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Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:55:21 +0000
F1 ad ignites fury with ‘Merry Christmas’ message (VIDEO)
Broadcaster Sky Sports has been forced to pull a ‘disrespectful’ TV advert which wished F1 fans a “Merry Christmas” while showing footage of Max Verstappen’s shocking crash at the British Grand Prix earlier this season. Read F...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:10:07 +0000
Elon Musk reveals his biggest concern over Tesla Cybertruck
The surprisingly big windshield wiper seen on a prototype of Tesla’s futuristic truck is not going anywhere, even though Elon Musk is not exactly thrilled about the feature. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 09:08:02 +0000
US holds off on $200mn military aid package to Ukraine – media
The US has decided against a major military aid package to Kiev amid renewed tensions surrounding Ukraine, a media report says. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:56:03 +0000
Russian vaccine exports exceed $1bn in 2021
In the first ten months of 2021, Russia exported at least $1.2 billion of vaccines for humans, including the country’s domestically produced Sputnik V Covid-19 jab, Moscow daily RBK reported on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:49:10 +0000
Cameroon women’s handball players ‘disappear’
Police in Spain are looking into the disappearance of four members of Cameroon's women's handball team, who have allegedly gone missing during an ongoing tournament. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:29:10 +0000
‘That was insane’: Fans wowed by crazy ‘Superman punch’ KO at Moscow MMA event (VIDEO)
An MMA fighter has thrilled the sport with a fantastic "Superman punch" in mid-air that felled his opponent and ended their fight at an Eagle FC event in Moscow. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:57:22 +0000
Country that could lead global food market in 2025 revealed
Russian agriculture is on course to lead the global food market starting in 2025, showing steady growth while the global agro-industrial complex is still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts say. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 07:09:05 +0000
No more astronaut wings for commercial space travelers
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said it will stop awarding winged badges to commercial astronauts next year because the program’s goals have been “fulfilled.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 06:21:55 +0000
Sanctions? Financial hardship? Russia’s biggest spenders don’t seem to notice
The pandemic put a pause on most of the world’s frivolous spending over the past two years, but the Russian luxury market has regained its footing as the wealthy seem unaffected by increasing amounts of economic hardship. Read Full Ar...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:06:07 +0000
Deadly tornadoes ravage nursing home, Amazon warehouse (VIDEOS)
At least two people were killed and several more injured in a series of tornadoes that tore through multiple US states, demolishing an elderly care facility as well as an Amazon warehouse, trapping victims inside. Read Full Article at R...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 04:24:12 +0000
France may lose another multibillion shipbuilding deal to US
The United States has approved a massive arms sale to Greece, offering four new frigates and a major modernization package worth up to $9.4 billion, directly challenging a similar preliminary agreement with France. Read Full Article at ...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 02:21:21 +0000
Suspect admits plot to assassinate UN envoy in New York
A Myanmar national has entered a guilty plea after being accused of plotting to kill or injure the country’s United Nations ambassador on American soil, with the Department of Justice claiming the man likely conspired with others. Rea...

