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Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:30:17 +0000
Israel agrees to ‘strengthen’ Palestinian economy in first top-level talks since 2010 held after PM Bennett’s return from US
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met late on Sunday in the first such top-level talks in over a decade, with Israel agreeing to work toward boosting the crumbling PA economy. Read Fu...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:29:59 +0000
‘Global plantation of slavelandia’: RT’s Keiser Report looks at fat cats getting fatter by tying monetary policy to fighting Covid
Max Keiser talks to Gerald Celente of Trendsresearch.com about the trend of artificially tying monetary policies to the pandemic, which leads to rising profits for the rich while pushing ordinary people over the verge of poverty. Read F...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:50:53 +0000
‘Why didn’t he finish him?’ Jake Paul earns win over Woodley but fans angry at ex-UFC champ after he had rival on ropes (VIDEO)
YouTuber Jake Paul earned more begrudging respect for his boxing skills with a split-decision victory over Tyron Woodley – but some fans questioned why the former UFC champion didn’t finish the fight after rocking his rival. Read Fu...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:26:33 +0000
Israel offers Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to all residents 12 and older, says ‘green pass’ will expire six months after jabs
Israel’s government has expanded availability of controversial Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to all inoculated residents 12 and older and decreed that those who decline the third jab will soon lose their “green pass” privileges. ...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:25:52 +0000
India hires Goldman Sachs & JPMorgan for work on nation’s biggest IPO – reports
India’s largest insurance company Life Insurance Corp (LIC) is preparing for an IPO next year with a listing value of over $250 billion. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and ICICI Securities have been chosen to work on the sale. Read Fu...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:08:42 +0000
US military says Kabul strike targeting ISIS-K may have led to ‘additional casualties’ amid reports that family of 9 perished
The US Central Command has said it is investigating reports that civilians were killed as a result of its strike on an alleged ISIS-K vehicle in Kabul. It has been reported that an entire family perished in the operation. Read Full Arti...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 03:52:43 +0000
Several rockets target Kabul airport, US military activate missile defenses to repel attack – reports
Five rockets have reportedly been launched towards Kabul airport, which is the focal point of the US evacuation from Afghanistan. The missiles were shot down by an air defense system, media report, citing US officials. Read Full Article...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 02:24:32 +0000
‘Catastrophic transmission damage’: New Orleans plunges into darkness after Hurricane Ida leaves city with NO power
The entire city of New Orleans in Louisiana was plunged into near-total darkness after power went out in the city due to Hurricane Ida, which it is feared may become one of the strongest storms to hit the state since the 1850s. Read Ful...

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 01:32:06 +0000
North Korea has apparently restarted its Yongbyon nuclear reactor, IAEA says, citing satellite imagery
North Korea appears to have restarted its plutonium-producing nuclear reactor at Yongbyon after an almost three-year pause, the UN’s nuclear watchdog said in its annual report on the country. Read Full Article at RT.com

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:20:12 +0000
47 detained after rally against vaccine mandates clashes with police in Athens, Greece (VIDEO)
Dozens of people were arrested in Greece after a protest against vaccine mandates for health workers spiraled into violence. Police deployed tear gas and water cannon in a bid to force the crowd to scatter. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 22:43:01 +0000
Biden prompts fresh outrage by appearing to check his watch at ceremony for US service members killed in Kabul airport bombing
President Joe Biden sought to show his grief over the killing of US troops in Kabul by joining an event marking the arrival of their caskets, but he enraged critics anew by appearing to check his watch during the ceremony. Read Full Art...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 21:03:40 +0000
‘This feels weird’: Fans freaked out as Messi makes PSG debut but two-goal Mbappe steals show
Football superstar Lionel Messi finally made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening and freaked out fans who felt 'weird' when seeing him in another team's shirt, but it was Kylian Mbappe who stole the show. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:54:07 +0000
