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Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:02:37 +0000US Navy to discharge sailors for refusing to be vaccinated for Covid-19 by November 28 deadline
The US Navy is going to sink the careers of active-duty sailors who refuse coronavirus shots, as its new guidance warns that those not fully vaccinated by November 28 will be discharged. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:59:16 +0000Moscow no-show: US Open champ Raducanu pulls out of Kremlin Cup after falling flat at first appearance since Grand Slam triumph
US Open winner Emma Raducanu cited a ‘schedule change’ as the teenage star announced her withdrawal from the Kremlin Cup, meaning the Brit’s wait goes on for a first win following her success in New York. Read Full Article at RT.c...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:50:56 +0000Russia is NOT manipulating gas market to drive up costs, European Commission says in response to claims Moscow plotted price rise
There is no evidence that Russian state energy giant Gazprom is attempting to squeeze Western Europe’s fuel supplies, the European Commission has said, amid a sharp rise in prices and fears of shortages in the lead-up to winter. Read ...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:33:56 +0000Russian teacher ‘fired’ from school over 18+ sex blog gets backing from top MP ahead of inquiry into claims of unfair dismissal
The Russian parliament will open an investigation into the case of a St. Petersburg teacher who ran a public blog dealing with issues like sexual health and relationships, after she was let go from her job by education bosses. Read Full...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:32:02 +0000Loudoun County family to sue public schools over ‘negligence’ in daughter’s alleged restroom rape by ‘gender-fluid predator’
A family in Loudoun County, Virginia will sue school officials over their handling of an alleged rape case at a girls’ restroom. It has accused the school board of covering up the incident and other sex crimes by students. Read Full A...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:31:02 +0000#EmptyShelvesJoe trend dominates Twitter as ships back up at ports and Biden administration blames… Trump?
Americans appear to be growing increasingly weary of President Joe Biden’s economic policies, pointing to empty shelves all over the country and snarled traffic at shipping hubs as “proof” of his administration’s incompetence. R...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:28:44 +0000Russian gas transit through Ukraine will exceed required contractual volumes – Energy Ministry
Russia is set to exceed its contractual obligations for gas transit through Ukraine this year, Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov told reporters on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:52:55 +0000Former Boeing test pilot charged for ‘deceiving regulators’ about 737 MAX safety, to ‘save money’ & not become fall guy
Boeing’s former chief test pilot has been indicted for fraud, accused of lying to regulators about a safety problem with the 737 MAX that ultimately caused two fatal crashes, in what DOJ officials said was a bid to “save money.” R...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:45:36 +0000Former US President Clinton in ‘good spirits’ after being hospitalized in ICU with blood infection ‘not related to Covid-19’
Ex-US President Bill Clinton is receiving intensive-care treatment after being hospitalized for an unspecified infection, a spokesperson said, noting the health episode is unrelated to Covid-19 and that he is recovering. Read Full Artic...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:24:16 +0000US Marine arrested for slamming Afghan exit pleads GUILTY to ‘contempt & disrespect,’ dares superiors to take responsibility too
A Marine Corps officer jailed and charged over his public criticism of officials overseeing the US pull-out from Afghanistan has pleaded guilty to six counts, but still insisted on accountability from American leaders. Read Full Article...