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:42:31 +0000
Pentagon mulls mandatory boosters
The US military is mulling whether to require Covid-19 boosters for all soldiers, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said, while acknowledging that thousands of active-duty troops have yet to take even their first shot. Read Full Artic...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:12:16 +0000
Iran probes watchdog cams in nuclear site ‘sabotage’
Tehran has alleged that monitoring cameras set up at an Iranian nuclear site by the UN’s atomic watchdog may have been sabotaged by Israel, and possibly even used to assist an attack on the facility in June. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 22:22:44 +0000
Top state court strikes down school mask mandate
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has struck down a statewide mandate requiring children to wear masks in the classroom, arguing it was imposed without legal authorization by a state official who lacked the relevant authority. Read F...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:56:49 +0000
Massive explosions rock Palestinian refugee camp
A large fire, followed by multiple explosions, has erupted at a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. The incident was reportedly centered at a weaponry stockpile allegedly belonging to the Hamas militant group. Read Full Articl...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:55:39 +0000
FAA reveals findings of Blue Origin safety investigation
The Federal Aviation Administration has closed an inquiry into Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos’ spaceflight company, Blue Origin, finding “no specific safety issues” with the firm. Concerns were previously raised by Blue Origin staff. Re...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:52:15 +0000
Moscow urges NATO to formally drop Ukraine & Georgia ascension plans
Russia has called upon NATO to denounce its intent to take Ukraine and Georgia into its ranks, arguing that doing so would benefit the “fundamental interests of European security.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:27:18 +0000
Maxwell accuser details graphic sexual abuse
Annie Farmer, the only woman testifying under her real name in Ghislaine Maxwell’s trafficking trial, has detailed alleged nude massages at the hands of Maxwell and “cuddles” with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read Full ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:27:10 +0000
UN General Assembly votes on ‘militarization of Crimea’
The United Nations General Assembly has condemned the presence of Moscow’s troops and military hardware on the disputed Crimean peninsula, with one of Russia’s top envoys blasting the Kiev-backed initiative as politicized. Read Full...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:22:32 +0000
Brazil’s health portals hit by hackers
Websites belonging to Brazil’s health ministry have been taken down by a ransomware attack that also hit systems holding details about the country’s immunization program and a portal used to issue digital vaccination certificates Re...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:49:37 +0000
New York governor imposes indoor mask mandate with $1k fine
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered all businesses to implement an indoor mask mandate punishable by a $1,000 fine unless they require a Covid-19 vaccine pass, citing a winter surge in cases and blaming the unvaccinated. Read Ful...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:49:35 +0000
Family of NFL star who died suddenly aged 33 believe they know cause
The family of former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who died suddenly on Thursday at age 33, believe they know the cause of their relative's death. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:37:58 +0000
English football icon presses ahead with plans for mass anti-Johnson protest
Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville has urged his social media followers to “go for it” after calling for a protest against the under-fire government of Boris Johnson later this month. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:34:27 +0000
Biden's personnel chief leaves powerful WH post
President Joe Biden adviser and head of personnel at the White House, Cathy Russell, is leaving her post within the administration after being named the new executive director of UNICEF. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:31:11 +0000
Ukraine ‘does not rule out’ Donbass referendum – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, on Friday, that he would not rule out the possibility of a referendum on the status of two breakaway regions, in the east of his country, or direct negotiations with Moscow. Read Full Article...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:27:25 +0000
Face mask litter surged 9,000% due to Covid-19 – study
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and mask mandates rolled out by governments worldwide have caused an “exponential increase” in face mask pollution, comprehensive research based on data collected in 11 countries suggests. Read Full ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:20:24 +0000
State Department sued over ‘Havana Syndrome’
A US diplomatic security official is suing the State Department and Secretary Antony Blinken personally for what he says was retaliation and discrimination on account of the injuries he suffered from the so-called Havana Syndrome. Read ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:02:11 +0000
Jill Biden calls questioning her husband's mental health ‘ridiculous’
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has dismissed concerns over her husband Joe Biden's mental health, describing the US President as an "eternal optimist," working "almost 24 hours a day." Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:26:58 +0000
Supreme Court allows abortion law challenge
