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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:58:22 +0000
Is China trying to reset its entire housing market in response to the Evergrande crisis? Boom Bust investigates
Morgan Stanley has upgraded China’s property market to ‘attractive’, saying it believes policy easing in the sector looks likely to kick in. This comes amid the ongoing default fears of major Chinese developer Evergrande Group. R...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:40:32 +0000
Russia holds world’s fifth-largest gold & foreign currency reserves
Russia has reached a historic record in international reserves, ranking fifth in the world after China, Japan, Switzerland and India, the Accounts Chamber said after an audit of the country’s gold and foreign exchange holdings. Read F...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:32:45 +0000
CNN’s Sanjay Gupta goes on Joe Rogan’s show to turn him on to vaccines, gets grilled about his network’s ‘horse dewormer lies’
CNN’s row with Joe Rogan over his use of Covid-19 treatments took a twist on Wednesday when the network’s chief medical correspondent went on Rogan’s podcast and was confronted about the network’s ‘lies’. Read Full Article a...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:24:21 +0000
Norway bow and arrow attacker, who killed 5, had converted to Islam with police worried over radicalization signs
A Danish man who killed five and injured two in a bow-and-arrow attack in the Norwegian town of Kongsberg on Wednesday had converted to Islam and was known to police, according to the country’s law enforcement. Read Full Article at RT...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:14:59 +0000
25 dead and dozens injured after fire engulfs Taiwan ‘ghost building’ overnight
At least 25 people have died and 55 have been taken to hospital after a 13-story building caught fire in the early hours of the morning in Taiwan. The blaze was described as “extremely fierce,” while the source remains unknown. Read...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:05 +0000
Experts warn of ‘extreme greed’ territory for bitcoin as crypto pushes toward $60,000
The world’s top cryptocurrency continues to rise, as bitcoin price surpasses $58,000 per coin, marking a nearly 26% surge for the month to date. Experts warn, however, that the sharp increase may lead to a sell-off. Read Full Article ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:19:21 +0000
‘Terrifying Terminator s**t’: Robotics firm equips ‘robo dog’ with night-vision SNIPER RIFLE
A robotics firm and a gun manufacturer have joined forces to produce what amounts to an animatronic ‘dog’ with a sniper rifle for a face, managing to terrify more than a few netizens after unveiling the new device at an Army expo. R...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 02:01:15 +0000
Israel claims ‘right’ to strike Iran ‘at any moment’ to prevent it from obtaining nukes, FM Lapid says after meeting with Blinken
Israel reserves the right to attack Iran at any time of its choosing, under the pretext of stopping it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Tel Aviv’s FM Yair Lapid said after meeting with his American and Emirati counterparts. Read Full ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 01:11:19 +0000
Leaked Border Patrol documents show at least 160,000 illegal immigrants were released into the US since March – reports
Roughly 160,000 illegal immigrants have been captured on the border with Mexico and then released into the US with almost no oversight, according to media reports based on leaked Border Patrol documents. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:13:53 +0000
Putin won’t rule out oil & gas trade in cryptocurrencies, but says they are too ‘volatile & energy-consuming’ for now
Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t entirely buying into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, calling them ‘too unstable’ for oil and gas contracts, even as he said Moscow is working to limit its exposure to the weakening US dollar. ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 23:12:46 +0000
Putin says US itself killing dollar as reserve currency by weaponizing sanctions & uncontrolled money printing, fueling inflation
Washington itself is undermining the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency by using it as an instrument of sanctions abroad, while raising the national debt and inflating at home, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read Full A...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:58:33 +0000
Overdoses soar by nearly 30 PERCENT in US, breaking record for second year in a row – CDC
