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Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:02:13 +0000
South Korean anti-piracy patrol in Gulf of Aden disrupted as 80% of warship crew test positive for Covid-19
South Korea’s military has experienced its worst mass coronavirus infection to date, with most of the crew of a destroyer on an anti-piracy mission testing positive for coronavirus. Read Full Article at RT.com

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:01:43 +0000
Australia’s state of Victoria to indefinitely extend its 5th lockdown despite drop in Covid-19 cases
Victoria’s five-day Covid-19 lockdown, set to expire Tuesday, will be extended in the Australian state, local authorities have said. The restrictions were imposed to curb the spread of the highly-contagious Delta variant. Read Full Ar...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:26 +0000
Retired Aussie army officer BURNS service medal in protest over govt abandoning Afghan interpreters facing ‘slaughter’ by Taliban
A former Australian army officer has set fire to his campaign medal after accusing the government of failing to provide refuge to Afghan civilian contractors as part of Canberra’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:33:20 +0000
Taiwan gives green light to indigenous Covid-19 vaccine despite no final phase trial data
The Taiwanese government has approved the use and production of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by the Taiwan-based Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp, marking another major step in the island’s fight against the virus. Read Full Article a...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:14:29 +0000
Greenland ditches oil exploration efforts after 50 years of failure
Greenland is abandoning its ambition of 50 years of becoming an oil-producing nation, suspending its oil exploration strategy because of environmental and climate concerns. Read Full Article at RT.com

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:21:51 +0000
Two-thirds of Japanese don’t believe Olympics organizers can pull off safe games, poll shows after Covid-19 found among athletes
Two-thirds of Japanese people don’t believe the Tokyo Olympics can be held safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new poll has shown. Infections were recorded in the Olympic Village just days before the games are set to begin. Read Fu...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:49:56 +0000
US special forces veteran & son sentenced to prison in Japan for helping ex-Nissan executive Ghosn flee country
Former US Army Special Forces operative Michael Taylor and his son Peter have been sentenced to jail by a Tokyo court for helping former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan to avoid prosecution for alleged financial crimes. Read Full Ar...

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 04:14:32 +0000
Revellers line up at London clubs to celebrate #FreedomDay as England lifts most Covid-19 restrictions at midnight
Partygoers all across England flocked to newly reopened nightclubs to mark what has become known as “Freedom Day,” as the bulk of Covid-19 restrictions were lifted at the stroke of midnight. Read Full Article at RT.com

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:38:14 +0000
UK says it sees Guaido as Venezuela’s ‘only legitimate president’ ahead of appeal hearing in battle for blocked gold
The British Foreign Office has backed Venezuela’s opposition figurehead Juan Guaido in his battle for the country’s gold reserves. A court ruled earlier that London may have recognized President Nicolas Maduro as de facto leader. Re...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 23:02:42 +0000
Australia CANCELS Katie Hopkins’ visa after quarantine breach, reveals TV star was allowed in on basis of ‘economic benefit’
The Australian government has said it will be sending Katie Hopkins back to the UK as soon as logistically possible after the TV personality claimed to have breached lockdown rules, sparking backlash and calls for deportation. Read Full...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:59:33 +0000
Majority of fully vaccinated Americans still concerned about the Delta variant – poll
Most Americans, including those who are fully vaccinated, are growing concerned about the Delta variant of the coronavirus, according to a new poll. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:17:41 +0000
Afghanistan recalls ambassador, top diplomats from Pakistan in wake of envoy’s daughter kidnapping and torture
Kabul has called back its ambassador and senior diplomats from its embassy in Islamabad, citing security threats days after the Afghan ambassador’s daughter was briefly kidnapped and tortured by unknown assailants. Read Full Article a...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 21:11:08 +0000
Trump says Americans refuse to get vaccinated because they ‘don’t trust’ Biden and ‘fake news’ media
Donald Trump has been accused by critics of embracing the anti-Covid-19 vaccine movement with a statement claiming Americans’ refusal to get inoculated comes down to a lack of trust in the White House. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 20:39:40 +0000
