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Sat, 21 Aug 2021 09:01:40 +0000
Mississippi health dept warns against taking ‘toxic’ livestock ivermectin after state’s poison control center bombarded with calls
Mississippi residents are falling ill after turning to ivermectin-based animal medication, apparently in an attempt to self-medicate against Covid-19 – prompting authorities to warn against the potentially toxic treatment regime. Read...

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 09:00:46 +0000
‘Who needs Messi?’ PSG maintain 100% start as Gueye fires long-range stunner while megastar new signing rests (VIDEO)
Paris Saint-Germain made light of the absence of Lionel Messi as the French giants maintained their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season with victory at Brest, including a sensational goal from Idrissa Gueye. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:19:12 +0000
Top CEOs in UK make more per year than average worker gets in a lifetime – study
The average CEO’s yearly income in the UK is 86 times that of the average full-time worker, a new study has found, even after CEO paychecks were slashed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 06:49:05 +0000
Russian banks nearly double profits in first half of 2021 – central bank
The net profit of Russian lenders in January-July totaled 1.429 trillion rubles ($19.2 billion), which is nearly twice their earnings in the same period last year, the Central Bank of Russia reported. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 05:14:19 +0000
‘Dereliction of duty’ in Afghanistan: Marjorie Taylor Greene attempts to impeach Biden for SECOND time
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has taken a second crack at impeaching President Joe Biden, accusing him of botching the exit from Afghanistan and allowing a “crisis” to percolate at the southern border, among other things. R...

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 04:18:13 +0000
Clashes & arrests in Sydney, Melbourne as anti-lockdown protesters defy Australian police pledge to unleash ‘full force’ (VIDEOS)
Heated protests erupted in Sydney and Melbourne as massive crowds took to the streets to decry ongoing lockdown measures, seeing clashes with Australian police, who responded with pepper spray, roadblocks and a string of arrests. Read F...

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 02:59:14 +0000
UK says ALL Afghan embassy guards will receive protection, in about-face after diplomats fled leaving local staff behind – reports
Afghan contractors who worked security at the British Embassy in Kabul will get help to relocate to the UK, as London faced criticism for allegedly leaving them stranded after helping diplomats board an evacuation flight. Read Full Arti...

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:54:18 +0000
FDA ‘finalizing paperwork’ with Pfizer aiming to give FULL approval to Covid-19 vaccine next week – reports
The FDA will give full authorization to Pfizer’s Covid jab sometime next week, according to multiple reports, putting it on track to be the first in the US to get approval and likely paving the way for additional vaccine mandates. Rea...

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:21:40 +0000
Intel failure or deliberate ‘bloody nose’ for Biden? Ex-CIA analyst tells RT what went wrong in Afghanistan
US military intelligence so severely underestimated the capabilities of Afghanistan’s Taliban that it’s hard to believe it was a mistake at all, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern told RT, likening the snafu to the Vietnam War. Read Fu...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:55:41 +0000
US airlifts Americans from 200m beyond Kabul airport perimeter, after US general allegedly ‘embarrassed’ by British rescue ops
Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division has told his British colleague to stop “embarrassing” the US troops guarding the Kabul airport by venturing into the city to rescue people, at least according to one Washington columnist. Read...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:16:07 +0000
Syrian air defenses downed 22 Israeli missiles fired from Lebanese airspace – Russian Defense Ministry
Syria’s air defenses shot down 22 of 24 Israeli missiles fired during recent air raids near Damascus, the Russian military said. Launched from Lebanese airspace, the strikes have prompted vocal objections from officials in Beirut. Rea...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:41:12 +0000
Merkel says Berlin has not pressed Luxembourg into rejecting broadcasting license for RT German channel
Chancellor Angela Merkel has rejected claims of any government involvement in the recent rejection of a broadcast license to RT's German-language channel, despite multiple reports from German media saying otherwise. Read Full Article at...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:36:38 +0000
