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Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:58:16 +0000
US granted permission to appeal UK court decision blocking Julian Assange’s extradition
The United States will be allowed to challenge a UK court ruling that blocked Washington’s extradition request for imprisoned Wikileak’s co-founder Julian Assange. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:55 +0000
Jeff Bezos’ wealth soars above $211 BILLION after Pentagon calls off Microsoft contract
Jeff Bezos has become the richest man in modern history after Amazon shares skyrocketed on news that the Pentagon is canceling a controversial cloud-computing contract with rival Microsoft. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:59:01 +0000
Following British warship incident, Moscow warns next foreign power to violate Black Sea borders "will get a punch in the nose"
Provocateurs who play games in the Black Sea risk “getting punched in the nose.” That’s according to Russia’s deputy foreign minister, who has called on foreign ships to respect the country’s borders or face severe consequence...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:27:14 +0000
Contaminated waters can lead to meth addiction among FISH, new study shows
Meth-laced human sewage that enters into waterways is capable of causing drug addiction among fish, according to researchers who studied a shoal of tweaked-out trout. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:08:10 +0000
Applications open for UN-sponsored humanitarian ‘We Are Together’ prize awarded to activists & groups that fight Covid-19
This year’s international ‘We Are Together’ award is focused on people and groups that help fight the coronavirus pandemic and support the vulnerable segments of the populations, the organizers said. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:49 +0000
OPEC stalemate could spark a new oil price war
Nearly a week of formal and side talks and behind-the-scenes negotiations failed to resolve a dispute over baseline production levels at OPEC+. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:23:42 +0000
Ex-cop Eric Adams poised to become next New York mayor after winning botched Democratic primary
Eric Adams, a former police captain and an open opponent of the movement to defund law enforcement, has won the Democratic primary in the race to become New York mayor, the latest vote tallies show. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 03:37:38 +0000
Sydney extends Covid lockdown for another week after New South Wales detects 27 new cases of ‘game changer’ Delta variant
Australia’s most populous city will undergo another week of lockdown after 27 new infections linked to the more contagious ‘Delta variant’ were discovered, forcing many of Sydney's five million residents to remain at home. Read Fu...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:04:36 +0000
Democrat congressman to donate suit he wore during Capitol riot to Smithsonian, says ‘January 6 must never be forgotten’
US Representative Andy Kim (D-New Jersey) tried to add some drama to the six-month anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot by announcing plans to donate the suit he wore that day to the Smithsonian national history museum. Read Full A...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 01:38:57 +0000
Brazil's lower house passes bill that would allow BREAKING of vaccine patents in case of ‘public health emergency’
The lower house of the Brazilian Congress has voted for a bill that would legalize the violation of patents for vaccines and medications in the event of a national health emergency. It will now go back to the Senate for approval. Read F...

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:41:43 +0000
Biden seeks to get more Americans vaccinated by taking message ‘door-to-door’ & mobilizing ‘Covid surge response teams’
Fresh from missing his Fourth of July goal for Covid-19 vaccinations, President Joe Biden plans to ramp up efforts to get more Americans inoculated by sending public health workers “door-to-door.” Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:34:12 +0000
Republicans DENY media reports that RUSSIA hacked them during Kaseya ransomware attack
Reports that alleged Russian hackers breached the Republican National Committee data during the Kaseya ransomware attack are “not true,” GOP officials said after multiple corporate outlets ran the anonymously sourced story. Read Ful...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:32:44 +0000
100+ protesters show up to ‘drunk’ NJ man’s home over racist fight with neighbor that got him arrested (VIDEO)
A New Jersey man who claims he was drunk when he paused a racist rant to read his address to a livestreamer, daring them to “come f**king see me,” got more than he asked for when scores of people showed up at his home. Read Full Art...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:19:52 +0000
TikTok users flock to Twitter in distress after app goes down
The denizens of TikTok have swarmed to other platforms en masse after widespread technical issues on the app, as desperate users report losing their videos and followers, while others remain locked out of the site altogether. Read Full ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 22:30:58 +0000
‘Guess we found who the propaganda worked on’: MSNBC’s Chris Hayes attacked for retweeting Chinese anti-gun cartoon
MSNBC hammered Senator Ted Cruz for supposedly retweeting “Russian propaganda,” but the network’s own Chris Hayes has no problem reposting actual anti-American messaging from China. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:55:09 +0000
