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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:40:40 +0000
Triggered: NBA fan ejected after Lakers star Rondo ‘makes GUN GESTURE’ in his face, teammates clash on wild night in LA (VIDEO)
The LA Lakers fell to a second straight defeat to open the season on an eventful night at the Staples Center, where a fan was ejected after clashing with Rajon Rondo and tempers flared between Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard. Read Full ...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:32:45 +0000
The US has tricked Ukraine into believing NATO would ride to rescue in case of war with Russia. How long can it keep up the act?
NATO membership for Ukraine may still be a distant dream, but the US is continuing to pretend otherwise to keep Kiev in the anti-Russian camp. The question is how long it will be before Ukrainians realize they've been conned. Read Full ...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:17:14 +0000
‘Inspire yourself’: Judo starlet Bilodid offers fans mindset wisdom in between posing for Vogue, judging Miss Ukraine competition
Olympic bronze medalist Daria Bilodid has given her social media following of almost half a million a pep talk inspired by her outstanding career, speaking out in between posing for fashion mag Vogue and judging a beauty contest. Read F...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:50:38 +0000
Pros outweigh cons: FDA weighs risks of side effects & hospitalizations of Pfizer jab in 5-11-year-olds
The FDA says the benefits of the Pfizer vaccine in preteens outweigh the risks, but that excess hospitalizations because of the jab may exceed the prevented hospitalizations due to Covid-19 if the transmission levels are low. Read Full ...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:47:55 +0000
Red Queen returns: MMA stunner who knocked out 240-kilo man admits fight was marketing masterstroke ahead of her Bellator debut
The glamorous Russian MMA fighter who shot to fame when she floored a 240kg man in an intergender fight in 2020 is about to return to Moscow, making her debut for Bellator MMA, who signed her after that famous bout. Read Full Article at...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 07:40:22 +0000
Russia to hike wheat export duty again next week
The export duty on Russian wheat will be increased from $61.3 to $67 per ton on October 27, the Ministry of Agriculture said. Duties on corn will also be hiked to $49.7 per ton. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 05:56:34 +0000
India to become $10 TRILLION economy by 2030 – minister
Economic growth in India is accelerating as the pandemic has led to the revival of the nation’s health sector and increased exports, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India Hardeep Singh Puri says. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 05:33:10 +0000
National School Board Association backtracks after asking White House to label dissident parents ‘domestic terrorists’
A national federation of school boards has issued a mea culpa after it was revealed the org had pressed the White House to label parents who oppose Covid restrictions as “domestic terrorists,” apologizing after a wave of backlash. R...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:18:44 +0000
Alec Baldwin told he was handling ‘cold gun’ before fatal on-set shooting – police report
Moments before a fatal shooting on the set of an upcoming western, ‘Rust,’ the film’s assistant director shouted “cold gun!” before passing a prop firearm to star Alec Baldwin, indicating it was not loaded, a police report sai...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 02:18:30 +0000
Alec Baldwin shooting: Report says prop gun had misfired before, crew members walked out over on-set conditions on day of shooting
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ movie set was plagued by a slew of issues, ranging from major safety concerns to poor working conditions, which prompted crew members to walk off the job hours before the fatal shooting, a report revealed. Re...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:29:37 +0000
Snowden tells The Belmarsh Tribunal: If you love truth, you're as much of a criminal as Assange and risk sharing his fate
WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange is a political prisoner and the process against him is a crime against journalism, said a group of academics, politicians, journalists and advocates convened ahead of his extradition hearing. Read Full...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:24:18 +0000
Up to 200 Americans still stranded in Afghanistan, State Department says, nearly 2 months after ending Kabul evacuation mission
Up to 200 American citizens remain stranded in war-torn Afghanistan two months after Washington declared an end to the chaotic evacuation op, the State Department acknowledged, casting doubt on previous official estimates. Read Full Art...