3 kids killed in US drone strike targeting Kabul suicide bombers – reports
A US drone strike targeting would-be suicide bombers in Kabul also killed at least three children, an Afghan official told the Associated Press. The strike hit a residential area of the Afghan capital, near the city’s airport. Read Fu...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:25:46 +0000
Blinken denies giving Taliban lists of Americans and Afghan allies, but then says US turned over names for busloads of evacuees
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tried to refute reports that the Biden administration gave lists of Americans and allies in Afghanistan to the Taliban, but then went on to say it provided names for busloads of its evacuees. Read Fu...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:25:59 +0000
Life’s a beach! Russian team crowned FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup kings for THIRD time after beating Japan in Moscow final
Sand might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Russia, but the nation’s men are certainly good at playing football on it after they were crowned three-time FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup winners in Moscow. Read Fu...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:52:05 +0000
Massive fire erupts in high-rise residential building in Milan (VIDEOS)
A large fire has erupted in a high-rise residential building in Milan, engulfing the whole structure within minutes. The blaze has completely destroyed the facade of the building, footage from the scene shows. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:45:53 +0000
WATCH Hurricane Ida make landfall on Louisiana coast with 150mph winds and devastating surge
Hurricane Ida has made landfall in Louisiana, bringing devastating floods and violent 150mph winds. Video footage captured the destructive power of the Category 4 hurricane. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 18:27:49 +0000
Turkey poised to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan's govt, expected to sign deal to operate Kabul airport after US exit - reports
NATO member Turkey is reportedly nearing a deal to recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban government and operate the Kabul airport in partnership with Qatar, paving the way for the Islamist group to attract foreign aid and investment. Read F...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:07:34 +0000
Despite American objections, Turkey has ‘no hesitations’ about buying second batch of Russian-made S-400 missile systems – Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he has no doubts about Turkey buying another batch of S-400 anti-aircraft systems from Moscow. Earlier, the Russian exporter said a new contract will likely be signed by the end of the year. Read ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:00:13 +0000
Sex, drugs & rock ‘n’ roll at Thai Covid-19 hospital, as orgies footage & stashes of CIGARETTES discovered in police raid
Police and military officials in Thailand have raided a field hospital with a thousand beds after a tip-off suggested some of its patients were involved in group sex, brawls and drug abuse.  Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:47:04 +0000
‘His joy in sport was infectious’: Former Olympic boss Jacques Rogge dies aged 79
Belgian former International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has died at the age of 79, it has been announced. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:16:27 +0000
‘Haunt me for life’: F1 star Hamilton complains about ‘crazy bomb in toilet’ in hilarious exchange at rain-hit Belgian GP (VIDEO)
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton got more than he bargained for as he grabbed a toilet break during the rain-affected Belgian Grand Prix, complaining that he would be scarred for life by the experience. Read Full Article at RT....

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:00:23 +0000
US airstrike hits suicide bomber vehicle posing ‘imminent threat’ to Kabul airport - Pentagon
The US has struck alleged suicide bombers in the Afghan capital, Kabul, according to the Taliban and a Pentagon spokesman. The strike hit a vehicle laden with explosives, apparently bound for the airport. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:19:28 +0000
Switzerland’s vaccination centers could be targeted by terrorists, nation’s intel agency warns
Switzerland’s vaccination centers are high on the list of potential terrorist targets, the country’s secret service has claimed, adding that it was unaware of any concrete plots that could disrupt inoculation efforts. Read Full Arti...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:08:33 +0000
Ahead of next month’s Russian parliamentary elections, are cracks now opening in the popularity of the pro-Putin ruling party?