‘Won't go back into the building’: Reporters who ‘SURVIVED’ Capitol riot mocked as Vice says they’re still struggling with trauma
The Capitol Hill press corps found little sympathy on social media after Vice News posted an article saying that some journalists remain so traumatized by the January 6 riot that they’re undergoing therapy and struggling to sleep. Rea...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:44:42 +0000
Spot-on Italy sink Spain in shootout to book place in Euro 2020 final after high-class heavyweight showdown at Wembley
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho stroked home the winning penalty as Italy beat Spain in a shootout to progress to the final of Euro 2020 after a free-flowing, high-quality encounter had ended 1-1 following extra time at Wembley. Read Full A...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:31:01 +0000
It’s always an emergency in New York: Governor Cuomo calls GUNS ‘public health crisis’
Less than two weeks after ending the state of emergency over Covid-19, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared another, on gun violence. He also signed a bill that would make it easier to sue gun manufacturers for crime. Read Full A...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:09:47 +0000
Roger Waters: Assange movement growing, but mainstream media ‘cowed by the ruling class’
As WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange turned 50 in prison, his longtime friend and supporter, Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters, hammered the “despicable” mainstream media for ignoring the growing movement to free him. Read Full Articl...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:54:16 +0000
Iran notifies UN nuclear watchdog of 20% enrichment of uranium metal for reactor fuel, IAEA says
Iran has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of its work enriching uranium metal to help it produce fuel for its Tehran Research Reactor, the UN nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:20:51 +0000
Woke Raytheon: Nuclear missile-maker segregates employees, teaches critical race theory – documents
US military contractor Raytheon Technologies, which just got a $2 billion nuclear cruise missile deal, also operates a ‘diversity’ campaign that segregates employees by race, rejects equality, and even advocates “white spaces.” ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:11:14 +0000
20 years & not even a note?! US left Bagram Air Base in middle of the night without telling new Afghan commander – reports
The Afghan military was surprised to find the main US airbase in the country dark and deserted, claiming they only discovered the Americans had left (and shut off the power) hours after they were gone. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:59:59 +0000
‘Has it ever been home?’ Danish star Schmeichel trolls England ahead of Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley (VIDEO)
Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has laughed off the possibility of "football coming home" ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final with England, asking a reporter if the European Championships has "ever been home". Read Full Articl...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:39:39 +0000
Iran fuel pipeline explosion caused by gas leak kills 3, injures 4 – state news agency (PHOTO, VIDEO)
An explosion at an oil and gas pipeline in southwestern Iran has killed three people and injured four, according to the country’s state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:13:54 +0000
A Messi situation: Barcelona could LOSE free agent Lionel Messi as club ‘unable to register players’ due to financial woes
Barcelona may be powerless to secure the services of talisman Lionel Messi ahead of next season as La Liga salary cap rules mean that the Catalan giants reportedly have to clear several hundred million euros from their wage bill. Read F...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:44:36 +0000
Russian Pornhub & OnlyFans star Kris the Foxx falls to her death from 22th floor of St. Petersburg highrise in apparent suicide
Russian authorities are investigating after porn star Kristina Lisina, also known as Kris the Foxx, fell from a window on the 22nd floor of her apartment block in an apparent suicide. Her friends say she suffered from depression. Read F...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:27:37 +0000
‘We make our laws’: Leader of Poland’s ruling party hits back at Israeli criticism of draft WWII Jewish property bill
The head of Poland’s ruling party has rejected criticism from Israel over a controversial new draft bill passed by Polish lawmakers concerning the return of Jewish property after World War II. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:46:03 +0000
Pentagon cancels $10bn ‘JEDI’ cloud-computing contract with Microsoft amid Amazon dispute over deal
The US Department of Defense has canceled the £10 billion-dollar cloud-computing contract it awarded to Microsoft in 2019 that sparked a legal battle with Amazon. The Pentagon said it would rebid a multi-vendor contract. Read Full Arti...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:41:49 +0000
As Taliban gains ground, Pentagon says US withdrawal from Afghanistan more than 90% complete
The US military has said its withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than 90% complete. With most of its troops having now departed, the Taliban is notching up a series of crushing defeats against the Afghan forces. Read Full Article at RT....

