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Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:00:58 +0000
Rogue ex-Fox 26 reporter accuses station of bias & self-censorship to please advertisers
Ivory Hecker, who went viral after accusing her now-former employer Fox 26 of “muzzling” her, has presented the records she kept to make the case of entrenched “corruption” at the news station. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:43:54 +0000
Russia ranked third in list of EU’s largest exporters
The value of Russian merchandise exports to European Union countries amounted to €42.5 billion in January-April, according to Europe’s statistical office Eurostat. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:36:00 +0000
London urges Brussels to be ‘reasonable’ over Northern Ireland, says the protocol was drafted to be flexible
The UK minister for international trade has called on Brussels to take a more “pragmatic” stance on the protocol agreement on post-Brexit Northern Ireland, claiming compromise is needed to restore normality in the region. Read Full ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:27:42 +0000
Sponsor wars: Devout Muslim Pogba mimics Ronaldo Coca-Cola dig by moving bottle of Heineken beer – even though it’s non-alcoholic
Paul Pogba has become the latest megastar to move a drink at a Euro 2020 press conference, following in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by shifting a bottle of Heineken beer after France beat Germany in their tournament opener. Read ...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:03:37 +0000
Biden nominates ‘Miracle on Hudson’ hero Chesley Sullenberger as US global aviation ambassador
US President Joe Biden has nominated the former pilot who safely landed a malfunctioning passenger airliner in a river off Manhattan in 2009 to serve as ambassador to the UN aviation agency.  Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:33:21 +0000
Fitch Ratings upgrades Russia’s economic outlook for 2021
International rating agency Fitch has raised its forecast for Russia’s economic growth this year from 3.3% to 3.7%, saying GDP growth will accelerate to 5.5% in the second half of 2021. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:40:08 +0000
20 Civil Guards injured thwarting attempt by over 150 migrants to enter Spain’s Melilla enclave
A total of 20 guards were injured in clashes after a crowd of more than 150 migrants tried to storm the border to Spain’s Melilla enclave without success. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:32:51 +0000
Ruble strengthens to 11-month high as Russia squeezes out US dollar from its economy
The Russian ruble has hit the strongest level against the US dollar since July 2020, as global crude oil prices are on the rise and the country continues to eliminate dollar holdings from its currency reserves. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:24:53 +0000
India strips Twitter of legal immunity for ‘3rd party content’ amid row over new regulation – reports
New Delhi has reportedly revoked Twitter’s shield against prosecution for illegal user content, saying the platform failed to comply with new regulations as police filed their first case against the site over a violent video. Read Ful...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:37:36 +0000
Cuomo declares Covid-19 measures over, praises rule-following constituents after 70% get at least one vaccine shot
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo sang his own praises as he cancelled “virtually all” of the state’s virus-related restrictions, which plagued businesses and residents for more than a year, but not everyone’s so thrilled. Read Ful...