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:24:07 +0000
‘Perfect sh*thousery’: Fury wishes Wilder happy birthday ‘from your old pal’... 13 days after viciously knocking him out (VIDEO)
Boxing fans have rowed over Tyson Fury's latest video after the boxing champion personally wished bitter rival Deontay Wilder a happy birthday less than two weeks after brutally knocking the American out. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:39:50 +0000
US drone strike in northwest Syria killed ‘senior Al-Qaeda leader’ – CENTCOM
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced it used a Predator drone to kill Abdul Hamid al-Matar, described as ‘senior Al-Qaeda leader,’ in northwestern Syria. The US military claimed no civilians were hurt in the strike. Read F...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:28:14 +0000
EU postpones free trade talks with Australia for second time in wake of simmering multibillion-dollar submarine deal row
The European Union has postponed its trade negotiations with Australia for the second time a month after Canberra decided to ditch a deal with France for nuclear-powered submarines in favor of that with the US and the UK. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:58:14 +0000
‘Fully vaccinated’ definition could change in the future thanks to approved Covid-19 booster shots, CDC acknowledges
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky has said the agency is open to shifting the definition of being “fully vaccinated” against Covid-19, thanks to booster shots. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:02:59 +0000
SCOTUS to hear Texas abortion ban challenge, but refuses to block law
The Supreme Court has declined to block Texas’ near-total abortion ban ahead of the judges next month considering a challenge mounted by the Department of Justice to the law. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:58:10 +0000
Baldwin firearm contained ‘live’ round, union says in email, following report actor got furious over being given ‘hot gun’
A prop masters union spokesperson has said that the gun actor Alec Baldwin fired on the ‘Rust’ movie set that killed the film’s cinematographer and injured its director contained a “live round.” Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:51:54 +0000
NATO's dodgy geography: US-led bloc's insistence on moving on from Russia to confront China will put West on dangerous new ground
The general secretary of NATO has told the Financial Times that there's a new foe in town. After decades of sparring with the Soviet Union, and Russia, the bloc is firmly setting its sights on a different standoff – with China. Read F...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:51:17 +0000
Kosovo’s ‘government’ is illegitimate & its ‘expulsion’ of two Russian diplomats on UN business has no legal force — Moscow
Serbia’s breakaway province of Kosovo has ordered the expulsion of two Russian diplomats from the territory, citing unspecified so-called “malign influence.” Moscow says the order is illegitimate – as is Kosovo’s ‘government...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:49:13 +0000
Twitter says its algorithm is biased toward RIGHT-WING content, says it will study results of ‘problematic’ review
Twitter has said that its algorithms amplify content from right-wing politicians and news outlets more than others but it does not know why. The platform described the findings, by a recent internal review, as “problematic.” Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:40:00 +0000
Progressives’ bete noire Neera Tanden named White House staff secretary to chorus of raised eyebrows
Former Hillary Clinton adviser Neera Tanden, a controversial figure loathed by many progressive Democrats, has been promoted to White House staff secretary, finally securing a job in President Joe Biden’s inner circle. Read Full Artic...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:30:18 +0000
Man armed with knife ‘neutralized’ by French police after threatening officers (VIDEO)
A knife-wielding man who attempted to attack police in a northwestern suburb of Paris has been shot by officers. The attacker allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar”. No other casualties have been reported from the incident. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:22:22 +0000
‘No change’ in US policy on Taiwan, White House says after Biden vows to defend it against China
The White House has toned down its rhetoric on Taiwan a day after US President Joe Biden vowed to militarily support the island nation against Beijing, angering China. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:05:44 +0000
‘Refugee exodus’ possible if there is no stability in Afghanistan – Taliban delegation head to RT
Lack of stability in Afghanistan could provoke another wave of refugees that could affect Europe, Taliban delegation head Abdul Salam Hanafi told RT in Moscow, calling on the world to help the country. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:03:48 +0000
Young award-winning rapper shot dead in Stockholm, murder raises fears of escalating gang violence
A popular teen musician in Sweden, known by the name of Einar, was shot and killed in the country’s capital on Thursday. The young man, who had been previously abducted, is said to have been connected to the world of crime. Read Full ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:24:09 +0000
NYPD set up police cordon, call in bomb squad after suspicious package found near UN building (VIDEO)
A suspicious package discovered in front of the Turkish House in New York, near the United Nations building, sparked a security alert on Friday. A bomb squad was called to the scene, but police later said the object was harmless. Read F...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:13:57 +0000
US hits second largest deficit ever at $2.77 trillion after 2 years of pandemic spending