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:35:27 +0000
Australia rejects China’s claims it sabotaged Sinopharm vaccine rollout to Pacific region & insists it has acted in ‘good faith’
After China accused Australia of using “political manipulation” and “bullying” to subvert its Covid vaccine rollout to Pacific nations, Canberra has denied the claims and cited a “moral and economic responsibility” to the re...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:10:19 +0000
Court demands Twitter reveal how it’s tackling hate speech on its platform, French Jewish group says
A French court has reportedly given Twitter two months to show how it tackles hate speech on its platform, after anti-discrimination groups launched legal action to pressure the site into doing more to remove problematic content. Read F...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:05:55 +0000
Estonian consul in St. Petersburg detained after being ‘caught red-handed’ by Russia’s FSB ‘receiving classified secret documents’
Russia’s FSB security agency announced on Tuesday that it had detained Estonia’s top diplomat in the country’s second city, St. Petersburg. Consul Mart Laette is accused of receiving “classified materials” from a Russian citiz...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:04:31 +0000
Rock legend Richard Ashcroft pulls out of vaccine-restricted festival, says he won’t take part in ‘government experiment’
Singer Richard Ashcroft has pulled out of an upcoming festival in Sheffield, due to its vaccination requirement and participation in government coronavirus research. Ashcroft is one of several Covid-skeptic Britpop icons. Read Full Arti...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:53:28 +0000
‘I’m coming for you… hillbilly’: Conor McGregor recycles trash talk in bizarre voice message threat to Poirier before UFC 264
Conor McGregor is going back to his tried and trusted arsenal of trash talk ahead of this weekend's rematch with Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, as the Irishman left a bizarre voice note for his opponent online. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:52:42 +0000
Catalonia’s nightclubs to close in bid to flatten spread of recent influx of Covid cases in Spanish region
The regional government in Spain’s Catalonia has announced that it will reimpose health restrictions on nightclubs amid a spike in Covid cases, which have pushed up the infection rate in the region. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:29:57 +0000
‘The experience caught up with me’: Brit teen Raducanu opens up on Wimbledon exit after row erupts over ‘sexist’ McEnroe remarks
British tennis star Emma Raducanu has issued her first message since retiring from her fourth-round Wimbledon match with breathing difficulties – an incident which sparked a row after comments by US great John McEnroe. Read Full Artic...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:16:22 +0000
French & Germans are to blame for Ukraine & Georgia losing control over swaths of territory, claims top Kiev security official
France and Germany bear moral responsibility for Ukraine and Georgia losing territory. That’s according to the secretary of Kiev’s National Security and Defense Council, who pointed the finger at the EU’s two strongest powers. Rea...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:11:29 +0000
Germany detains former political scientist on suspicion of spying for China
The federal prosecutor’s office announced on Tuesday that it had detained a retired political scientist, identified as Dr Klaus L., on charges of using his network to engage in secret service agent activity on behalf of China. Read Fu...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:57:43 +0000
Iran accuses Israel of June sabotage attack at nuclear site, says it caused 'no damage to equipment'
Israel was behind a sabotage attack on an Iranian nuclear facility near the capital Tehran last month, government spokesman Ali Rabiei has been quoted by Iran’s state-run media as saying. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:53:42 +0000
French ace Paul Pogba parties with Ronaldinho in Miami as he puts Euro 2020 misery behind him (VIDEO)
Paul Pogba isn't letting France's shock Euro 2020 elimination at the hands of Switzerland get him down as footage emerges of the Manchester United star partying it up with Brazil icon Ronaldinho at a Miami nightclub. Read Full Article a...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:25:23 +0000
Russia again breaks daily Covid-19 death records as over 700 fatalities reported for first time, despite ramping up vaccine drive
Russian health officials have once again announced that the country has hit a grim milestone in the fight against coronavirus, as the country reports record deaths amid an explosive rise in infections driven by the Delta variant. Read F...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:55:33 +0000
‘Fully-fledged’ British force training Saudi troops in Yemen, report says, hinting at extent of UK involvement in civil war
A shadowy unit of British troops has reportedly been providing on-site training and support to Saudi forces in Yemen, bringing fresh scrutiny to the official UK stance of not being “party” to the ongoing conflict in the country. Rea...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:55:11 +0000
Beijing issues protest after Japan signals that it would join US to defend Taiwan in case of Chinese attack
Beijing has warned Tokyo against damaging bilateral relations after Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso suggested that his country should work with the US to defend Taiwan in case of a Chinese invasion. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:54:07 +0000
Scottish school cancels ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ due to its ‘white saviour’ narrative
One of Scotland’s top secondary schools will drop ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from its curriculum due to its “white saviour motif,” and cancel ‘Of Mice and Men’ because both books’ “lead characters are not people of colour...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:41:02 +0000
Low & behold? German World Cup winner Joachim Low ‘on short list’ to replace Russia boss Cherchesov after Euro 2020 debacle