Hit for 6: Cricket clobberer crashes spectacular shot over roof as England maul Pakistan... and American fans are confused (VIDEO)
Cricket clumper Liam Livingstone hit two sixes over the towering roof of UK stadium Headingley to help England thump Pakistan in their T20 match, although not everyone was completely convinced by the scale of his achievement. Read Full ...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:51:14 +0000
LeBron reacts to ‘haters’ of flop film Space Jam by bragging about box office takings, mocks talk of taking tequila to NBA finals
Basketball icon LeBron James has hit back at "haters" who have panned his newly-released sequel to the Michael Jordan classic 'Space Jam', bragging about the critically-derided movie's takings at the box office on opening weekend. Read ...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:33:11 +0000
White House’s ‘partisan comments’ to blame for state’s low vaccination rate, Louisiana senator suggests
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) has argued people in his state are not getting vaccinated because of “partisan comments” on Covid-19 from the White House, but his governor has pointed to “bad information” as the reason. Read Ful...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:25:52 +0000
‘Who are the Olympics for?’ Japan football captain calls for fans to be allowed despite entire South Africa team being quarantined
The entire South Africa football team have been forced to quarantine after two players became the first athletes in Tokyo's Olympic Village to test positive for Covid-19, while Japan's captain has called for fans to be allowed in. Read ...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:12:25 +0000
‘Disrespectful’: Verstappen blasts Hamilton as Briton blames F1 rival & claims hospitalization does not take shine off win (VIDEO)
F1 star Max Verstappen has slammed Lewis Hamilton for celebrating despite being punished for the horror crash that landed his rival in hospital at the British Grand Prix – and the unrepentant home winner has come out swinging. Read Fu...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 18:35:39 +0000
#SOSUSA: American plea to international community for help achieving freedom becomes top political social media trend
The hashtag #SOSUSA became one of Twitter’s top political trends this weekend, as thousands of Americans posted calling for freedom in the United States and protesting poverty, police brutality, and a lack of free healthcare. Read Ful...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:54:25 +0000
Cycling superstar Pogacar breaks more records as Slovenian ace becomes first person to win Tour de France twice in a year (VIDEO)
22-year-old Tadej Pogacar has become the youngest person to win the Tour de France twice and the first to win two editions of the iconic race within a year, sealing victory at the Champs-Elysees on Sunday. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:44:05 +0000
Merkel visits areas ravaged by floods, says Germany needs more climate-focused policy
During a visit to Germany's heavily flooded areas, Chancellor Angela Merkel said the country will continue to “oppose” the destructive forces of nature, but a policy is needed that would focus more on climate than it did before. Rea...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:00:58 +0000
Copa load of this: Lionel Messi gets one over on Cristiano Ronaldo by breaking Instagram record with Copa America snap
A week after finally winning his first major silverware with the Argentina national team, Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has now smashed a record on Instagram after being snapped with the Copa America trophy. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:59:45 +0000
'Conservative pornstar' kicked out of Turning Point USA conference despite support from Meghan McCain's husband
Self-proclaimed “conservative pornstar” Brandi Love was kicked out of Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit this weekend, after her attendance led to protests by some Republicans. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 16:27:13 +0000
Kamala Harris will not quarantine after being in contact with two Covid-19 positive Texas Democrats
Despite being in maskless contact with two Texas House Democrats who tested positive for Covid-19, US Vice President Kamala Harris does not plan to self-isolate, her aide told the media. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:58:53 +0000
‘You’re embarrassing’: Disgust as fans are seen cheering horror Lewis Hamilton F1 crash that hospitalized Max Verstappen (VIDEO)
Formula One standings leader Max Verstappen was taken to hospital after suffering a shocking high-speed crash with Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix – and fans were condemned for wildly celebrating the terrifying collison. Read...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 15:03:32 +0000
OPEC+ members agree to ramp up output by 400,000 barrels per day amid soaring oil prices