The US has set a new record for number of deaths by drug overdose, with totals climbing 29.6% over last year’s record-setting figures. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:57:08 +0000
US running starlet files $20MN lawsuit against Nike & coach who ‘warned her breasts & bottom were too big’ & ‘called her too fat’
A runner who made history for the US in Moscow has filed a $20 million lawsuit against her ex-coach and Nike over abuse she says she suffered, including "weight-shaming" as part of alleged cruel remarks about her body. Read Full Article...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:31:04 +0000
Tommy Robinson slapped with stalking order after appearing froth-mouthed at journalist’s home
Right-wing rabble-rouser Tommy Robinson, founder of the English Defense League, faces an anti-stalking order after showing up at a journalist’s house late at night “screaming” and demanding that she kill a story. Read Full Article...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:00:08 +0000
More US soldiers killed themselves in a few months than died from Covid-19 since start of pandemic, Pentagon reveals
More members of the US military have died from suicide in just the second quarter of this year than of the coronavirus over the course of the pandemic, according to a disturbing new Pentagon report. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:20:33 +0000
Syrian soldier killed, 3 wounded after ‘Israeli attack’ south of Palmyra – state media
One soldier was killed and three others injured in an Israeli strike near the central city of Palmyra, according to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency, which noted that a communications tower was targeted. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:20:31 +0000
Some 250,000 UK customers affected as two more energy suppliers cease to trade amid ongoing gas price crisis
The UK’s energy supply market has taken another hit on Wednesday as two more companies announced that they are ceasing to trade, leaving regulator Ofgem to appoint a new provider for around 250,000 people. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:57:54 +0000
Meeting with Nuland produced ‘some measured results’ but American ‘ultimatums’ still a problem, Russian deputy FM tells RT
Talks with US diplomat Victoria Nuland led to some progress, but Washington’s insistence on impossible embassy staffing levels remains an obstacle in relations with Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. Read Ful...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:54:02 +0000
‘When you die, I celebrate’: McGregor takes aim at Dagestan, wishes death on Khabib’s manager before deleting poisonous tweets
Conor McGregor has told Khabib Nurmagomedov's manager, Ali Abdelaziz, that he will 'celebrate' when he dies as part of a series of deleted tweets in another row between the warring former UFC rivals. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:49:28 +0000
‘Start of dim future?’ German police unions sound alarm over potential weed legalization amid ongoing govt coalition talks
Government coalition talks in Germany are still far from over, but police officers are already worried their outcome could lead to potential cannabis legalization in the country – something police unions vehemently oppose. Read Full A...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:34:49 +0000
Two thirds of Republicans want Trump to run again in 2024 as he laps DeSantis, Pence in support – poll
Polling shows former President Donald Trump continues to hold massive support among Republicans, with a majority wanting to see him run and win a second term in 2024. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:01:30 +0000
US judge holds DC jail officials in contempt of court over alleged failure to medically treat January 6 defendant
Two DC jail officials have been judged in contempt of court over failure to provide medical records for January 6 defendant Christopher Worrell. The case is being referred to the DOJ to look for a pattern of civil rights abuses. Read Fu...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:00:06 +0000
Bow and arrow attack kills 5, injures 2 people in Norway, terrorism not ruled out (PHOTOS)
A man shooting arrows from a bow has been arrested after killing five and injuring two people in Norway. Multiple areas have been evacuated and police say it is too early to tell whether the attack was terrorism-related. Read Full Artic...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:20:03 +0000
Amazon rigged search results to favor its own knock-off products, despite denials – reports
Amazon has been creating knock-off products from other sellers and then manipulating search results to promote its own copies on its Indian market site, Reuters reported, citing a trove of internal documents. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:06:43 +0000