US sanctions Russian security service over Navalny ‘poisoning,’ targets scientists, criminology lab & anti-terrorist division
Following London’s lead, Washington has blacklisted more officials and divisions of the Russian security service (FSB) over last year’s alleged ‘Novichok poisoning’ of opposition figure Alexey Navalny, offering no evidence. Read...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:07:33 +0000
InfoWars host Owen Shroyer charged over Capitol riot
InfoWars’ Owen Shroyer has been charged with participating in the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill. Shroyer, a co-host of controversial media personality Alex Jones, says he’s innocent of the charges, which include violent entry. Read...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:48:39 +0000
DC bomb suspect charged, will go through competency hearing after saying he’s off medication
Floyd Ray Roseberry, the man identified as the suspect demanding to speak to President Joe Biden or else he’d set off explosives outside the Library of Congress, has been charged and will go through a competency hearing. Read Full Art...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:20:21 +0000
Democrat NYC councilman ripped after saying city requires Covid vaccine proof AND photo ID to ‘reduce fraud’
New Yorkers will need a form of identification as well as proof of vaccination to enjoy numerous businesses, a Democrat council member was quick to remind them…only to be then be asked why showing ID to vote is any different. Read Ful...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:12:39 +0000
‘Thoughts and prayers’: Politico laments the lack of partying in DC after Obama hammered for birthday bash
Barack Obama’s lavish birthday bash may have been a little too on-the-nose for Americans still dealing with Covid restrictions, but Politico has found the real victims: the DC Democrats and journos who can’t party any more. Read Ful...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:38:43 +0000
Biden finally takes questions on Afghanistan, says Kabul evacuation ‘one of the most difficult airlifts in history’
US President Joe Biden took questions from the press about the unfolding evacuation from Kabul, only to repeat talking points from earlier and make an emotional appeal to Americans to support him in ending the war. Read Full Article at ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:12:23 +0000
'Taliban called and informed me I should continue my job,’ mayor of Afghanistan's capital tells RT
The mayor of Kabul will remain in power under the Taliban, he told RT, explaining how the Islamic fundamentalist group was able to so easily retake the country and what will now happen to the country's women. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:54:13 +0000
Referee arrested after ‘firing gun’ at match in Oklahoma following disagreement with player over red card
A referee was arrested after a football game in Oklahoma City descended into chaos last weekend, according to reports. Following a disagreement over a call, a gunshot was fired and police had to be rushed in to attend the melee. Read Fu...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:41:40 +0000
Ukraine looks set to unilaterally abandon Minsk agreements, Putin says, urging Merkel to ‘put pressure’ on Kiev authorities
The Ukrainian authorities seem set to leave the agreements that once managed to halt the conflict in the country's east, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, urging Germany to “put pressure” on them to prevent it. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:23:14 +0000
Biden orders new sanctions against Russian-German pipeline as Merkel meets Putin in Moscow
US President Joe Biden is ordering his government to place additional sanctions against Nord Stream 2, even as Russian and German leaders are meeting in Moscow ahead of the gas pipeline’s completion. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:22:23 +0000
Russian opposition figure Navalny was sent to prison for breaking law & NOT for his political activities, Putin insists
Alexey Navalny was jailed after being convicted of a criminal offense against “foreign partners,” and not for political activities, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a joint press conference with Angela Merkel on Friday. Read...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:14:28 +0000
Majority of Americans favor vaccine mandates for ‘crowded events’ like concerts – poll
A new poll suggests a majority of the American public may be opening up more to the idea of people showing proof of a Covid-19 vaccination when attending public events, like a movie or a concert. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:11:16 +0000
No country has ‘clear picture’ what flights its citizens are actually on, Dutch FM says, amid chaotic evacuation from Kabul
The persisting “chaos” at Kabul airport has made it hard to tell which evacuation flights carry nationals of what country, the Netherlands’ foreign minister has said, adding that over 700 Dutch citizens are still in Afghanistan. R...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:33:15 +0000
