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Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:54:19 +0000
Outrage flares on social media over mandate-flouting maskless Emmys while Seth Rogen jokes ‘what are we doing?’
Another gathering of US elites – the Emmys – became the latest display of their disdain for the rules that they want Joe Average to take as seriously as a stroke. Many viewers were fuming with anger. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:37:04 +0000
Putin's party declares victory in Russian elections, insists it will retain two-thirds majority after polls show opposition gains
Russia's government will be returned with a two-thirds 'supermajority' in parliament, one of the ruling party's top officials has announced, despite exit polls and early vote counts showing a rise in support for other parties. Read Full...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:30:07 +0000
Asia-Pacific stock markets sink on concerns around Evergrande bankruptcy
Major stock indices in the Asia-Pacific region (APR) are mostly declining on Monday on fears around Chinese property developer Evergrande’s looming bankruptcy. Read Full Article at RT.com

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:01:37 +0000
EIGHT KILLED after shooter opens fire at Russian university; shocking footage shows students jumping from windows in Perm (VIDEOS)
Eight people have been confirmed dead, with six injured, after a shooting on the campus of a university in the Russian city of Perm. Police have apprehended the perpetrator. Terrified students were filmed escaping through windows. Read ...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:47:33 +0000
North Korea wades into AUKUS row, blasts US for ‘fueling nuclear arms race & backstabbing allies’
Pyongyang has condemned Washington for undermining regional stability and global power balance – and vowed retaliation if its divisive nuclear-powered submarine deal with Australia threatens its national security. Read Full Article at...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 02:39:12 +0000
Blaze ravages Greek migrant camp & forces evacuations on eve of relocation to new ‘closed-style’ facility
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from a soon-to-be-closed Vathy migrant camp on the Greek island of Samos, after a massive fire engulfed the facility just ahead of a planned relocation of its remaining residents. Read Full Article...

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 01:39:01 +0000
‘He’s still sleeping’: Musk mocks Biden for ‘ignoring’ SpaceX’s historic all-civilian orbital mission
In the wake of the Inspiration4 private orbital mission’s success, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk offered a snarky reply when asked why President Joe Biden was ignoring the feat, when even his competitors had celebrated the achievement. Read Fu...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 23:18:54 +0000
French defense minister CANCELS meeting with British counterpart amid outrage over AUKUS deal – reports
An upcoming British and French defense ministers' meeting has reportedly been called off, as Paris continues to fume over Washington’s nuclear-submarine deal with Australia, while belittling London as a “third wheel.”  Read Full ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:48:46 +0000
Trump says ‘border crisis’ turning US into ‘cesspool of humanity’ as thousands of Del Rio migrants could be released into country
Donald Trump has released a statement blasting the Biden administration, this time over the crisis in Texas, where thousands of migrants are being held under the Del Rio International Bridge. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 21:10:04 +0000
Girls will return to secondary schools in Afghanistan, but only after ‘safe environment’ is set up, Taliban tells media
The Taliban has said that girls can return to secondary schools only after Afghanistan's militant-led government creates a secure environment for them. So far, only boys have been allowed to resume their studies. Read Full Article at RT...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:56:04 +0000
‘He’s not happy’: Messi accused of SNUBBING PSG boss Pochettino as star is SUBSTITUTED in home debut
Lionel Messi was accused of giving Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino the cold shoulder after the Argentine icon was substituted after 76 minutes of his home debut for the French giants. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:42:38 +0000
Majorities favor Biden’s vaccine mandate, as well as masking in schools, Fox News poll shows
While Fox News is one of the networks far more critical of President Joe Biden, new polling from the right-leaning outlet shows a majority of people supporting new employer vaccine mandates, as well as other pandemic restrictions. Read ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:14:39 +0000