France and Bayern Munich star Lucas Hernandez sentenced to six months in jail for violating restraining order
Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez, 25, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Madrid court for violating a restraining order related to a domestic incident between him and his then-girlfriend. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:04:20 +0000
‘Miss me yet?’ Trump trolls Biden with round-up of dire US news
Former President Donald Trump has called out his successor Joe Biden, pointing to the supply chain issues, inflation, foreign policy, and even the coronavirus pandemic to ask if Americans miss his tenure in the White House. Read Full Ar...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:52:53 +0000
Kyrie Irving deserves some praise for standing up for what he believes in, not a backlash after his NBA exile over vaccinations
NBA star Kyrie Irving has become the most high-profile athlete to face time on the sidelines because of his vaccination status. No matter how frustrated fans and critics feel, more mud-slinging can only make the situation worse. Read Fu...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:23:48 +0000
‘Abhorrent’: NFL cheerleaders demand the release of probe results as row intensifies in nude photo leak storm
A group of NFL cheerleaders have demanded that the league releases the findings of a probe into workplace culture at the Washington Football Team after figures were accused of leaking secretly-shot nude photographs. Read Full Article at...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:19:28 +0000
Joe Biden could get dragged into son Hunter’s FBI probe over shared finances – media
Emails from Hunter Biden’s alleged abandoned laptop reveal the president and his son may have had shared bank accounts and paid bills for one another, which could make Joe a target of an FBI probe. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:42:39 +0000
Leicester MP convicted of harassment after court heard she threatened to use acid against partner’s female friend
Independent MP Claudia Webbe has been found guilty of waging a campaign of harassment against her partner’s female friend after a British court heard she threatened to hurt the woman with an acid attack. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:38:27 +0000
NHS Covid pass suffers outage for several hours, leaving people unable to show proof of vaccination status
The NHS Covid Pass suffered a temporary outage on Wednesday which lasted for several hours, causing panic among travellers who were unable to show their vaccination status or recent test results. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:30:08 +0000
UK minister attempts to stave off Christmas panic buying after concerns about nation’s biggest container port becoming gridlocked
Tory Party co-chair Oliver Dowden said on Wednesday that the backlog at the UK port of Felixstowe is “improving” after shipping companies complained the ongoing HGV driver shortage meant they couldn’t land containers. Read Full Ar...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:53:50 +0000
Price of crude oil could ‘quite possibly’ rise to $100 per barrel, despite efforts of Russia & OPEC to stabilize market – Putin
Russia and its OPEC partners are working hard to keep the oil market stable, but it is entirely possible that the price of crude could rise to $100 per barrel, President Vladimir Putin told a Moscow energy conference on Wednesday. Read ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:46:08 +0000
‘Rollover Stones’? Rolling Stones draw flak for dropping controversial ‘Brown Sugar’ track from US concert setlists
The Rolling Stones have been accused of ‘virtue signaling’ after announcing that they will no longer play hit 1971 track ‘Brown Sugar’ amid criticism over its apparent references to the “horrors of slavery” and sexual violen...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:35:33 +0000
Apple cutting iPhone Christmas production by 10 million units due to chip shortage – media
US tech giant Apple is reportedly planning to slash its iPhone production goals in 2021 amid growing shortage of semiconductors around the world. The news has triggered an immediate 1.2% drop in the company’s share value. Read Full Ar...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:34:02 +0000
Covid-19 vaccine sharing must become ‘reality’, with ‘aggressive and ambitious action’ needed to reach 40% coverage – WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on the states and companies controlling the Covid vaccine supply chain to prioritize jabs for the global COVAX scheme in order to make the 40% coverage target a “reality.” R...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:25:36 +0000
