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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:45:15 +0000
Feline unwell? Cat birthday party sparked coronavirus cluster in Chile
A party thrown in Chile to celebrate a cat's birthday has resulted in a local coronavirus outbreak, with some 15 people contracting the disease, a health official has confirmed. The celebratory feline, however, was fine. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:41:52 +0000
Despair, depression, and the inevitable rise of Trump 2.0: Glenn Greenwald tells RT his Biden administration predictions
America, Joe Biden says, “is back.” Beyond the sloganeering, journalist Glenn Greenwald reckons that means “militarism, imperialism, and corporatism,” he told RT’s Chris Hedges. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:46:48 +0000
Reports that Brazil rejected Russian Covid-19 vaccine are ‘inaccurate’, Sputnik V sponsor says, after approval hiccup
Moscow says Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine has not been rejected by Brazilian drugs regulators, contrary to some media reports, and that they have simply requested additional paperwork required to authorize its emergency use. Read Full Ar...

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:55:04 +0000
One more European firm caves to US pressure on Nord Stream 2 project – media
One of the largest insurers in Switzerland, Zurich Insurance Group, has decided to sever ties with the Russian-led Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project amid US sanctions pressure, according to media reports. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:43:23 +0000
German FM says vaccinated people should be exempt from some Covid-19 restrictions
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has called for Covid-19 restrictions for those who have been vaccinated to be relaxed, saying they should get their rights back, as well as business owners who can reopen to serve them. Read Full Artic...

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 07:31:58 +0000
'If Liverpool were top of the Premier League, Klopp wouldn't speak about penalties!' Man United legend Kanchelskis to RT
Andrei Kanchelskis has rejected Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's claims that Manchester United have been awarded an abnormal amount of penalties, claiming the German wouldn't be complaining if he was top of the league, not United. Read ...

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:43:50 +0000
Gunmen kill 2 female Afghan judges in targeted attack in Kabul
Two female judges have been gunned down by unidentified assailants in Kabul, the latest in a string of attacks that have rocked Afghanistan’s capital amid peace talks with the Taliban. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:26:59 +0000
China may topple US as world’s largest economy sooner than expected
The world’s second-largest economy China’s GDP is projected to expand 8.2 percent this year, continuing to outpace global peers including the United States, according to a Bloomberg survey of economists. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 04:22:44 +0000
Frankfurt Airport evacuation sparked by man shouting ‘I will kill you all, Allahu Akbar’ when confronted for not wearing mask
German police have taken into custody a Slovenian man who refused to wear a mask at Frankfurt Airport and threatened to kill everybody, thus prompting an evacuation of parts of the building and a train station’s closure. Read Full Art...

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 02:20:04 +0000
Media sounds the alarm as man nabbed in DC with pistol, 500 rounds of AMMO & 'fake pass'… neglects to tell rest of the story
CNN and others rushed to report the arrest of a man at Washington’s ‘checkpoint’ with a pistol, 500 rounds of ammunition and a “fake” inauguration pass. The man said he was a security guard, and has been released. Read Full Ar...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 23:57:47 +0000
Over 7,000-strong migrant caravan inches closer to US border as Biden vows to end Trump's asylum policies
Caravans with thousands of Central American migrants reportedly are trekking toward the Mexican border on their way to the US, where they expect to find friendlier policies after President-elect Joe Biden takes office next week. Read Fu...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:50:33 +0000
Reporter who tried to cancel NFL coaching candidate for anti-gay remark in college is outed for his own racist, homophobic tweets
A reporter who delved deep into the past of Detroit Lions head coach candidate Dan Campbell to find an anti-gay comment made in college has been outed on Twitter for more recent remarks of his own that were homophobic and racist. Read F...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:18:58 +0000
‘America is back’: Biden fills State Department slots with more Obama vets, including Ukraine ‘coup plotter’ Victoria Nuland
President-elect Joe Biden is getting the old interventionist-foreign-policy team back together, including Ukraine coup engineer Victoria Nuland, signaling a hardline Russia stance as he fills out top posts in the State Department. Read ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:06:03 +0000
Argentina receives second batch of Russian Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19 (VIDEO)
A plane carrying 300,000 more doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus has landed in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires to allow the country to complete immunization of its frontline medics. Read Full Article at RT....

