, in which over 130 people were killed in mass shootings and home raids, was carried out by kids as young as 12. Read Fu...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:46:07 +0000
Russia could DROP BOMBS on foreign ships that ignore coast guard’s warnings & cross into country’s territorial waters, Moscow says
One day after a British destroyer violated the Russian naval border, the country’s deputy foreign minister has warned that Moscow is reserving the right to use force against foreign warships that cross into its territorial waters. Rea...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:38:30 +0000
NATO is completely refusing all military cooperation with Russia, despite Moscow’s offer of dialogue, says Foreign Minister Lavrov
NATO is refusing to have any communication with Russia through military representatives, despite the numerous issues that are important for stability between Moscow and the transatlantic organization, like strategic arms control. Read F...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:32:54 +0000
Portugal postpones deconfinement amid rising Covid-19 infections, introduces emergency measures on entering and exiting Lisbon
The Portuguese government has said that rising numbers of Covid-19 cases and increasing hospitalizations means the country must postpone plans to remove restrictions and social distancing rules. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:29:39 +0000
‘I’m not begging for pity’: Lehmann rues ‘bandwagon’ reaction over ‘token black guy’ message as he breaks silence on racism row
Premier League winner Jens Lehmann has opened up about his WhatsApp message shame that caused him to be sacked from a German team's board, apologizing unreservedly while insisting he meant no harm by remarks construed as racist. Read Fu...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:25:07 +0000
UK royals release diversity figures following Harry & Meghan racism allegations, draw more ire for not doing more
Hit by allegations of racism, Buckingham Palace has now been accused of conducting a face-saving exercise after disclosing diversity figures relating to the royal household’s workforce and admitting that it needed to “do more.” Re...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:23:35 +0000
EU leaders split over whether to push for summit with Russia, France & Germany back plan but some other members voice opposition
Senior EU leaders have clashed over whether to ask for high-level talks with Moscow, just days after US President Joe Biden met with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to discuss a range of issues including global security. Read F...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:17:30 +0000
Russian security forces swoop on Crimean man accused of using secret radio gear to spy on military jets & pass info to Ukraine
Russia's FSB state security agency announced on Thursday that it had detained a resident of Crimea, accusing him of passing confidential information about Moscow's air force to Kiev in what it described as a threat to the nation. Read F...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:51:19 +0000
Europe still ‘on thin ice’ with Covid, says Merkel, urging caution over highly transmissible Delta variant
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has issued a warning over the Delta variant of Covid-19, after calling for British tourists in the EU to quarantine. UK PM Boris Johnson meanwhile sees a “real opportunity to open up travel”. Read Ful...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:48:32 +0000
Johnson’s govt taken to court by theatre bosses to force release of Covid-19 trial data
A group of concert and theatre bosses led by Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched legal action against the British government in a bid to force it to publish data from a trial assessing the safety of indoor events during the pandemic. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:39:26 +0000
Sun’s out, masks off: Greece scraps mandatory face covering rule outdoors in time for summer, as Covid risk drops
Greek authorities have announced that people will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors – unless attending a large gathering – as Greece’s Covid situation has improved, with cases dropping and vaccinations increasing. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:39:17 +0000
‘Totally shocked’: Tributes pour in after ‘Mile High Melissa’ female WWE legend Coates dies aged 50 following leg amputation
WWE legend Melissa Coates has died at the age of 50 after undergoing a leg amputation last year to stop her arteries being blocked by blood clots, leaving her former colleagues from around the wrestling world to voice their shock. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:39:05 +0000
European human rights group ‘extremely concerned’ over French prisoners ‘deliberately beaten’ in custody
The Council of Europe’s human rights body has stated that it is “extremely concerned” about the treatment of prisoners in French jails and police stations, warning that people in custody have been “deliberately beaten.” Read F...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:21:15 +0000
John McAfee’s lawyer says anti-virus tycoon showed no indication he would take his own life
The lawyer for anti-virus software tycoon John McAfee – who was found dead in his Spanish jail cell on Wednesday while awaiting extradition to the United States – says he saw no indication the businessman wanted to kill himself. Rea...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:19:52 +0000