The US Supreme Court has upheld the near-total ban on abortions in Texas while permitting abortion providers to mount legal challenges to the law in the lower courts. The move could allow a federal judge to formally block the law. Read ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:18:09 +0000
Venezuelan Vixen: Meet the woman preparing for MMA’s most daunting challenge
Known as the 'Venezuelan Vixen', Julianna Pena is set for the biggest opportunity of her life at UFC 269. But is there more to her than meets the eye? Or is she just an attention-seeking 'clown', as Amanda Nunes suggested? Read Full Art...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:11:36 +0000
Bishop chastised for telling kids ‘Santa does not exist’
The Catholic Church has apologized to parents after a bishop in Sicily told a congregation packed with children that “Santa Claus does not exist,” and that the modern Father Christmas was invented by the Coca-Cola company. Read Full...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:06:32 +0000
Kremlin sets out view of Ukrainian warship incident
A Ukrainian naval vessel that sailed close to Russian waters on Thursday was behaving “provocatively” and could have created a dangerous situation, Moscow has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:05:11 +0000
Paper swaps out ‘racist math’ headline after backlash
USA Today was forced to swap out a headline asking if math was “racist” after reader outcry. The replacement – “Is math education racist?” – wasn’t much better, and teachers are up in arms over their discipline’s demoniz...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:55:50 +0000
Prominent US billionaire forecasts new economic world order
China is winning the economic competition against the United States, according to Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge-fund firm, Bridgewater Associates. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:38:30 +0000
Germany enforces mandatory Covid vaccination for certain jobs
Germany's parliament has approved mandatory vaccination for anyone working at medical facilities and care homes, where the staff now has three months to obtain their certificates. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:34:23 +0000
Ex-Tory MP found guilty of raping sleeping wife
Former Conservative minister Andrew Griffiths has been found guilty of raping his sleeping wife and subjecting her to coercive control, a UK judge ruled on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:24:58 +0000
Putin says Russian government was swarming with CIA officers
In the 1990s and the early 2000s, the Russian government was swarming with CIA workers, and they eventually had to be “cleaned out” and sent back to the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Thursday. Read Full Article at ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:18:27 +0000
One of the world’s toughest trophy hunting bans unveiled
The UK government has released its proposal to introduce “one of the toughest bans in the world” on the importing of hunting trophies from endangered animals, almost two years after promising to address the issue. Read Full Article ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:07:34 +0000
‘Blunder after blunder’: Russia’s Nepomniachtchi accused of surrender as Carlsen wraps up chess title
Norway’s Magnus Carlsen retained his World Chess Championship title with victory over Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in Game 11 to take an unassailable 7.5-3.5 lead in their match in Dubai. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:00:34 +0000
‘Crash and depression coming’ to US – Robert Kiyosaki
Famed writer and economist Robert Kiyosaki has warned investors that the stock markets are about to crash and the US economy is heading into a “depression.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:57:39 +0000
Intense deluge forces evacuations in France (VIDEOS)
Several areas in southwest France have been flooded after receiving two to three weeks’ worth of rain overnight. The heavy precipitation caused rivers to swell and triggered landslides in some areas, forcing residents to flee. Read Fu...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:52:33 +0000
Bibi defends message to Biden that made Trump swear
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his decision to congratulate Joe Biden on his electoral win before most other world leaders. The message infuriated Donald Trump, once a close ally of Netanyahu. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:40:13 +0000
Ukraine reveals Biden-Zelensky understanding on Donbass
US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, have agreed Washington will step up its efforts in the ongoing conflict in the Eastern European nation’s Donbass region, a Ukrainian official has said. Read Ful...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:10:18 +0000
Chinese military aircraft detected in Taiwan airspace
Thirteen Chinese military aircraft were detected in Taiwan’s airspace on Friday, prompting the island’s authorities to deploy its air control planes and air defense systems. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:09:18 +0000
Russia warns of new 'Cuban Missile Crisis'
Rapidly deteriorating ties between Moscow and Washington could return the world to a tense standoff between nuclear powers not seen for more than half a century, Russia has warned amid strained relations. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:07:09 +0000
Firuza Sharipova: Kazakhstan’s ‘sexiest’ fight star plotting to dethrone Irish ring queen
Firuza Sharipova takes on one of the most feared faces in women’s boxing this weekend as she steps into the ring with undefeated Irish star Katie Taylor – but the Kazakh fighter is not daunted by the challenge. Read Full Article at ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:58:49 +0000
Cops respond to claims ‘homophobia’ hampered ‘Grindr serial killer’ probe
London’s Metropolitan Police deny that “institutional homophobia” hindered their investigation into a serial killer targeting young gay men. They say their inexperience with the gay scene allowed the killer to go free for so long....