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:40:00 +0000
'Show me something spectacular': Dana White says Khabib COULD REVERSE retirement decision... if lightweight rivals impress
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has left the door open to reverse his retirement decision, UFC president Dana White has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:50:44 +0000
TEN THOUSAND protesters decry Covid-19 curbs in Vienna, face counter-protest (VIDEOS)
Some 10,000 people marched through the center of the Austrian capital Vienna on Saturday to protest against restrictions aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19, and to demand the resignation of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz. Read Full Art...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:44:08 +0000
'I'm fine, and happy': Ronald Koeman puts on a brave face after admitting Barca are UNLIKELY to sign players in January window
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman said the club's postponed presidential election will have a knock-on effect on his team-building plans, with the lack of leadership leaving him unable to sign players during January's transfer window. Read F...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:31:53 +0000
Frankfurt Airport evacuated in police operation
Parts of Frankfurt Airport were evacuated and closed off to the public as police conducted an operation, apparently triggered by an abandoned piece of luggage. Two suspects have reportedly been arrested. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:56:05 +0000
Progressive pundit Jimmy Dore helping ‘FASCISM’ by calling for Julian Assange pardon, liberal commentators claim
Progressive commentator Jimmy Dore has been flamed by liberals after he called for the pardoning of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. His crime wasn’t advocating for Assange, but doing so on Fox News’ ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’. R...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:22:56 +0000
WATCH Iran’s Revolutionary Guards destroy mock WARSHIPS with ballistic missiles
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully destroyed naval targets amid massive military drills. Mock warships were moored some 1,800 km from the ballistic missiles launch site. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:12:03 +0000
‘Lazy, manipulative wastrel’: Piers Morgan rips into departing Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil
Arsenal fan and TV megamouth Piers Morgan has taken a parting shot at midfielder Mesut Ozil after the news that the £350,000-a-week outcast is finally set to leave the Gunners. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:27:36 +0000
If you want the jab, raise your Hans: German vaccine officials left with no choice but to guess people’s ages from their names
German privacy law is rigorous. Forced to improvise, officials in one state sent letters to people with old-sounding names, in the hopes of inviting them to get vaccinated. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:26:08 +0000
'I’ll go to MMA to prove a point': Ryan Garcia hints he could fight in the UFC after he retires from boxing at 26
Ryan Garcia has doubled down on his statement that he would retire from boxing at the age of 26, but said his fighting career could continue beyond that, with the boxing superstar eyeing a switch to mixed martial arts. Read Full Article...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:16:22 +0000
Ronaldinho parties with scantily-clad women as Brazilian star rebounds in style from jail stint (VIDEO)
It seems Brazilian football superstar Ronaldinho has adapted to life after jail with consummate ease, with the former World Cup star partying with scantily-clad women in his first music video. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:36:16 +0000
‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’: Larger-than-life 240lbs Congo handball star takes World Championships by storm (VIDEO)
Handball player Gauthier Mvumbi has become a social media sensation after the bulky Congo star burst onto the scene at the World Championships in Egypt. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:32:26 +0000
Germany’s ruling party picks centrist Armin Laschet as its new leader
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has elected a new chairman, picking centrist politician Armin Laschet, the premier of Germany's most populous state North Rhine-Westphalia, as its new leader. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:17:15 +0000
EU wants to shield itself from US sanctions & cut dependence on dollar – reports
Frustrated by US unilateral sanctions under the Trump administration, the European Commission is reportedly working on a plan to assert its financial and economic autonomy and limit the bloc’s reliance on the greenback. Read Full Arti...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:52:50 +0000
13 Israelis suffer FACIAL PARALYSIS after taking Pfizer Covid jab, amid influx of reports detailing adverse effects
At least 13 Israelis have experienced facial paralysis after being administered the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, a month after the US Food and Drug Administration reported similar issues but said they weren’t linked to the jab. Read Full ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:48:23 +0000
Divine vaccination: Covid-19 jabs administered at Salisbury Cathedral to the sounds of ancient organ
The iconic Anglican cathedral in Salisbury has become Britain’s most picturesque temporary vaccination center, with shots at the 763-year-old religious site accompanied by music from an ancient organ. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:45:13 +0000
Alternative tech platform DLive cracks down on users amid media complaints about ‘extremist’ audience after Capitol storming