The US budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for fiscal year 2021, falling just short of the previous year’s record-breaking numbers, but still in line with the massive spending during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:26:12 +0000
‘My heart is broken’: Alec Baldwin issues statement after accidentally killing cinematographer
Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin declared on Friday that his heart is “broken” after he accidentally shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the upcoming Western movie ‘Rust’ this week. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:22:26 +0000
Canada drops Covid advisory warning citizens to avoid going abroad, but maintains request for travellers to be double-jabbed
The Canadian government has scrapped its advisory for citizens to avoid non-essential foreign travel for the first time since March 2020, but urged people to be fully vaccinated before going abroad. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:17:40 +0000
‘State problem’: Spain’s then-king ‘injected with FEMALE HORMONES’ by secret service to tame his rampant libido, ex-cop claims
The sex drive of Spain’s former king, Juan Carlos, was so high it was considered a state problem, a police chief has revealed, claiming the Spanish secret service had to inject the monarch with female hormones to try and tame it. Read...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:13:29 +0000
Man United star Pogba reveals he will wear gender neutral vegan football boots he created during lockdown – and ridicule ensues
World Cup winner Paul Pogba has used a video with fashion designer Stella McCartney to claim that he will wear the world's first fully vegan match footwear – and fans have been quick to put the boot in on the Man United superstar. Rea...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:07:31 +0000
‘When do we deploy?’ Candace Owens mockingly calls for intervention in ‘tyrannical’ Australia, triggering critics (VIDEO)
Influential conservative commentator Candace Owens called on the US to intervene in Australia’s “tyrannical” treatment of its citizens this week – less than a month after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis compared Australia to China...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:37:15 +0000
CNN defiant against Joe Rogan defamation accusations, only guilty of 'bruising' star's ego, as WaPo slams network's 'advocacy'
CNN is remaining defiant against accusations from Joe Rogan that they lied about his Covid-19 recovery and use of the medication ivermectin, with the network saying they are only guilty of bruising the podcaster’s ego. Read Full Artic...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:25:08 +0000
Siberian woman discovered living in metal barrel for MORE THAN THREE DECADES with no heating or power given new home by bloggers
A group of bloggers have bought a home for a Russian woman who lost her job at a Soviet military factory and took to living in a rusty barrel for 35 years, refusing to move into care despite having no electricity or running water. Read ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:24:52 +0000
Sacking a manager is easy – now the Saudi-led group faces real tests if it wants to emulate the impact of owners like Abramovich
The wealth Newcastle now have courtesy of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has the potential to bring about a Premier League power shift. Putting that into practice, as the new owners are about to discover, will not be easy. Read F...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:16:06 +0000
‘We’ll see how that goes for you’: Ex-UFC champ dares ‘cash cow’ Conor McGregor to punch former arch-rival Khabib Nurmagomedov
A former champion has suggested that the UFC will never take action against Conor McGregor for "pushing the envelope" because he is worth too much money to them – and has dared him to try punching Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read Full Articl...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:46:13 +0000
'Absolutely nothing to indicate’ another lockdown needed, Johnson says, despite concerns from advisers about rising infections
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has rejected calls from the government’s own scientific advisors to impose tougher Covid measures under the so-called ‘Plan B’ scheme after infections rose 17.9% in the past seven days. Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:45:13 +0000
OPCW appears to collude with Western nations to pin Navalny’s ‘poisoning’ on Russia, Moscow’s envoy to the watchdog claims to RT
The chemical weapons watchdog OPCW has been stonewalling Russia’s attempts to get to the bottom of the alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, leading Moscow to question the organization’s motives. Read Full A...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:44:12 +0000
Fatal movie: Production accidents that preceded the Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ tragedy
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was tragically killed on Thursday after Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on the set of a Western movie ‘Rust’. Director Joel Souza was also injured. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:40:27 +0000
UK politicians offered ‘security operative’ to protect constituency meetings after MP David Amess was murdered
The UK Home Secretary and the Speaker of the House of Commons have offered each MP a “trained and accredited security operative” during constituency surgeries to protect them in the wake of the murder of Sir David Amess. Read Full A...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:40:05 +0000
Russia boosts gas supplies to Italy by nearly 16% this year – Gazprom