Barcelona fans descend into self-denial as Lionel Messi returns to Catalan capital after being left out of PSG squad
Football superstar Lionel Messi has been left out of PSG's latest matchday squad, with his arrival in Barcelona for a few days sending his former club's hardcore fans into denial regarding a dramatic return to La Liga. Read Full Article...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:31:20 +0000
PM Johnson says UK will work with Taliban to ‘find a solution’ for Afghanistan
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK will work with the Taliban to “find a solution for Afghanistan,” and defended Foreign Minister Dominic Raab, who was holidaying as Kabul fell to the Islamist militants. Read Full...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:17:03 +0000
Capitol rioter accused of ‘egregiously’ violating release terms by accessing internet & watching symposium on ‘election fraud’
Prosecutors are saying accused Capitol rioter Douglas Jensen’s “disavowal of QAnon” is just “an act” after he violated his release and accessed the internet. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:41:06 +0000
New Jeopardy host steps down over now-surfaced old jokes about women and Jews
Mike Richards was all set to take over as host of the popular game show ‘Jeopardy’ after the death of legendary presenter Alex Trebek. However, he has stepped down after media sleuths dug up off-color jokes he made in the past. Read...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:40:38 +0000
‘What kind of model am I?’ Russian MMA stunner Avsaragova rules out photoshoots as she talks feminism & stripping off at weigh-in
Budding Bellator MMA star Diana Avsaragova might be turning heads with her striking good looks, but the Russian fighter has ruled out pursuing a modeling sideline to complement her career inside the cage. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:31:23 +0000
EU Digital Covid passport extended to non-members Ukraine, Turkey and North Macedonia
The EU has begun recognizing Covid-19 certificates from Ukraine, Turkey and North Macedonia after Brussels adopted equivalence measures for the three non-member states to facilitate travel during the pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:18:06 +0000
Spanish cops seize 100 computer processors at illicit crypto mining farm (VIDEO)
Spain’s Policía Nacional have released a video of officers using a battering ram to raid a house being used to mine crypto through what law enforcement said was an illegal electricity connection. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:17:27 +0000
MSNBC's Malcolm Nance angers Irish after comparing left-wing Sinn Fein to US Republican Party because it ‘represents terrorists’
MSNBC analyst and former US Navy officer Malcolm Nance has upset many Irish republicans, who accused him of ignorance, after he compared the conservative Republican Party in the US to the Irish left-wing party Sinn Fein. Read Full Artic...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:13:50 +0000
‘I’m full man size’: Masvidal claims ‘small, fragile’ McGregor doesn't want UFC clash as he taunts Irishman
Recent UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal has doubted that "fragile" fellow pay-per-view draw Conor McGregor will ever face him in the octagon, and has set his sights on a third meeting with champion Kamaru Usman. Read Ful...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:08:35 +0000
NATO’s reluctance to admit Ukraine into transatlantic alliance is sign that Russia is ‘increasing its clout,’ Zelensky complains
Removing the uncertainty around Ukraine’s accession to NATO would provide Kiev with protection from a new Russian offensive, and that suggestions it shouldn’t be admitted into the US-led bloc due to mass corruption are bogus. Read F...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:01:30 +0000
World’s first plasmid DNA vaccine against Covid-19 gets emergency approval in India
India’s drug regulator has approved a three-dose Covid-19 vaccine which uses plasmid DNA technology developed by indigenous drugmaker Zydus Cadila, after trials indicated it was 66.6% effective. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:46:00 +0000
SNP announces ‘historic’ Scottish power-sharing deal, as Greens enter govt in the UK for first time
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has announced a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens on Friday after failing to win a majority, pledging to push ahead with plans to hold “an independence referendum in this Parliament.” Read...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:44:17 +0000
Biden mulling Afghanistan AIRSTRIKES to destroy US military equipment abandoned to Taliban, but only after evacuations – reports