They might be pampered millionaires, but Premier League stars are being cajoled into getting the Covid jab just like everyone else
When it comes to being harried and hassled into getting vaccinated, even being a multi-millionaire Premier League footballer doesn’t get you a free pass. In that respect, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. are just like the rest of us. Read Fu...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:55:46 +0000
Military aircraft crashes in Texas neighborhood, causing serious injuries, power outage & damage (VIDEO)
A military aircraft crash-landed in a Lake Worth, Texas neighborhood on Sunday, leading to damage to multiple homes as well as injuries to the two pilots, each of whom were forced to eject before the crash. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:15:55 +0000
‘Insane’: Haaland continues scintillating form with OUTRAGEOUS lob for Borussia Dortmund against Union Berlin (VIDEO)
Erling Haaland has wowed football fans yet again with a stunning strike for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. Against Union Berlin, he lobbed the goalkeeper from the edge of the 18-yard box to send the Westfalenstadion wild. Read Ful...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:07:40 +0000
Russia's Communist Party predicted to slash government's majority in first exit poll after voting in parliamentary election ends
Russia's ruling party is expected to return to government after voting closed in the country's parliamentary elections but, with exit polls predicting gains for the opposition, it is unclear if it will retain its ‘super-majority’. R...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:00:43 +0000
Polls close in Russia's parliamentary election after last ballots cast in westernmost Kaliningrad region
A three-day-long voting period in Russia's parliamentary election concluded on Sunday evening, with the overall turnout standing at 45.15% as of 15:00 GMT, according to the country's Central Election Commission. Read Full Article at RT....

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 17:39:15 +0000
Danish ex-cycling star killed after being hit by van during training ride at world championships
Danish professional cycling star Chris Anker Sorensen has died aged 37 after being hit by a van while out on a ride preparing for the upcoming Road World Championships, where he was working as a pundit. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:49:12 +0000
Surplus value: AOC’s ‘Tax the Rich’ dress designer reportedly runs ‘sweatshop’ of unpaid interns, owes thousands in taxes
The decision by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to attend the recent Met Gala with a ‘Tax the Rich’ dress looks even worse now that a report has highlighted the business practices of the actual designer of the ‘social justice’ dress. R...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:00:10 +0000
Keeping it in the family: Brazilian star Hulk announces NIECE of ex-wife is pregnant with his baby (PHOTO)
Former Brazil and Zenit St. Petersburg forward Hulk has announced that he and his 'niece' from a previous marriage are expecting their first child together via a passionate post on social media. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:52:20 +0000
‘We are appalled’: BBC apologises for losing murder victim's clothes loaned to network by schoolgirl's mother
The BBC apologised on Sunday after one of its former editor’s allegedly lost a murdered schoolgirl’s clothes, which had been lent to the network to be DNA tested as part of a show on the tragic crime. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:51:56 +0000
Japan’s conservative PM contender wants to host US intermediate-range missiles as deterrent against North Korea & China
Sanae Takaichi, one of the contenders for the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), said she will ask the US to deploy intermediate-range missiles to the country as a deterrent against Pyongyang and Beijing. Read Fu...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:13:45 +0000
German toy factory reveals teddy bear dedicated to Angela Merkel ahead of her resignation
A German toy manufacturer has introduced a teddy bear created in tribute to Angela Merkel’s time in office as the chancellor steps down at the end of this year after serving 16 years as the head of Germany’s government. Read Full Ar...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:12:49 +0000
‘His first dive back in England’: Ronaldo nets again for Man Utd but debate rages after THREE penalty appeals rejected (VIDEO)
Cristiano Ronaldo found the net for the fourth time in three games since his return to Manchester United as the forward helped his team to victory in an incident-packed clash with Premier League rivals West Ham. Read Full Article at RT....