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:58:35 +0000
UK mulling even tougher ‘Plan C’ with Covid restrictions - media
The UK government is reportedly considering implementing ‘Plan C’ Covid restrictions to combat the threat of the Omicron variant, as Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon warns the nation is facing a “tsunami” of cases. Read...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:56:49 +0000
Russia returns Jewish archives looted by Nazi Germany
Russia will return the archives of Greek Jewish communities that were looted by the Nazis during WWII, bringing a trove of objects home after nearly 80 years. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:27:37 +0000
Suspected mice-to-human Covid transmission investigated
Authorities in Taiwan are conducting an investigation over a laboratory employee testing positive for Covid after being bitten by coronavirus-infected mice. It marked the island’s first reported case in weeks. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:26:41 +0000
Russia’s neighbor to splash €10bn on F-35 fighter jets in record deal  
Finland has struck a deal with America’s Lockheed Martin to buy a total of 64 F-35 fighter jets. The Finnish media is calling the €10 bn contract the largest of its kind in the country’s history.   Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:05:20 +0000
Notre-Dame redesign slammed as ‘kitsch’ to go on
French officials have formally signed off plans to redesign the interior of Notre-Dame following a fire in 2019, dismissing concerns raised that the plans erode the cathedral’s decor. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:00:04 +0000
Iconic canned meat smashing sales
Sales of the world-famous canned pork product, Spam, have smashed another record, with the US and South Korea proving to be its most popular markets. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:55:23 +0000
Ukraine needs nuclear arsenal to defeat Russia – former security service chief
Kiev needs a strong nuclear arsenal to be victorious in a war against Russia, the former head of Ukraine’s security service has insisted, as tensions rise between the two nations over concerns Moscow could attack its neighbor. Read Fu...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:48:08 +0000
Putin has a request for migrants coming to Russia
People looking to relocate to Russia should first study the country’s customs and language before making the move, President Vladimir Putin has said while addressing concerns about the cultural impact of migration. Read Full Article a...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:32:19 +0000
‘Everyone knows it’s wrong’: Teammate of transgender college champ speaks out
A teammate of a transgender college swimmer has spoken out on the controversy surrounding her colleague and accused their coach of prioritizing victory over fairness. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:29:48 +0000
UK wants to give Assange to people who ‘contemplated killing’ him – WikiLeaks editor-in-chief to RT
It’s “shameful in every respect” that the UK wants to extradite Julian Assange to the US, the nation where top officials had purported plans to snatch or even assassinate him, the editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks told RT. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:23:33 +0000
‘And just like that’ woke tokenism drags ‘Sex and the City’ to new levels of awful
Old HBO warhorse ‘Sex and the City’ is back with the new show ‘And Just Like That…’, devoutly committed to absolution from its original sin of ‘whiteness’ … and also apparently to being dreadful. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:20:04 +0000
Hungarian court rules on how national laws may override EU
Hungary can apply its own laws in jurisdictional grey areas where “incomplete effectiveness” of EU rules exists, the country’s top court has decided – adding a wrinkle to Budapest’s tussle with Brussels over illegal immigratio...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:06:32 +0000
Musk sells Tesla shares at market prices, buys them right back for peanuts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to offload his company’s shares, selling another bulk worth $963.2 million, according to Thursday regulatory filings. However, the billionaire bought back Tesla shares for pennies on the dollar. Read Full...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:04:31 +0000
Haaland agent reveals clubs in running to land star
Football super-agent Mino Raiola has shared the clubs he believes are in line to sign Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland once the forward makes a widely expected move from Borussia Dortmund, which could happen in the summer. Read Full A...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:02:33 +0000
Julian Assange’s extradition battle: What you need to know
A British High Court has ruled that Julian Assange can be extradited to the US to face espionage charges. Here’s how the WikiLeaks co-founder ended up behind bars and what could come next. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:48:58 +0000
Assange verdict branded as ‘travesty of justice’
Human rights and press freedom activists have fiercely condemned a UK court ruling paving the way for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be extradited to the US where he faces espionage charges. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:33:12 +0000
Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ cast and crew address conditions on ill-fated set
Following the fatal shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ which claimed the life of Director of Photography Halyna Hutchins, 25 cast and crew members have penned a letter saying the set was “professional.” Read Full Art...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:23:42 +0000