DLive, a video streaming service which became popular over the past few years as a free speech alternative to websites like YouTube and Twitch, came under fire from its users after it announced sanctions to combat extremism. Read Full A...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:37:08 +0000
As officials talk of tighter lockdown, Italian restaurants open their doors in protest (VIDEOS)
Though much of Italy remains under strict coronavirus restrictions, restaurants and bars have opened their doors in protest. Customers drank, ate, sang, and in one viral video, apparently booted the police back out the door. Read Full A...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:13:41 +0000
Arsenal £350k-a-week outcast Mesut Ozil ‘agrees deal to terminate contract’ as playmaker set to join Fenerbahce
Mesut Ozil’s lengthy Arsenal exile is finally set to come to an end after the 32-year-old midfielder agreed a deal “in principle” to terminate his contract, according to reports. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:52:21 +0000
Global smartphone market shrinks almost 9% in 2020 – report
Worldwide shipments of smartphones tumbled nearly nine percent last year as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll on the global economy, according to analysis by Digitimes Research. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:43:30 +0000
Belarus risks angering US over order of advanced Russian S-400 missile system that has sparked worries for NATO warplanes
The Ministry of Defense in Belarus announced on Thursday that it is at an advanced stage of negotiations with Russia to obtain one of the world’s most sophisticated anti-aircraft missile systems. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:29:27 +0000
By the numbers: WATCH Russian synchronized swimming star Kristina Makushenko's INCREDIBLE display of flexibility
Russian former synchronized swimming star Kristina Makushenko delighted fans with her latest smash-hit social media clip showing off her stunning underwater suppleness. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:22:54 +0000
Horror as minivan carrying toddler rolls off bridge after driver attempted to overtake on icy road in Siberia (VIDEO)
An investigation has been launched after shocking footage emerged online of a driver speeding through a crash barrier and off the side of a bridge in Russia’s remote Altai Republic on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:58:55 +0000
Out of fashion: Ralph Lauren DROPS PGA Tour star Justin Thomas after homophobic slur
World-famous fashion brand Ralph Lauren has sensationally dropped its sponsorship of golf star Justin Thomas after he was caught on a microphone uttering a homophobic slur during a recent tournament. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:57:08 +0000
China builds 1,500-room isolation ward in just 5 DAYS over new coronavirus spike in Hebei province (VIDEO)
Chinese city of Nangong has completed construction of a massive 1,500-room observation ward in just 5 days after a local outbreak of coronavirus was detected. Some 5,000 more rooms are expected to be completed next week. Read Full Artic...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:42:54 +0000
UFC boss Dana White to reveal decision on Khabib’s future TODAY – and what that means for McGregor vs Poirier
Fresh from his much-anticipated meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC boss Dana White says he will reveal the results of the pair’s discussion on Saturday – and the implications for lightweight rivals including Conor McGregor. Read ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:27:35 +0000
‘Bottom of the barrel’ political adviser? MyPillow CEO suspected of urging Trump to declare MARTIAL LAW during White House visit
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a zealous Trump supporter, is facing a torrent of scorn and mockery after reportedly entering the White House while carrying notes that advocated for ordering the US military into the streets. Read Full Articl...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:42:07 +0000
Banker Benjamin de Rothschild, owner of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, dies aged 57 – family to media
Banker and chairman of the Edmond de Rothschild Holding S.A. company, Benjamin de Rothschild, has passed away at the age of 57, his family revealed to French media. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:37:21 +0000
Con crazy: Conor McGregor claims Khabib is SCARED of rematch, despite Russian's DOMINANT win at UFC 229 (VIDEO)
Conor McGregor has taken aim at Khabib Nurmagomedov over his decision to retire at the peak of his career, claiming the Russian star is running scared of a rematch with him. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:28:41 +0000
‘I do love Doritos’: Ted Cruz responds to viral, fake CNN correction about him having a ‘QAnon’ Dorito stuck to suit
After being the butt of a viral fake CNN correction making rounds on the internet – which claimed a Doritos chip stuck to his suit had been mistaken for a QAnon pin – Texas Senator Ted Cruz joked about his love for Doritos. Read Ful...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:03:02 +0000
Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline gets closer to finish line, first link expected to be completed by June
The operator of Russia’s natural gas pipeline to Europe, Nord Stream 2 AG, has secured permission to continue work in the Baltic Sea and may finish one of the two branches of the route in the first half of the year. Read Full Article ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:51:48 +0000
Donald Trump’s accounts RESTORED on Facebook & Instagram, no activity detected so far
Facebook has quietly restored the page of the US president along with his profile on Instagram, which is also owned by the social media giant. President Trump’s accounts had been suspended following the violence on Capitol Hill. Read ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:31:19 +0000