The Biden administration is reportedly considering airstrikes in Afghanistan in hopes of vaporizing large amounts of US military hardware captured by the Taliban after the militant group took control of the country. Read Full Article at...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:40:24 +0000
‘It’s Raining Them’: New ‘inclusive’ version of classic disco hit ‘It’s Raining Men’ gets blasted online as ‘divisive nonsense’
An American transgender singer and activist has drawn flak for spreading “divisive nonsense” after reworking the 1982 disco hit ‘It’s Raining Men’ by The Weather Girls in a new cover that uses “more inclusive” pronouns and...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:39:40 +0000
With the Taliban in control of Afghanistan, world must focus on preventing collapse of state & cross-border terrorism, Putin warns
The world has to accept the realities of the situation in Afghanistan and come together to prevent the collapse of the entire state, Vladimir Putin said during a joint press conference with Angela Merkel on Friday. Read Full Article at ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:25:38 +0000
Germany sends 2 light helicopters to assist with Kabul evacuation, but military says people must get to airport themselves
German nationals and locals fleeing the Taliban have to make their own way to Kabul airport, as the two light helicopters Berlin is sending will only be used in individual cases and not as a “taxi,” the Bundeswehr chief said. Read F...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:14:10 +0000
Putin pledges that Russia will comply with obligations on gas transit through Ukraine, says arrangement may continue past 2024
Moscow will fully comply with its commitments on natural gas transit through Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, signaling that the transit might continue past the 2024 deadline when the current contract expires. Read Fu...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:35:48 +0000
Imperial Japan tested biological weapons & new poisons on Soviet prisoners, treasure trove of WWII declassified documents reveals
Thousands of Soviet citizens captured by Japanese forces in the Far East during WWII were subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment, and were used as test subjects for sick experiments with deadly biological and chemical weapons. Read F...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:24:37 +0000
Net returns: Chelsea boss Tuchel jokes he expects ‘50 or 60 goals’ from record signing Lukaku before Christmas
Ahead of his side's Premier League meeting with cross-city rivals Arsenal at the weekend, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has spoken on new signing Romelu Lukaku and the mammoth amount of goals he expects from the club record signing. Read F...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:23:57 +0000
Notorious ‘joker virus’ that subscribes you to paid services back on Android devices, Belgian police warn
Belgium’s federal police have released a stark warning of a malware known as the ‘joker virus’ once again cropping up on Android. The police report the virus can automatically subscribe hacked devices to paid services online. Read...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:23:34 +0000
Russian police break up purported SATANIST COVEN, reportedly arresting another two devil-worshippers over ritual murder cold case
A ring of occultists implicated in the murder of two young people out in Russia’s remote forests has been broken up by investigators, after another pair of its members were detained following a Satanist couple’s shock confession. Re...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:22:31 +0000
Third jab’s a charm: Almost 9 in 10 Britons ‘likely or very likely’ to come forward for Covid booster shot, survey finds
Nearly 90% of people across the UK are “likely or very likely” to accept a third Covid-19 jab if offered, a new survey released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:15:12 +0000
FBI finds ‘scant’ evidence that Capitol Hill riot was organized attempt to overthrow election – reports
The FBI has found scant evidence that the so-called “insurrection” on Capitol Hill in January was an organized plot to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Reuters reported. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:15:02 +0000
A third of Afghanistan’s population at risk of severe or acute hunger amid war and drought – UN food agency
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Friday that the dual impact of war and a drought has fueled an “extraordinarily difficult year for Afghanistan,” putting 14 million citizens at risk of severe or acute hunger. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:03:09 +0000
3 top UK govt officials on holiday amid Kabul crisis, report says, as Foreign Secretary Raab defends handling of evacuation
As Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab fends off calls for his resignation, it has emerged that three more top UK officials responsible for handling evacuations from Kabul are also on their summer holidays. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:55:11 +0000
