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Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:56:29 +0000Ecuadorian sprint star Alex Quinonez gunned down in horror shopping mall shooting
The president of Ecuador has warned that the murder of World Championship medalist Alex Quinonez "will not go unpunished" after the sprint star was slain outside a shopping center. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:42:48 +0000‘Battle of Behemoths’: Five-time world’s strongest man Pudzianowski FLATTENS Senegalese giant Bombardier with brutal KO (VIDEO)
MMA pundits and fans have reacted following a stunning KO that occurred on Saturday in a fight that lasted a mere 18 seconds between two men weighing a combined 587 pounds. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:32:41 +000024yo head armorer on Alec Baldwin’s movie set described as ‘a bit careless with the guns’ at previous job – media
The armorer who was preparing prop guns at the set of Alec Baldwin’s movie ‘Rust’ was reportedly seen doing her job in an unsafe manner on an earlier production, including handing an unchecked gun to a child actress. Read Full Art...
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:29:50 +0000‘Not fighting him... smashing him’ – Khabib cousin Usman on facing Bellator rival & McGregor training partner Queally
Usman Nurmagomedov notched up a 14th win of his undefeated career on a routine night’s work in Moscow, before demanding tougher opposition from Bellator bosses – potentially in the form of Conor McGregor teammate Peter Queally. Read...
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 08:20:43 +0000Thousands flood Swiss capital to decry Covid certificates (VIDEOS)
Thousands of protesters held a rally in Bern, rejecting the introduction of Covid certificates aimed to curb the spread of the virus. The rally remained peaceful, unlike earlier October protests. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 07:34:38 +0000China’s Evergrande averts default with last-minute bond payment, resumes work on 10 projects
Chinese property developer Evergrande evaded default this week with a last-minute bond coupon payment, which bought the company another week to deal with its $300 billion debt crisis. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:16:15 +0000IMF slashes Asia growth forecast, warns of ‘ravaging’ Covid spread & supply-chain disruptions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its 2021 growth forecast for the Asian economy to 6.5%, down by 1.1 percentage points from its April projection. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:50:24 +0000Fire erupts aboard cargo ship off Canadian coast after HAZMAT containers catch fire, sending toxic fumes into the air
A giant container ship with 52 kilograms (114 lb) of hazardous materials on board has been burning off the coast of British Columbia, Canada. The blaze reportedly started when the HAZMAT cargo caught fire. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sun, 24 Oct 2021 02:10:59 +0000Twitter’s Dorsey warns of surging inflation after his platform ‘mistakenly’ censors GOP lawmaker’s video about… inflation
Jack Dorsey may have to censor himself after the Twitter CEO tweeted that hyperinflation will soon grip the US and global economies. The observation, which does not align with the mainstream media narrative, drew pushback online. Read F...
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:59:52 +0000Clubbers in Quebec, Canada ask govt to lift ban on dancing & karaoke in ‘dance for the right to dance’ protest (VIDEOS)
Deprived of their favorite pastime, club-goers have taken to the streets of Montreal, demanding the authorities lift the ban on dancing and singing in clubs – a verboten activity under Covid-19 rules. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 22:23:03 +0000WATCH: Man SLAPS provincial governor during inauguration in Iran
A military officer who was reportedly incensed by his wife being forced to receive her Covid-19 shot from a male disrupted the inauguration of Iran’s newest provincial governor by walking on stage and slapping the dignitary. Read Full...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 21:31:46 +0000Washington Post mocked for claiming Biden suffering through ‘vulgar taunts’ on ‘another level’ from other politicians
The Washington Post earned US President Joe Biden little sympathy with a piece claiming that the increasing “vulgar taunts” are “on another level,” compared to the usual insults politicians face. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 21:02:49 +0000GTA fans notice Confederate flag removed in remastered version, say developers have ‘become the thing they mocked for so long’
A depiction of a Confederate flag has been apparently scrubbed from a remastered version of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The omission is a puzzling one for a series so renowned for courting controversy. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 20:57:12 +0000WATCH: Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko claims sensational KO win over US rival Johnson at Bellator homecoming in Moscow (VIDEO)
MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko rolled back the years to knock out American rival Tim Johnson in their Bellator 269 heavyweight headliner on the Russian fighter’s homecoming in Moscow. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:32:37 +0000Sick puppies: Fauci under fire from lawmakers after reports of US taxpayer money spent on cruel drug experiments on dogs
Members of Congress are demanding answers from White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci after it came to light that his agency funded experiments that included cutting the vocal cords of beagle puppies to silence their cries. Read ...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:22:27 +0000Heavily-armed gunmen attack Nigerian prison, free hundreds of detainees – most still on the run
Over 800 detainees have been freed in Nigeria after heavily-armed assailants stormed a prison in the west of the country. The authorities managed to recapture 262 escapees, while a further 575 remain on the run. Read Full Article at RT....