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies have agreed to boost oil supply starting in August, since prices have reached a three-year high as economies recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:57:18 +0000
‘I get very strong emotions’: Zenit-loving figure skating queen Tuktamysheva hints she could include football in a future routine
Russian ice icon Elizaveta Tuktamysheva has admitted that she is excited about the new season for her beloved Zenit St. Petersburg, hinting that she uses football in her warm-ups and could be tempted to involve it in a program. Read Ful...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:46:08 +0000
Macron’s popularity dips by 13% among young people after France introduces health passes & mandatory vaccination
French President Emmanuel Macron has lost some popularity among young people after his government announced new rules about health passes and mandatory vaccination for health workers.  Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:31:30 +0000
UK police football boss wants new fan banning rules as drug taking around matches follows ‘increased cocaine use in wider society’
The boss of UK football policing wants fans who take drugs on matchdays, including the cocaine use which is thought to have driven some of the violence around the Euro 2020 final, to face punishments that are "fit for purpose". Read Ful...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:00:25 +0000
Olympic star claims cardboard beds aim to stop athletes romping as ex-medalist and Playboy model claims sex is ‘always a problem’
An Olympics star has claimed that cardboard beds only capable of holding one person will be installed in the Olympic Village at Tokyo 2020 as a means of discouraging athletes from taking part in sexual activities at the Games. Read Full...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:51:08 +0000
Cuba's US affairs director asks if ‘humanitarian intervention’ is in order as Florida becomes Covid-19 hotspot
Cuba’s director general for US affairs questioned whether a “humanitarian intervention” would be in order after it was revealed that 20% of new Covid-19 infections in the United States were now coming from Florida. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:47:56 +0000
‘Humans can be so cruel’: First transgender female to join Open golf qualifying leaves tournament after suffering ‘hurtful’ abuse
Organizers have condemned abuse suffered by a transgender pro golfer after she left the showpiece following an incident during a coaching event, announcing that the "sun had set" on her tournament while canceling a TV appearance. Read F...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:04:55 +0000
Fox News mocked for blurring pro-government slogans in footage of Havana rally shown alongside fiery Ted Cruz tirade
As Ted Cruz praised the bravery of anti-government protesters in Cuba on Fox News on Tuesday, little did he know that the channel was showing footage from a pro-government rally in Havana alongside his remarks. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:01:26 +0000
Uzbekistani Olympics staff member arrested over allegation of rape of woman in National Stadium after closing ceremony rehearsal
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested an Uzbekistani part-time member of staff at the Olympic Games over the alleged rape of a woman which reportedly took place inside the Japan National Stadium, according to local media. Read Full Ar...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:39 +0000
Rail service disrupted & new evacuations ordered in Europe as death toll from floods tops 180
The death toll in Europe shot past 180 on Sunday, while more parts of the continent were hit by disastrous floods caused by heavy rainfall. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 11:07:53 +0000
‘I still can’t believe it’: Spain football star Llorente shocks stunning girlfriend by proposing on pitch at club stadium (VIDEO)
Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente set up and surprised his girlfriend by dragging her to the Wanda Metropolitano under the guise of a tribute video before romantically proposing to her and asking for her hand in marriage. Read Full A...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:56:43 +0000
‘Fascism spread to courts’: Erdogan’s spokesman berates top EU court for allowing employers to ban headscarves in workplace
The spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused the EU of “embracing” the fascist past of the European continent, after a top court ruled that employers can ban religious symbols, including the headscarf. Read F...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:48:29 +0000
‘They can all get it’: Ex-UFC champ Miesha Tate wants more fights after earning first KO win in 12 years on brutal return (VIDEO)
Former UFC champion Miesha Tate floored Marion Reneau before forcing the referee to step in after pounding her opponent in the head, earning the mother-of-two a violently triumphant return after five years out of the sport. Read Full Ar...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:44:04 +0000