Germany wants to talk to Russia about using Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline for hydrogen deliveries
Germany is considering using the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline for hydrogen deliveries from Russia in the future as part of the country's clean energy goals and obligations under the EU’s Green Deal, a Bundestag official told TASS. Read ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:44:54 +0000
RT'S 75TH WWII ANNIVERSARY PROJECTS WIN ‘BEST OF THE BEST’ IN TWO RED DOT AWARD CATEGORIES
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Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:44:22 +0000
‘When will they learn’: Beijing taunts Washington, claiming Afghanistan is another example that military intervention doesn’t work
Beijing has issued a further rebuke of Washington’s foreign policy, claiming the fall of Kabul further highlights that US military interventions aren’t working and that the vast war chest could have been better spent elsewhere. Read...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:33:56 +0000
‘Damn, respect!’ Brazilian MMA giant hailed for split-second decision not to follow up after rapid KO flattens rival (VIDEO)
Brazil’s Renan Ferreira showcased his formidable punching power with a 31-second knockout win over Stuart Austin in their PFL clash, before being hailed for not inflicting further damage on his stricken British rival. Read Full Articl...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:09:37 +0000
Nicole Kidman among 5 film crew members granted quarantine waiver, Hong Kong government says after actress' shopping sparks outcry
The government of Hong Kong landed in hot water by allowing people shooting a TV series for Amazon to skip the usual Covid-19 quarantine after arriving in the city. Nicole Kidman was among those granted the waiver. Read Full Article at ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:08:27 +0000
Nearly half of Ukrainians think life was better in USSR, and even more say they’re anti-LGBT in new poll revealing split with West
Despite politicians in Kiev working to paint their country as the West’s front line against Russia, a new study has shown the nation is deeply divided over its current path, and about what its fundamental values should now be. Read Fu...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:04:49 +0000
MMA world praises ‘beast’ Kayla Harrison for latest win with Nunes watching on and Cyborg calling for superfight (VIDEO)
The MMA community has reacted after a formidable Kayla Harrison, with UFC great Amanda Nunes watching on, booked her place in the PFL championship final by dismantling Genah Fabian by TKO in the first round of their playoff match. Read ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:54:31 +0000
‘Literally fascism’: Australian man sentenced to maximum of 8 months in prison for organizing ‘unauthorized’ anti-lockdown protest
A 29-year-old Australian man has been sentenced to the maximum eight months in prison for helping to organize an anti-lockdown protest in Sydney, which has experienced strict Covid-19 restrictions for several months. Read Full Article a...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:53:31 +0000
German train drivers’ union GDL announces it will go on strike again from Saturday
German train drivers’ union the GDL released an official statement on Friday which said that railway employers had not improved workers' conditions, and as a result it has announced another strike, which will commence on Saturday. Rea...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:35:15 +0000
Ever Given trying to sail through Suez Canal AGAIN without getting stuck
The ‘Ever Given’ container ship, which became wedged in the Suez Canal in March and blocked global cargo traffic for six days, will once again try its luck on Friday, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) reported. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:28:39 +0000
‘Mini apartheid state’: Ex-Chelsea coach ‘poured coffee on player’s head’ as documents reveal extent of alleged ‘racist bullying’
High court documents obtained by sports outlet The Athletic have revealed the details and extent of alleged "racist bullying" at Chelsea during the 1990s, claiming that young black players were punched and kicked by coaches. Read Full A...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:26:08 +0000
US cops served over 20,000 ‘invasive’ geofence warrants targeting users by location data in last 3 years, Google report shows
Google has revealed that over a quarter of all data request warrants it gets from US authorities involve identifying people by location history. These orders, which pinpoint devices near a crime scene, have been called “invasive.” R...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:23:09 +0000
PHOTO shows nearly EMPTY military transport plane leaving Kabul as ex-Royal Marine tears into evacuation ‘screw-up’