Democrats claim censorship necessary to stop ‘fascism’, but they still serve militarism and corporatism, Glenn Greenwald tells RT
Democrats are cheering for censorship as a means to root out “fascism,” even as they serve corporate interests that continue to exacerbate the social and economic issues that gave rise to Donald Trump, Glenn Greenwald told RT. Read ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:23:17 +0000
Australian Open thrown into crisis as 47 PLAYERS forced into Covid quarantine ahead of first Grand Slam of 2021
Preparations for the 2021 Australian Open have been rocked by the news that a pair of charter flights carrying 47 of the players have been hit with a Covid-19 outbreak, forcing the players into quarantine ahead of the tournament. Read F...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 09:32:40 +0000
Japan considers heavy fines & JAIL for violators of coronavirus restrictions
Tokyo is considering fines and even prison terms for coronavirus-infected individuals who refuse to be hospitalized and cooperate with the authorities. The move comes as the country faces a major spike in Covid-19 cases. Read Full Artic...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:44:59 +0000
In Latvia there is a campaign to DEHUMANIZE those working for Russian media, prosecuted journalist tells RT
With a campaign to “dehumanize” journalists, Latvia is sending a signal that freedom of speech and human rights do not belong to those who work with Russian media, Alla Berezovskaya, a prosecuted journalist, told RT. Read Full Artic...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:18:05 +0000
Trump wants US government to restrict more goods & services from China
With just days left in office, US President Donald Trump, has taken another swipe at Beijing, ordering government agencies to look for ways to minimize procurement of Chinese goods and services. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 07:46:49 +0000
‘As if it was Baghdad’: US Secret Service creates fortified ‘Capitol Green Zone’ ahead of inauguration
The US Secret Service has created a militarized zone around the nation’s capital in the lead-up to Inauguration Day, prompting comparisons to fortifications set up in Baghdad after the US invasion of Iraq. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 06:40:34 +0000
‘We may never find patient zero’: WHO urges to be ‘careful’ about attributing start of Covid-19 pandemic
The identity of the initial case of Covid-19, the so-called ‘patient zero,’ might remain a mystery forever, the WHO said, as it called on nations to step up cooperation and information sharing in an effort to beat the disease. Read ...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 05:09:23 +0000
Parler CEO Matze ‘goes into hiding over death threats,’ company says as it seeks to seal employee info in court battle with Amazon
The CEO of free-speech app Parler has reportedly fled his home due to death threats amid what his lawyers call a “vilification” effort by Amazon. The tech giant accused the platform of allowing violent content before dropping it. Re...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 04:24:58 +0000
‘Still here serving people’: Health Secretary Azar refutes report of his ‘resignation’ after CNN puts spin on his farewell letter
US Health Secretary Alex Azar slammed CNN after it rushed to report that he “resigned, citing Capitol violence.” He said he would stay till the inauguration and that his farewell letter was part of standard procedure. Read Full Arti...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 02:17:59 +0000
‘Legacy of isolation & defeat’: Cuba slams US over sanctions on interior minister for alleged ‘human rights abuse’
Washington has imposed a new round of sanctions on Cuba’s Interior Ministry, also blacklisting the agency’s head over his alleged role in “human rights abuses.” Havana condemned the move as “coercive” and “illegitimate.”...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:00:58 +0000
Minds next? Google sends ‘24 hour warning’ to free-speech ‘anti-Facebook’ platform, forces changes to app
The social media platform Minds had to remove ‘major functionality’ from its Android app after getting a chilling warning from Google. Its co-founder said plans for a censorship-resistant infrastructure are in the works. Read Full A...

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:20:26 +0000
WhatsApp delays privacy policy update as fleeing users voice concerns over Facebook data-sharing with NO opt-out
WhatsApp said it will push back a planned policy update to give users time to review its terms amid fears the Facebook-owned platform will share private data with its parent company, helping to drive a mass migration from the app. Read ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:18:47 +0000
Democrats cheer as NRA declares bankruptcy, seeks to escape ‘corrupt’ New York by moving to Texas
Citing the ‘toxic political environment’ in New York, the National Rifle Association announced it will initiate bankruptcy proceedings, to cheers from Democrats. The NRA wants to move to Texas and continue operating from there. Read...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:18:12 +0000
EC president von der Leyen dares European nations to call her bluff with announcement of (mandatory?) vaccine certificates
Europeans must carry certificates proving they’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel, EC president Ursula von der Leyen told Portuguese media - likely shocking Europeans who’d never heard of such a rule. Read Full Article at...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:37:08 +0000
‘Jake Paul p****** off the wrong Irishman! I'll rip his head off!’ Conor McGregor sparring partner Dylan Moran to RT Sport (VIDEO)
Conor McGregor's sparring partner in Dubai, Irish pro boxer Dylan Moran, has vowed to rip YouTuber Jake Paul's head off and insists he's "pissed off the wrong Irishman" when the "spoiled brat" mocked him online. Read Full Article at RT....