Russian state energy giant Gazprom increased natural gas exports to Italy by 15.9% in January through October 2021, compared to the same period last year. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:36:10 +0000
Russia and Israel are connected by ‘very deep bond’ & Putin is ‘close, true friend’ of the Jewish people, says Israeli PM Bennett
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a “true friend” of the Jewish people and has worked hard over the last 20 years to strengthen Moscow’s ties with Israel, the country’s Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Friday morning. Re...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:15:52 +0000
Stronger European defense strategy will also strengthen NATO, French minister tells alliance leaders
The French minister for defense has told NATO leaders not to be afraid of a new European defense scheme, insisting that the initiative, which is still being debated, would make the alliance stronger and more resilient. Read Full Article...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:13:10 +0000
RT’S TRUMP DEEPFAKE VIDEO AND 75TH WWII ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS IN THE PROMAX GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALS
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Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:11:36 +0000
Sudan divided as thousands say they want generals to take over & clean up transitional government’s mess
Two years after mass protests resulted in Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir being deposed and jailed, the country is again in turmoil. Some want a new military strongman to replace the current semi-civilian government. Read Full Article at...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:04:47 +0000
Turkey arrests 81 suspects linked to Gulen in crackdown against Muslim cleric who Ankara accuses of being behind 2016 coup
Turkey has arrested 81 suspects said to be linked to the US-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara accuses masterminding the unsuccessful 2016 coup attempt, in which over 250 people were killed. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:44:19 +0000
US Defense Secretary Austin doubles down on Biden’s vow to support Taiwan against China
The US secretary of defense has reiterated a vow made by Joe Biden this week that Washington would support Taiwan militarily if attacked by China, seemingly in a break with traditional US policy. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:30:10 +0000
Russia’s foreign trade turnover may surpass pre-pandemic level – Federal Customs Service
The volume of Russia’s foreign trade turnover from the start of 2021 amounted to $570 billion, data from the Federal Customs Service (FCS) shows. The department says the indicator may exceed the level of 2019 by year’s end. Read Ful...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:09:46 +0000
Russian OnlyFans pornstar ‘Lola Bunny’ forced to apologize after flashing boobs next to Red Square’s iconic St. Basil’s Cathedral
A video showing a Russian OnlyFans star has gone viral after she was filmed flashing her breasts near St. Basil’s, the world-famous cathedral on Moscow’s Red Square. The model later apologized following online outrage and anger. Rea...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:46:11 +0000
NATO unveils master plan to defeat Russia in nuclear war, as Moscow says ‘confrontational’ playbook shows it was right to cut ties
Top defense chiefs from NATO member states have given a green light to a new grand strategy on how to beat Russia in any potential all-out conflict, as Moscow says the move proves the US-led bloc isn’t open to improving relations. Rea...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:41:03 +0000
Moscow battered by gale force winds causing chaos on streets & even RIPPING DOWN scaffolding, damaging iconic Kremlin walls
Russia’s capital city has been hit by strong winds, rain and hailstorms, with fast-moving gusts causing carnage, knocking over trees, sending garbage cans flying into the street and even disrupting repair works at the Kremlin. Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:38:56 +0000
‘Beyond heartbroken’: Lacrosse ace & scholar-athlete, 20, dies in US after suspected choking during charity hot-dog eating contest
A community is in mourning and tributes have been paid after doctors were unable to save a 20-year-old athlete who was given "extensive life-saving procedures" in hospital following a charity hot dog-eating contest in the US. Read Full ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:32:47 +0000
Outpouring of condolences from Brandon Lee’ sister, industry figures & fans after death during shooting of Rust involving Baldwin
People reacted with shock and grief to the death of Halyna Hutchins, a director of photography at the Western flick ‘Rust’, who was killed after actor Alec Baldwin misfired his prop firearm while cameras were rolling. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:27:37 +0000
‘Wind not blowing this year!’ Boom Bust looks at how climate policies relate to the global energy crunch
While nations across the world are pledging to move away from fossil fuels toward renewables, energy prices continue to surge. The crisis could leave tens of millions of Europeans facing a freezing cold winter, some experts say. Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:27:33 +0000
Biden was right? Putin praises US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan as Russia ponders removing Taliban from terrorist list
US President Joe Biden’s move to end the American military presence in Afghanistan was entirely correct and he should be praised for taking responsibility and following his convictions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Read ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:15:55 +0000
Australia education minister raises specter of China & radical Islam during criticism of proposed history curriculum in schools