Australian Border Force investigates Katie Hopkins quarantine breach as controversial Brit dropped from Big Brother
British provocateur Katie Hopkins has been dropped from Australia’s upcoming ‘Big Brother VIP’ and is being investigated by the Australian Border Force after she claimed to have purposefully broken strict quarantine rules. Read Fu...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:35:22 +0000
UK PM Boris Johnson & Chancellor Sunak now WILL self-isolate after backlash over initial decision not to
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak have announced that they will now self-isolate after coming into contact with a person – the health minister – who has tested positive for Covid-19. Read Fu...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:15:23 +0000
‘I accept it’: Islam Makhachev reveals Khabib dedication after UFC legend helps him strangle Thiago Moises in headline win (VIDEO)
Khabib Nurmagomedov offered Islam Makhachev guidance from outside the octagon as the man tipped as his successor earned a late submission win over Thiago Moises – leading to calls for him to brutalize former champ Conor McGregor. Read...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:05:53 +0000
Chinese refiners shatter records in June
China’s refineries processed a record amount of crude oil last month, at 14.8 million bpd, up by 3.9% from May when run rates also broke records, Reuters reported, citing data from the national statistics bureau. Read Full Article at ...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 09:28:25 +0000
Leave out London & pack Paris in! Thriving metropolises like Moscow or Dubai now offer far more for a post-coronavirus getaway
When traveling, you have two choices. You can be treated like a guest – or like a foreigner. If the latter sounds more appealing, drop the Western Europe guidebooks and head for the Russian capital, or the sparkling city of Dubai. Rea...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 09:09:39 +0000
UK PM Johnson & Chancellor Sunak won’t self-isolate despite having had contact with infected health minister
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his finance minister, Rishi Sunak, shall work from their offices but not go into full self-isolation, despite having been in close contact with somebody with a confirmed Covid-19 infection. Read Full Art...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 09:08:11 +0000
20+ killed in house collapses in Mumbai as city hit by heavy rain during monsoon season (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
More than 20 people died when houses were destroyed amid floods caused by the heavy downpour in the Mumbai suburbs in India. More are feared to be trapped under the rubble. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:34:32 +0000
Over ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND rally against ‘Covid-19 tyranny’ in France, protesting immunity passports & vaccination mandate (VIDEO)
Some 114,000 people have rallied across France to denounce what they see as government intrusion into their private lives. The protests were in response to the rollout of Covid-19 certificates and mandatory vaccination plans. Read Full ...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:51:34 +0000
3 athletes test positive for Covid-19 in Tokyo just days before games, 2 of them diagnosed in Olympic Village
Three unnamed Olympians have been diagnosed with the coronavirus in the final days leading up to the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The upcoming event has been plagued with Covid-19 restrictions and concerns over health safety.  Read F...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:28:30 +0000
Fauci says US would still have smallpox & polio if vaccines got the same pushback then as they do now in attack on Fox 
White House Covid-19 adviser Anthony Fauci has argued that if the US government faced the same level of vaccine hesitancy when smallpox and polio vaccines were rolled out, the diseases would still run rampant in the US. Read Full Articl...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:00:51 +0000
India’s oil imports slide to nine-month low amid renewed lockdowns
Crude imports of the globe’s third-biggest oil consumer, India, plunged last month amid a drop in consumption due to renewed coronavirus lockdowns. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 02:26:01 +0000
Fans & players FLEE Nationals Park stadium in DC during game as shooting reported outside (VIDEOS)
Shots that rang out near a base gate outside the Nationals Park stadium in Washington, DC have prompted spectators and players to flee in panic, ignoring the announcer’s pleas to stay put. Videos have emerged showing the exodus. Read ...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 01:59:03 +0000
‘Fun family day turned into nightmare’: Over 30 hospitalized after suspected chemical leak in Texas theme park
A total of 86 people at a water theme park in Spring, Texas had to be decontaminated after they were exposed to toxic chemicals. The park has been closed, and an investigation has been launched to find the cause of the incident. Read Fu...