Russians will head to the polls next month for parliamentary elections. Despite the importance of the vote, the campaign has received little international coverage – probably because everybody already thinks they know the outcome. Rea...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:04:30 +0000
Ron number? Confusion continues as Ronaldo & Cavani BOTH listed on Premier League site as ‘7’ for Man Utd
The Premier League has caused confusion by listing both Cristiano Ronaldo and strike rival Edinson Cavani as wearing the number 7 jersey for Manchester United following the Portuguese superstar's return to the club. Read Full Article at...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:53:22 +0000
Russia looks to reward electric vehicle buyers with rebates & toll-free roads
The Russian government has unveiled a broad program aimed at boosting electric vehicle (EV) use in the country. The ambitious plan is expected to drastically raise the share of EVs in less than a decade. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:49:29 +0000
Hurricane Ida strengthens into ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm ahead of landfall on US Gulf Coast
Hurricane Ida, set to hit the Gulf Coast on Sunday, has been upgraded to an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm, as sustained wind speeds reached 150mph (241kph), the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has said. Read Full Article at...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:39:52 +0000
NFL star McKenzie backs down and gets Covid vaccine just days after being hit with hefty fine
NFL star Isaiah McKenzie has received his first Covid-19 vaccination dose just two days after being fined by the league for violating protocols for unvaccinated players by not donning a mask inside his team's training facilities. Read F...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:21:51 +0000
Boxer Brodnicka battered in MMA brawl by Polish rival ‘Lil Masti’ after shoving SEX TOY in opponent’s face at weigh-in (VIDEO)
The weird and wonderful world of Polish MMA served up its latest surreal treat this weekend as Aniela ‘Lil Masti’ Bogusz exacted revenge by stopping Ewa Brodnicka in their contest after having a dildo waved in her face. Read Full Ar...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 13:14:13 +0000
Are semiconductors the new oil? Global turn towards clean energy propels unprecedented demand for computer chips
Before the United States’ shale revolution, the terms of the world’s geopolitical structure were almost entirely dictated by oil production in the Middle East. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:56:20 +0000
Explosion reported in Kabul, police say child dead
An explosion has been reported in the Afghan capital of Kabul, days after a suicide bombing killed more than 150 people at the city’s overcrowded airport. Local officials say a child is among the dead. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:26:03 +0000
OPEC+ may revise terms of output deal & cancel 400,000 bpd boost – Kuwait
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) may cancel the previously agreed oil production increase of 400,000 barrels per day over the next few months, Kuwait’s oil minister revealed on Sunday. Read Full Article at...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:47:44 +0000
‘Not essential travel’: Police set up checkpoints to deter people from spotting orcas swimming near Wellington Harbor
Police in New Zealand have taken special measures to prevent people from gathering near a harbor in Wellington, where several killer whales were seen “breaching social-distancing guidelines.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:43:49 +0000
FBI agent tried to profit financially from knowledge of Michigan governor ‘kidnapping’ plot, defense lawyers claim
An FBI agent who helped ‘foil’ a plot to abduct Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer may have used his knowledge of the case to lend credibility to his private cyber intelligence company, newly filed court documents allege. Read Full ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:35:45 +0000
Ex-MLB star Encarnacion detained in Dominican Republic for allegedly sexually assaulting daughter
An ex-Major League baseball star and two-time World Series champion is currently in custody in his homeland the Dominican Republic for allegedly sexually assaulting his daughter in May, according to reports. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:23:23 +0000
‘Don't count me out’: Boastful McGregor aiming to top Messi again in next Forbes rich list as Argentine prepares for PSG debut
UFC icon Conor McGregor has laid down the gauntlet to football superstar Lionel Messi, and set himself the challenge of once again topping the Forbes highest-paid athletes list ahead of the six-time Ballon d'Or winner. Read Full Article...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 11:01:06 +0000
NFL in clash with players’ union over push for Covid vaccination mandate ahead of new season
A vaccination mandate for all players proposed by the NFL ahead of the new season has already been opposed by the Players' Association, the league's deputy general counsel has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:54:29 +0000
China combs through online content that ‘bad-mouths’ its economy
Beijing has launched a two-month campaign to probe commercial platforms and social media accounts that post economic information, in an attempt to cleanse the media of content that criticizes China’s economic policies. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:44:09 +0000