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:09:38 +0000
VIDEO shows car bomb tearing through Colombian military base, leaving at least 36 injured
Two large explosions rocked a military base and left dozens wounded in the Colombian city of Cucuta, the defense minister confirmed, calling the car bombing a “vile” act of terrorism. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:34:31 +0000
Trump says he’ll visit the US border with Texas governor, as Biden’s homeland security chief talks migration in Mexico
Vice President Kamala Harris has yet to visit the US-Mexico border, but 45th president Donald Trump may beat her to the punch, announcing he will tour the boundary later this month with the governor of Texas. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:22:21 +0000
Arizona governor BANS public universities from demanding students get Covid-19 vaccines, wear masks in class
Governor Doug Ducey has issued an executive order barring Arizona public colleges and universities from demanding Covid-19 vaccinations and documents, or forcing students to get tested or wear masks for in-person classes. Read Full Arti...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:23:01 +0000
Israel strikes Gaza, 1st time under new government & after ceasefire that ended 11-day war (VIDEOS)
Israeli forces have launched airstrikes on Gaza, the first offensive since a new coalition government took power, coming just weeks after an 11-day conflict with the Palestinian enclave. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:14:42 +0000
US government considers at least some UFOs to be ‘EXTRATERRESTRIAL’ & ‘EXTRADIMENSIONAL’, ex-intel official says
The US government is aware of UFOs that defy any conventional explanation despite extensive analysis, a former official who investigated such issues said, adding that Washington considers them to be possibly of alien origin. Read Full A...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:52:01 +0000
American workers experience more daily stress than rest of the world – poll
A Gallup poll has shown that US and Canadian employees have become more stressed by their work days than the rest of the world since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:00:37 +0000
Gates empire still intact as newly-divorced Melinda recasts herself as HR maven to Biden administration - reports
Melinda Gates, who split with Microsoft founder-turned-vaccine-evangelist Bill Gates last month in a surprise but reportedly long-brewing divorce, is diving into politics, according to an Axios report on her policy ambitions. Read Full ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:48:55 +0000
‘We’ve been waiting a lifetime’: Ex-Finland star says ‘pressure is on Russia’ as he talks national pride ahead of Euro 2020 clash
Finland fans have been waiting a lifetime for their Euro 2020 adventure and the team head into their Group B clash against Russia in St. Petersburg with all the pressure on the hosts, according to former Finnish star Paulus Roiha. Read ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:47:11 +0000
Euro 2020: Wild scenes as parachutist hurtles from sky, crashes & is comforted by Rudiger... who’s accused of biting Pogba (VIDEO)
A Greenpeace activist hurtled to the ground in a parachute in a terrifying incident before France played Germany at Euro 2020 – and Antonio Rudiger won praise for helping him up before drawing disgust over a clash with Paul Pogba. Rea...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:41:59 +0000
‘I see this constantly’: VIDEO shows thief casually and openly robbing Walgreens, as businesses flee San Francisco
Footage taken by a San Francisco reporter has highlighted the rampant issues driving businesses out of the city, as a man casually robbed a Walgreens while onlookers and security did nothing. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:17:41 +0000
Extradition of former Hollywood producer Weinstein to face rape, sexual assault charges in LA approved by New York judge
Disgraced former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein can be extradited from New York to California to face rape and sexual assault charges, a judge in Buffalo ruled on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:56:24 +0000
Jon Stewart, no! Ex-Daily Show host baffles fans by endorsing Wuhan lab leak theory that’s now apparently OK to discuss on TV
Comedian and Democrat idol Jon Stewart caused whiplash for his many fans by saying the Wuhan lab leak is the most obvious explanation for the origin of Covid-19, something until very recently denounced as racist conspiracy talk. Read Fu...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:41:49 +0000
Ex-Women’s NBA star Shoni Schimmel hit with huge bail fee after being arrested on felony charges of assault and criminal mischief
Ex-Louisville and WNBA star Shoni Schimmel is facing felony charges of assault and criminal mischief after being apprehended in her home state of Oregon early on Monday morning, the county sherriff's office has confirmed. Read Full Arti...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:19:26 +0000