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 01:02:25 +0000Republican candidate campaigning to end ‘tyrant’ Joe Biden’s vaccine mandates bizarrely parallels Kyrie Irving jab ruling with HIV
A staunch Republican has bizarrely compared the decision to exile NBA star Kyrie Irving because he has not been vaccinated against Covid to basketball icon Magic Johnson being allowed to play after testing positive for HIV. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:41:50 +0000Female boxing champion Shields draws anger by claiming that bisexual Superman character is ‘pushing an agenda on children’
US boxing great Claressa Shields has earned a mixed reaction after announcing she is "disappointed" that the latest incarnation of Superman is bisexual, warning that it is "confusing kids" and "pushing an agenda". Read Full Article at R...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:21:09 +0000FDA advisory panel greenlights Moderna Covid-19 boosters for elderly & at-risk Americans
An outside advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously endorsed a booster shot of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for seniors and those at higher risk from the virus, 3 weeks after greenlighting Pfizer jabs. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 23:16:29 +0000UK invites 800 more foreign butchers to deal with pig slaughter backlog & avert mass culling
Up to 800 additional butchers will be allowed to apply for temporary six-month UK visas, London has announced, as the nation continues to suffer from an acute labour shortage blamed both on Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Read Full Artic...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 22:57:46 +0000Wilder congratulates Fury as he breaks his silence on epic KO defeat – but footage shows him snubbing Brit after the fight (VIDEO)
Deontay Wilder has applauded Tyson Fury in his first words since their epic fight, speaking out as fans watched footage of him shunning the champ after the contest. His manager has also claimed he hadn't been fully healthy. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:58:37 +0000Biden praises Southwest Covid vaccine mandate amid cancelation chaos, says it will help 'eliminate this disease'
In an address from the White House, President Joe Biden praised companies like Southwest Airlines enforcing his Covid-19 vaccine mandate, despite the CEO seemingly rebuking the requirement the day before. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:42:26 +0000YouTube removes video of David Davis criticizing vaccine passports, restores it after he accuses platform of censorship
YouTube has backtracked on removing a video, in which Conservative MP David Davis criticized Covid-19 restrictions and vaccination certificates. That's after Davis called it an “attack on free speech.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:15:30 +0000Trump ally Bannon to be held in criminal contempt after defying subpoena order from Jan 6 House committee
Former Trump official Steve Bannon will be held in criminal contempt of Congress, much to the glee of his critics, after refusing to comply with a subpoena order from the January 6 House committee. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:08:31 +0000‘This is real’: Fans baffled as Haaland pulls off astonishing 3-ball stunt... but footage appears to show how it was faked (VIDEO)
Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland has gone viral with a sensational three-ball trick in training. But some fan theories have attempted to show that the stunt might have been faked by the Norway striker. Read Full Article at RT....
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:04:01 +0000Public health response to Covid-19 lags behind data & doesn't weigh real risks, vaccine researcher Robert Malone tells RT
Mandates are actually fueling vaccine hesitancy in groups that need them the most, while public health responses always lag months behind the data instead of adapting to it, vaccine researcher Dr. Robert Malone tells RT. Read Full Artic...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 19:05:39 +0000Miami ready to pay city workers in bitcoin despite lack of stability or vote
Miami’s mayor is moving forward with a plan to pay city workers in bitcoin, calling the switch from fiat currency a “major priority.” However, neither city workers nor the Miamians who pay their salaries have yet been given a say....
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:34:52 +0000‘Republicans will not be voting’ in 2022 & 2024 unless 2020 ‘election fraud’ is solved, Trump says
Donald Trump’s latest statement has confused some as it appeared to call for Republicans to refrain from voting in 2022 and 2024 if the presidential “election fraud” in 2020 is not “solved.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:20:12 +00002 people hospitalized with burns after explosion at fireworks factory in Guatemala (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
A fireworks factory in San Raymundo, Guatemala has exploded, inflicting two people with severe burns as others fled the blast scene. Footage posted to social media shows a massive white-gray plume of smoke over the town. Read Full Artic...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:36:41 +0000‘We have to pressure them’: Hockey chief wants new rules in Ukraine after black player leaves club over banned star’s monkey taunt