Partial collapse of Florida apartment complex caught on VIDEO
A video posted on social media shows a moment when a high-rise residential complex collapsed in Surfside, near Miami, Florida on Thursday, killing at least one person. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:48:53 +0000
Covid pandemic made rich richer & poor poorer, Prof. Wolff tells Boom Bust
A new Credit Suisse global wealth report shows that the number of new millionaires increased by over five million during the pandemic year 2020. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:38:18 +0000
McGregor should have stood up for UFC pay like Jake Paul has, says ex-champ Couture – while Irishman laughs at Khabib’s manager
Conor McGregor has been accused of letting MMA fighters down in their pay row with Dana White – but the ex-UFC champ has been more interested in a video mocking current title-holder Kamaru Usman and Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager . Rea...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:34:24 +0000
Modern America & some of its so-called ‘democratic’ allies have turned into ‘liberal-totalitarian’ states, claims Russia's top spy
The US and some other Western nations held up as “models of liberal democracy” are rapidly turning into totalitarian regimes reminiscent of the Soviet Union, the head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service has claimed. Read Full A...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:27:50 +0000
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to receive Iranian-made vaccine in next few days – medical academy chief
Iran’s supreme leader will receive the domestically-developed COVIran Barakat coronavirus vaccine in the near future, the country’s top doctor has said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:18:16 +0000
Russia facing Covid-19 youth credit crisis, as debt collectors have opened new files on more & more under-25s since pandemic began
Moneylenders have seen a sharp rise in the number of young Russians racking up problem debts, with bailiffs doing a roaring trade on the back of students and early-career workers who have fallen behind on their scheduled payments. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:57:46 +0000
Egypt opens up to vaccinated tourists without need for Covid-19 test
Cairo has said it will allow travelers to visit the country without providing a negative PCR test, as long as they have been inoculated with vaccines approved by the World Health Organization and the Egyptian Medicines Authority. Read F...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:56:32 +0000
With city in grip of Delta variant, Moscow drops controversial rules telling those with Covid-19 antibodies NOT to get vaccine
Russian health officials have reversed controversial guidance exempting those with Covid-19 antibodies from being vaccinated against the virus, as the country deals with a new spike in cases and urges the public to receive jabs. Read Fu...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:41:21 +0000
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern backs transgender Olympic weightlifter Hubbard as former champ slams ‘unfair’ inclusion
Politicians in New Zealand, including prime minister Jacinda Ardern, have backed controversial transgender Olympic weightlifter Laurel Hubbard despite claims of unfairness – and warned against "bullying" or "horrible comments". Read F...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:20:22 +0000
Prince Harry & Meghan turned down ‘Earl of Dumbarton’ title for son as it had ‘dumb’ in name – media
Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, reportedly turned down the title ‘Earl of Dumbarton’ for their son Archie over fears that he would be mocked for having the word ‘dumb’ in his name. Read Full Article at RT....

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:13:11 +0000
The nuclear doctrine: Army chief Gerasimov explains that Moscow reserves right to fire nukes if enemies use them against Russia
Russia has the right to use nuclear warheads in response to the use of weapons of mass destruction against it or its allies, and may even deploy them against conventional weapons if “the very existence of the state is threatened.” R...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:09:42 +0000
Bill Clinton claims GOP used cancel culture before Left adopted it, and Twitter won’t take it
Former US President Bill Clinton claims he suffered from a ‘cancel culture’ attack perpetrated by the Republican Party, before the tactics became popular with the liberals. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:07:43 +0000
Leaders of 17 EU states sign letter against LGBT+ discrimination as row with Hungary over controversial law escalates
The leaders of 17 EU states vowed to continue fighting against LGBT+ discrimination in a joint letter, a day after the EU Commission promised legal proceedings against Hungary. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:03:37 +0000
Thai protesters back on the streets demanding resignation of govt and limiting of king’s powers
Thai protesters have flocked to the streets amid ongoing demands for the prime minister’s resignation and reforms to limit the king’s power on the anniversary of the 89th Siamese Revolution. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:00:19 +0000