‘Good luck today, Germany’: Supermodel Heidi Klum leaves very little to the imagination as she cheers nation in tiny football top
Germany fan Heidi Klum has worn a barely-there shirt for a special message to her nation's football team ahead of their titanic Euro 2020 clash with France, showing off much of her chest while wearing tiny bikini bottoms. Read Full Arti...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:05:51 +0000
WATCH: RT captures arrival of US Air Force One in Geneva LIVE as Biden lands in Switzerland ahead of meeting with Putin
RT’s crew has captured what appears to be the arrival of US Air Force One in Geneva as they were reporting live a day before US President Joe Biden’s meeting with the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:35:53 +0000
‘They won't even let me talk about San Antonio anymore’: NBA don Barkley says cancel culture has stopped him from making fat jokes
NBA motormouth Charles Barkley has blasted cancel culture and lamented the fact that he cannot joke about the "big ol' women down in San Antonio" and other larger females in his capacity as a basketball pundit. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:26:37 +0000
US Covid-19 death toll surpasses 600,000, Johns Hopkins University data shows
More than 600,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the US – more than any other country – the latest pandemic data compiled by Johns Hopkins University showed on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:00:53 +0000
Starter for 10: Cristiano Ronaldo beats Platini’s Euro goals record as Portugal blast past Hungary in front of 60,000 fans (VIDEO)
Cristiano Ronaldo broke France legend Michel Platini's record as part of a late brace to see off Hungary at a full Budapest stadium in Portugal's Euro 2020 opener, beating the side who nearly knocked them out of Euro 2016. Read Full Art...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:51:06 +0000
Met Police question man, ‘actively seek’ another after anti-lockdown protesters chase BBC journalist through London
London’s Metropolitan Police have questioned one man and are hunting a second after BBC Newsnight’s political editor Nicholas Watt was chased through the streets of the UK capital during a protest against Covid-19 restrictions. Read...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:19:59 +0000
Push yourself: 10yo Russian boy ‘breaks world record by performing 5,713 push-ups in 3-and-a-half hours’ in endurance epic (VIDEO)
A herculean schoolboy who ran miles every day in between arduous practise sessions has reportedly smashed the world push-up record, claiming the title in front of a flash mob in a sports complex in the Surgut district of Russia. Read F...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:18:08 +0000
Slovak Supreme Court cancels acquittal of accused in high-profile journalist murder case, orders new trial
Slovakia’s Supreme Court has annulled the acquittal of a businessman accused of setting up the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancee Martina Kusnirova, who were shot dead in 2018, and has requested a new trial. Read Full Art...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:51:12 +0000
‘Racist’ songs & alleged sexual abuse: Four German soldiers recalled from NATO mission in Lithuania over ‘misconduct’
Four Bundeswehr soldiers were called back from a NATO “Enhanced Forward Presence” mission in Lithuania amid allegations they were involved in ‘racist’ and ‘extremist’ actsm as well as alleged sexual abuse at a ‘wild’ par...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:06:24 +0000
Czech Republic calls on EU court to impose €5 million-a-day fine on Poland for breaching order suspending Turow mine
The Czech Republic has asked the EU’s Court of Justice (CJEU) to fine neighboring Poland €5 million a day for failing to immediately cease mining at the Turow lignite mine, due to fears it’s causing environmental pollution. Read F...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:04:17 +0000
Arctic expedition chief warns we’ve ‘set off the beginning of the explosion’ of irreversible global warming
A German scientist who led the largest-ever Arctic expedition to date has warned we might have already reached an irreversible “tipping point” for global warming amid the continued disappearance of summer sea ice. Read Full Article ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:59:56 +0000
‘We will not let beautiful girls into the locker room’: Tearful pop star Buzova cannot visit players, says Russia boss Cherchesov
Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov has snubbed a suggestion that Olga Buzova, the pop star who was reduced to tears on TV after being challenged on her knowledge of the national team, could enter their inner sanctum at Euro 2020. Read Ful...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:58:16 +0000
Moscow releases 2020 mortality stats: Excess death figures show Russia suffered more from Covid-19 than comparable Western nations
New figures released by Russia have revealed that, in 2020, the year the Covid-19 pandemic began, mortality in the country increased by 19%, painting a bleaker picture than previously published in official coronavirus statistics. Read F...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:56:52 +0000