‘A terrible tragedy for all of us’: Shock as 23-year-old Russian goalkeeper dies after collision with rival player during match
Russian football is mourning the loss of 23-year-old goalkeeper Alexander Shishmarev, who died after colliding with an opposition player during a friendly match against a rival team from the Kaliningrad region. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 09:27:23 +0000
WATCH: UFC powerhouse Alhassan starches Italian rival with savage head-kick KO just 17 SECONDS into Las Vegas fight
Abdul Razak Alhassan added another spectacular rapid-fire KO to his highlights reel with a 17-second demolition of Alessio Di Chirico in their middleweight contest in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:58:22 +0000
Jake Paul taunts Tyron Woodley with fried chicken, almost sparks brawl after failed weigh-in ‘gotcha hat’ attempt (VIDEO)
Prankster Jake Paul attempted another "gotcha hat" trick on a welterweight combat sports star, but this time failed and almost incited a brawl at the weigh-in ahead of his boxing bout with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley. Read Full Ar...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:33:26 +0000
Moderna vaccinations halted in Japan’s Okinawa after ‘black substances’ found in vial, days after other batch of jab was suspended
Okinawa prefecture has halted Moderna vaccinations after unknown materials were found in a vial of the drug. The move comes after Japan pulled 1.6 million Moderna doses from a different batch over contamination concerns. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:29:39 +0000
Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for incendiary balloon attacks by Hamas & border clashes
Israeli jets carried out airstrikes in Gaza late Saturday after arson balloons sent from the Hamas-controlled enclave caused two fires inside Israel and clashes broke out on the border, leaving 11 Palestinians injured. Read Full Article...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:15:46 +0000
‘I kick the sh*t out of people’: Georgian Chikadze bludgeons Barboza in sensational finish, calls out UFC icon Holloway (VIDEO)
Georgia’s Giga Chikadze extended his unbeaten record inside the UFC octagon to seven fights as he put on a striking masterclass to finish Brazilian veteran Edson Barboza before targeting featherweight icon Max Holloway. Read Full Arti...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:08:37 +0000
China eases regulations on Hainan to let foreign firms work under same rules as Chinese companies
China’s southern Hainan province issued an updated regulation on cross-border trade in services, effectively becoming the first region to allow foreign firms to carry out commercial activity under the same rules as Chinese firms. Read...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:09:25 +0000
Russia’s Yandex picks Paris to launch new food delivery service that promises speed
Russian tech giant Yandex has launched an express food delivery service in Paris under the Yango Deli brand, the company said, as demand for online delivery services remains strong after years of Covid-related restrictions. Read Full Ar...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:01:55 +0000
‘All the blame is with the goalkeeper’: ‘Poetic’ comedy goal scored in first ever Spanish third flight game goes viral (VIDEO)
Spanish football's new third tier got off to a flying start on Friday through a bizarre first ever goal in its opening match, with footage of the incident already seen by more than a million people. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:53:33 +0000
Autopilot Tesla HITS police cruiser & another car in Florida in a near-miss incident that left 2 people injured
In a freak incident, a Tesla operating on autopilot struck a patrol car and another vehicle, both of which were not moving. The Tesla driver and another person received mild injuries, while the officer escaped unscathed. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 06:47:45 +0000
Ronaldo at Manchester United: Does the Portugal superstar fit at Old Trafford, or is signing just bragging rights over City?
Pulled away from bitter rivals Manchester City at the last minute, Cristiano Ronaldo has made a sensational return to former club Manchester United on a two-year deal. But does the move make sense from a football perspective? Read Full ...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:07:50 +0000
Russian police raid Rammstein star’s hotel ahead of appearance at ‘birthday party’ gig hosted by far-right politician – media
The organizer of a planned show by the frontman of German group Rammstein is facing administrative proceedings in Russia after officers swooped in on the entourage, insisting that the producer broke the migration rules. Read Full Articl...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:59:25 +0000
US embassy in Afghanistan urges Americans to avoid traveling to Kabul airport due to ‘specific, credible threat’
As the US evacuation effort in Afghanistan draws to a close, the US embassy in Kabul has warned of a “specific” and “credible” threat for the area around the airport, urging citizens to stay clear of the air hub. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 00:42:22 +0000
California teacher takes down US flag because it made her ‘uncomfortable,’ invites student to pledge allegiance to Pride colors