Australian Education Minister Alan Tudge has been accused of peddling “culture wars rubbish” after he said the country’s draft school curriculum offers a “negative view” of its history that impacts students’ desire to “def...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:08:47 +0000
Increased risk of heart inflammation from Moderna Covid jab in young men, US regulator says, after suspensions in Nordic nations
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reiterated the risk of heart inflammation in young men following vaccination with Moderna’s Covid-19 jab after a handful of Nordic nations halted its use in this age group. Read Full Artic...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:02:09 +0000
China won’t compromise on core interests, says Beijing after Biden claims US is committed to Taiwan’s defense
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has hit back at the US and demanded Washington adhere to the one-China principle, after US President Joe Biden said America was ready, and more than strong enough, to defend Taiwan. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:59:43 +0000
Director Joel Souza out of hospital after Alec Baldwin accidentally shot him on film set & killed cinematographer
One of the victims of a tragic shooting incident during filming of the movie ‘Rust’, its director Joel Souza, has been released from a US hospital, according to a cast member. He was injured by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin. Rea...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:51:27 +0000
Tech giant YouTube doesn’t seem to know why it banned our channels, head of RT DE reveals, as fight to restore them continues
Aftrer Google’s video platform, YouTube, changed its justification for shutting down two popular RT channels in Germany, RT DE's management believes that the US tech giant doesn’t really know why it banned them in the first place. ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:44:56 +0000
Second line of Nord Stream 2 pipeline will be filled with gas in December – Putin
Russia is ready to start supplying gas to Europe via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline as soon as it receives the appropriate permission from the German regulator, President Vladimir Putin said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:42:39 +0000
Moldova on verge of declaring STATE OF EMERGENCY over gas shortages, officials say, as talks with Russia to secure supplies stall
Moldova could soon deploy emergency measures to deal with a growing crisis in its energy sector, after Chisinau reported that negotiations with Russia's state gas giant in an effort to get hold of more supplies were inconclusive. Read F...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:31:56 +0000
Champ boxer jailed for violating probation over assault on woman in nightclub by skipping booze treatment program – report
Twelve days after being arrested as a fugitive, a troubled ex-boxing champ has reportedly been jailed in the US for failing to join an alcohol treatment program as part of his probation terms for assaulting a woman at a nightclub. Read ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:24:02 +0000
Merkel warns against isolating Poland, calls on EU nations to find a compromise to prevent unwanted Polexit
The outgoing German chancellor has called on EU leaders to come to a compromise with Poland’s right-wing government after Warsaw was widely condemned for questioning the supremacy of European law. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:17:42 +0000
Chinese foreign ministry blasts NBA star who called Xi Jinping ‘brutal dictator’ over ‘cultural genocide’ in Tibet (VIDEO)
The NBA's Chinese broadcast partner has erased its Boston Celtics coverage after one of the team's players savaged Xi Jinping over "cultural genocide" in Tibet, with the foreign ministry accusing the star of “clout-chasing”. Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:45:55 +0000
‘Tsunami of unmet need’: England’s health and social care system ‘exhausted and depleted’ due to staff shortages, report says
The UK’s health and social care watchdog has issued a warning to the government in its annual assessment of the system in England, raising concerns about staff shortages and the risk of people being unable to access support.  Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:27:42 +0000
After decades of political strife & upheaval, Russia has developed ‘herd immunity’ to ‘extremism’ & ‘damaging’ revolutions – Putin
An abundance of negative experiences in modern history has enabled Russia and its people to become immune to societal shocks, and society is now resistant to extremism and political upheaval, President Vladimir Putin has claimed. Read F...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:25:31 +0000
Beijing signals its tech industry crackdown is winding down
China’s major financial regulator said this week it expects to make significant progress in the ongoing probe of Chinese fintech companies before the end of 2021, which may signify an end to the crackdown is approaching. Read Full Art...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:43:27 +0000
Beijing rolls out Covid-19 booster jabs to its residents as Winter Olympics loom, after China passes 1bn vaccinated milestone
The Chinese capital has begun rolling out Covid-19 booster jabs to its residents in a bid to boost immunity levels as Beijing and its surrounding areas prepare to host the Winter Olympic games in four months. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:35:00 +0000
Give our tax BACK, citizens say as London mayor launches funding scheme for renaming streets in the name of diversity
The mayor of London has unveiled his latest scheme aimed at making the capital more diverse. A £1 million fund will grant community-led organizations up to £25,000 to improve their public places, including changing street names. Read ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:10:59 +0000