Alleged Epstein rape victim wants to sue sex offender’s estate for HALF A BILLION to fund bone disease surgery
One of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged rape victims plans to sue the late sex offender’s estate for over $500 million after accusing him of causing her bone disease. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:53:33 +0000
‘Deeply sorry’: Lin-Manuel Miranda apologizes for lack of ‘Afro-Latino’ diversity after fellow liberals turn on new musical
‘Hamilton’ creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has apologized to critics after his latest effort, the musical ‘In the Heights’, received backlash for not including enough “Afro-Latino” representation. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:33:23 +0000
Easing of Scotland’s Covid-19 lockdown to be delayed by 3 weeks to boost vaccinations, Sturgeon says
Scotland’s Covid-19 lockdown will not be eased for another three weeks, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned, saying that more people must be vaccinated against the virus first. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:13:43 +0000
‘Lost, broken, angry, confused and betrayed’: US record holder blames pork burrito on failed drugs test and four-year running ban
Champion American middle distance runner Shelby Houlihan has received a four-year ban for testing positive for a prohibited substance, blaming the fiasco on a pork burrito she ate in her hometown in Oregon. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:59:29 +0000
'Did Disney come to their senses?' Scandal-hit Gina Carano posts mysterious image & fans are full of hope for her Star Wars return
Actress Gina Carano, who was infamously expelled by Lukasfilm over her social media posts, has spiked the curiosity of her fans with an image that may or may not indicate her return to the galaxy far far away. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:57:58 +0000
Hungary donates state land for Chinese university project after Budapest mayor renames streets after Dalai Lama and Uighurs
Hungary’s parliament has approved a proposal by Viktor Orban’s Fidesz government to donate land owned by the state for a planned Chinese university in the Hungarian capital despite fierce opposition. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:55:16 +0000
28 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan’s air defense zone in largest fly-over to date, Taipei says
Taiwan’s government has reported that 28 Chinese planes, including fighter jets and nuclear-capable bombers, entered its air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the largest ‘incursion’ to date. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:37:07 +0000
Greenland cancels flights and sailing from capital Nuuk to clamp down on Covid-19 cases
All flights and sailing out of Greenland’s capital Nuuk have been suspended due to a small outbreak of Covid-19 cases in the southwestern city, the country’s chief medical officer Henrik Hansen has said. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:36:01 +0000
A million vaccinations a day keeps coronavirus at bay: Japan to administer 1 million doses daily by end of June
Japan’s vaccine chief has revealed an ambitious target of giving one million vaccinations daily by the end of June, with just around 5% of Japan’s population vaccinated against Covid-19 so far. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:31:55 +0000
The Biden-Putin summit is a chance to strike a blow for peace & stability – if Washington can leave domestic politics at the door
Showdowns between Russian and American leaders quickly become a media storm. Despite both sides playing down the chances of a breakthrough, high hopes and unrealistic expectations mean many observers are still expecting a miracle. Read ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:28:47 +0000
Hungary bans ‘promotion’ of homosexuality and transgenderism to under-18s amid protests
A law prohibiting the sharing of content portraying homosexuality and transgenderism to those under the age of 18 has been passed by Hungary’s National Assembly. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:01:43 +0000
$235 for a rack of lamb? Russian communist leader slams major St. Petersburg economic forum for catering to ‘exorbitant wealth’
Veteran Russian Communist leader Gennady Zyuganov has blasted the flashy St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, held earlier this month, raging that it was simply an ostentatious party for the country’s financial elite. Read Ful...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:01:10 +0000
‘Government stole our water’: US farmers ready for standoff with feds in drought irrigation crisis, expect right-wing militia help
Outraged farmers threatened to disrupt a federal order to stop the flow of irrigation water from a lake amid a severe drought in the US state of Oregon. They warned that right-wing militias will back them in case of confrontation. Read ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:55:53 +0000