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Labour MP rallies support after ‘trans activists’ allegedly scare her away from attending party conference
“Misogynists” and “very woke” women spewing vitriol at MP Rosie Duffield have forced her to skip a party conference and made the House of Commons speaker take an “unprecedented intervention” on her behalf. Read Full Article ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:41:09 +0000
Diving gear, medieval armor & a 'meddling' Donald Trump: Some Russians choose unusual dress for parliamentary election (VIDEOS)
An election is a serious event, but some in Russia have decided to lighten the mood at polling stations, this weekend, by wearing the most ridiculous of costumes. Of course, no matter how you’re dressed your vote still counts. Read Fu...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:39:29 +0000
Volcano erupts on Spain’s Canary Islands, ejecting large plumes of smoke and red-hot molten lava (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
A volcano erupted on La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands off Africa’s Atlantic coast, on Sunday, sending large plumes of grey smoke into the air. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:07:54 +0000
India plans to reopen for international tourism within 10 days, reports say, will issue free visas to first 500,000 travelers
An official statement announcing the reopening of India’s borders for international tourists could be released in the coming days, the country’s media have reported. As a bonus, half a million visas will be issued free of charge. Re...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:44:22 +0000
‘This is a movement’: MORE ‘f*ck Joe Biden’ chants reported in US college football stadiums (VIDEO)
Week three of the college football season in the United States saw the continuation of what now seems a game-going tradition. Once more, some fans in attendance at stadiums chanted "f*ck Joe Biden" at the president. Read Full Article at...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:14:52 +0000
Eastern promises: Russia & ASEAN unveil plan for economic cooperation
Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have adopted a roadmap for boosting mutual trade and investment cooperation for the next five years, Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development announced. Read Full Article ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:05:11 +0000
Russia claims hostile EU report listing ‘factually wrong’ grievances & demanding more sanctions is attempt at election meddling
A fresh report on EU-Russia relations released by the European Parliament is a futile attempt to influence this weekend's parliamentary elections in the continent's largest country, Moscow’s top envoy to Brussels has alleged. Read Ful...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:21:22 +0000
Pele pedals on EXERCISE BIKE in hospital bed as 80-year-old icon attempts to reassure fans he’s fine after health scare (VIDEO)
Brazilian legend Pele has reassured fans he is recovering well despite being readmitted to hospital following surgery to remove a tumor from his colon. In an update, the 80-year-old icon was seen pedaling while in bed. Read Full Article...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:19:15 +0000
Elderly Australian woman knocked down & PEPPER-SPRAYED by police during Melbourne protest against lockdowns
An elderly woman believed to be in her 70s was attacked by Melbourne police and pepper-sprayed while she was on the ground during a protest against Covid-19 lockdowns on Saturday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:01:14 +0000
Bank of China: Beijing to steadily expand cross-border use of yuan in 2021
China is planning to “steadily and prudently” promote internationalization of its currency, the yuan, the country’s central bank said, pledging to strengthen the monitoring of cross-border capital flows and prevent systemic risks....

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:21:24 +0000
Ronaldo sends message of support to footballer as he fights for life in coma after alleged ‘sucker-punch attack’ (VIDEO)
English footballer Danny Hodgson has received a message of support from Cristiano Ronaldo as the 26-year-old striker remains in a coma at a hospital in Perth, Australia, after being the victim of a vicious “unprovoked attack”. Read ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 11:02:50 +0000
‘Australia’s interests come first’: PM Morrison says he ‘doesn’t regret’ canceling submarines deal with France
Canberra’s long-term interests are “best served” by a military partnership with Washington and London rather than by its previous deal with Paris, the Australian PM has said, claiming the French vessels were not good enough. Read ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:57:03 +0000
Boxing ring to ballot box: Superstar Pacquiao confirms Philippines presidential run, gets hit with backlash from LGBT community