Don’t mess with Marines: US veteran single-handedly halts attempted ARMED robbery in the blink of an eye (VIDEO)
A sheriff’s office in Arizona has released a video of an impressive incident at a convenience store, in which a Marine veteran appeared in the right place at the right time, coolly taking down suspected gun-wielding criminals. Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:37:44 +0000
Funds investing in Russia raise $130 million in one week
The net inflow to funds investing in Russian assets and bonds has quadrupled in one week, BCS Global Markets review shows. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:26:29 +0000
Washington thought it could divide Russia & China. But, despite their differences, they're still set on standing up to US hegemony
As tensions rise between East and West in the Pacific Ocean, Russian and Chinese warships have together charted a course through the Tsugaru Straits that divide Japan amid large-scale joint exercises between Moscow and Beijing. Read Ful...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:05:11 +0000
‘We don’t know what the rules should be’: Cyclist who became woman predicts transgender decisions ‘won't be done’ by 2024 Olympics
A professional cyclist who has spent 16 years competing as a transitioned man has admitted that the rules around transgender athletes are confusing and called for leaders to "go back to the drawing board". Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:01:32 +0000
Sixteen people dead & one badly injured after devastating explosion at gunpowder production facility near Russian city of Ryazan
An explosion and fire at the gunpowder production department of a synthetic fibers plant near the Russian city of Ryazan, about 270 kilometers south of Moscow, has killed sixteen people and injured one other, it has been reported. Read ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:00:16 +0000
Walmart sets up hundreds of bitcoin ATMs at its stores across the US
US retail giant Walmart, the world’s largest company by revenue, has launched a program to allow customers to buy bitcoin at 200 of its stores via Coinstar ATMs. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:59:05 +0000
Biden says US ‘committed’ to defending Taiwan from China, signaling break with decades-long ‘strategic ambiguity’ policy
President Joe Biden has vowed to defend Taiwan militarily in the event of a Chinese invasion, claiming Washington has a “commitment” to do so, despite having no defense pact with the island, breaking with years of US policy. Read Fu...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 03:49:25 +0000
More than HALF of Americans polled say they’ve been personally affected by supply shortages in US, new survey shows
A majority of Americans surveyed said they have personally faced shortages in common consumer goods, according to a new poll, which comes amid ongoing supply chain issues linked to Covid-19 and a dwindling national workforce. Read Full ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 02:12:13 +0000
National School Board Association head talked to White House for WEEKS before asking to rein in ‘domestic terrorist’ parents
Leaders of the US National School Board Association failed to consult their own board and were in touch with the White House before publishing a letter with a call to label unruly parents as “domestic terrorists," emails reveal. Read ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:54:04 +0000
1 killed & 1 injured after Alec Baldwin discharges prop gun in freak MISFIRE incident on movie set – sheriff’s office
A female cinematographer working on the set of an upcoming western, ‘Rust’, died after lead actor and producer Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun. The film’s director was also harmed in the shooting and is in intensive care. Read Full ...

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:30:26 +0000
Fauci DID fund Wuhan virus experiments, but officials insist virus involved ‘could not have been’ cause of Covid-19 pandemic
After months of President Joe Biden’s top health adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, insisting his institute “never” funded gain-of-function virus research in China, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) grudgingly admitted otherwise. R...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:28:01 +0000
End of capitalism, transgender kids, NATO, reverse racism, WWII, censorship and more: What Putin spoke about at Valdai
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s appearance at the 2021 Valdai Discussion Club rivaled his famous annual press conferences, clocking in at over 3 hours. Here are some of the topics that he touched upon. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:16:44 +0000
Hunter Biden sought to sell ‘analysis’ of Russian businessman Deripaska for $55,000, emails show
Back when Joe Biden was US vice president, his son Hunter tried to sell “refined analysis” of “networks” of Russian “elites” including aluminum magnate Oleg Deripaska – whose New York and DC properties were just raided by ...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 21:01:39 +0000
Haitian gang leader claiming to have US missionary hostages threatens to kill ‘these Americans’ in YouTube video
A man claiming to be with the gang behind the kidnapping of over a dozen US missionaries has threatened to kill the hostages if the millions in demanded ransom is not paid. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:30:25 +0000
US has opened door to Ukraine joining NATO military bloc, Putin says, warning West could station rockets ‘under Russia's nose’