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 19:19:16 +0000Russian ‘freakshow’ fight queen Mazdyuk – who previously defeated 530-pound man – beaten as she makes Bellator debut in Moscow
MMA fighter Darina Mazdyuk, who shot to fame after beating a giant male opponent in a controversial cross-gender fight, was defeated on her Bellator debut as she fell to a second-round TKO loss in Moscow. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:44:00 +0000Migrant caravan breaks through Mexican police as Biden blasted for claiming he hasn’t had time to visit border (VIDEO)
A migrant caravan made up of thousands has broken through Mexican security forces attempting to stop them from making it to the US border on the heels of US President Joe Biden saying he lacks the time to actually go there. Read Full Ar...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 18:42:43 +0000Cultural appreciation: Newcastle say fans CAN wear Arab-style garb in U-turn on tributes to Saudi owners
Premier League club Newcastle United have backtracked after having previously asked fans not to attend matchdays in Arabic or Middle-East-inspired clothes following a $420 million takeover by a Saudi consortium. Read Full Article at RT....
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:55:02 +0000‘Halyna inspired us all’: Husband of cinematographer shot dead by Alec Baldwin shares tribute to wife after tragedy
Halyna Hutchins’ “legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words,” tweeted the cinematographer’s grieving husband, after Hutchins was fatally wounded by a loaded prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin. Read Full Article at RT.co...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:44:46 +0000School district offers ‘parental opt-out’ for mask mandate after reports about forced masking of Down Syndrome child
A Florida school district has altered its mask mandate to include a “parental opt-out,” a change it says is due to falling Covid-19 cases. However, it also follows allegations of child abuse. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:39:37 +0000US representatives censored after calling transgender ‘1st female four-star’ admiral a man on Twitter
Two US representatives – Jim Banks (Indiana) and Marjorie Taylor-Greene (Georgia) – were censored by Twitter after arguing that transgender Admiral Rachel Levine should not be considered the first four-star female officer. Read Full...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 16:14:36 +0000‘I will close mouths and win things’: Cristiano Ronaldo vows to silence jibes he’s ‘lazy’ ahead of Man Utd-Liverpool clash (VIDEO)
On the eve of their showdown with bitter rivals Liverpool, Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has fired back at those that question his defensive work rate while claiming he "will still close mouths and win things". Read Full...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:28:19 +0000NATO not ready for equal dialogue, Russian defense minister says as German counterpart warns bloc ready to deter Moscow with nukes
Security in Europe can only be collective, but NATO is not ready for equal dialogue, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has said. NATO earlier agreed on a master plan to deter Moscow, including with nuclear weapons. Read Full Articl...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:18:10 +0000Assange supporters rally in London, as US prepares new extradition attempt
Supporters of Julian Assange have gathered in London to demand freedom for the jailed WikiLeaks founder. Meanwhile, the US is preparing a fresh legal fight to extradite Assange and try him for espionage. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:07:28 +0000Russian pornstar faces criminal probe for ‘offending feelings of believers’ by flashing breasts at St. Basil's Cathedral - media
A Russian OnlyFans pornstar is reportedly under criminal investigation for “offending the feelings of believers” after a video of her flashing her breasts outside Red Square's iconic St. Basil's Cathedral went viral. Read Full Artic...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:51:14 +0000Mike Tyson vs Logan Paul ‘set for February’ as Iron Mike states intention for ring return
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson is lined up to take on Logan Paul in an exhibition match, according to reports, while the former 'Baddest Man on the Planet' has confirmed that he will return to the ring in February. Read Full Artic...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:17:40 +0000Turkey to declare US, 9 other ambassadors ‘persona non grata’ after call for release of jailed opposition figure – Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he instructed the foreign minister to declare 10 ambassadors, including Washington’s envoy, ‘persona non grata’ over a rare joint statement urging release of a jailed opposition figure. ...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:11:55 +0000Russia will cut gas supply to Moldova unless debt is paid and new contract signed before December 1 – Gazprom
After failed attempts to renew a long-term contract for gas from Russia to Moldova, which is suffering from shortages, Gazprom has announced that deliveries could be stopped next month unless Chisinau pays its debt. Read Full Article at...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:57:33 +0000‘They should be banned from the Premier League’: Fans pile in as Chelsea annihilate hapless Norwich to stay top of table