Party on Downing Street sinks Conservative Party in polls
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has seen his party’s ratings drop in the wake of the political crisis caused by a scandal over last year’s Downing Street Christmas celebrations. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:09:14 +0000
Clubs told to segregate footballers based on vaccine status – report
The English Football League has issued advice to clubs to segregate their players depending on their Covid vaccination status or if they have previously been infected, reports have claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:00:18 +0000
‘King of spam’ accomplice gets jail term
A Russian national has been sentenced to four years in prison in the US. He is accused of running a service that promised to render malicious software undetectable to anti-virus programs. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:56:07 +0000
Florida may accept tax in crypto
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has pitched a plan that will allow businesses in the state to pay taxes in cryptoсurrency. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:46:37 +0000
Some NATO members furious with Biden – media
US President Joe Biden has come under fire from Eastern European members of NATO after proposals to organize a meeting between the American-led bloc and Russia for discussions to ease the tensions between Moscow and Brussels. Read Full ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:43:34 +0000
France threatens UK with lawsuit unless ‘gesture of goodwill’ made
France will ask the European Commission to launch legal action against the UK unless Britain agrees to provide “a few dozen” licenses to French fishermen today, Secretary of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune said. Read Full...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:41:58 +0000
MMA fighter on the run in Russia after escaping custody
Russian police are hunting an Uzbek amateur MMA fighter after he escaped custody in St. Petersburg following an attack on security officers from the Interior Ministry. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:30:48 +0000
Russia slams British verdict on Assange extradition as ‘shameful’
The decision of the High Court in London to allow the extradition of the journalist Julian Assange to the US is “shameful,” Moscow said on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:27:43 +0000
Epica 2021: RT Creative Lab takes Gold at world’s only prize for creativity judged by journalists
RT Creative Lab has snatched Gold at Epica 2021 for its project, #VictoryPages: Social Media History, dedicated to the defeat of Nazism in World War II. It's the second consecutive year RT Creative Lab has taken the top award. Read Full...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:05:05 +0000
Harry Potter first edition smashes auction record
A first edition of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ set a world record at auction on Thursday when it sold for $471,000, making the book “the most expensive commercially published 20th-century work of fiction ever sold...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:51:40 +0000
Australia snubs EU arms producers again after submarine scandal
Australia is to scrap its fleet of 47 Taipan multipurpose military helicopters and replace them with US Lockheed Martin-designed Black Hawks at a cost of $4.8 billion. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:51:37 +0000
US-led coalition ends combat mission in Iraq
The US-led international coalition created to fight Islamic State militants has announced the end of their combat mission in Iraq. Foreign service members will stay to assist Iraqi security forces. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:21:43 +0000
US wins Assange extradition appeal
The UK High Court has granted the US government’s appeal over the refusal to extradite WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange, opening the door for his eventual trial on American soil on espionage charges. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:19:32 +0000
NFL icon dead at age 33 after ‘medical issue’
The world of American football is in mourning after the sudden death of five-time Pro Bowl star and Super Bowl winner Demaryius Thomas at the age of 33 just months after his retirement. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:08:56 +0000
Basketball mom could be jailed after ‘ordering teenage daughter to attack rival’ (VIDEO)
The mother of a teenage girl who launched a vicious attack on a basketball opponent could face up to one year in jail after being criminally charged in California over accusations that she provoked the violent scenes. Read Full Article ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:07:14 +0000
US inflation on brink of hitting 40-year high
Consumer prices in the US surged 6.8% year-on-year in November, which may be the highest since June 1982, analysts surveyed by DailyFX say. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:17:03 +0000
Iran takes aim at US & UK over Beijing boycott
The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has vowed “solidarity” with China and accused the US of leading a “smear campaign” after the White House confirmed a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Read Ful...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:14:14 +0000
Ukraine responds to Russian claims about Kerch incident
The Ukrainian Navy ship Donbass did not enter restricted waters in the Kerch Strait, and accusations that it was a threat to navigation safety are “fake,” Ukraine’s Joint Forces Operation said on Thursday night. Read Full Article ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:54:15 +0000