The Pentagon chief’s recent visit to Kiev must be seen as a precursor to Ukraine joining NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed, saying the bloc could use training as a pretext to station rockets in the country. Read Full Arti...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:16:18 +0000
US hypersonic weapon test derailed by rocket failure – reports
A test of hypersonic weapon components for the US Army and Navy was scuppered by rocket failure, sources told Reuters on Thursday. The incident was separate to three earlier tests successfully carried out. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:08:12 +0000
Ex-employee shuts down Kansas water system while blackout-drunk as US ramps up fear of foreign cyberattackers
A former water plant worker in Kansas pleaded guilty on Wednesday to remotely shutting down the Post Rock Rural Water District in March 2019, acknowledging he was “so intoxicated” he didn’t even remember messing with the system. R...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:36:21 +0000
Federal Reserve bans stock trading, other investments for top officials after controversies
The Federal Reserve Board has announced a set of new regulations for their policymakers and top staff, including a ban on individual stock trading. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:35:01 +0000
WATCH massive crowds flood Khartoum streets as rival demonstrations are held in Sudanese capital over transitional govt
Thousands have taken to the streets of Sudan’s capital of Khartoum as rival demonstrators gathered to support both military and civilian forces vying for power during a tense transition period for the nation. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:22:07 +0000
FIFA urges governments to rehome Afghan refugees after evacuating ‘mostly women and children’ in second rescue mission to Qatar
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has personally called on governments to help Afghan refugees "start a new life" after revealing that a second rescue mission in less than a week has evacuated predominantly female escapees to Doha. Read Full A...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:44:18 +0000
Putin slams restrictions against RT DE as an attack on ‘freedom of speech,’ but warns against any counterproductive retaliation
The removal of two YouTube channels of RT’s German language service (RT DE), once described by its editor-in-chief as a “declaration of media war against Russia,” is an infringement on freedom of speech, Vladimir Putin has said. R...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:44:09 +0000
‘Proud to be from Russia’: Racing ace vows to continue ‘whatever it takes’ after visa rejection shock despite US embassy interview
Racing prodigy Ira Sidorkova feels she has missed the chance to race and earn prize money after being denied a US visa despite support from a Congressman – because officials were not convinced she would stay temporarily, she says. Rea...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:24:32 +0000
‘Simply monstrous’: Putin says teaching young children they can easily swap genders is a ‘borderline crime against humanity’
A growing campaign in the West to do away with gender-based language defies reason and is subverting human nature, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed, arguing children should not be taught biological sex does not exist. Read F...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:01:32 +0000
‘Not in treaty’: Hungary’s Orban sides with Poland, rejects EU law primacy ahead of bloc’s summit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has once again challenged the idea of the primacy of EU law, accusing Brussels of attempts to infringe upon the rights of the national governments as he arrived at an EU summit on Thursday. Read Ful...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:49:33 +0000
Boxing bosses pledge help for Russian fighter, 23, in artificial coma facing ‘long rehab’ from wild bear attack that killed friend
International boxing bosses have promised to support a stricken prospect who is in a coma after a bear attack on a fishing trip, suffering serious injuries in an incident that reportedly killed one of his friends. Read Full Article at R...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:48:06 +0000
Nerve disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome added as very rare side effect for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in UK
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has added a serious nerve disorder as a possible side effect to the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after a handful of cases were linked to the jab. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:28:41 +0000
London music hall bought by megachurch engulfed in child sex abuse scandal after locals oppose plan to use it as Islamic centre
The historic Golders Green Hippodrome has been bought by the controversial Hillsong megachurch — whose founder has been charged with concealing child sex abuse — after locals protested plans to use it as a Shia Islamic centre. Read ...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:27:22 +0000
Fight against racism is noble cause, but in ‘cancel culture’ it turns into reverse discrimination, pushing people apart – Putin
The Western fight for equality is a worthy goal, but its modern methods are driving a wedge between people, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed, quoting Martin Luther King in his speech at the Valdai Discussion Club. Read Full Arti...

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:49:50 +0000
Putin rejects Security Council veto reform, says UN would ‘die same day,’ turn into ‘debate club’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has pushed back on his Turkish colleague’s proposal to remove the veto power of UN Security Council permanent members, saying it would turn the world body into another ‘League of Nations’. Read Ful...



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