A California school district is investigating a viral video showing a high school teacher bragging about removing the American flag from her classroom and suggesting that a student pledge allegiance to the LGBTQ flag instead. Read Full ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:51:47 +0000
Hurricane Ida intensifies rapidly, will become one of strongest storms to hit Louisiana ‘since at least the 1850s,’ governor warns
Hurricane Ida is gathering strength as it churns over hot Gulf of Mexico waters and is forecast to become what Louisiana Governor Jon Bel Edwards called one of the most powerful storms to hit the state in 170 years. Read Full Article at...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:29:12 +0000
Ilhan Omar praises chaotic Afghanistan evacuation as ‘inspiring’ while critics call for Biden’s resignation
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) praised President Joe Biden for “not allowing” media pressure to change his decision to wrap up the evacuation mission in Afghanistan by August 31, calling the hectic effort “inspiring.” R...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:58:15 +0000
‘Nothing better to do?’ CDC mocked for tweeting about ‘inclusive language’ guide as Covid-19 rages
Fresh from dabbling in Second Amendment politics, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has turned to curbing the First Amendment, admonishing Americans to use “inclusive language.” The internet was unimpressed. Re...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 22:25:40 +0000
Final UK military flight departs Kabul airport as British campaign in Afghanistan ends
Britain's Defense Ministry confirmed on Saturday that the country's last flight carrying military personnel had departed the Kabul airport in Afghanistan as US evacuation efforts continue there. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:25:08 +0000
James Corden, other celebrities ripped for ‘tone deaf’ video dancing in LA traffic amid Covid-19, Afghanistan crisis
Celebrities are being mocked viciously on social media over a cringeworthy dance video of the stars in costume, holding up Los Angeles traffic, while the country deals with multiple crises. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:18:04 +0000
Gold Star mother of US marine killed in Kabul attack blasts Biden as ‘dementia-ridden piece of crap,’ blames his supporters
The mother of one of the 13 US servicemen who were killed in Thursday’s terrorist attack at the Kabul airport has called into a radio show to excoriate President Joe Biden as a “feckless, dementia-ridden piece of crap.” Read Full ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:15:50 +0000
‘Little Britain meets The Thick of It’: Boris Johnson slammed for clumsy photo op in Afghanistan crisis centre
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is no stranger to gaffes, but an awkward and “shockingly blasé” appearance at a crisis centre managing Afghan evacuees has invited comparisons to the satirical series ‘The Thick of It.’ Read...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 20:06:16 +0000
‘CIA tweets CIA interview with CIA’: Viewers react to suddenly-released 'eerily prophetic' CNN interview with ISIS-K commander
CNN’s airing of an interview with an ISIS-K commander left observers to wonder how the media outlet gained access to the terrorist leader – and protected his identity – two weeks before his group killed nearly 200 people. Read Ful...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 19:51:24 +0000
‘Clear attack on Afghan territory’: Taliban condemns US strike allegedly targeting ISIS ‘planner’ behind deadly Kabul blast
The Taliban has strongly condemned a US drone strike in retaliation for the Kabul airport suicide bombing, calling it a “clear attack” on Afghan soil. The US claimed an ISIS-K “planner” behind the blast was killed in the strike....

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:51:48 +0000
Biden says new attack on Kabul airport 'highly likely' within next 24-36 hours
US President Joe Biden has released a statement revealing military commanders have informed him that another attack on troops and civilians is likely within the next 24-36 hours. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 18:06:16 +0000
US pulling troops out of Kabul airport after devastating attack, two ‘high profile’ ISIS targets killed – Pentagon
The US is reducing its troop presence at Kabul airport, ahead of the planned American departure date and following a devastating suicide attack. The Pentagon claims to have killed two “high profile” terrorists in response. Read Full...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:54:40 +0000
Bill Maher tells Americans to quit complaining about the US after Afghan disaster, earning him praise from Ted Cruz 
Liberal television host Bill Maher criticized Americans for complaining about their own country on Friday, arguing that other, poorer countries are in a worse condition and that “we're not the bad guys.” Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:13:13 +0000
Cat locked in abandoned house for two months SURVIVES
A Dutch cat has managed to survive for nearly two months locked in an abandoned house. The extremely malnourished animal, who had to resort to eating paper, was discovered by the new owners of the property. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:39:17 +0000
‘This Has Gotta Stop’: Eric Clapton’s new song triggers discussion around Covid-19 measures
Legendary musician Eric Clapton, who previously called his AstraZeneca vaccine experience “disastrous,” has released a new song, ‘This Has Gotta Stop’ – the latest reason for the woke crowd to blast the rocker as anti-science....