Superstar boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao has announced his run as a presidential candidate in the Philippines for next year's general election but has already received a backlash from its LGBTQ community. Read Full Article at RT...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:25:28 +0000
AUKUS submarine deal shows UK’s readiness to be ‘hard-headed’ in defending own interest, new foreign secretary insists
The US, UK and Australian pact to arm Canberra with nuclear submarines is about delivering for all British people and underscoring the country’s role as a “fierce champion” of freedom, new UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss insisted. ...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:36:51 +0000
‘Not all terrorists’: Boxer Khan furious at ‘disgusting’ American Airlines after being booted off flight in ‘face mask row’
British former world champion boxer Amir Khan has claimed he was treated “disgustingly” after being booted off an American Airlines flight in an apparent row over a facemask. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:00:25 +0000
Bitcoin's power consumption for 2021 has already surpassed the whole of 2020 – study
The world’s top cryptocurrency, bitcoin, is set to consume some 95.68 TW/h (terawatt-hours, or one trillion watts per hour) by the end of the year, according to the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index. Read Full Article at...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:54:51 +0000
China’s cash-strapped developer Evergrande starts repaying wealth product investors with property
Chinese real estate developer Evergrande has reportedly begun repaying investors in its wealth management products with property, as the giant appeared to be on the brink of collapse. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:50:24 +0000
Israeli forces catch last two Gilboa Prison escapees after two-week manhunt
The last two Palestinian inmates who escaped from a top-security Israeli prison, causing major embarrassment for their guards, have been captured following a massive night operation by various Israeli security agencies. Read Full Articl...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:47:55 +0000
‘I looked & I’m not happy’: UFC fighter Cutelaba regretful after doing HORRIFIC damage to rival Clark’s teeth (GRAPHIC)
In scenes not for the faint-hearted, UFC light heavyweight Devin Clark fought on despite taking some serious damage to his teeth during his defeat to Ion Cutelaba in their co-main event at UFC Fight Night 192 in Las Vegas. Read Full Art...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:30:48 +0000
Make elections attractive again: Popular Russian Instagram influencer launches VOTING PAGEANT as country heads to polls (PHOTOS)
As Russians go to the polls to elect their new parliament this weekend, one Instagram influencer in the southern city of Krasnodar has decided to steam up the process, announcing an online photo contest dubbed ‘Miss Elections.’ Read...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:29:02 +0000
Cancel culture victim Carano accused of spouting ‘dumb sh*t’ after she compares vaccine passports to the start of the HIV epidemic
Actress and former MMA fighter Gina Carano, who was axed from a Disney TV series over conservative social media posts, has stirred controversy again by drawing a parallel between vaccine passports and the HIV epidemic. Read Full Article...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:01:51 +0000
Thanks, comrades! US SOUTHCOM amuses Twitter followers with pic celebrating US Air Force birthday featuring RUSSIAN warplanes
The official Twitter account of US Southern Command is facing mockery after it posted a picture featuring silhouettes of Russian Sukhoi fighter jets to mark the US Air Force’s birthday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:12:35 +0000
Russian gold production dips slightly, silver output grows
Gold production in Russia in January to June decreased by 1.9% compared to the same period last year, amounting to 135.51 tons, the country’s Ministry of Finance said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 04:53:27 +0000
US Navy test-launches 2 life-extended Trident II ballistic missiles amid row over nuclear-powered sub deal with Australia
The US Navy has successfully tested two Trident II D5LE submarine-launched ballistic missiles, in a pre-scheduled test that follows a controversial AUKUS deal to equip Australia with its own fleet of nuclear-powered subs. Read Full Arti...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 03:23:25 +0000
‘Are you undercover?’ WATCH riot cops at Justice for J6 rally detain masked man with a GUN… and a badge
Among just four people detained during the remarkably peaceful Justice for J6 rally in Washington, DC was an armed man who flashed a badge, causing speculation that he was an ‘undercover fed’ accidentally outed by colleagues. Read F...