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has launched an investigation into a shocking 'banana-eating' incident during a game in Ukraine, with its boss calling for a harsher punishment and new rules over racist incidents. Read Ful...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:30:52 +0000No crime for guy: ‘James Bond’ star Daniel Craig reveals he visits gay bars to avoid ‘aggressive d**k swinging’
The actor who famously portrayed Agent 007 has said this week that he prefers to visit gay clubs over heterosexual venues because he’s less likely to run into people looking to fight. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:06:51 +0000Muscled out: Legendary ski superstar reveals she felt focus on her ripped body ‘bordered on bullying’ after Olympic heroics
A Norwegian sporting legend who is one of the most successful skiiers of all time has admitted that she found the attention on her muscular physique unsettling after becoming a celebrity in the aftermath of winning Olympic gold. Read Fu...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:02:41 +0000UK Home secretary dubbed 'Pol Pot Patel' after reports suggest she wants immunity for Border Force over possible migrant deaths
The UK home secretary has come under fire after it was reported that she is seeking to grant immunity to Border Force staff who “push back” migrant boats in the English Channel as part of a government plan to stem migratory flows. R...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:01:47 +0000EU’s green energy policy must be based on economic & climate concerns, not political competition – Hungarian FM to RT
Europe’s clean energy initiatives should be based on a rational long-term strategy, including both the needs of economic development and environmental protection, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told RT. Read Full Article a...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:51:43 +0000A&E waiting times in England hit record level of more than 12 HOURS, as NHS patient backlog grows to nearly 6 million
The number of people waiting for hospital treatment via England’s NHS grew to 5.7 million at the end of August, while wait times at emergency units hit a record of more than 12 hours, the health service has revealed. Read Full Article...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:44:32 +0000Olympic queen Biles urges US Congress to axe Olympic board after accusing FBI of ‘turning a blind eye’ to sexual abuse allegations
Olympic champions including Simone Biles have made calls for Congress to disband the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s board of directors via a letter sent to a pair of senators amid a gymnastics sexual abuse scandal. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:40:54 +0000Netflix defends Chappelle comedy special from protests as employees plan walkout over ‘transphobic’ jokes
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos has addressed protests over alleged transphobic jokes in comedian Dave Chappelle’s new comedy special, while some workers are reportedly planning a walkout. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:28:01 +0000WATCH: 30 Seconds to Mars lead singer Jared Leto calls terminally ill Russian superfan after being contacted by hospice charity
American actor and singer Jared Leto has made headlines in Russia after video-calling a terminally ill woman on her birthday. Anastasia Petrova, living in a Moscow hospice, is a huge fan of Leto’s rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars. Rea...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:04:46 +0000Winter Olympics chiefs accused of ignoring alleged genocide of Muslim group at center of political boycott row between US & China
An IOC boss has dismissed suggestions that hosts China should be pressed on their human rights record ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics, with the US Congress targeting sponsors and an ex-athlete questioning the committee's ethics. Read ...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:03:18 +0000Far-right nationalists march under ‘White Lives Matter’ banner in Kiev as Ukrainians celebrate ‘Defenders and Defendresses Day’
Thousands of far-right Ukrainian nationalists have taken to the streets in Kiev on the country’s Defenders and Defendresses Day, a public holiday, under the flags of the Azov and Right Sector extremist organizations, among others. Rea...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:59:09 +0000N. Yorkshire police chief resigns after saying women must be ‘streetwise’ following Sarah Everard murder
North Yorkshire's police boss has resigned after a panel recommended he step down over his recent comments that women should be “streetwise” about whether they’re in a situation that genuinely warrants arrest or not. Read Full Art...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:34:46 +0000France calls for Lebanese judiciary to be allowed independently & impartially investigate Beirut port blast
The French government has called on Lebanese authorities to ensure the country’s judiciary is able to conduct its probe into the 2020 Beirut port blast disaster in an independent and impartial manner. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:22:26 +0000Nord Stream 2 pipeline won’t face further sanctions now construction is complete, as US backtracks on policy, Politico reports