Irish author targeted by Israel supporters ‘would be honored’ to print new book in Hebrew... if it’s boycott-compliant
Bestselling BDS-supporting writer Sally Rooney, who was widely accused of ostracizing Hebrew-speakers with her refusal to let an Israeli publisher print her latest book, said she would love to see a Hebrew translation. Read Full Article...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:21:44 +0000
US consumer prices make biggest year-to-year jump in 13 years
Consumer prices rose steadily yet again for the month of September, according to Department of Labor data, and the year-to-year increase is now the highest it’s been in years. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:11:49 +0000
Daughter of Putin mentor Sobchak summoned by cops over deadly car smash as video of horrific incident appears online [DISTURBING]
Kseniya Sobchak, the Russian TV personality who ran for president in 2018, has been called for questioning by the police in Sochi after she controversially fled the scene of a fatal traffic collision involving her taxi on Sunday. Read F...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:05:14 +0000
Star Trek legend William Shatner, who hosts a show aired on RT, back on Earth after becoming oldest person to visit space
Hollywood star William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the science-fiction series ‘Star Trek’ and hosts a show aired on RT America, became the oldest person to visit space. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:51:00 +0000
‘Star Trek’ legend William Shatner joins Blue Origin’s second record-setting manned suborbital flight (VIDEO)
Blue Origin’s New Shepard spaceship is making the second manned tourist flight in the company’s history, with Star Trek actor William Shatner among the four crew members. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:43:43 +0000
Belarus threatens citizens with SEVEN YEARS behind bars just for following opposition social media accounts & news sites online
Social media users in Belarus could potentially find themselves facing lengthy stints in prison for signing up to accounts belonging to banned political groups and media outlets on services like Twitter, Facebook and Telegram. Read Full...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:19:20 +0000
Tokyo Olympics star and world record holder Agnes Jebet Tirop, 25, found stabbed to death in home in Kenya
Kenyan Olympic star Agnes Jebet Tirop, who placed fourth in the 5,000m at the recent Games in Tokyo, has been found dead at her home with stab wounds to her abdomen. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:14:58 +0000
Kremlin says US & Russia agree Ukraine must give Donbass special autonomous status as Nuland hails productive meeting in Moscow
Russia and the US have agreed to continue discussions on the situation in the east of Ukraine, with both parties seeing eye-to-eye on the need for Kiev to implement the controversial Minsk agreements to create peace in the region. Read ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:13:34 +0000
EU to propose removing most Northern Ireland checks in ‘very genuine effort’ to address concerns, Irish FM says
The European Commission proposal to alter the troublesome Northern Ireland Protocol will involve the removal of most post-Brexit checks in a “genuine” effort to resolve concerns, according to Ireland’s foreign minister. Read Full ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:09:51 +0000
‘This is ridiculous’: Ronaldo receives mockery for trumpeting his latest hat-trick... scoring against 94th-ranked Luxembourg again
Cristiano Ronaldo has marked moving further ahead as the top international scorer of all time with his 58th career hat-trick – but some fans feel he has little to boast about after racking up more goals against minnows Luxembourg. Rea...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:04:15 +0000
Russia willing to boost gas transit through Ukraine if Kiev offers competitive conditions
Russia is ready to increase the transit of natural gas via Ukraine if the European Union increases purchases and Kiev offers competitive transit conditions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Wednesday. Read Full Articl...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:37:07 +0000
Several reported injured as Kosovo police clash with Serb crowd around Mitrovica amid rising tensions (VIDEO)
Special police units have clashed with Serbs in the divided town of Mitrovica after Pristina ordered raids on suspected goods smugglers. Local media has reported that a number of Serbs have been injured in the skirmishes. Read Full Arti...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:35:32 +0000