Recently-departed Germany boss Joachim Low is reportedly among the targets being considered by the Russian football authorities should they ditch current manager Stanislav Cherchesov following the team’s Euro 2020 failure. Read Full A...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:30:54 +0000
Student mugs teacher? Cyberattack strikes bitcoin education site with hackers demanding ransom in… bitcoin
Bitcoin.org, an educational platform for trading in bitcoin, was hit by a cyberattack on Monday, which overloaded the site with traffic and prompted it to shut down. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:28:20 +0000
Israeli prime minister fails to gain enough votes to renew ban on Arab family reunification
A law prohibiting Palestinian spouses from receiving automatic citizenship upon marrying an Israeli citizen has been lifted, after not enough votes were gained in favor of renewing the ban, which was first put in place in 2003. Read Ful...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:27:20 +0000
Fully vaccinated people in England won’t need to self-isolate after Covid-19 contact – health secretary
People in England who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer have to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of someone who has the virus from August 16, the government has said. Read Full Article at R...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:26:56 +0000
Russia is ready to respond 'harshly & decisively' to any future US power plays, country's foreign minister Lavrov warns Washington
Moscow’s most senior diplomat has said that his country will not allow the US to dictate negotiations and relations from an unequal position of power, insisting that it would view any such attempts as an escalation of hostilities. Rea...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:10:09 +0000
Woman asks Irish police to release findings of investigation into Conor McGregor in ‘personal injury’ probe – reports
A woman making a 'personal injury' claim against UFC star Conor McGregor has petitioned Irish police to hand over their findings into a criminal investigation of the world famous sports star, according to reports. Read Full Article at R...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:38:17 +0000
Twitter bemoans ‘snowflake generation’ after UK regulator re-rates ‘violent’ & ‘discriminatory’ films such as Rocky & Flash Gordon
Classics films including Star Wars, Rocky and Flash Gordon have had their content advisory ratings ratcheted up by Britain’s film-screening board, in what has been described as a victory for ‘woke’ culture. Read Full Article at RT...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:14:58 +0000
When the weak become weapons: Are refugees fleeing bloody Middle East fighting really part of Russian plan to destabilize Europe?
The Syrian civil war has scarred a proud country and sent millions fleeing for safety. The situation has become the greatest refugee crisis in recent memory and, of course, Russia and its presence in the area is getting the blame. Read ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:07:44 +0000
Sarri admits to ‘mistake’ at walking away from Abramovich’s Chelsea as Italian lifts lid on working with director Granovskaia
Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admits he made a "mistake" in leaving the Blues after a single season in London, and says that he would have been tailor-made to lead Roman Abramovich's new list of big-money imports. Read Full Article...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:02:41 +0000
Hong Kong leader rejects concerns from tech companies threatening to quit city over anti-doxxing bill
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, has dismissed tech giants’ concerns over the region’s planned anti-doxxing legislation, which would impose a prison sentence on people who publish personal data online without consent. Read...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:48:20 +0000
As US withdrawal from Afghanistan proceeds, Putin offers support to Tajikistan after Kabul's troops cross border fleeing Taliban
After fierce fighting forced Afghan troops to take refuge across the border in neighboring Tajikistan, Russia has pledged its support for the former Soviet republic in securing its mountainous frontiers against further incursions. Read ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:41:52 +0000
1 person injured in stabbing at Dusseldorf airport's parking lot – police
An individual was injured during a knife attack outside Dusseldorf airport’s departures terminal on Tuesday, and the assailant is on the run, according to the country’s police force. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:35:37 +0000
‘Unique skills’: Fans go wild for Neymar nutmeg assist as Brazil book Copa America final spot – and star wants MESSI next (VIDEO)
Neymar declared he wants to face Lionel Messi’s Argentina in Saturday’s Copa America final after the Brazil star pulled off some typical ingenuity as he assisted Lucas Paqueta in their 1-0 win over Peru in the semi-final. Read Full ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:13:38 +0000
From vegan food to vitriol: How Russia's first-ever LGBT+ ad got withdrawn after backlash against popular health-food store
An advertisement featuring a same-sex couple blew up in a Russian grocery chain’s face, resulting first in anger from conservatives, then in protests from the LGBT community itself when it was replaced by an apology. Read Full Article...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:00:11 +0000
Economic activity picks up across India as mobility levels rise
India's economy picked up pace in June after a sharp decline in May due to the pandemic-induced lockdowns. Mobility levels rose by 24% nationwide after plunging to a 12-month low in May. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:46:45 +0000
Fresh anthem scandal hits US sports as women's soccer team denies disrespecting WWII veteran by turning away from him (VIDEO)
The United States women's soccer team has denied that it 'disrespected' a 98-year-old World War II veteran after some players turned away from him during the national anthem ahead of a match on Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:40:27 +0000
Twitter loses liability protection for user-created posts in India after failing to delete content