As desperate Afghans continue to gather outside Kabul’s airport in hopes of being airlifted to safety, a photograph taken by an evacuee revealed that almost every seat on her flight out of the country was empty. Read Full Article at R...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:19:11 +0000
48 fired after Western Australia inquiry uncovers widespread sexual harassment at mining camps
An inquiry launched by the Western Australia Parliament has found widespread harassment at mining camps in the region since 2019, with one company sacking, at least, 48 employees for sexual assault and misconduct. Read Full Article at R...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:04:13 +0000
Red Dot Award 2021: RT Creative Lab grabs 4 prizes, including 2 ‘Best of the Best’, for WWII tribute projects
RT Creative Lab’s digital projects, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of victory over fascism, have won four awards, including two ‘Best of the Best’, at Berlin’s Red Dot Award – one of the world’s oldest design competitions...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:02:49 +0000
‘Wait til they see Hamlet!’: Brits mad after Globe Theatre warns of ‘upsetting’ themes in Romeo & Juliet & offers helpline number
In a bizarre move, labelled “woke” by some, London’s historic Globe Theatre has decided to warn attendees about the potentially “upsetting” themes in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and provide viewers with the Samarita...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:01:13 +0000
UN Refugee Agency warns Afghanistan crisis ‘cannot be forgotten’ as people at risk ‘have no clear way out’
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has issued another warning on Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian crisis, imploring that people’s needs “cannot be forgotten,” as those in danger “have no clear way out.” Read Full ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:43:32 +0000
‘Thanks to your efforts’: Putin praises Merkel for improving relations as German leader visits Moscow for final time as chancellor
Berlin has remained one of Moscow’s main trade and economic partners due to, among other reasons, 16 years of continuing efforts by the departing German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. Read F...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:29:58 +0000
UK won’t be able to evacuate everyone it promised from Afghanistan, armed forces minister says
The UK won’t be able to fly everyone it promised out of Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, as the air bridge to Kabul will remain open for only a few more days, James Heappey, Britain’s armed forces minister, says. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:20:04 +0000
Georgian Paralympic judo gold medalist kicked out of Tokyo Games after ‘breaking security guard’s rib’ in alleged hotel attack
Georgian Paralympic judo gold medalist Zviad Gogotchuri has been ejected from this year's Games after being arrested for allegedly attacking a security guard during quarantine in Tokyo, organizers confirmed on Friday. Read Full Article ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:18:46 +0000
Taliban moving ‘door-to-door’ to threaten families into surrendering ‘priority’ targets, UN threat assessment warns
A confidential UN threat assessment report has warned that the Taliban is conducting “door-to-door” searches throughout Afghanistan, as it looks for targets on its “priority lists” despite promising to pardon all Afghans. Read F...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:08:06 +0000
Injury-ravaged Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open, ends 2021 season in dramatic Instagram post (VIDEO)
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has said 'adios' to the current tennis season by pulling out of the US Open and ending his chances of winning a grand slam in 2021, as confirmed by a statement on Instagram on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:42:16 +0000
Spain’s foreign minister says country’s hub for Afghan refugees can host 1,000 people
Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has told local media that Spain is keeping up evacuations of Afghans who have collaborated with the country, adding that its ‘hub’ can hold 1,000 people. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:20:35 +0000
Fenerbahce star goes viral for trying and failing to kiss badge on ridiculed new Puma shirt (VIDEO)
Following widespread mockery of the new Puma kits, a clip of a player at Turkish giants Fenerbahce has gone viral after the goalscorer tried and failed to kiss the club's badge in a Europa League playoff contest. Read Full Article at RT...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:16:41 +0000
India’s stock market on fire despite Covid & inflation fears
India’s benchmark S&P Bombay Stock Exchange index, Sensex, has more than doubled since last year, with record high gains in August and an equity market capitalization of around $3 trillion. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:12:59 +0000