'It would be great if more players got vaccinated': Tennis ace Murray backs ‘very strict’ Australian government rules for unjabbed
British tennis star Andy Murray says he supports stricter Covid-19 conditions for unvaccinated players as the issue of personal choice and vaccine mandates continues to be a hot topic ahead of the Australian Open. Read Full Article at R...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:18:22 +0000
Furious motorists forcibly remove Insulate Britain eco warriors after protests block roads once more (VIDEOS)
Having grown increasingly angry at the string of demonstrations held by Insulate Britain on the M25 London orbital, some motorists were seen dragging eco warriors off roads as they staged their thirteenth protest to date. Read Full Arti...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:07:50 +0000
Soaring gas prices in Western Europe down to mistaken reliance on wind farms, Russia on track for record exports in 2021 – Putin
A surge in the cost of gas which has seen bills shoot up for households and industry is down to a shortfall in electricity generation, and not because Russia is somehow squeezing supplies, President Vladimir Putin has argued. Read Full ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:00:25 +0000
Polish government agrees to fund $400 million wall on Belarusian border as Warsaw seeks to stop asylum seekers entering country
Poland’s cabinet has decided to fund the construction of a fence on the border with Belarus, as the government looks to stem the increased flow of migrants attempting to enter the country to seek asylum in the European Union. Read Ful...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:53:52 +0000
‘Alarming’ drop in life expectancy in England even before Covid pandemic hit, new university study shows
Life expectancy across the UK was falling even before the Covid pandemic hit, with researchers finding an “alarming” drop over the past decade, according to a study published by Imperial College London (ICL). Read Full Article at RT...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:53:22 +0000
Ex-Superman Dean Cain calls on DC Comics to make hero fight for gay rights in Iran, instead of ‘bandwagoning’ on bisexual plot
Former Superman actor Dean Cain criticized DC Comics’ decision to make the superhero’s son bisexual in a new story, accusing the publisher of “bandwagoning” and calling on them to make him fight for gay rights in Iran instead. R...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:35:30 +0000
One-shot Sputnik Light shows 70% efficacy against Covid-19 Delta variant & strong potency as booster for other vaccines – study
An extensive new study has shown that Russia’s one-dose Sputnik Light offers high protection against the dangerous Delta variant of Covid-19, and significantly boosts the immune response if used as a booster for other vaccines. Read F...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:08:01 +0000
‘It was partly my fault’: Poland forced to flee as fans hurl missiles after star celebrates goal in crunch World Cup game (VIDEO)
A footballer has admitted culpability after wild scenes at an ultra-tense World Cup qualifier in Albania, where fans hurled water bottles and missiles after Polish players celebrated scoring in front of them. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:01:46 +0000
USS Enterprise’s Captain Kirk to become oldest person in space, courtesy of Jeff Bezos
Wednesday's suborbital launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard 4 is to set a new record for the oldest human to go into space. Among the four crew members is legendary actor William Shatner of ‘Star Trek’ fame. Read Full Article at RT...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:57:37 +0000
Android phones send device, user ‘identifier’ data to manufacturers & Big Tech firms offering ‘pre-installed’ apps, new study says
Android OS devices transmit sensitive user data like handset serial numbers and app usage info to manufacturers like Samsung and third parties like Google, Microsoft and Facebook – even after consumers opt out, a new study shows. Read...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:55:23 +0000
Biden’s bid to woo Moscow shows US is tired of conflict with Russia over Ukraine, and is more worried about war with China instead
Victoria Nuland, US President Joe Biden’s envoy for European and Eurasian affairs, is in Moscow as part of an unprecedented, yet highly symbolic, move, with Russia waiving sanctions against her to allow the meeting to go ahead. Read F...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:36:50 +0000