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:39:27 +0000
Facebook says 85% of US users are pro-vaccine as it rejects Biden’s criticism of ‘killing people’ with Covid-19 misinformation
Facebook has patted itself on the back for encouraging vaccine acceptance among its US users, noting an increase of 10-15% since January, while firing back at President Joe Biden’s claim of subverting the rollout. Read Full Article at...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 22:27:39 +0000
3 Texas Democrats who fled Texas for DC to protest voting bill test positive for Covid-19
Several Texas House Democrats who loudly left the state for Washington, DC to avoid voting on an elections integrity bill have tested positive for Covid-19, following a much-maligned maskless photo on an airplane. Read Full Article at R...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:53:59 +0000
Merkel’s potential successor Laschet apologizes after LAUGHING during German president’s speech about deadly floods
The leader of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party, Armin Laschet, has found himself in hot water after he was filmed laughing as the German president expressed solidarity with the victims of the devastating flooding. Read Full Articl...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:42:56 +0000
State gets sued over law demanding transgender people give proof of surgery if they want to change sex on birth certificate
Two transgender plaintiffs are suing the state of Montana over a law requiring proof of sex change surgery to alter one’s gender on their actual birth cert, something they and activists claim infringes on their civil rights. Read Full...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 19:36:48 +0000
Britain plans to launch covert special forces operations against Russia & China, military chief tells media
The UK Special Forces are about to concentrate on some new covert counter-state tasks with a focus on Russia and China, Royal Marines Brigadier Mark Totten revealed to the Times. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 19:21:34 +0000
‘You can’t change the rules’: Olympics boss says ‘inquiry phase’ is underway as nation pledges to protect transgender weightlifter
Olympics boss Thomas Bach has given his backing to transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard while claiming that an "inquiry phase" is ongoing – and New Zealand chiefs say they are "working closely" to protect the athlete. Read Full Art...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:37:44 +0000
Real Madrid president: Jose Mourinho told Mesut Ozil his girlfriend had been ‘f*cked by all of Inter including the coaching staff’
The latest leaked audios from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez have revealed a conversation where the European Super League pioneer told an anecdote regarding former Los Blancos star Mesut Ozil and an ex-girlfriend. Read Full Arti...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:22:35 +0000
‘The snowflakes are triggered’: Row blazes after NFL decides to play ‘black national anthem’ before every game to start season
Critics and supporters have been at loggerheads after the NFL revealed plans to play 'Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing' – known as the black national anthem – before The Star-Spangled Banner when the season kicks off in September. Read Ful...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 18:22:09 +0000
Cuban president denounces US-backed ‘media terrorism’ while addressing massive supporters’ rally
Miguel Diaz-Canel has blasted what he claims are intentional efforts to make his country look unstable and dangerous, following anti-government demonstrations that led to numerous arrests and one person’s death. Read Full Article at R...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:54:49 +0000
Biden administration sees highest number of illegal immigrants attempt to cross US southern border for 2 decades
Nearly 190,000 people tried to illegally enter the United States from its southern border with Mexico in June – the highest number in more than 20 years, and as much as ten times the total recorded during some months under Trump. Read...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:54:23 +0000
Austria says it is working with US to investigate ‘Havana syndrome’ cases among American diplomats
Vienna has joined forces with Washington in a probe into the mysterious outbreak of the so-called ‘Havana syndrome’ among American diplomats in the Austrian capital. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:12:42 +0000
Next stop Moscow? MMA starlet Avsaragova wants spot on Emelianenko card after surviving split decision scare in latest win (VIDEO)
Russian MMA newcomer Diana Avsaragova has appealed to Bellator chiefs to let her fight on the undercard of the legendary Fedor Emelianenko's headline show in Moscow in October, speaking after surviving a scare in her latest fight. Read ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:03:11 +0000
Sheriff in California refuses to enforce mask mandate, says it’s ‘not backed by science,’ stirring outrage
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has made waves and caused outrage by refusing to enforce the city’s reinstated mask policy, saying the decision is “not backed by science.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:47:56 +0000