A wave of new impending sanctions aimed at Moscow will reportedly not target the Russian-backed Nord Stream 2 pipeline, with the Kremlin expressing hope that relations with the US could recover in the wake of negotiations. Read Full Art...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:06:12 +0000China will oppose ANY ‘political manipulation’ in new WHO probe into origins of Covid-19 – Foreign Ministry
Beijing will take a strong stance against any form of “political manipulation” that may arise during the recently announced renewed probe by the World Health Organization (WHO) to determine the origins of the coronavirus. Read Full ...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:59:22 +0000‘You're a traitor’: Furious GOP fundraising text angers conservatives after berating them for not giving enough money
A fuming fundraising text from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has angered Trump-supporting conservatives after it called them “traitors” for not donating enough money to the GOP. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:42:51 +0000Head of Navalny-linked ‘Doctors’ Alliance’ given year of ‘restricted freedom’ for promoting protests contrary to Covid-19 rules
The head of the Doctors’ Alliance, an activist group linked to Alexey Navalny, has become the latest Russian opposition figure sentenced to “restricted freedom” after promoting mass protests in defiance of Covid-19 restrictions. R...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:39:12 +0000US labor chaos continues as 10,000 John Deere employees announce strike
Over 10,000 employees of the farming manufacturer John Deere announced they are going on strike after failing to agree to a pay contract, all while numerous industries are being plagued by labor issues. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:23:14 +0000UK’s decision to allow schools to return in September kept cases high despite infections falling among adults – study
Imperial College London’s (ICL) REACT study has found the decision to let pupils return to the classroom after the summer holidays allowed Covid infections to remain high in England, despite cases falling among adults. Read Full Artic...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:14:39 +0000‘Nobody will freeze’: Russia will supply Europe with as much gas as it needs, says country’s energy committee
Europe will get as much gas from Russia as it needs to curb energy shortages, while gas prices will inevitably stabilize, the country’s National Energy Committee head Aleksey Gospodarev told RT at the Russian Energy Week forum. Read F...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:02:02 +0000‘It’s not about the money’: NBA’s Irving insists vaccine choice is about freedom... but top pundit blasts ‘flat-out stupid’ stance
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has insisted he is "doing what's best" for him and will not retire after being exiled for not taking a Covid vaccine – leaving a top NBA pundit unable to contain his rage at his "stupidity". Read Full A...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:00:05 +0000Afghanistan risks becoming hotbed of terrorism & potential new threat to former Soviet Republics after US withdrawal, Putin warns
Terrorists from Iraq and Syria are increasingly on the move to Afghanistan following the takeover of the country by the Taliban, potentially posing a threat to the whole of Central Asia, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Read F...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:42:56 +0000Putin 2024? Russian president refuses to reveal if he will run for office again, but warns talk of succession is ‘destabilizing’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made no decisions about whether he might stand again for his country’s top job after his current term expires in 2024, and speculation about a successor could hinder the work of the government. Rea...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:38:50 +0000Ciao, Alitalia! Italy’s iconic airline takes off for final flight after almost 75 years in service
The Italian national airline, Alitalia, is scheduled to run its last flight on October 14, with a service from Cagliari to Rome. It will be replaced with a new state airline, ITA, which begins operations on Friday. Read Full Article at ...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:15:16 +0000London to restart Night Tube after 139,000 demand it to help keep women safe in wake of Sarah Everard murder
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced that the Night Tube will resume on November 27 after 139,000 called for its return to provide women with a safe mode of transport following the murders of Sarah Everard and Sabina Nessa. Read Full A...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:15:09 +0000‘You know what you’re doing’: Social media accounts accused of ‘disgusting’ bullying as Nasri is cruelly mocked over weight gain
Social media overlords have been blasted as cruel after pouncing on ex-France, Arsenal and Man City star Samir Nasri for looking significantly heavier in a match weeks after his retirement. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:03:01 +0000Pakistan’s first transgender protection center opens, minister vows there’s more to come
Pakistan has opened its first protection center for transgender people in the capital city of Islamabad, in a ceremony attended by Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari, who promised to open more. Read Full Article at RT....