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:29:50 +0000
‘Looks like thousands!’ WATCH Protesters clog London in march against vaccine passports
Protesters have packed into central London in a demonstration against the government’s ongoing plans to introduce so-called vaccine passports. Though largely ignored by the media, “thousands” of people reportedly took part. Read F...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 16:28:46 +0000
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus ‘launch new masterplan’ for European Super League to ‘win hearts and minds’ of angered fans
The hated European Super League's three remaining clubs – Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus – are reportedly planning a 'bulletproof' second stab at the idea that will 'win the hearts and minds' of fans. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:58:09 +0000
Czech PM says Schengen not working, urges inclusion of Balkan states to protect Europe from illegal migrants
The Schengen area will only be able to protect Europe from illegal migrants after such countries as Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia and Croatia are included in the agreement, the Czech Republic’s prime minister, Andrej Babis, has said. Read...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:55:32 +0000
Police arrest two men over racist video targeting Japan football star that emerged ahead of massive derby between arch-rivals
Scottish police have arrested a pair of men for alleged hate crimes over racist abuse towards Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi that emerged on social media, with top club Rangers handing indefinite bans to some supporters. Read Full ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 14:44:13 +0000
‘Trust the process’: Ozil laments Arsenal woes after Man City forget Ronaldo saga to hammer hapless Gunners
Ex-Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has joined fans in expressing his heartbreak after a 5-0 hammering at Man City left them bottom of the Premier League, with the hosts putting their failure to sign Cristiano Ronaldo firmly behind them. Read Fu...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:51:57 +0000
Teen mental health hospitalizations rise by 57% during lockdowns in Victoria – state report
The number of teen hospitalizations for mental health emergencies skyrocketed in the Australian state of Victoria this year as Covid-19 lockdowns kept people indoors and away from others, according to a leaked official report. Read Full...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:51:23 +0000
Iran can respond to America’s ‘other options’, top official replies after Biden says he’s ready to act should diplomacy fail
US President Joe Biden said the US can turn to “other options” should negotiations with Iran fail. A senior Iranian official responded, saying it’s an illegal threat and that Tehran has the right to respond in kind. Read Full Arti...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:22:04 +0000
Russia could sell Nord Stream 2 to European Union-based operator to evade Brussels’ access limitations – German media
Russia may circumvent the access and capacity limitations for Nord Stream 2 set by the updated EU Gas Directive by selling the pipeline to an operator based inside the bloc, Frankfurter Allgemeine reported on Saturday. Read Full Article...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:11:27 +0000
New statistics show 50,000 Russians died with Covid-19 in June: Slow vaccine take up remains a problem as Delta Variant spreads
Mortality among patients with Covid-19 in Russia shot past 50,000 in July, Newly-released government data gives a glimpse of the extent of the death toll from the new wave of infections caused by the so-called "Delta Variant." Read Full...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 13:10:00 +0000
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister appears to take dig at Juventus, angers fans by calling Manchester United ‘the place you deserve’
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has welcomed her superstar sibling back to Manchester United and angered Juventus fans by calling Old Trafford the "place you deserve". Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:42:36 +0000
S&P 500 passes historic mark of 4,500 points after US Fed Chair Powell’s speech
Major US stock indices have hit record highs following statements by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding monetary policy. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:37:28 +0000
Civilians were allegedly shot & killed by US forces during Kabul airport bombing mayhem, eyewitnesses tell BBC
Some of the dozens of civilians reportedly killed in a suicide blast outside Kabul’s airport may have been shot by US soldiers amid the chaos caused by the deadly explosion, according to the BBC. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:20:20 +0000
4 years will go fast, don’t waste time of Iranian people, Khamenei tells new cabinet at first formal meeting
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on the incoming government not to waste time and deliver on a promise to uphold public trust, both with their work and their lifestyles. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:14:28 +0000
‘I had an angel on my shoulder’: Racing ace escapes unharmed following brain scan after 6 female drivers suffer huge crash (VIDEO)
A racer has voiced her relief after leaving hospital following a sickening crash between six female drivers during a Grand Prix at a track where a Formula 2 driver was killed two years ago. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 11:02:31 +0000
‘Everybody has to buy a rifle, damn it!’ Brazilian President Bolsonaro tells his supporters
Armed people will never be enslaved, Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, who is trailing in polls for the 2022 election, told a crowd of his supporters in the capital Brasilia, urging everyone to get a rifle as soon as possible. Read ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:55:14 +0000
Russia’s biggest automaker to kickstart production of electric cars in 2027
Major Russian car manufacturer AvtoVAZ plans to launch production of its new electric Lada vehicles in 2027-2028, according to the company’s president and CEO Nicolas Maure. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:24:19 +0000
Team Khabib ‘beast’ will fight for $1MN after latest win – but viewers blast Florida MMA judges over ‘embarrasing’ split decision