‘He’s not from a rich family’: Ugandan weightlifter skips Covid test, flees Olympic camp with note saying he ‘wants work in Japan’
Local officials have confirmed that a Ugandan weightlifter has disappeared from his country's Japanese Olympic training camp, reportedly leaving behind a note stating he has gone looking for work – possibly in the city of Nagoya. Read...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:51:01 +0000
British runner escapes Olympics exile despite being handed 12-month ban after confessing he used old PCR test for ‘annoying’ Covid
Team GB star Andrew Butchart has been punished but given the all-clear to take part in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after clarifying controversial remarks he made on a recent podcast regarding a faked negative Covid test. Read ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:38:14 +0000
‘I don’t believe anything he says’: Boxing star Wilder’s stunning fiancee accuses Fury of ‘buying time’ with Covid postponement
Deontay WIlder's stunning fiancee, Telli Swift, has attacked Tyson Fury, claiming that the reigning WBC and The Ring heavyweight champion has backed out of the two fighters' trilogy bout this month for reasons other than Covid. Read Ful...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:25:03 +0000
British health secretary Javid tests positive for Covid-19, says he’s glad he was vaccinated
UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid is self-isolating at home with his family after a lateral flow test for Covid-19 came back positive. He said he was grateful he had received two jabs of the vaccine and that his symptoms were mild. Read F...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:03:35 +0000
Australians call for Katie Hopkins to be deported as she arrives in Sydney & breaks quarantine rules while citizens stuck abroad
Several Australian lawmakers called for Katie Hopkins’ deportation after it was revealed that the British provocateur was allowed into the country despite strict Covid-19 border rules that have kept many Aussies stranded abroad. Read ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:23:03 +0000
Top diplomat’s comment on Moon ‘masturbating’ causes scandal as South Korea summons Japanese envoy
A crude remark by a deputy head of the Japanese embassy in Seoul has left South Korean officials fuming and demanding action from Tokyo. The man likened President Moon’s diplomatic effort to sexual self-gratification. Read Full Articl...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:22:08 +0000
Russian woman accused of dousing homeless man with flammable liquid & BURNING HIM ALIVE in random attack faces 20 years in jail
Prosecutors in Russia have brought a criminal case against a young woman accused of committing a shockingly violent attack on a sleeping homeless man, in a seemingly random outburst they say left her victim dead from severe burns. Read ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:14:00 +0000
Germany Olympic footballers walk off in final warm-up after ace suffers racial abuse in game behind closed doors against Honduras
Germany's men's Olympic football team have walked off the pitch before full-time in Japan in their friendly against Honduras after Hertha Berlin defender Jordan Torunarigha was allegedly abused by a member of the opposition. Read Full A...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 12:02:18 +0000
‘Best day of my life’: Ukrainian stunner Svitolina weds fellow tour star Monfils as tennis golden couple marry in purple (VIDEO)
The tennis temptress previously known as Elina Svitolina has changed her surname after marrying fellow star Gael Monfils in Geneva, posing for photos in skimpy swimwear before donning a wedding gown for a purple-themed ceremony. Read Fu...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:59:35 +0000
Accuracy at any cost? Gamer leaks British military secrets to company founded in Russia to prove its tank model is wrong
A gamer believed to be a Challenger 2 commander has apparently decided that preserving British state secrets is less important than proving to a game company that its digital model of his country's main battle tank is inaccurate. Read F...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:52:36 +0000
France to require 24-hour negative Covid test for unvaccinated travelers from UK & 5 EU countries
Starting next week, unvaccinated visitors from the UK and five EU countries must submit a negative PCR or antigen test for Covid that was taken less than 24 hours before departure if they want to enter France. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:20:23 +0000
1st Chinese man to be infected by deadly monkey B virus died in Beijing in May – report
It has been revealed that China’s first recorded case of a human becoming infected by the deadly monkey B virus died in May, sparking concern. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:01:05 +0000
‘We wouldn’t let them compete’: McGregor’s claims that authorities knew he was injured before UFC 264 defeat refuted by commission
Conor McGregor's claim that his leg injury was common knowledge before UFC 264 has been thrown into doubt by the Nevada Athletic Commission, which has commented after he suffered a horrific leg break at the end of the first round. Read ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:17:09 +0000