Machine learning could provide real-time monitoring of how cancer tumors evolve 
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have discovered an approach to monitor cancer evolution in real-time with the use of machine learning, providing a “clearer picture” of the spread of the disease. Read Full...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:57:07 +0000
The idea that America ‘won’ the Cold War has made Washington believe only supremacy can bring peace. Now, that’s causing problems
Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the end of the Cold War should have been a victory for humanity. Instead, it was just the start of a renewed cycle of bitter hostilities between Moscow and the West. Read Full Art...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:53:10 +0000
Greek priest attacks senior bishops with ACID during disciplinary hearing over alleged COCAINE possession
Senior members of the Greek Orthodox Church have received acid burns after a fellow clergyman “sprinkled” them with the chemical. The incident happened as they gathered to discuss the priest’s dismissal over a drug case. Read Full...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:09:19 +0000
‘Ultimate chess move’: Max Keiser says Russia should adopt bitcoin
As Russia continues to move away from the US dollar, RT’s Keiser Report follows the growing calls in the country to recognize bitcoin as legal tender. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:50:53 +0000
Fat Britannia: PM Johnson targets UK’s childhood obesity pandemic with ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm
The UK government has announced a plan to ban TV adverts for foods high in fat, salt, and sugar before 9pm in an effort to tackle Britain’s obesity problem and wean children off junk food. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:50:44 +0000
Ronaldo pelted with Coca-Cola bottle before pitch invader reaches him... and goals legend Ali Daei hails ‘caring humanist’ (VIDEO)
Cristiano Ronaldo was pelted with a Coca-Cola bottle during Portugal's 2-2 Group F draw with France at Euro 2020. And after leveling the Iran international's remarkable scoring record, he was also praised by goal machine Ali Daei. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:15:25 +0000
Swedish PM Lofven remains public’s top choice despite losing no-confidence vote
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven is still the country’s most popular leader, according to a poll released on Thursday, amid an ongoing political crisis following a no-confidence vote in parliament earlier this week. Read Full Arti...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:14:28 +0000
Beijing complains to WTO over Australia’s ‘wrong practices,’ citing historic moves against Chinese products
China has made an appeal to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over historic duties introduced by Australia concerning three Chinese products as part of a crackdown on unfair trade practices, including dumping. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:00:13 +0000
Can Russia become a major player in helium markets?
With the launch of new large helium capacities in Russia, the risk of any global helium shortage will cease to be a reality. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:53:31 +0000
Moscow businesses 'obliged' to suspend workers who refuse Covid-19 vaccines as drive to overcome jab skepticism comes into force
Workers who refuse coronavirus vaccines in Moscow, aside from those with a small number of health exemptions, face being sent home without pay as the Russian capital clarifies its tough new measures to deal with a spike in cases. Read F...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:18:15 +0000
Britannia fools the waves: UK sent clear signal to Moscow with warship in Crimean waters... just probably not the one it intended
Miscommunication is poison in international affairs. A state can send a signal to another, but it's not the one intended. Given human nature, this is inevitable. But when military power is involved, the consequences can be dire. Read Fu...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 09:00:35 +0000
‘While we’ve been entertained by her, Spears has been tortured’: Rose McGowan makes plea to #FreeBritney on Tucker Carlson show
The abusive control of singer Britney Spears by her father is not unlike what powerful sexual predators do to their victims, MeToo movement icon Rose McGowan said in an interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Read Full Article at R...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:53:19 +0000
Middle East’s share of India’s oil imports dives to 2yr low
The percentage of Middle Eastern crude in India's oil imports dropped to a 25-month low in May, Reuters reported, citing tanker data. The fall comes as Indian refiners turn to alternatives in order to diversify supplies. Read Full Artic...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:28:53 +0000
Ex-soldier goes on shooting rampage in Thai Covid-19 hospital, mistaking patients for drug addicts
Two people have been killed, including a hospitalized Covid-19 patient, after a former soldier, dressed in combat uniform and a red beret, attacked a coronavirus field hospital in Pathum Thani Province. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:47:28 +0000
Philippine Air Force grounds Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk choppers after fatal crash