Latino rights group wants to drop ‘Latinx’ term
The oldest Latino civil rights group in the US is mulling dropping the word “Latinx” from its official communications. A fresh poll showed the term is perceived negatively by some 40% of Latino voters. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:00:07 +0000
Amazon to axe once-trailblazing service
Alexa Internet, Amazon’s pioneer web-ranking service, will be discontinued in 2022 after two decades in operation, the tech giant has announced. It was once an essential tool for online businesses and advertising. Read Full Article at...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 07:02:18 +0000
‘F**k him’: Trump rips former ally Netanyahu for disloyalty
Former US President Donald Trump tore into his ousted Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu in a series of interviews, using an expletive and accusing the former prime minister of betraying him. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:44:05 +0000
US-Japan military drills held amid rising tensions over China
The United States and Japan are conducting joint military drills with thousands of troops this month as tensions between the two countries and China rise. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:43:40 +0000
Musk muses about quitting his jobs
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk wants to resign from all his current positions and become a full-time influencer – or at least to hear what Twitter has to say about the idea. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:28:02 +0000
Putin calls for review of ‘comical’ rules for ‘foreign agents’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the country’s “foreign agent” laws, which have drawn criticism from a number of media outlets, should be reviewed with input from the “professional community.” Read Full Article a...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 06:25:13 +0000
Russian Communist Party issues appeal on online voting
The top brass of Russia’s Communist Party has submitted a bill that would abolish online voting, insisting that the new electronic election system caused serious problems during parliamentary polls, held in September. Read Full Articl...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 05:08:27 +0000
Israel heads ‘hack simulation’ on global financial markets
Israel has taken point on a 10-country exercise which simulated a crippling cyber-attack on financial markets around the world, attempting to create a realistic scenario of the panic and chaos that would ensue, Reuters reported. Read Fu...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 04:10:55 +0000
Dozens killed after cargo truck carrying migrants crashes & rolls over
At least 53 people were killed and dozens more injured after a vehicle reportedly carrying over 100 migrants from Central America rolled over and hit a bridge in Mexico. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:34:30 +0000
Court rules injury on way from bed to desk a ‘workplace accident’
A German court has ruled that a man who wiped out and cracked his spine on the way from his bed to his home office while working remotely is entitled to compensation, deeming his brief and painful journey an “insured activity.” Read...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 03:08:11 +0000
Largest US city grants non-citizens voting rights
The New York City Council has approved legislation to give city residents who are not US citizens the right to vote in local elections – a move which could permanently alter New York politics. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:52:01 +0000
Million-strong rave planned after govt Covid lockdown Christmas party scandal
A massive rave at Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s residence with over a million potential attendees is being organised on Facebook in protest over an alleged Downing Street Christmas party last year as the country was locked down. Read...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:41:31 +0000
Ukraine question can’t be solved just by pressuring Russia – Macron
Solving the problem of Ukraine can’t be done solely by pressuring Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron said at a press conference ahead of Paris taking over the rotating presidency of the European Council. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:48:46 +0000
US prepares ‘other options’ against Iran’s nuclear program
US President Joe Biden is preparing “other options” should negotiations with Iran collapse, the White House said, offering what appeared to be a veiled threat soon after talks resumed to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran. Rea...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:46:52 +0000
Russia-Ukraine maritime row: Here’s what you need to know
Moscow has accused Kiev of endangering navigation near Crimea after a Ukrainian naval vessel sailed close to Russian waters, without permission, and refused to acknowledge commands to change its course, on Thursday night. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:21:32 +0000
Another country breaks ties with Taiwan
The government of Nicaragua has officially broken ties with Taiwan, declaring that there is only one China – the People’s Republic of China – and that Taiwan is a part of China. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 23:55:47 +0000
Biden promises more ‘military capabilities’ on eastern NATO flank – official
Joe Biden has pledged “additional military capabilities” for NATO’s easternmost members, a Lithuanian presidential adviser said following talks between the US president and regional leaders. Read Full Article at RT.com



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