Ukrainian opposition leader Medvedchuk has house arrest prolonged as prosecutors bring new charges of ‘treason & aiding terrorism’
A Kiev court has prolonged the house arrest of Viktor Medvedchuk, the leader of Ukraine’s most popular opposition party, after new criminal charges were filed that accuse the politician of aiding terrorism in the country’s east. Rea...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:14:48 +0000
Beijing urges Delhi to stop ‘doing things that undermine mutual trust & relations’ after Indian VP’s visit to disputed region
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has registered its concern after Indian Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu visited Arunachal Pradesh province, which Beijing doesn’t recognize as part of India, calling on Delhi not to upset the peace. Read ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:14:39 +0000
Spain evacuates 160 more Afghans in repatriation mission as it aims to rescue ‘all former collaborators at risk’
Madrid has evacuated a further 160 Afghans that were left behind after August’s hasty evacuations from Kabul following the Taliban’s takeover. Spain’s Defense Ministry said the evacuation took place via Pakistan. Read Full Article...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:05:10 +0000
Boom Bust looks at Jamie Dimon’s mood swings toward bitcoin
JPMorgan Chase’s CEO Jamie Dimon once again attacked the top cryptocurrency this week, calling bitcoin “worthless” and saying he still isn’t buying into the hype surrounding the crypto. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:56:32 +0000
‘Kyrie just sacrificed more than Kaepernick ever did’: Donald Trump Jr wades into vaccination row over NBA star Irving
Donald Trump Jr has thrown his support behind Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving after his team announced they have "no choice" but to not select him due to his vaccine hesitancy. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:55:08 +0000
Amazon delivery drivers to launch group action lawsuit against e-commerce giant over employment rights
Drivers who deliver parcels for Amazon, but are hired through third party companies to provide the service, demand they be given the same rights as employees of the company. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:48:27 +0000
‘Hate speech’: Instagram removes post highlighting male advantage in sports
Instagram removed a biologist’s post which highlighted the male biological advantages in certain sports, classifying it as ‘hate speech’ and refusing appeal attempts. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:48:05 +0000
Baton-wielding cops and fans clash in violent scenes after ‘racially-aggravated incident’ during England game with Hungary (VIDEO)
Fans confronted police in more chaotic scenes at Wembley Stadium after the knee was booed and a "racially aggravated" comment was made towards a steward during England's match with Hungary on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:20:06 +0000
China’s trade surplus with US surges to record $42bn in September
Shipping bottlenecks and other trade-related disruptions partially attributed to Covid-19 outbreaks led to a slowdown of China’s import and export growth in September, according to the country’s customs data revealed on Wednesday. R...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:10:43 +0000
United Airlines Covid-19 vaccine mandate halted by Texas federal judge after 6 workers demand exemption
United Airlines has been ordered to temporarily halt its Covid-19 vaccine mandate that would see unvaccinated employees put on unpaid leave after six employees filed a federal lawsuit arguing against their firm’s policy. Read Full Art...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:05:22 +0000
Facebook’s new ‘smart glasses’ could be American spying tool, Russian security agency says, warning of potential ban in country
Russia’s top domestic security agency, the FSB, has aired a series of concerns about Facebook’s flagship wearable tech device, saying the camera-equipped glasses designed in partnership with Ray-Ban could be used for espionage. Read...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:26:19 +0000
RT’S GOLD FOR A TRUMP DEEPFAKE VIDEO ONE OF 6 TOP PRIZES AT NEW YORK FESTIVALS
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Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:26:18 +0000
Parents want Loudoun County, Va. school board to quit after accusation it covered up bathroom rape by ‘gender-fluid sex predator’
The school board in Virginia’s Loudoun County involved in a gender-affirmation policy row with parents has been accused of covering up an alleged bathroom rape by a ‘gender-fluid’ teen who allegedly committed a second sex offense....