An unbeaten Russian MMA star mentored by ex-UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight for $1 million after extending his long unbeaten run, winning amid fury from fans at bizarre judging in the US. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:31:04 +0000
Bodybuilder star of top UK TV show jailed for 6 years over blackmail & torture plot with order to break victim’s legs using hammer
A bodybuilder who rose to fame on a smash hit 1990s television programme in the UK has been jailed for six years for his role in a blackmail plot over a drugs debt which saw a man beaten and tortured for eight hours. Read Full Article a...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:22:23 +0000
2 people die in Japan after receiving Moderna Covid-19 shots from batch that was withdrawn due to foreign material in some vials
Two people have died in Japan after having received doses of the Moderna vaccine from a batch that was suspended as a precaution after some of the vials were contaminated with unknown foreign material. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:06:41 +0000
‘Tell them ISIS is hosting Parler’: Amazon pulls plug on jihadist propaganda app run through its servers
Amazon’s cloud service was hosting content for an Urdu-language app relaying ISIS messages and has now shut it down. The app was used by jihadists to brag about the deadly terrorist attack outside the Kabul airport. Read Full Article ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:03:15 +0000
China slams ‘fabricated’ US intelligence report on Covid-19 origins, says it’s a matter for scientists, not spies
The US intelligence report on Covid-19 origins that didn’t rule out the possibility of it coming from a laboratory has nothing to do with science and is aimed at “scapegoating” Beijing, the Chinese Embassy in Washington has said. ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:03:49 +0000
Sochi gambling zone to be adapted into Russian Las Vegas
Russia is expanding the infrastructure of the Krasnaya Polyana resort to adapt it to a Las Vegas business model by 2026. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:22:48 +0000
All-electric future comes at a huge cost
The electrification of homes is touted as one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the residential sector as the US Administration aims for a net-zero economy by 2050. But going all-electric will not be as easy as it seems. Read Fu...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:11:24 +0000
‘I miss my son’: Chicago mother says judge stripped her of parental rights after learning she wasn’t vaccinated against Covid-19
A Chicago judge has reportedly restricted a mother’s parental rights, requiring her to get vaccinated against Covid-19 if she wants to see her 11-year-old son in person. The woman said she plans to appeal the ruling. Read Full Article...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:06:19 +0000
Canadian PM Trudeau’s campaign rally axed over ‘safety reasons’ after irate protesters descend on event (VIDEOS)
A campaign rally for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was abruptly called off after a rowdy group of demonstrators crashed the event, with the PM’s Liberal Party saying it canceled the appearance for “safety reasons.” Read F...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 04:46:51 +0000
‘I demand accountability’: US Marine relieved of duty after blasting ‘senior leaders’ for poorly planned Afghan exit in viral clip
A lieutenant colonel in the US Marine Corps said he was relieved of duty after voicing frustration with American leaders for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, insisting officials take responsibility for their failures. Read Full ...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 01:41:32 +0000
US military says it carried out drone strike targeting ISIS-K member in eastern Afghanistan
The Pentagon said it launched a drone strike to take out an Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) member, believed to be involved in organizing attacks against the US in Kabul. It comes after a blast killed 13 American servicemen. Read Full...

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 01:28:51 +0000
Parole board votes to release Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin following his 16th parole hearing
A California parole board has voted to release Sirhan Sirhan – who killed US Senator Robert F. Kennedy – from prison after more than 50 years behind bars. The 77-year-old has said he shot the lawmaker over his support for Israel. Re...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 23:49:08 +0000
Gone without a trace: UK’s Afghan embassy Twitter account with 100k+ followers abruptly DELETED as British evacuation ends
The official Twitter account for the British Embassy in Afghanistan has been deleted without explanation, with the page suddenly disappearing just as UK forces wrap up chaotic evacuation efforts in Kabul. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:21:42 +0000
US report on Covid-19 origins finds intelligence community ‘divided’ between lab leak and animal exposure theories
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has released its report on the origins of Covid-19. The much-awaited report failed to live up to the hype, revealing that US intelligence agencies were split on the issue. Read ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:09:23 +0000
Taliban orders Kabul residents to hand over weapons, ammo & ‘state property’
The Taliban has ordered people living in the Afghan capital to surrender weapons, ammunition, and “state property” in their possession to the “relevant authorities” controlled by the militant group. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:56:32 +0000
Tennis temptress Bouchard brands world No1 Djokovic a ‘cry baby’, delivers verdicts on Nadal, Tsitsipas... and Elon Musk (VIDEO)
Tennis stunner Eugenie Bouchard has taken a swipe at men's number one Novak Djokovic, calling the Serb superstar a "cry baby". Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:42:56 +0000
White House reporter decides to ask about Biden’s DOG in the middle of Afghanistan crisis
While some outlets are kept from the White House press room, others are let in to ask questions about President Joe Biden’s pet dog amid numerous crises, including the evacuation effort in Kabul. Read Full Article at RT.com



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