PM Bennett gets third Covid-19 vaccine, hails Israel as ‘pioneer of the third dose’ after WHO asks nations to hold off on boosters
Israel’s PM has received his third Covid-19 vaccine as the country’s health ministry extends the booster campaign to citizens over the age of 40 despite a World Health Organization request to redirect shots to poorer nations. Read F...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:56:18 +0000
US probing Moderna vaccine after data shows heart condition linked to drug may be more common than previously believed – reports
New data has prompted US health officials to investigate whether a serious adverse effect associated with Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine may be more widespread than previously thought, according to the Washington Post. Read Full Article a...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:55:37 +0000
Love IS a crime? Russian detective faces criminal charges after falling for her suspect, and even giving bandit boyfriend a car
A Russian criminal investigator has come under fire for allegedly abusing her authority when she reportedly became infatuated with a man accused of stealing cash from a victim's bank account, even as she investigated his crimes. Read Fu...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:52:52 +0000
‘I’m literally shaking’: Swiss outsider Teichmann sinks Osaka in Cincinnati as Japanese star says ‘I’m almost glad I lost’
Swiss ace Jil Teichmann pulled off the biggest win of her career by shocking Naomi Osaka in the third round of the WTA Cincinnati Masters, as the Japanese ace claimed there was “nothing more I could do to win this match.” Read Full ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:49:42 +0000
‘First of its kind’ antibody cocktail to prevent and treat Covid approved by UK drug watchdog
The UK’s drug regulatory body has approved a “first of its kind” Covid antibody cocktail that can prevent and treat coronavirus infections, with the government aiming for the treatment to be offered to Britons soon. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:42:36 +0000
China gives green light to new law protecting personal data amid privacy violation concerns
China’s national congress has passed a new law created to further regulate the country’s cyberspace and protect online user data amid concerns of mismanagement and misuse that violated people’s privacy. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:41:56 +0000
Lebanon complains to UN after Israel allegedly uses country’s airspace to strike Syria again
Lebanon has complained to the UN after claiming Israeli jets “blatantly violated” its airspace to carry out strikes at Syrian territory on Thursday. The incursion reportedly forced two civilian flights to divert from their route. Re...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:31:15 +0000
Twitter accused of ‘de-verifying’ DeVito for supporting Nabisco strike after beloved actor briefly loses checkmark
Danny DeVito’s Twitter handle lost its verification checkmark for several hours after he expressed his solidarity with the striking workers of snacks producer Nabisco. Many suspect the two events must have been connected. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 09:18:25 +0000
More ‘frostpolitik’ than ‘Ostpolitik’? Merkel’s farewell Moscow summit with Putin rounds off a tumultuous era in European politics
The European Union’s most influential leader will meet with Russia’s most significant political figure of the post-Cold War era on Friday, as Angela Merkel is set for what will likely be her final summit with Vladimir Putin. Read Fu...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:36:52 +0000
‘Satan works in mysterious ways’: Newscast on Australian TV interrupted by devil-worshipping ceremony (VIDEO)
Australian TV channel ABC has accidentally shown its viewers footage from a Satanic ritual during the middle of a routine newscast. The blunder was linked online to a current court case about teaching Satanism in schools. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:00:13 +0000
China Telecom debuts in Shanghai as world’s largest IPO of 2021
Shares of China’s second largest mobile operator, China Telecom, surged as much as 44% over the offer price of 4.53 yuan, as the company made its stock market debut on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:18:46 +0000
Kiev must harness its potential & build arsenal of missiles to 'fight war on foreign territory,' says Ukrainian ex-minister
Ukraine needs to build more missiles to enable Kiev to wage war on foreign territory because it is better to fight on someone else’s land than on your own. That’s according to former Ukrainian MP and cabinet minister Ivan Zayets. Re...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:01:47 +0000
Tesla to build humanoid robots to help owners with ‘dangerous & repetitive tasks’ (PHOTOS)