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:25:59 +0000
Australia’s Northern Territory sets broad jab-for-job Covid-19 vaccine mandate for public service workers
Australia’s Northern Territory has announced a Covid-19 vaccine mandate for those working in public-facing jobs, including hairdressers and shop workers, requiring they get jabbed or risk fines and being barred from the workplace. Rea...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:20:07 +0000
Coal prices in China hit record highs as floods worsen supply crunch
Power demand in China is expected to grow as the nation enters its winter heating season. The energy situation was exacerbated by floods, which have led to a dramatic surge in coal prices. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:41:28 +0000
‘Absolutely just’: Beijing says its military drills near Taiwan are a response to its provocations & collusion with foreign powers
The Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office has defended Beijing’s military exercises near Taiwan, claiming it is a “just” move to protect peace and stability, and blamed Taipei’s “collusion” with foreign forces. Read Full Article at ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:00:45 +0000
Russia to produce over 1,100 new planes & helicopters by 2030 – transport ministry
Over 700 aircraft and 430 helicopters are expected to come off the assembly lines in Russia by the end of the decade, according to Deputy Transport Minister Igor Chalik. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:15:41 +0000
Far-right Russian anti-feminist group Male State faces social media ban amid backlash to crusade against black people in adverts
A notorious group of online cyber-warriors which has pressured Russian businesses over what it claims are manifestations of multiculturalism and pro-LGBT+ sentiments could soon see its channels taken down, its founder has said. Read Ful...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:43:18 +0000
US to reopen for fully vaccinated travelers from Canada & Mexico in November – reports
Foreign nationals fully vaccinated with WHO-approved vaccines will be able to enter the US from Canada and Mexico for non-essential travel starting November, US media reported after being briefed on the upcoming policy change. Read Full...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:15:13 +0000
Pentagon archbishop says troops can’t be forced to get Covid vaccine against their conscience, as branches scrutinize exemptions
The top Catholic official in the US military has declared that soldiers have the right to opt out of Covid vaccine mandates on the basis of “conscience,” after some branches were accused of trying to discourage such exemptions. Read...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:44:39 +0000
Boeing tells all US employees to get their Covid-19 shots by December 8, to comply with Biden’s order for federal contractors
Aerospace giant Boeing has declared that all of its American employees must show they have been vaccinated for Covid-19 by early December, saying the move is required under a White House vaccine mandate for federal contractors. Read Ful...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:59:24 +0000
UN’s top court sides with Somalia over Kenya in years-long maritime border dispute involving resource-rich area off African coast
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled in Somalia’s favor in a major territorial row over a tract of sea believed rich in oil and gas, after a years-long dispute with Kenya, which has refused to recognize the decision. Rea...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:58:46 +0000
‘Havana syndrome’ cases reported at US Embassy in Colombia ahead of Blinken visit
The embassy in Bogota, Colombia is reportedly looking into claims by multiple staff about the ‘Havana Syndrome’ ahead of a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and just as a new law providing money for victims is passed. Read ...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:35:08 +0000
Gunman kills 2 coworkers, shoots self in Memphis post office rampage, FBI confirms
A shooting at a US Postal Service office in Memphis, Tennessee left three people dead, with the gunman dying from a self-inflicted wound after killing two fellow employees, the FBI and USPS have confirmed. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 23:06:22 +0000
Police blame violence in America, pursue gunman after college football game row ends in fatal shooting outside Alabama home
Police have pleaded with people to stop resorting to violence to settle disputes after a row over a college football game in the US escalated into a fatal shooting, with officers identifying a suspect they want to arrest. Read Full Arti...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:35:44 +0000
Washington, DC metro train DERAILS in tunnel, major line shut down during rush hour
A metro train serving the US capital partially derailed in a tunnel connecting Washington, DC with Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, stranding around 400 passengers and bringing the evening commute to a halt. Read Full Article at...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:56:46 +0000
Vaccine mandates ‘good for the economy’, White House claims, calling Southwest flight cancelations just ‘a little hubbub’
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Covid-19 vaccine mandates are “good for the economy,” and denied accusations that thousands of recent Southwest flight cancelations were due to the requirement. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:49:06 +0000
Hitler, Hamas and… Hillbilly Militia Squad? Facebook’s secret blacklist EXPOSED
The just-leaked Facebook list of ‘dangerous individuals and organizations’ has over 4,000 entries. Among them are entities sanctioned by the US as terrorists, historical villains, cartels, militia groups, as well as dissidents. Read...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:34:24 +0000
Gabby Petito’s cause of death revealed to be strangulation, a month into media frenzy around blogger’s tragic fate
The young “vanlife” blogger Gabby Petito died of strangulation, a Wyoming coroner revealed on Tuesday. As the search for Petito’s fiance, Brian Laundrie, goes on amid incessant media coverage, he remains a “person of interest....