Twitter will no longer be exempt from liability arising from posts by users in India, after the platform failed to delete posts deemed illegal within a timeframe set by the country’s new IT laws. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:32:30 +0000
San Francisco thieves flee with designer handbags during brazen robbery at luxury store Neiman Marcus (VIDEO)
Police are investigating a brazen robbery at a Neiman Marcus store in downtown San Francisco, as the California city struggles to combat a wave of organized retail crime. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:29:39 +0000
‘Social explosion’ imminent in Lebanon, as nation teeters on brink of economic collapse – caretaker PM
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister has warned diplomats that the country is days away from a “social explosion” and called for help from the international community, as the nation tries to avert catastrophe. Read Full Article at R...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:18:43 +0000
Wreckage of Russian turboprop jet found by investigators in remote Far East as 28 passengers & crew feared dead in major incident
Rescuers searching for a passenger plane that lost contact with air traffic control in the Russian Far East announced on Tuesday that they have now discovered evidence that it crashed, and that they expect to find no survivors. Read Ful...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:05:18 +0000
‘Toughen up’: Morgan backs McEnroe as he scolds Brit teen star Raducanu for retiring at Wimbledon with ‘breathing difficulties’
Piers Morgan has told British tennis star Emma Raducanu to “toughen up” as he backed John McEnroe’s claims that the teenager was forced to retire from her fourth-round Wimbledon match because the occasion “got too much for her....

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:02:53 +0000
What’s the problem with neoclassical economics? RT’s Keiser Report explains
The Keiser Report looks at neoclassical economics, which bases value on a subjective satisfaction of utility, instead of the classical approach, where the value is based on the time and materials it took to create something. Read Full A...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:00:43 +0000
Canadian Keystone XL pipeline owner seeks $15 billion In damages from Washington
TC Energy, the Canadian pipeline operator that was building the Keystone XL project is seeking $15 billion in damages from the Biden Administration. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:44:58 +0000
Top Belarusian opposition figure Babariko, once tipped as successor to Lukashenko, handed 14 years in prison over fraud claims
Viktor Babariko, a veteran Belarusian opposition figurehead barred from standing in last year’s presidential election, has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars after officials in the country accused him of fraud and corruption. Read...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:15:56 +0000
Hong Kong court hands US lawyer 4-month jail sentence for assaulting policeman during citywide unrest in 2019
An American lawyer working in Hong Kong will spend four months behind bars after being convicted of attacking a police officer during a period when the semi-autonomous territory was gripped by violent anti-Beijing protests. Read Full Ar...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 08:00:58 +0000
Oil prices surge after OPEC+ fails to reach deal to boost global crude production
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allied producers failed to agree terms on an oil output deal once again on Monday, prompting crude prices to rise to a three-year high. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:11:03 +0000
Russia's top coastal city Sochi looks grim & empty in US media hit piece… despite beaches bustling with tourists just out of shot
With its grimy pier and empty deckchairs, Russia's coastal city of Sochi looks like it’s past its prime. Well that's if you believe the propaganda in American tabloid The Daily Beast which ignored the crowds in nicer spots nearby. Rea...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:26:21 +0000
Aircraft with 28 people on board crashes near sea in bad weather conditions on remote Russian Far Eastern peninsula of Kamchatka
Russian authorities are investigating after an Antonov An-26 turboprop aircraft, flying over the remote Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's Far East, crashed near the sea of Okhotsk on Tuesday afternoon. It had 28 people on board. Read Full...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:17:54 +0000
Israel to send 700k expiring vaccine doses to South Korea in swap deal after Palestinians reject offer
The Israeli government will send South Korea some 700,000 doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine that will soon expire, in an exchange deal PM Naftali Bennett called a “win-win” after the Palestinians declined a similar offer. Read...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 04:20:32 +0000
Armed drone intercepted near US Embassy in Baghdad after rockets hit base housing American troops (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
An explosives-laden drone was shot out of the sky by American air defenses as it neared the US Embassy in Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, Iraqi security sources said, soon after rockets targeted a base housing US troops. Read ...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 02:33:27 +0000
Richard Donner, director of ‘Superman’ & ‘Lethal Weapon’, dies at 91
Filmmaker Richard Donner, who directed hits like ‘Superman’, ‘Lethal Weapon’ and ‘The Goonies’, has passed away at the age of 91, prompting an outpouring of condolences from industry giants including Steven Spielberg. Read F...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 01:16:10 +0000
Pfizer vaccine losing effectiveness amid Delta variant surge, Israeli Health Ministry says as it mulls 3rd shot & new restrictions
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine has dropped to 64% effectiveness in preventing infection amid the spread of the Delta variant in Israel, the Health Ministry said, as officials consider the need for booster shots and new restrictions. Rea...