The Philippines has grounded its fleet of S-70i Black Hawk military helicopters following a crash during a training flight on Wednesday evening. No survivors have been found. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:45:29 +0000
At least 1 person killed, 10 injured in partial collapse of residential building in Florida (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
A building partially collapsed Thursday morning on Collins Avenue in Surfside, near Miami, Florida, police and fire services said. At least one person was killed and more injured. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:01:35 +0000
Indonesia to set up its own bullion bank to boost domestic gold trade
The government of Indonesia is planning to establish a national bullion bank that will allow trading of gold domestically as soon as 2024, according to the country’s Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:21:11 +0000
One year after Russia abandoned flat income tax, top leftist opposition MP suggests DOUBLING country’s top rate from 15% to 35%
An influential Russian MP has suggested that the government should significantly increase the country’s highest level of income tax to 35%, in a move that would more than double the current top bracket, which sits at just 15%. Read Fu...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:20:45 +0000
WATCH: Volunteers rescue three endangered bottlenose dolphins stuck in fishing nets in Russia's southern port city of Novorossiysk
Volunteers in Russia's Krasnodar region have rescued three endangered Black Sea bottlenose dolphins from fishing nets. The female and two males got stuck in search of fish and were unable to escape unassisted. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:33:22 +0000
Former Philippines President Benigno Aquino III dies at 61
Benigno Aquino III, who served as Philippines president from 2010 to 2016 and presided over significant economic improvements in the country, has passed away at the age of 61. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 04:22:21 +0000
Ex-NRA president and 2nd Amendment activist duped into speaking at ‘fake high school graduation’ for kids killed by gun violence
Two major gun rights activists were conned into giving commencement speeches at a phony high school graduation, its audience consisting of stand-ins for thousands of kids who died of gun violence before they were able to graduate. Read ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:23:19 +0000
Ahead of meeting with Trump, Texas Gov. Abbott blasts Biden’s immigration policies as VP Harris announces first border visit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott condemned President Joe Biden’s immigration policies as “reckless” just days before Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit the border, blaming the administration for a spike in illegal migration. R...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 02:00:52 +0000
Longtime Democrat turned Trump supporter becomes first sentenced over January 6 Capitol ‘insurrection’
The first of 500 defendants charged over the January 6 riot at the US Capitol has been sentenced to probation and community service, after her lawyer reportedly re-educated her in jail through films and literature. Read Full Article at ...

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:26:27 +0000
‘F-15s and nuclear weapons’: Biden brushes off point of 2nd Amendment & undermines ‘insurrection’ narrative in gun control push
President Joe Biden’s new gun control crusade challenged the US founding fathers as well as the Democrats’ own January 6 “insurrection” narrative, by arguing armed citizenry would have no hope against an oppressive government. R...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:46:45 +0000
Biden nominates John McCain’s widow Cindy for ambassador as mainstream media hails ‘bipartisan’ move
Cindy McCain, the widow of the late Senator John McCain (R-Arizona), has been tapped to be ambassador to the UN’s World Food Programme, in what media reports described as bipartisan outreach from the Joe Biden administration. Read Ful...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:00:42 +0000
Police officer who tasered ex-Premier League star Dalian Atkinson and kicked him in the head twice is convicted of manslaughter
A UK police officer involved in the death of former Aston Villa star Dalian Atkinson has been convicted of manslaughter and found not guilty of murder in a court hearing about the ex-striker's death by a 50,000-volt taser. Read Full Art...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:25:27 +0000
US health officials admit unexpected heart problems in teens, but insist mRNA Covid-19 vaccines are SAFE & EFFECTIVE
While an unexpectedly high number of Americans aged 12 to 24 have experienced heart inflammations after receiving mRNA-based Covid-19 vaccines, the government and the medical establishment insist that everything is fine. Read Full Artic...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:18:22 +0000
Hungary leader Orban dodges Euro 2020 as fans cover stadium in LGBTQ rainbow flags before Cristiano Ronaldo equals record (VIDEO)
Germany's Allianz Arena was filled with rainbow flags as Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban stayed away from Euro 2020, invoking politics on a night when Cristiano Ronaldo equaled the record for individual international goals. Read F...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 21:49:56 +0000