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:54:33 +0000
Syria repairs gas pipeline & restores power after ‘ISIS terrorist attack’ plunged Damascus into darkness
A key gas pipeline, damaged in an attack claimed by the Islamic State terrorist group, has been repaired and power supply in Damascus fully restored, following a brief but widespread blackout, according to Syrian state media. Read Full ...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 23:07:38 +0000
SpaceX’s all-civilian Inspiration4 mission splashes down off Florida
SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule has splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida coast, successfully bringing back to Earth a quartet of “amateur astronauts” who spent three days in orbit. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:15:30 +0000
Fauci insists 3 shots will be needed for ‘full vaccination’, after FDA advisory panel rejects universal Covid boosters
White House health adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci has claimed that “ultimately” people will need at least one booster shot to be considered properly vaccinated against Covid-19, despite the FDA's hesitancy over universal boosters. Read F...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:01:56 +0000
Antifa burn barricades & clash with police at protest against trial of left-wing activist in Germany (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
Antifa activists erected barricades in Leipzig, Germany and clashed with officers outside police headquarters on Saturday. They are demanding the release of a young radical activist accused of attacking members of "the far right." Read ...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 21:45:44 +0000
‘Lying, contempt & crisis in relations’: French FM says NATO must take note as he lashes out at US & Australia over AUKUS deal
French FM Jean Yves-Drian has continued to criticize the US and Australia for the AUKUS submarine deal, meant to go to Paris, insisting there may be major consequences to French-US relations and for the transatlantic alliance. Read Full...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 20:25:42 +0000
US Homeland Security vows to increase ‘removal flights’ as 14,000+ migrants gather under Texas bridge
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) vowed to increase the number of illegal immigrant “removal flights” after immigration authorities became overwhelmed with over 14,000 migrants under the Del Rio International Bridge. Read...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 19:57:08 +0000
Turf wars: Riot police confront thugs on pitch as violent chaos breaks out at top-flight football match in France again (VIDEO)
A second football match in France in a month has been marred by a mass brawl amid shocking scenes at top-flight Lens, where thugs fought with police on the pitch after an attempt to reach the visiting supporters. Read Full Article at RT...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 19:55:51 +0000
‘Do you see an insurrection?’: Justice for J6 rally goes off without incident despite warnings of violence, endless media coverage
Despite pundits warning of another Capitol riot and massive police response, the ‘Justice for J6’ rally occurred without incident, with protesters demanding “transparency” and fair treatment for non-violent “political prisoner...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 19:19:17 +0000
‘Got what he deserved’: Fans split after footballer is viciously kicked by opponent... only to be booked by ref in England (VIDEO)
It's a rare sight in football to see a player get booked for being kicked in the leg – but that's exactly what has appeared to happen in England after a star was deemed to have delayed a free-kick in the most painful way possible. Rea...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:52:47 +0000
Covid-stricken Irishman ‘RESCUED’ from hospital by anti-vaxxer… then readmitted and ‘put on ventilator’ after condition worsens
An Irishman suffering from severe breathing difficulties due to Covid-19 was "rescued" by an anti-vaccination activist from a Letterkenny town hospital, before reportedly being readmitted after his situation became more severe. Read Ful...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:25:31 +0000
‘That’s not a tackle, that’s attempted murder’: Rugby player shown straight red card for shocking tackle in French league (VIDEO)
The appropriately-named Ryno Pieterse was issued with a red card after the giant South African decimated an opponent with a tackle which wouldn't have appeared out of place in a WWE ring in a clash on Saturday. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:52:54 +0000
Calls by US and EU for political boycott of Winter Olympics in China are a ‘disease’ & ‘nonsense’, Russian foreign ministry warns
The Russian foreign ministry has rubbished calls by Nancy Pelosi and numerous figures around the world for a boycott of next year's China Winter Olympics on human rights grounds. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:08:08 +0000
Is the Premier League’s target of a ‘net zero carbon’ game just another virtue-signaling own goal?