Following a 7-0 top versus bottom hammering by Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, Norwich City have been widely-mocked on the internet and dubbed the "worst team" the English top flight has ever seen. Read Full Article...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:39:38 +0000‘Why are we still doing this?’ Hollywood calls for ban on real guns on set after Alec Baldwin kills cinematographer
Hollywood stars and crew members came together to call for a ban on real guns on set after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by actor Alec Baldwin during the production of ‘Rust’ this week. Read Full A...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:31:38 +0000WATCH Russian & Chinese warships on first ever joint patrol mission in Pacific
Russian and Chinese navy vessels have completed their first joint patrol mission in the Pacific Ocean, covering a distance of over 1,700 nautical miles (around 3,100km) in a week, Russia’s Defense Ministry has said. Read Full Article ...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:31:10 +0000Release of JFK records delayed again, with Biden citing Covid-19 and national security
President Joe Biden has ordered the remaining files on President John F. Kennedy’s assassination to remain hidden until next December, citing the coronavirus pandemic. He’s not the first president to delay releasing the files. Read ...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:29:09 +0000The 2021 oil price rally is far from over
Even after hitting the highest levels in several years in recent days, oil prices have further room to rise this winter. At least short-term market fundamentals suggest so, analysts say. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 13:19:07 +0000‘Kidnaping’ trial of ex-Italian interior minister Salvini, who barred cross-sea migrants from entering country, begins in Palermo
Former Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini is facing up to 15 years in prison in a controversial trial over his 2019 order to prevent migrants picked up by NGOs while crossing the Mediterranean Sea from entering Italy. Read Full ...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 12:29:59 +0000Ex-spy & author of discredited Trump dossier says a ‘queue of people’ would want to play him in a movie, including Daniel Craig
Controversial former British spy Christopher Steele – who wrote the widely-criticized Trump-Russia dossier – said on Saturday that a “queue” of people would want to play him in a film, even suggesting 007 star Daniel Craig. Read...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 12:03:08 +0000Russia is ready to boost coal & gas supplies to China, but says problems with transportation remain
Beijing has been in talks with Moscow on increasing fossil fuel deliveries to China. However, despite Russia’s readiness to cooperate, transportation problems may hinder the efforts, the Russian ambassador to China says. Read Full Art...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:54:24 +0000Premier League star and wife ‘tied up in robbery by machete-wielding masked thugs’
An unnamed Premier League star and his wife were tied up by machete-wielding masked thugs as part of a terrifying robbery and invasion at their home during the recent international break, according to reports. Read Full Article at RT.co...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:48:42 +0000NATO can only respond with harsh statements amid military advancements of Russia & China – Karin Kneissl
NATO’s new masterplan to deter Moscow, including with nuclear weapons, looks like an attempt to stay relevant amid the military advancements of Russia and China, former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl told RT. Read Full Articl...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 11:25:50 +0000‘He claims he’s the king of kings’: Usyk talks up Fury megabout as Ukrainian star says he can dethrone rival heavyweight champ
Oleksandr Usyk says Tyson Fury talks a good game and boasts a style which is “successful”, but the Ukrainian claims he can do what no man has done before and beat the giant British star in the ring. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:39:49 +0000Nothing to hide, nothing to fear: RT’s Keiser Report probes Bank of England warning that bitcoin could cause financial meltdown
The Bank of England has warned investors this week that bitcoin could cause a collapse of the financial system, while a recent Reuters report slammed the UK as the “bank scam capital of the world.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:33:41 +0000Biden administration unleashes pseudo-national ‘Gender Strategy Report’ to weaponize ‘equity’ where ‘democracy’ no longer works
The Biden-Harris administration has declared war on gender inequity and, as with previous wars on nebulous concepts, it’s finding the ‘enemy’ everywhere. A strategy paper warns no country is safe from US-style gender equity. Read ...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:30:29 +0000Facebook leaks: Network knew it radicalized users, was too slow to root out QAnon and anti-vaxxers, critics say
Internal Facebook documents leaked to the media confirmed accusations that its algorithms pushed users to radical views. Proponents of increased content censorship have received new arguments for their case. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:26:30 +0000‘I know more about being healthy than 99% of doctors’: Surf icon Slater rips into vaccine mandates in row with Aussie Ironman star