‘If I suicide myself, I didn’t’: Supporters dredge up old McAfee tweets to cry foul over death as his Instagram page posts ‘Q’
John McAfee’s death has set off numerous conspiracy theories, tributes and criticism of the extradition to the US the now-deceased antivirus magnate was facing. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:50:30 +0000
Pedestrian bridge collapses in DC, leaving 4 hospitalized and shutting down highway (VIDEO)
A pedestrian bridge collapsed after a collision in Washington, DC on Wednesday, causing major road closures and multiple injuries. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:04:57 +0000
Kamala Harris finally visiting US-Mexico border days ahead of Trump as ex-president takes credit for trip
After facing criticism for not visiting the US-Mexico border despite being put in charge of the migrant crisis there, Vice President Kamala Harris will finally be making a trip south. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:25:17 +0000
Software guru John McAfee found DEAD in Spanish prison after court approves extradition to US
Former antivirus magnate John McAfee was found dead in his prison cell in Barcelona just hours after a Spanish court approved his extradition to the US on tax evasion charges, authorities in Madrid have told national media. Read Full Ar...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:18:06 +0000
Germany's Merkel & France's Macron to propose revival of collective EU-Russia relations & broad meeting with Putin – media report
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, backed by French President Emmanuel Macron, reportedly wants the EU to invite Russia's Vladimir Putin to a summit and consider “selective engagement” with Moscow on issues of common interest. Read Fu...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:30:49 +0000
Welcome to the guns show: UFC champ Valentina Shevchenko celebrates her love of shooting by joining intense hunting trip (VIDEO)
UFC queen Valentina Shevchenko has spoken of the joy she took in taking part in a demanding gun competition in the US, where she was part of a hunting group who hiked for miles to shoot at animals including bears each day. Read Full Art...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:27:09 +0000
Exit Poles: Lewandowski tears as Poland endure agonizing Euro 2020 exit to Sweden, Spain smash Slovakia, Ukraine advance (VIDEO)
Robert Lewandowski scored twice but Poland could not complete a comeback and conceded a late winner as they tumbled out of Euro 2020 against Sweden, while Spain thumped Slovakia to go through and Ukraine qualified without playing. Read ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:21:45 +0000
US Supreme Court overturns ‘permission slip’ for cops to enter homes without warrants in new ruling
Fourth Amendment advocates had reason to celebrate on Wednesday, as the US Supreme Court ruled that police have no right to enter a private home without a warrant when pursuing a suspect for a minor crime. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 18:07:27 +0000
‘An absolute howler’: Dubravka scores ‘worst own goal ever’ in bizarre start to Spain-Slovakia Euro 2020 clash (VIDEO)
Spain's vital Group E clash against Slovakia in Sevilla at Euro 2020 got off to a bizarre start thanks to huge errors on each side of the ball, which could prove costly to the latter side's chances of progressing. Read Full Article at R...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:42:35 +0000
Trust in media is the lowest in the US & interest in news has waned since Donald Trump left office – survey
An alarming new study on media consumption around the world has found that trust between news organizations and consumers is at the lowest in the United States. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:37:43 +0000
BBC journalist on British ship HMS Defender says vessel made ‘deliberate’ move in passing through Russian waters 'to make a point'
A BBC journalist on board the British ship HMS Defender has revealed that the destroyer made a “deliberate” move in passing through Russian territorial waters “to make a point,” despite receiving warnings from the coast guard. R...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:24:39 +0000
Anti-gay Russian MP demands 18+ rating be placed on Euro 2020 football game because German captain to wear rainbow LGBT+ armband
A controversial Russian MP has suggested that Wednesday’s Euro 2020 soccer match between Germany and Hungary should be classified as 18+ because the German goalkeeper will be wearing a rainbow armband to support LGBT+ rights. Read Ful...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:03:08 +0000
UK art academy under fire after apologising for ‘betraying’ free speech of ‘transphobic’ artist Jess de Wahls
After being criticised for removing an artist’s work over her “transphobic” opinions on gender identity ideology, the Royal Academy of Arts has again drawn flak for “intolerance” – after it apologised for “betraying” fre...

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:01:06 +0000
Italian PM Draghi pushes back at Vatican over opposition to anti-homophobia bill, says Italy is ‘a secular state’
Prime Minister Mario Draghi has shot down Vatican concerns that an anti-homophobia bill being examined by Italy’s parliament could undermine church freedoms – with Draghi emphasizing that the country is officially a secular state. R...



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