On Sunday, Tottenham will host Chelsea in a match they hope will become the first-ever 'net zero carbon' elite-level game – but does the evidence suggest that the attempt is anything but a drop in an ever-rising ocean? Read Full Artic...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:56:12 +0000
AUKUS fallout: France pledges to ‘defend truly multilateral international order’ with India amid diplomatic row with Australia-US
The French and Indian foreign ministers spoke over the phone on Saturday, vowing to deepen their strategic partnership now that Paris’ ties with the US and Australia have been strained by a submarine deal debacle. Read Full Article at...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:44:26 +0000
‘Kid gloves are off today’: Liberal critics celebrate MASSIVE police response to Justice for J6 rally
Liberal critics have been quick to celebrate the “teamwork” of the US Capitol Police and multiple other law enforcement agencies, shown prepping for the Justice for J6 rally in Washington, DC en masse. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:50:10 +0000
Several injured after car rams into restaurant terrace in Paris' Fontainebleau district
A vehicle has crashed into a terrace outside a restaurant in the town of Fontainebleau, near Paris, injuring several people. Police and emergency crews are at the scene, while a female driver has been detained. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:37:17 +0000
Boxer who copped 10yr sentence for alleged role in crime gang from former Soviet Union ‘will be released from US prison next week’
A Georgian ex-world champion boxer who was given a whopping 10-year sentence in prison for his alleged part in a crime syndicate in 2018 could be released next week after having his sentence drastically reduced, a report says. Read Full...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:28:00 +0000
Former Premier League ref says Chelsea racism row ‘almost ruined his life’, claims Blues player told him he’d ‘break his legs’
An ex-Premier League ref says that racism allegations made against him by Chelsea's Juan Mata and John Obi Mikel came close to ruining his life, as he claims midfielder Mikel threatened to "break his legs". Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:11:32 +0000
Chris Christie family bar mitzvah blamed for Covid-19 ‘outbreak’ that caused return to virtual learning for NJ school – reports
A New Jersey middle school closed and returned to virtual learning after discovering numerous positive Covid-19 cases among adults and students, some of which allegedly are traceable to Chris Christie, the state’s former governor. Rea...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:09:32 +0000
When and how does the US government plan to regulate the world of crypto? RT’s Boom Bust finds out
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler assured the Senate that the regulator is working overtime to create a set of rules to take control of the volatile cryptocurrency markets. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:22:18 +0000
Financial fair play? Full cost of Lionel Messi’s PSG contract raises further questions about so-called ‘financial doping’
A financial disclosure of Lionel Messi's near $137 million three-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain has raised further questions about the French powerhouse's financial clout in the transfer market. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:08:20 +0000
Energy crisis stretches to UK food-supply chain, already bruised by labour shortage amid Brexit & Covid-19
British meat processors have become the latest casualty of the growing energy crisis that threatens to result in a dire shortage of carbon dioxide gas, which is widely used throughout the food and drinks industry. Read Full Article at R...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:49:03 +0000
Texas DPS flies Fox News crew in its chopper over Del Rio migrant hotspot after federal government grounded channel’s drone
With a little help from state law enforcement, a Fox News correspondent overcame federal hurdles and took to the air over a migrant-sheltering Texas bridge, which had become a symbol of the border crisis for viewers. Read Full Article a...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:24:12 +0000
Malaysian PM says AUKUS will be ‘catalyst for nuclear arms race’ as ex-diplomat warns Australia is now ‘isolated’ in region
Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has warned that the AUKUS deal to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines could spark a nuclear arms race in the region, while an ex-diplomat claims Canberra is now isolated. Read F...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:14:54 +0000
International weightlifting doctor lands lifetime ban for sending lookalikes to take drugs tests for athletes charged with doping
A doctor who worked with three weightlifters has been banned for life after being found guilty of sending lookalikes to take drugs tests for the athletes at world championships before they were charged with doping offenses. Read Full Ar...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:12:39 +0000
‘The law doesn’t apply in America anymore,’ hacktivist Marty Gottesfeld tells RT from jail