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:53:06 +0000Insulate Britain announces it will suspend chaotic campaign blocking major roads… for less than 2 weeks
After causing disruption on the busy M25 London orbital for several weeks, eco group Insulate Britain has penned an open letter to UK PM Boris Johnson announcing it will pause its campaign – but will resume in under a fortnight. Read ...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:47:35 +00002020 election was ‘bought by Zuckerberg’, researcher claims, citing $420mn turnout-boosting work funded by Facebook CEO & allies
Two nonprofits funded by Mark Zuckerberg and his allies spent $419.5 million to boost turnout in the 2020 presidential election – and “likely” secured a victory for Joe Biden, according to a study of the national vote. Read Full A...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:41:12 +0000WATCH: Troops fire from armored vehicles as Beirut descends into chaos, resembling warzone
Armored vehicles have rolled into Beirut as the Lebanese capital descended into chaos, with crowds led by Hezbollah and Amal groups demonstrating against Tarek Bitar, the lead judge of the port blast investigation. Read Full Article at ...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:21:37 +0000Keiser Report explores free market competition’s failure amid global energy crisis
The world is witnessing the ongoing consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic response, from goods shortages to energy crises. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:57:02 +0000‘Sadists disguised as nurses’ tortured inmates, activist behind Russian prison revelations claims, calling for international probe
Prisoners languishing in Russian jails were physically and sexually abused by top officers in scenes reminiscent of a “concentration camp,” Vladimir Osechkin, the activist who published leaked clips of the torture, has said. Read Fu...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:55:30 +0000‘Vulnerable people would fall for it’: Viral video shows armed men dressed as police trying to enter London woman’s home
Two men dressed as police officers, armed with batons and handcuffs, allegedly tried to enter a woman’s home in London’s Tower Hamlets this week, before they were chased out of the area. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:36:48 +0000Norway bow-and-arrow attack appears to be 'act of terror', domestic security service says, follow-up violence a risk
The bow and arrow incident in Norway’s Kongsberg appears to be an act of terrorism, the country’s security services have reported. The attack by a suspected Islamist claimed five lives and left two people injured. Read Full Article ...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:25:38 +0000Russia will set new record for natural gas output in 2021 – Novak
Russia is on course to set a new record for natural gas production in 2021, but plans to focus on domestic supplies during the upcoming winter, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at the Russian Energy Week forum. Read Full Artic...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:24:22 +0000Russia's gold & currency reserves hit record highs as Moscow warns of ‘unprecedented pressures’ from inflation on world economy
Russia's international reserves have reached historic levels, with the country investing in assets like gold and foreign currency amid growing economic uncertainty with inflation spiking steeply after a global borrowing spree. Read Full...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:08:39 +0000‘There’s no hiding, even in Africa’: Ukraine sends warning to new Russian ambassador to Cape Verde, wanted in Kiev for treason
Kiev has issued a warning shot to former Ukrainian Prosecutor General Natalia Poklonskaya after she accepted a job from Moscow as Ambassador to Cape Verde. She is wanted on high treason charges after defecting to Russia in 2014. Read Fu...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:03:41 +0000Black hobbits, female heroes and other races in Amazon’s new ‘Lord of the Rings’ series draw mixed reactions
Amazon’s upcoming ‘Lord of the Rings’ series has drawn criticism for “preachy multiculturalism” after it emerged that the show will feature a diverse cast with a “tribe” of multi-racial hobbits and a “very strong female ...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:51:46 +0000EU summons Latvian, Lithuanian and Polish officials over concerning reports of migrants stuck on Belarus border
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has ordered a meeting with officials from Latvia, Lithuania and Poland on the “dire situation” of migrants stuck waiting at the bloc’s borders with Belarus. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:40:25 +0000North Korean defectors call Kim Jong-un to Tokyo court, demand damages over deceiving ‘paradise on Earth’ repatriation promises
Kim Jong-un has been ordered to cough up hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages in a case by North Korean defectors in Japan who say they were deceived by repatriation promises of Pyongyang, described as “paradise on Earth.” Re...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:29:12 +0000Taiwan will ‘meet enemy full on’ if it must, but won’t start a war, defense minister says, amid heightened tensions with Beijing
The Taiwanese defense minister has vowed that the island won’t be the one instigating conflict amid a spike in tensions with Beijing, which recently staged beach war drills in a nearby province. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:26:42 +0000Strained relations between US & Russia could soon be on mend, Moscow says, despite key meeting with Biden’s envoy breaking down
There are hopes that strained relations between Washington and Moscow could soon take a turn for the better after Russian diplomats said progress had been made in negotiations with American President Joe Biden’s envoy this week. Read ...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:21:43 +0000‘Robbing from our children’s future’: Prince William criticises billionaires for space ventures, says they take focus off Earth