Iran says it has produced 6.5kg of 60% pure uranium as nuclear deal revival talks with US enter final stretch
Iran has produced 6.5kg of uranium at 60% purity, the government has announced, as indirect talks with the US to revive the 2015 nuclear deal continue into what negotiators have said may be the final week. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:40:15 +0000
‘We have no problem’: Chechen leader Kadyrov blames media after remarks about Russian UFC legend Nurmagomedov and newcomer Chimaev
Chechen leader and avid MMA fan Ramzan Kadyrov has played down the media attention that followed his remarks on Khabib Nurmagomedov, insisting he "can’t say anything bad" about the ex-UFC champion while praising Khamzat Chimaev. Read ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:34:48 +0000
EU-bankrolled cybersecurity firm develops intrusive tech that allows ‘anonymous’ snooping & remote control of net devices – media
Flush with EU funds, a shadowy Spain-based cyberintelligence firm has reportedly created invasive surveillance tech that enables clients to take “remote and invisible control” of net-connected devices while evading detection. Read F...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:09:08 +0000
Russia complains to YouTube after US tech giant blocks MP's video accusing West of discriminating against Sputnik V Covid-19 jab
Russia's media regulator Roskomnadzor has sent a complaint to Google after the US tech giant blocked a video published by a politician, who claimed that the West is discriminating against the Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V. Read Ful...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:07:32 +0000
Anti-lockdown movement is breeding ground for far-right extremism, says German intelligence agency
Germany’s domestic intelligence service has said protest movements opposing the government and its measures to restrict the spread of Covid-19 have given a boost to the country’s far-right extremists. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:02:41 +0000
EU says it has settled 17-year dispute with US over Boeing & Airbus subsidies
Brussels and Washington have reached a settlement over state subsidies for aircraft manufacturers. Since 2004, the EU has accused the US of providing illegal aid to Boeing, while Washington claimed Brussels was subsidizing Airbus. Read ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:49:40 +0000
‘BBC stooge’ heckled & chased by anti-lockdown protesters in Westminster in harrowing VIDEO
BBC Newsnight political editor Nicholas Watt faced palpable hostility at an anti-lockdown rally on Downing Street and had to flee behind the police barrier from hecklers chasing him and calling him a “traitor.” Read Full Article at ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:28:41 +0000
‘I won’t tell anyone what to do’: Russia boss Cherchesov reacts to fans booing Belgium players taking a knee
Russia manager Stanislav Cherchesov says it isn't his place to tell fans not to boo players taking a knee, after sections of the stadium in St. Petersburg were heard jeering when Belgian players performed the gesture. Read Full Article ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:16:04 +0000
New study proves Hawking was right, black holes only get bigger
Physicists have said that they have proven, by analyzing gravitational waves from space, a theory developed by Stephen Hawking in the 1970s, which states that black holes cannot decrease in surface area over time. Read Full Article at R...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:15:29 +0000
China claims ‘no incidents affecting the environment’ after reports of leak at Taishan reactor
The Chinese government has claimed that radiation levels at the Taishan nuclear power plant in Guangdong are normal following media reports warning of an “imminent radiological threat” following a leak at one of the reactors. Read F...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:03:02 +0000
Cristiano Ronaldo replaces Coca-Cola with water bottles at Euro 2020 press conference – and NFL star Tom Brady backs him (VIDEO)
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has sent fans into hysterics after distancing himself from bottles of Coca-Cola at a pre-match press conference ahead of defending champions Portugal's Euro 2020 opener against Hungary. Read Full Articl...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:48:31 +0000
France to continue use of nuclear energy despite reported gas leak at French EDF partner plant in China, environment minister says
The French environment minister stated on Tuesday that Paris will continue to use nuclear energy despite concerns over a build-up of gases in the joint French-Chinese owned reactor in Taishan. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:43:12 +0000
Stolen US Army pistol linked to 4 New York shootings, but military didn’t even know it was missing – media
A US Army pistol stolen from Fort Bragg was reportedly used in four separate New York shootings before police recovered the weapon and the military was even aware it was gone – just one of nearly 2,000 stolen in the 2010s. Read Full A...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:30:06 +0000