Martin Gottesfeld, accused of launching a cyberattack at Boston Children’s Hospital to expose medical kidnapping and “torture” of a girl, says he aims to continue to fight against the “judicial corruption” that saw him impriso...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:12:29 +0000
Navalny allies say Google demanding they delete 'Smart Voting' list, as Moscow accuses American firm of 'election interference'
Supporters of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny have accused American tech giant Google of pressuring them to take down a database of their preferred candidates standing in Russia's ongoing parliamentary elections. Read Fu...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:00:11 +0000
Ankara lashes out at EU declaration Cyprus and migration issues, says it's 'biased, lacking vision & disconnected from reality'
Turkey has lashed out at southern EU member states over how they dealt with Eastern-Mediterranean issues at their annual summit in Greece this week, especially on key issues like Cyprus and irregular migration in the region.  Read Full...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:45:31 +0000
Subway sandwiches ridicule France & AUKUS submarine controversy with ad boasting of '$90 billion cheaper subs'
Following Australia's decision to ditch a AUS$90-billion multi-submarine deal with France this week in favor of another deal with the USA, American fast food chain Subway mockingly reacted in an advertisement for its sandwiches. Read Fu...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:30:28 +0000
‘She’s the coolest’: Quad queen Trusova overcomes fall to win at US Figure Skating Classic despite missing triple Axel (VIDEO)
Russian figure skating starlet Alexandra Trusova landed a triple flip and a triple Lutz-triple toe loop on her way to winning over more new fans with victory at a competition in the US. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:09:35 +0000
‘This is a planned conspiracy’: Minister slams New Zealand Cricket’s decision, claims Pakistan plays a ‘vital role’ in world peace
Pakistan's interior minister has called New Zealand Cricket's abandoned tour a "conspiracy", insisting that there was no information of planned terrorist threats amid talks between prime ministers Imran Khan and Jacinda Ardern. Read Ful...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:02:28 +0000
Washington's scapegoating of Pakistan for US failure in Afghanistan was 'most painful thing,' PM Khan tells RT
Pakistan paid a heavy price for siding with the US in its occupation of Afghanistan, so hearing American politicians blame Islamabad for its humiliating retreat hurts, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. Read Full Article at R...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:47:28 +0000
Russia resumes wheat exports to Algeria after 5yr break
Algeria has allowed Russian grain imports for the first time in more than five years. The first shipment of 30,000 tons of wheat is on its way to the North African nation. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:45:15 +0000
Evergrande execs redeemed investment products ahead of looming bankruptcy
Six top managers of Chinese real estate major Evergrande had redeemed some of its investment products in advance earlier this year, the company said on Saturday, a day after it admitted to a risk of going bankrupt. Read Full Article at...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:23:48 +0000
‘He is recovering well’: Pele’s daughter asks fans not to tell football icon he’s old as she gives update after he is hospitalized
The daughter of football legend Pele has posted an update after the Brazil icon was transferred to a semi-intensive care unit with breathing problems. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 06:34:49 +0000
Boeing improves its jet demand forecast, but next 10 years still expected to be below pre-pandemic levels
US planemaker Boeing has upgraded its long-term demand forecasts on the expectation that domestic travel will recover to pre-Covid crisis levels in 2022 and international flying will rebound in 2024. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 04:19:26 +0000
Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters after failing to suppress dissent with overwhelming force, threat of arrests
Clashes erupted with police in Melbourne, Australia after a crowd of anti-lockdown protesters gathered to demand an end to weeks of draconian restrictions, despite an all-out effort by authorities to prevent demonstrations. Read Full Ar...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 04:16:21 +0000
Biden adds measles to list of ‘quarantinable’ diseases after infections among Afghan refugees
The US federal government has granted itself the power to apprehend and quarantine individuals infected with measles, with the White House ordering the move after the illness was detected among newly arrived Afghan refugees. Read Full A...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 02:03:43 +0000
‘Freedom Fries’ back on the menu? US-France row over submarine deal with Australia revives Bush-era meme
Diplomatic acrimony with France over a planned submarine sale between the US and Australia sent “Freedom Fries” trending on Twitter – with many users recalling a Bush-era campaign to punish Paris for opposing the invasion of Iraq....