In a rare moment of almost open reproval coming from a British royal, the Duke of Cambridge appeared to criticise entrepreneurs involved in commercial space projects, saying humanity needs to “repair this planet” first. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:20:34 +0000‘I never hit my fiancee’: UFC wildman Jones addresses violence allegations after gym axe over drinking, reveals childhood trauma
Ex-UFC champion Jon Jones has shed light on his alleged attack on his fiancee in Las Vegas, revealed his heartbreak at being cut by the legendary Jackson Wink MMA gym and deleted a tweet saying he had a difficult childhood. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:06:07 +0000The EU empire: Brussels has kept Bosnia on a leash for decades. Now, it’s become a new battleground against ‘Russian influence’
Stability in Bosnia is appearing to unravel, and the EU’s efforts to restore stability seem destined to make matters worse. While Brussels views itself as a selfless security provider, the reality is it is making matters worse. Read F...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:00:13 +0000China crude oil imports decline between January and September
Crude oil imports into China fell by 6.8% over the first nine months of the year, to 387 million tons, according to customs data cited by Reuters. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:24:13 +0000RT Creative Lab releases ‘Children of the Siege: VR Sketches’, animated movie dedicated to kids of Leningrad during WWII (VIDEO)
RT Creative Lab has released an animated movie, ‘Children of the Siege. VR Sketches’, dedicated to the children trapped in the city of Leningrad during the siege by Nazi forces, considered to be the deadliest in history. Read Full A...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:23:48 +0000Driving forward: Ex-Real Madrid star Jese back in training after influencer girlfriend ‘tries to run him over in car’ (VIDEO)
Two-time Champions League winner Jese has told fans to "stop getting false news" after reports said that eyewitnesses had seen his celebrity girlfriend trying to run him over in a car. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:12:16 +0000Georgia GOP candidate for Senate cancels fundraiser organized by activist with anti-vaccine mandate ‘swastika’ in Twitter profile
A Trump-endorsed candidate for a Georgia seat in the US Senate has canceled a fundraiser organized by a conservative film producer, who used a swastika symbol made of syringes in her Twitter profile. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:12:09 +0000Death toll in Beirut's heavy gunfire rises to 5 as violent protests against port blast judge sweep capital, Lebanese army deployed
Violent clashes involving heavy gunfire have claimed at least five lives in Beirut amid protests against the lead judge investigating last year’s deadly port blast. The Lebanese army has been deployed to quash the unrest. Read Full Ar...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:11:51 +0000RT Creative Lab scores panel at SXSW 2022 – biggest tech, film & music festival
The 2022 South by Southwest (SXSW) has selected RT Creative Lab’s panel ‘Digital “da Vincis”: Reshaping Brand Storytelling’ for its festival in Austin – one of the world’s premier events showcasing music, film & interactiv...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:58:22 +0000Is 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 +0000Russia 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 +0000CNN’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 +0000Norway bow-and-arrow attacker who killed 5 had converted to Islam; police had prior concerns over signs of radicalization
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 law enforcement. Read Full Article at RT.com
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:14:59 +0000Death toll rises to 46 with dozens injured after fire engulfs Taiwan ‘ghost building’ overnight
At least 46 people have died and dozens 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. R...
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:05 +0000Experts 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 +0000Israel 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 +0000Leaked 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
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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:13:53 +0000Putin 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 +0000Putin says US itself killing dollar as reserve currency by weaponizing sanctions & uncontrolled money printing, fueling inflation
Washington itself is undermining the US dollar's long-time status as the world’s largest reserve currency by using the greenback as an instrument of sanctions abroad, while raising the national debt and driving inflation at home. Read...
Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:58:33 +0000Overdoses 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 +0000US 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 +0000Tommy 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 +0000More 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 +0000Syrian 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 +0000Some 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
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Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:57:54 +0000Meeting 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 has said. Read...
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 +0000Two 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 +0000US 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 +0000Bow 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 +0000Amazon 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 +0000France 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
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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...