Dust Bowl of money: RT’s Keiser Report looks into the man-made disaster that has destroyed the global monetary system
RT’s Keiser Report visits the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami to discuss current mass-migration in the US, the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, when farmers from the Midwest moved to California. Rea...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:23:38 +0000
IKEA France fined €1mn, ex-CEO given 2-year suspended sentence for snooping on employees
A French court has passed judgement in a high-profile case against a subsidiary of Swedish furniture retailer IKEA, which was accused of illegally obtaining information on hundreds of employees. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:08:24 +0000
‘I’m fine’: Christian Eriksen hails ‘amazing’ reaction from fans in update from hospital bed after shocking Euro 2020 collapse
Denmark and Inter ace Christian Eriksen has been pictured for the first time since he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch in an incident which left viewers fearing for his life, revealing he is "fine under the circumstances". Read Fu...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:04:55 +0000
Global crackdown on Big Tech mounting as India plans to expedite Amazon & Walmart antitrust probe
The Indian antitrust regulator will reportedly expedite an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, a local branch of US retail chain Walmart. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:04:01 +0000
Ukrainian opposition leader Medvedchuk lodges complaint in European Court of Human Rights as Kiev’s political crackdown continues
Viktor Medvedchuk, the leader of Ukraine’s largest opposition party, has lodged an appeal with Europe’s top civil liberties court over what he claims is a politically motivated effort by Kiev prosecutors to land him behind bars. Rea...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:58:43 +0000
Lukashenko says Belarusians should be taught how to handle guns because ‘world has gone crazy’ & Minsk may find itself at war
The entire population of Belarus should learn how to handle firearms because there is no guarantee that the country won’t go to war. That’s according to the nation’s leader, who told students that “the world has gone crazy.” R...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:40:35 +0000
‘I stand for diversity’: Euro 2020 hothead Arnautovic denies racist goal celebration as North Macedonia urge ‘harshest punishment’
Ex-Premier League striker Marko Arnautovic has denied that a crazed goal celebration in which he appeared to be restrained by his teammates was racially motivated – but North Macedonia chiefs say it was a "nationalistic outburst". Rea...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:21:29 +0000
Top EU court hands data watchdogs greater power to hold tech firms accountable
Issuing a blow to the tech giants, the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled that national data watchdogs have the authority to take action against digital companies even if they are not the assigned lead regulator. Read Full Article at ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:37:43 +0000
Fox 26 Houston reporter accuses network of ‘muzzling’ her & others, teases release of recordings from Project Veritas
Ivory Hecker, a reporter with the Houston affiliate of Fox News, fired a surprising broadside at the network, accusing it of suppressing reporting that didn’t fit the desired narrative, and promising to expose it. Read Full Article at...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:27:20 +0000
Biden-Putin summit agenda revealed: Presidents to discuss Covid-19, Ukraine, hacking, climate change & situation in Middle East
When Presidents Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden meet in Geneva on Wednesday for their eagerly awaited summit, they will discuss a wide range of topics, including coronavirus, the war in Donbass, and the fight against cybercrime. Read Full ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:24:56 +0000
EU hits milestone of 300mn shots administered against Covid-19, says von der Leyen
The president of the European Commission has announced that the 27-nation bloc has now administered more than 300 million vaccine doses in the fight against Covid-19 and remains on track to inoculate 70% of adults by this summer. Read F...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:17:13 +0000
Trial of Chinese-Canadian professor goes to jury after FBI agent admits he FALSELY portrayed him as Chinese spy
The trial of a Chinese-Canadian professor accused of defrauding NASA by failing to disclose a conflict of interest has been sent to a jury. The FBI admitted in court that it told a university that he was a spy without any proof. Read Fu...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:36:07 +0000
Britain agrees broad terms of post-Brexit trade agreement with Australia
The UK and Australia have agreed on the broad terms of a free trade deal as the British government seeks to expand commercial activity after leaving the European Union. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:07:09 +0000