American surfing king Kelly Slater has triggered more controversy with his input on the debate surrounding vaccine mandates, claiming to know more than most doctors about being healthy and telling people to “open their minds.” Read ...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:55:20 +0000Turkey's purchase of US F-16s & upgrade kits as compensation for being dropped from F-35 program moves forward – defense minister
“Technical work” has started on Turkey’s purchase of US-made Block 70 Viper F-16s, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has said. Washington has not yet confirmed the deal, which was first announced by the Turkish president. Read ...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:45:19 +0000Gold prices on the rise amid fears of worldwide inflation
The price of gold this week exceeded $1,800 per ounce, trading data shows. While global investors assess the risks of high inflation, some experts say gold prices could soon double. Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:43:54 +0000All or nothing: Emelianenko could retire or target title in one last fight, opponent claims ahead of MMA legend’s Moscow return
Fedor Emelianenko, the man considered by some to be the greatest MMA heavyweight ever, will return to action after an absence of almost two years in Moscow on Saturday – and his American opponent feels it could be his last fight. Read...
Sat, 23 Oct 2021 09:13:19 +0000‘I just wanna kill one of you rats’: Conor McGregor issues ‘death threat’ in ugly row with UFC rival Tony Ferguson
In his latest Twitter rant, UFC bad boy Conor McGregor has attacked lightweight challenger Tony Ferguson and threatened to 'end' his life while also stating a desire to 'kill' a rival in the octagon one day. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 08:40:40 +0000Triggered: 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 +0000The 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 +0000Pros 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 +0000Red 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 +0000Russia 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 +0000India 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
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Sat, 23 Oct 2021 05:33:10 +0000National 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 +0000Alec 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 +0000Alec 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 +0000Snowden 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 +0000Up 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
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Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:39:50 +0000US 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 +0000EU 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
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Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:02:59 +0000SCOTUS 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 +0000Baldwin 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
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Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:51:54 +0000NATO'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 +0000Kosovo’s de-facto government is illegitimate & its expulsion of two Russian diplomats on UN business has no legal force — Moscow
Kosovo has ordered the expulsion of two Russian diplomats, citing unspecified so-called “malign influence.” Moscow, which regards the territory as part of Serbia, says the order is illegitimate – like Kosovo’s de-facto governmen...
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:49:13 +0000Twitter 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 +0000Progressives’ 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 +0000Man 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
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Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:03:48 +0000Young 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 +0000NYPD 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 +0000US 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 +0000Canada 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 +0000Man 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 +0000CNN 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 +0000Siberian 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 +0000Sacking 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 +0000OPCW 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 +0000Fatal 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 +0000UK 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 +0000Russia 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 +0000Russia 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 +0000Stronger 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 +0000RT’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 +0000Sudan 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 +0000Turkey 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
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Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:44:19 +0000US 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 +0000Russia’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 +0000Russian 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 +0000NATO 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 +0000Moscow 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...