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:27:03 +0000
‘They acted like beasts’: MMA coach warns thugs who savagely beat man in Moscow subway assault ‘will learn good & bad in prison’
A group of men accused of hospitalizing a victim they kicked in the head after he defended a woman on a subway have been condemned by the coach of MMA fighter Magomed Ismailov, who has joined the Kremlin in voicing his disgust. Read Ful...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:00:26 +0000
‘Ok, Boomer’: Rep. Maxine Waters mocked for claiming active Twitter account was ‘hacked & erased’
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-California) has claimed her Twitter was “hacked” and “erased” and she knows who is responsible. Both of her accounts, however, appear normal and still functional. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:09:24 +0000
‘Feeling over fact’? Report on ‘institutional racism’ facing black scientists in UK draws ‘race-baiting’ accusations
A report in which black British scientists describe the UK’s research culture as “institutionally racist” has prompted yet another debate over the existence of “structural bias” in academia and drawn accusations of “race-bai...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:40:25 +0000
Daily Express RETRACTS story on Russia ‘stealing’ Sputnik V vaccine recipe, but the original fake-news publisher the Sun persists
The Daily Express has retracted the claim Russia stole the coronavirus vaccine recipe from UK’s AstraZeneca, replacing it with a statement by Sputnik V’s developers. The Sun merely appended a quote and stands by its false story. Rea...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:26:04 +0000
‘No-one should be forced’: Row over freedoms erupts again as NBA superstar Irving is ruled out by his own team over vaccine choice
Seven-time all-star Kyrie Irving will become the most high-profile NBA absentee as a result of choosing not to receive a Covid vaccine, the Brooklyn Nets have announced – and fans have been split again by the dramatic development. Rea...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 18:12:21 +0000
‘Blood on my hands’: Second Facebook ‘whistleblower’ comes forward to call for content crackdown, says she’ll testify in Congress
Another former Facebook employee has come forward denouncing the social media behemoth for not combating “hate and misinformation” and vowing she would testify before Congress to back her claims of “potential criminal violations....

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:59:54 +0000
‘Like a dog, like trash’: Police probe traffic stop where paraplegic black man was pulled from car by his hair (VIDEO)
An investigation is underway in Dayton, Ohio after a black paraplegic man filed a complaint over a traffic stop in which he was forcibly pulled from his vehicle over a drug check. The disturbing incident was all caught on camera. Read F...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:56:40 +0000
Russian influencer Yana Rudkovskaya tells ice queen Zagitova she ‘should be ready’ for attention after claims about ‘media row’
The producer wife of two-time Olympic figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko has cast doubt on Alina Zagitova's alleged row with the media and spoken of the perils of being a celebrity attending events. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:49:34 +0000
Taliban recognition still off the table for Berlin, Merkel says as EU pledges $1.2 billion in aid to Afghanistan
Berlin is still not ready to recognize the Taliban as ruler of Afghanistan as it has not formed an "inclusive" government, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said while pledging major financial aid to Afghanistan, along with the EU. Read F...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:12:31 +0000
Boss of Ukrainian Federation for MMA hopes no Russian athletes will be involved when Kiev hosts European Championships in November
The boss of the Ukrainian Federation for Mixed Martial Arts has spoken about its links to the country's Ministry of Defense and said that bosses demanded no Russians should take part at its hosting of the European Championships. Read Fu...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:58:19 +0000
Southwest CEO claims vax mandate had ‘ZERO’ to do with mass flight cancellations, vows to DEFY Texas mandate ban
The recent wave of Southwest Airlines flight cancellations were not related to a Covid-19 vaccine mandate enforced on staff, CEO Gary Kelly claimed on Tuesday. In the same interview, he vowed to defy a Texas ban on such mandates. Read F...

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:40:56 +0000
Israel greenlights deal to double freshwater supply to Jordan in major new sales agreement between the two states
Israel’s minister of infrastructure, energy and water, Karine Elharrar has announced that Tel Aviv has formally signed off on a deal to double its freshwater supply to Jordan, in a bid to bolster “good neighborly relations.” Read ...



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