Elon Musk’s Tesla said it is using technology tested out on self-driving cars to build a humanoid robot designed to assist humans in day-to-day work. The prototype is set to be unveiled next year.  Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:01:00 +0000
Russia to pump 5.6 billion cubic meters of natural gas through Nord Stream 2 pipeline in 2021 – Gazprom
Gas supplies via the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline may total 5.6 billion cubic meters this year, Russia’s state-run energy giant Gazprom said in a statement on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:26:28 +0000
New Zealand extends national lockdown after 11 new Covid cases found, as PM says ‘don’t know full scale of Delta outbreak’
New Zealand will retain its nationwide lockdown for another four days, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, warning that officials don’t know the full scope of the current Covid-19 outbreak after 11 new infections were confirmed. Read ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:05:04 +0000
UK embassy guards help diplomats board Kabul evac flight… then told they’re ineligible for rescue & sent home – reports
Around 125 Afghans hired to guard the British Embassy in Kabul have been informed they will receive no protection from the UK government, the Guardian reported, noting they were rejected as they didn’t work “directly” for London. ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 03:27:22 +0000
US fears possible terrorist attack by ‘Taliban’s sworn enemy ISIS-K’ amid Afghanistan evacuations, national security advisor says
The US national security advisor has warned of a potential terrorist attack by ISIS-K in Afghanistan, saying American troops are “laser-focused” on the threat as they struggle to evacuate citizens after a Taliban takeover. Read Full...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 01:08:13 +0000
Facebook ‘bought & buried’ rivals because it lacks ‘talent’ to compete fairly, FTC claims in revived antitrust suit  
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped Facebook with an antitrust suit, arguing the firm has become a monopoly that buys up rival companies when it can’t compete fairly, in order to retain market dominance. Read Full Articl...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:19:20 +0000
‘Ban me like Trump!’ Serbian president dares Twitter, as media labeled ‘govt collaborators’ invoke Nazi censorship & NATO bombing
A dozen Serbian media outlets labeled “state-affiliated” by Twitter protested the platform’s action as censorship, while the country’s president said the social media company may as well ban him just like ex-POTUS Donald Trump. ...

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:06:59 +0000
Germany enters FOURTH Covid-19 wave, health watchdog warns, amid uptick in younger patients
A fourth wave of Covid-19 has kicked off in Germany, according to the nation’s top disease prevention and control agency, which also reported a growing number of cases among children and young adults. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:26:14 +0000
US promises NOT to charge Americans to fly out of Afghanistan after report of ‘$2,000 repatriation fee’ triggers outrage
Americans looking to leave Afghanistan first have to promise to repay the government for the cost of their evacuations to the tune of “$2,000 or more per person,” but the State Department says it will waive the fee. Read Full Articl...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:25:44 +0000
Dirty money? OnlyFans to ditch sexually explicit content to please skittish investors
OnlyFans, the subscription site where users pay to receive (typically nude) photos and videos, has seemingly sabotaged its own market by announcing it will no longer permit sexually explicit content on its platform. Read Full Article at...

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:27:53 +0000
Putin discusses Afghanistan with France’s President Macron & Italy’s Prime Minister Draghi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the situation in Afghanistan with Emmanuel Macron and Mario Draghi on the eve of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s planned visit to Moscow. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:02:31 +0000
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp slams ‘idiot’ football fans who aimed homophobic ‘Chelsea rent boy’ chants at Blues prodigy
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has strongly criticized a section of his own fans who sang homophobic chants at Chelsea loanee Billy Gilmour, branding them "idiots". Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:58:06 +0000
Polish regional council votes to retain ‘LGBT free’ stance despite risk of €2.5 BILLION EU funding loss
A Polish regional assembly has decided against revoking a 2019 decision promoting ‘LGBT-free zones’ in spite of receiving a warning from the European Commision of having more than €2.5 billion cut from EU funding. Read Full Articl...



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