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:06:50 +0000
Italian prosecutors to probe Libyan coastguard for ‘shooting & trying to ram’ migrant boat (VIDEO)
Prosecutors in Sicily are investigating video footage that allegedly shows a Libyan Coast Guard vessel firing warning shots at a migrant boat in the Mediterranean Sea. The probe, however, will face an uphill struggle. Read Full Article ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 21:55:50 +0000
Philadelphia July 4th revelers sprayed with about 100 BULLETS during fireworks show as major US cities again hit by gun violence
America's epidemic of big-city gun violence flared up again over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, including an incident in which around 100 shots were reportedly fired into a crowd watching a fireworks show in Philadelphia. Read Full...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:48:25 +0000
Americans prefer low immigration by 3-to-1 margin, poll shows, which may help explain disapproval of Biden’s border policies
A new Cato Institute poll suggests Joe Biden’s policies, which critics say encourage surging immigration may be out of step with public opinion, as Americans broadly prefer low levels of new residents flowing into the country. Read Fu...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:12:58 +0000
HIV vaccine trial launched at University of Oxford in bid to end ‘40-year wait’
Researchers at the UK’s University of Oxford have administered the first doses of a potential HIV vaccine to participants, as part of a phase-one clinical trial launched on Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:18:55 +0000
Belgium star Courtois’ sister apologizes to stricken Spinazzola after accusing Italy ace of play-acting over horror injury at Euro
The sister of Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has apologized to Leonardo Spinazzola, after accusing him of play-acting during the 2-1 quarter-final win for Italy which saw him injured for the rest of Euro 2020. Read Full Article at ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 19:04:17 +0000
Louisiana governor & FEMA rep raise eyebrows with video urging Covid-19 vaccine as part of hurricane preparedness
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have warned state residents it’s time to prepare for hurricane season by… getting vaccinated against Covid-19? Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:49:15 +0000
French senate votes against referendum on protecting climate change fight within constitution
The French national senate has rejected holding a public vote backed by President Emmanuel Macron on whether the country’s fight against climate change should be enshrined in the constitution. Read Full Article at RT.com

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:27:57 +0000
‘There’s no drugs’: Manager defends UFC fighter Agapova after rival Moroz makes claims of abuse and wild behavior
UFC star Mariya Agapova's manager has defended his client after allegations were made about her behavior by fellow MMA fighter Marya Moroz at the weekend, insisting that she is now on the mend after seeking help. Read Full Article at RT...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:07:47 +0000
Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO after 27 years as Andy Jassy officially takes over
Jeff Bezos has officially ended his run as chief executive at Amazon, the online retailing behemoth that made him the world’s richest man, stepping aside to spend more time on his spaceship company and climate-change activism. Read Fu...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:33:52 +0000
Fireworks blamed in death of ice hockey star Matiss Kivlenieks as new details emerge about tragic hot tub incident
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matiss Kivlenieks died from injuries caused by a fireworks mortar blast during 4th of July celebrations, rather than head injuries sustained during a fall, as was initially reported. Read Full Article at RT....