Conservatives blast Cori Bush for hiring private security while advocating defunding police; her supporters don’t see a problem
‘Squad’ member Cori Bush has spent nearly $70,000 of taxpayer money on private security, according to campaign filings. Critics believe this to be hypocrisy, since Bush is a vocal advocate of the ‘defund the police’ movement. Re...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:00:24 +0000
EU court says Russia should limit gas supply to Europe
The Court of Justice of the European Union upheld on Thursday a lower tribunal's ruling which had said that Russia's access to the OPAL gas pipeline should be limited. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:59:04 +0000
Belgium sets day of mourning as death toll from catastrophic floods in Europe rises to 153
The death toll from devastating floods in Europe has grown to 153 as of Saturday morning. Belgium will observe a day of mourning for the victims on July 20. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:51:32 +0000
Football bosses in Ukraine ‘pass law making it mandatory’ for clubs to wear badge containing hugely controversial national slogans
The Ukrainian Premier League has reportedly ruled that all clubs have to wear a badge with the slogans "Glory to Ukraine" and "Glory to the Heroes" on their kits, prompting a Jewish leader to point out its links to World War II. Read Fu...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:06:58 +0000
Act now, tweet later: To be seen as more than virtue signalers, social media chiefs need to start doing the basics against racism
Observing that Instagram seems to allow racism is "deliberately misleading and sensational", according to its boss. But what else are we supposed to think when obvious hate speech goes unchecked under posts calling it inevitable? Read F...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 08:03:28 +0000
Eternal revolution? Ukraine’s strongman interior minister is gone, but chaos & scandal in the troubled nation is here to stay
"Revolutions" are a messy business and, once they’ve started, it isn’t always clear when they end. Is it when the last shot is fired? When the final old flag is taken down? Or is it when – or if – stability once again returns? R...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:51:16 +0000
Investment or imperialism? One of the world’s largest gold mines could’ve transformed Kyrgyzstan. Instead, it enriched Canadians
Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia’s second poorest nation, is sitting on a pile of gold, quite literally. For years, the bulk of profits from the colossal Kumtor Mine have been sent abroad. Now, a new government is trying to change that. Read...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:48:48 +0000
Chinese officials blast US ‘fearmongering’ advisory to business operating in Hong Kong
The governments in Beijing and Hong Kong have lashed out at Washington’s notice to companies doing business in the Chinese city, which warned of various risks, including retaliation for complying with US sanctions against China. Read ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 07:38:28 +0000
1st case of Covid-19 registered in Tokyo's Olympic Village week before games begin
A Covid-19 infection has been discovered in the Olympic Village in Tokyo, Japan a week before the start of the games, officials have confirmed. The tournament is set to be held without spectators and under strict health protocols. Read ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:38:01 +0000
‘Deepfake’ tech puts words into late chef Anthony Bourdain’s mouth in new film, sparking debate, as widow denies she okayed it
Artificially generated ‘deepfake’ audio used to replicate Anthony Bourdain’s voice in a new documentary has triggered backlash, as the celeb chef’s widow says she did not sign off on the AI voice, contrary to the director’s cl...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:27:35 +0000
Dozens of Palestinians injured by Israeli fire near illegal settlement in occupied West Bank – media
Scores of Palestinian protesters have been injured in clashes with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) near an evacuated illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, the Palestine Red Crescent has said. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 06:00:42 +0000
Foreign travelers to China can now use digital yuan – central bank
Foreign visitors no longer need to open a bank account to make e-payments in China, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 03:53:22 +0000
US Navy’s explosive test off Florida coast triggers 3.9-magnitude ‘quake’ as world’s most expensive warship undergoes shock trial
The US Navy set off a mini-quake off Florida’s coast as part of shock trials for its newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford. The ship has been plagued by delays, with four of its weapons elevators reportedly still broken. Rea...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 02:46:16 +0000
Not a serious candidate?! Caitlyn Jenner accused of bailing out of California governor’s race to film reality TV in Australia
California gubernatorial hopeful and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner may have to choose between those two titles as rumor has it she jetted to Australia for Celebrity Big Brother. Jenner said she is honoring a pre-race work pledge. Read ...