‘We do not need foreigners to investigate killings’: Philippines leader Duterte won’t cooperate with ICC killings probe
President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman says the Philippines won’t cooperate with a planned International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into the thousands of deaths that took place during Duterte’s war on drugs. Read Full Artic...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:31:38 +0000
Stop hyping up ‘China threat theory,’ Beijing tells NATO, which labeled it ‘systemic challenge’ to security
China has accused NATO of slander and attempting to whip up conflict after the bloc’s members released a joint statement admonishing Beijing’s actions on the world stage. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:30:45 +0000
China's solar industry asks producers not to hoard raw materials
The China Photovoltaic Industry Association (CPIA) is calling on local solar power developers not to exacerbate the surging costs of raw materials by stockpiling polysilicon and other materials for manufacturing solar components. Read F...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:29:12 +0000
Biden’s DOJ asks Supreme Court to reimpose death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber, despite pledge to end capital punishment
The US Justice Department is calling on the nation’s highest court to revive the death penalty for the surviving Boston Marathon bomber, despite President Joe Biden’s previous vows to end capital punishment on the federal level. Rea...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 04:26:41 +0000
1 dead, 2 wounded after shootout erupts over masking rules in Georgia store
A store clerk was fatally shot and a suspected assailant and a police officer injured after a dispute over a face mask requirement escalated into a firefight inside a store in Georgia. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 03:42:19 +0000
‘There is no comparison’: Marjorie Taylor Greene backtracks after equating mask mandates with Holocaust
Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has issued a rare mea culpa after comparing mask mandates and other pandemic restrictions to the Holocaust. The original remark sparked accusations of anti-Semitism. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 03:20:54 +0000
It’s not us, it’s you: Obama blames MSM and social media for Americans retreating to echo chambers
Former President Barack Obama has pointed the finger at the media and social networks, arguing they are to blame for the growing divisions among Americans – even as he himself admitted the divide grew under his watch. Read Full Articl...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:57:18 +0000
US federal judge charges MARSHALS amid row over refusal to reveal Covid-19 vaccination status
A federal judge in South Dakota is on the warpath against the US Marshals service that provides courtroom security, accusing them of ‘kidnapping’ and criminal contempt after they refused to disclose Covid-19 vaccination status. Read...

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:29:07 +0000
‘Did you miss any paychecks?’ Former Biden adviser roasted after saying Americans should have ‘sacrificed more’ during pandemic
Andy Slavitt, a former pandemic adviser for President Joe Biden, said Americans did not sacrifice enough throughout the Covid crisis and could have done more to save lives, stoking outrage among viewers after months of lockdowns. Read F...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:27:51 +0000
What a tribute: Messi mimics Maradona celebration after scoring sensational free-kick to edge past Ronaldo in record books (VIDEO)
Lionel Messi scored a goal that wasn't a penalty for Argentina for the first time in three years in the Copa America – and appeared to pay tribute to Diego Maradona after edging past rival Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick record. Read Fu...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:50:57 +0000
FBI hypes QAnon threat again, says some conspiracy theorists ‘likely’ to attack Democrats
Some followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory might decide to engage in real-world violence against the ruling Democrats, FBI and Homeland Security analysts wrote in a memo provided to Congress that has now been made public. Read Full A...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:58:18 +0000
McConnell promises to block Biden from filling Supreme Court vacancy if Republicans take control of Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) has promised to fight against President Joe Biden appointing a new Supreme Court Justice in 2024, just as rumors swirl that Stephen Breyer could step away from the bench. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:51:38 +0000
‘We don’t talk about Covid, we’re all tired of this’: Ronaldo dismisses coronavirus impact as teammate Cancelo forced out of camp
Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed he has no concerns about the impact of Covid-19 on Portugal's Euro 2020 hopes, saying that there is no talk of it within the squad even after Joao Cancelo was sent home following a positive test. Read Full ...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:56:55 +0000
Canadian prosecutors charge suspect behind truck attack on Muslim family with ‘terrorism’
Authorities in Canada have filed terrorism charges against a man accused of hitting a Muslim family with a pick-up truck in Ontario earlier this month. He was already charged with murder over the incident branded a ‘hate crime’. Rea...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:11:38 +0000
Ukraine gaining access to NATO's waiting room ‘remains to be seen’ says Biden, after Kiev's Zelensky claimed it was ‘confirmed’
US President Joe Biden has poured cold water on claims by his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky that NATO has “confirmed” Kiev’s membership path, by saying that “it remains to be seen” whether Ukraine will actually qual...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:44:48 +0000
Musician Eric Clapton attacked for revealing his own Covid-19 vaccine side effects, concerns for kids
‘Tears in Heaven’ musician Eric Clapton is being accused of discouraging people from getting vaccinated against Covid-19 after he expressed concern about the effects of the inoculations, especially on children. Read Full Article at ...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:27:49 +0000
UK PM ‘misled parliament’ by briefing media re Covid-19 updates before MPs – Commons speaker
The speaker of the House of Commons has accused UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson of misleading Parliament over his decision to tell members of the media about changes to Covid-19 restrictions before MPs. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:45:17 +0000
‘Have you stopped drinking cognac in the morning?’: Russian pop star Buzova left in tears by bizarre Euro 2020 interview (VIDEO)
Russian pop star and noted football fan Olga Buzova was reduced to tears by host Dmitry Guberniev in a bizarre appearance on Match TV as she was discussing Russia's opening Euro 2020 defeat to Belgium. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:33:17 +0000
No, YOU are fake news: Satire site forces New York Times to retract calling them ‘misinformation’
The Babylon Bee is in fact a satirical site and not a “far-right misinformation” one that “feuded” with Facebook and fact-checkers, The New York Times has finally conceded after being threatened with a defamation lawsuit. Read F...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:10:41 +0000
Republicans introduce measure to censure AOC & other ‘squad’ members for ‘inciting anti-Semitic attacks’ in US
Three Republican lawmakers are seeking to censure and condemn Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) and fellow members of her liberal ‘squad’ for their controversial comments about Israel and Palestine. Read Full Article at RT....

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:09:09 +0000
Johnson pushes England’s Covid lockdown exit back a month amid spread of Delta variant and rising ICU rates
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that England will not abandon all Covid-19 restrictions this month as had been planned, due to the threat of the Delta variant of the virus and rising hospital admissions. Read Full Article at RT...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:41:48 +0000
‘Did they have any choice?’ Goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel says Denmark were threatened with forfeit after Eriksen nightmare
Denmark legend Peter Schmeichel has claimed that Denmark were given the option of a 3-0 forfeit after Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch against Finland – and his son, Kasper, has spoken after visiting the star in hospital. Read...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:28:35 +0000
It’s wrong to say Russia doesn’t tolerate political dissent, Putin blasts, as interview with NBC descends into row over Navalny
President Vladimir Putin has insisted Russia has not begun a crackdown on opponents of the Kremlin, arguing in a fiery exchange with NBC’s Keir Simmons that such insinuations from the US were based on a double standard. Read Full Arti...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:14:08 +0000
US intelligence leaker Reality Winner released from prison for ‘exemplary behavior’
Reality Winner, the former US intelligence specialist who was imprisoned in 2018 for leaking classified National Security Agency information to media outlet the Intercept, has been released from prison on good behavior. Read Full Articl...

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:11:48 +0000
Surprising US hasn’t blamed Russia for starting BLM movement that shook nation, Putin jokes, while backing African-American rights
Russia is sympathetic to the cause of black rights in the US, but is wary of extremism, President Vladimir Putin has said, joking that Washington could have done more to try to pin the blame on Moscow for the recent protests. Read Full ...



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