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:26:28 +0000
‘Never come to Asia again’: France stars Dembele & Griezmann apologize for Japan racism row – but fans refuse to accept it (VIDEO)
Barcelona and France stars Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann have both issued groveling apologies after old footage of them emerged insulting a group Asian hotel staff on a tour of the Far East. Read Full Article at RT.com

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:43:11 +0000
‘Tucker Carlson is the new Alex Jones,’ says CNN host and ‘Russiagate’ conspiracy theorist Brian Stelter
As CNN’s Brian Stelter flounders in the ratings next to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, he’s brought out the serious accusations against the Fox host: that Carlson is working “in cahoots” with notorious conspiracy theorist Alex Jone...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:33:26 +0000
French tennis flop Paire escapes fine after being heckled for ‘not trying’ and code violation at Wimbledon
Tennis flop Benoit Paire has managed to get off without a fine by Grand Slam authorities after fans at SW19 heckled a lackluster performance at Wimbledon that saw the Frenchman hit with a code violation by the match umpire. Read Full Ar...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:28:06 +0000
Sydney’s battle to contain Covid outbreak has reached ‘absolutely critical’ point, state premier warns
Officials in Australia’s most populous city, Sydney, have warned that the area is facing an “absolutely critical” 48 hours, as it fights to contain a Covid outbreak that has infected at least 300 people. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:24:02 +0000
England’s legal Covid-19 restrictions to be dropped in two weeks, PM Johnson says, despite warning ‘more deaths’ on way
Nearly all of the remaining Covid-19 curbs in England, including all legal restrictions, will be lifted on July 19 despite an increase in cases and the expectation of more deaths from the virus, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. Read F...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:06:22 +0000
Luxembourg PM ‘serious but stable’ with Covid-19, will be hospitalized for up to 4 more days – govt
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel is in a “serious but stable” condition in hospital where he will remain for up to four more days after battling Covid-19 for over a week already, the government has said. Read Full Article...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:54:54 +0000
140 children kidnapped by gunmen in latest school raid in Nigeria
Armed assailants have abducted 140 children from a boarding school in northwest Nigeria. The mass kidnapping is the latest such incident in the country, with hundreds still missing from raids carried out in the past six months. Read Ful...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:52:39 +0000
Near-tragedies, rainbow rows & evergreen Ronaldo: What we’ve learned from Euro 2020
The postponed edition of the European Championships have not failed to deliver. With unlikely semi-finalists, shock exits, near-tragedies and a heated political backdrop, here are five things we learned from the tournament so far. Read ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:50:36 +0000
Refusing to be vaccinated against Covid-19 is a ’sin’ & anti-vaxxers must spend their life repenting, says Russian Orthodox Church
Those who refuse to be vaccinated against Covid-19 are committing a sin they will have to repent for the rest of their lives. That’s according to the Russian Orthodox Church, whose spokesman said rejecting a jab is selfish. Read Full ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:44:06 +0000
Florida condo collapse: Three more victims bring death toll to 27 after search resumes following block's controlled demolition
The remains of three more victims have been found in the rubble of the collapsed Surfside condominium in Florida after search efforts resumed following the use of explosives to demolish the remaining section of the structure. Read Full ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:20:08 +0000
Keep your hat on: Sports chiefs set to reconsider Olympic ban on Afro swimming caps after online backlash
A ban on Soul Caps, which are designed for swimmers with afro hair, could be reversed - including at Tokyo 2020 - amid a backlash after concerns that the move might discourage black athletes from taking up the sport. Read Full Article a...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 15:02:36 +0000
LGBT+ campaigners in Georgia call off pride march after violent far-right mobs break into organizer's office & beat up journalists
The organizers of Georgia’s Tbilisi Pride have accused the country’s police of failing to perform its duty, after far-right activists stormed and ransacked their office, demanding it not go ahead. They have canceled the event. Read ...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:46:14 +0000
‘Massive effect’ on Germany’s Covid vaccination programme, as Berliners skip jab appointments
The head of the Berlin Red Cross, Mario Czaja, has expressed alarm over a rise in Germans missing Covid vaccination appointments, warning it is having a “massive effect” on the region’s ability to protect its population.  Read Fu...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:46:09 +0000
Main Russian liberal party rejects top Navalny ally from standing as candidate, after founder slammed campaigner as nationalist
Yabloko, Russia’s most prominent liberal political bloc, has rejected an application by a former campaign chief of jailed opposition activist Alexey Navalny to stand as a parliamentary candidate in upcoming elections. Read Full Articl...



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