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:48:48 +0000
France is ‘vital partner & oldest ally,’ US says as Australia ‘regrets’ recall of French envoys over nuclear submarine deal
Washington has insisted that Paris remains a “vital partner” after France recalled its ambassadors from the US and Australia, in protest over the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal that killed a French shipbuilding contract. Read Full Art...

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:37:42 +0000
Minnesota plan to reduce police shootings at traffic stops with CLEAR BAGS draws contempt
Officials in Minnesota have received heavy backlash for promoting cheap, clear plastic bags to store documents in vehicles as an easy way to “reduce deadly force encounters” with police during traffic stops. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:40:42 +0000
Social media recoils as Bloomberg praises Amazon’s warehouse-based exurban ‘factory towns’ as ‘the future of working class’
Amazon’s massive new distribution centers, soon to be surrounded by infrastructure built to serve workers, are being compared to Gilded Age company towns. While many are aghast at the idea, fellow billionaires are praising it. Read Fu...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:32:39 +0000
US Justice Dept charges 138 in massive fraud schemes, including over $1.1 BILLION in telemedicine & Covid-19 scams
The US Justice Department has charged 138 people, including 42 licensed medical providers, for over $1.4 billion in healthcare fraud committed during 2020, including extensive defrauding of Covid-19 aid funds and drug rehab scams. Read ...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:42:21 +0000
Capitol Police says ‘threats’ justify heightened security at rally over January 6 ‘political prisoners’
There have been unspecified “threats” tied to the upcoming rally in support of jailed January 6 rioters, the US Capitol Police chief has said, justifying increased security measures including calling for National Guard backup. Read ...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:14:16 +0000
Syria suffers widespread blackout after ‘attack’ on gas pipeline feeding key power station – electricity minister
The Syrian capital was thrown into darkness after an “attack” on a gas line feeding a major power plant, the country’s electricity minister told state media, noting repairs are underway and that the issues would soon be resolved. ...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:04:28 +0000
Biden will hold global Covid ‘summit’ focused on bringing ‘higher level of ambition’ to pushing vaccines
US President Joe Biden will be following his highly controversial Covid-19 vaccine mandate with a virtual summit calling for a “higher level of ambition” in the effort to push inoculations. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:44:12 +0000
NY gov releases nearly 200 detainees from crisis-ridden Rikers Island jail, where staff shortages saw inmates ‘running the asylum’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has released some 191 detainees from New York City’s troubled Rikers Island jail, which has been in a critically understaffed crisis state for months, with some units lacking guards entirely. Read Full A...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:31:25 +0000
Alex Jones files lawsuit against FAA over drone restriction at border crossing where thousands of migrants are gathering
Alex Jones’ InfoWars has filed a lawsuit against the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over its recent ban on drones capturing footage of thousands of migrants accumulating in Del Rio, Texas. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:17:31 +0000
Antibody cocktail, touted by Trump as 'cure' for Covid-19, to be launched across UK next week for coronavirus patients
A new antibody drug, Ronapreve, will become available for coronavirus parents across Britain next week, the UK government has said. The drug was used to treat then-US President Donald Trump, who hailed it as a "cure" for Covid-19. Read ...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:01:09 +0000
Court blocks North Carolina voter ID law, says it discriminates against black people
A panel of judges in North Carolina has struck down the state’s voter ID law, saying that asking voters to identify themselves discriminates against black people. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:41:55 +0000
‘There was blood everywhere’: Brave teenage jiu-jitsu champion downs street thug who bit his ear in attack in England (VIDEO)
Footage has emerged purportedly showing a teenager taking down a man who left him needing stitches with a bite on the ear as he sat on a bench on a street in England – and the junior champion's coach has hailed him as a hero. Read Ful...



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