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 01:28:13 +0000
‘Fauci ouchie’: WH releases ‘cringe’ video of health adviser reading glowing tweets about himself & Covid-19 vaccine
The White House has released a bizarre video of actress and singer Olivia Rodrigo reading glowing tweets about Dr. Anthony Fauci to the man himself, a “cringe” moment for many. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:34:39 +0000
GOP Senator Graham claims ‘big win’ against cancel culture after Chik-fil-A allowed into Indiana campus despite protests
Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has declared victory in a “war” few knew was even being fought, standing up for a chicken sandwich chain that will open a restaurant at an Indiana university defying woke activists. Read Ful...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 23:52:23 +0000
Federal judge strikes down Obama-era immigration policy, bars new DACA applicants but allows current enrollees to stay in US
A US federal judge has struck down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, ruling it illegal. Those already enrolled under the Obama-era border policy will be allowed to remain in the country for now, however. Read Fu...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 23:51:31 +0000
Texas resident hospitalized with viral MONKEYPOX infection after arriving from Nigeria, CDC says no reason for alarm
A Dallas, Texas resident who had recently returned from Nigeria was confirmed as the newest case of monkeypox in the US. While officials say that the risk is low due to the air travel mask mandate, the news riled up Twitter. Read Full A...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:42:27 +0000
Former NASA executive jailed for Covid-19 relief fraud, spent $300K on credit cards, cars, Disney resorts
A northern Virginia man who used to police NASA spending couldn’t manage his own finances, using hundreds of thousands of dollars in falsely obtained pandemic relief aid to pay off his debts – and spend even more on luxury goods. Re...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 22:06:00 +0000
‘Accusations not supported by facts’: Facebook dismisses Biden’s charge of ‘killing people’ with Covid-19 misinfo in fiery rebuke
After President Joe Biden accused Facebook of “killing people” by not doing enough to censor Covid-19 misinformation, the company fired back and claimed they are actually “helping save lives.” Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:49:12 +0000
Social media misinformation ‘killing people,’ Biden says, as White House doubles down on private censorship
US President Joe Biden claimed social media platforms are “killing people” with misinformation about Covid-19, as his press secretary Jen Psaki made a case for deplatforming ‘offenders’ across the ostensibly private networks. Re...

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:19:12 +0000
‘Bye, Big Tech’: Candace Owens defends ‘uncensorable’ Freedom Phone after claims it’s just a ‘cheap Chinese knockoff’
Conservative pundit Candace Owens is being lambasted by critics after she pushed back against a report calling the newly announced Big Tech competitor Freedom Phone “a cheap, Chinese knockoff.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 20:06:56 +0000
‘Unusual’ winter vomiting bug outbreaks on rise in England, public health agency finds, as Covid-19 restrictions are eased
As the UK government prepares to drop Covid restrictions in England, people there are now facing another disease – a diarrhoea-causing norovirus also known as the winter vomiting bug, Public Health England has warned. Read Full Articl...



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