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:15:27 +0000
‘Sounds like a hit show’: Mediaite sets off wave of confusion and mockery for describing CNN’s Don Lemon as ‘OPENLY BLACK’
An opinion piece published by Mediaite quickly gained attention across social media not for the commentary presented, but rather for the unusual description of “openly black” to describe CNN anchor Don Lemon. Read Full Article at RT...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:35:07 +0000
Syria envoy who admitted LYING to Trump about troop levels now defends his Middle East policy, says Biden should keep it
President Donald Trump’s policy in the Middle East delivered “clear results” and Joe Biden shouldn’t change it, the US ex-envoy to the anti-terrorist coalition operating in Syria and Iraq argued in the pages of Foreign Affairs. ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:58:14 +0000
US sanctions six Hong Kong officials over their alleged role in security law arrests
The US is blacklisting six Hong Kong officials, including police chiefs, who it blames for a Beijing-led crackdown on demonstrators under the national security law, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday. Read Full Article at ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:52:31 +0000
‘A grave error’: Dominion gets victory as American Thinker offers up retraction & apology for election reporting
Conservative blog American Thinker has issued an apology in response to Dominion Voting Systems’ lawyers accusing them and others of defamation for pushing claims their technology helped rig the presidential election. Read Full Articl...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:47:03 +0000
‘A long way to go’: Klopp and Solskjaer both focused on victory as Liverpool and Manchester United prepare for epic clash
Rival bosses Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Jurgen Klopp are both avoiding talk of title race ramifications as they prepare their respective sides for a titanic Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:42:34 +0000
New Jersey govt drains gym’s bank account over Covid-19 rule-breaking, despite ongoing legal appeal
The owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey had their bank account unexpectedly drained even while pursuing their legal appeals against a growing stack of fines levied by the state for alleged violation of Covid-19 rules. Read Full...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:07:52 +0000
Covid clampdown: UK closing ALL travel corridors in bid to block new virus variants arriving from overseas
The UK will shut all of its remaining international travel corridors from 4am GMT on Monday until at least February 15, in a bid to shield the country from new coronavirus variants, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday. Read Full...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:04:21 +0000
‘The heaviest boxing match in history’: Game of Thrones’ Hafthor Bjornsson ready to make history in boxing bow against Steven Ward
Deadlift world record holder and ex-World's Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson faces arguably the hardest test of his incredible career on Saturday, stepping into the boxing ring to take on seasoned professional Steven Ward in Dubai. Read ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:56:28 +0000
Washington's National Mall to be closed for Biden inauguration ‘to ensure safety,’ says National Park Service
The iconic National Mall in Washington, DC will be closed to the public for a week for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, the National Park Service (NPS) said, amid security concerns in the wake of the Capitol attack. Read Full A...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:48:47 +0000
German doctor Mark Schmidt cops almost five years in prison and $191,000 fine for leading international blood doping ring
The German doctor at the center of a ring that helped athletes to make blood transfusions in a bid to enhance their performance at competitions has been jailed for four years and eight months by a Munich court. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:43:46 +0000
No Signal: App experiencing ‘technical difficulties’ after gaining 40 MILLION users in a week
Encrypted messaging service Signal appears to be offline for some users, blaming ‘technical difficulties’ and promising restored service. Millions of new users recently flocked to the app, promoted by Elon Musk and Edward Snowden. R...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:41:39 +0000
Authorities at former Nazi German concentration camp Buchenwald warn revelers against sledding over MASS GRAVES
The German memorial at former Nazi concentration camp Buchenwald had to issue a bizarre warning, telling people to respect the dead, as some apparently went for sled rides over the mass graves. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:15:22 +0000
Hong Kong braces for internet restrictions after web domain firm says it will block sites that ‘contravene public interest’
Web operators in Hong Kong have been warned they face being blocked by the region’s domain registrar under a new policy banning “inappropriate content,” including any deemed illegal or “disruptive to the operation of government....

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:14:29 +0000
Winging it: Ukrainian tennis star Yastremska is seen dancing on flight to Australian Open despite provisional suspension (VIDEO)
Ukrainian tennis star Dayana Yastremska has caused controversy after being filmed dancing on board a chartered flight to Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open - despite being provisionally suspended for a doping offense. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:44:03 +0000
‘Here we go’: Dana White sends UFC fans into a frenzy by posting footage as he enters talks with champ Khabib Nurmagomedov (VIDEO)
The rumor mill around Russian champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's future has gone into overdrive after UFC boss Dana White posted a clip of the pair ushering each other into a meeting room before sitting at opposite sides of a table. Read Fu...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:41:45 +0000
‘Sanctions guru’ who helped fire 1st shots in Russiagate saga to return as CIA’s deputy director under Biden
Joe Biden’s transition team has picked David Cohen, the former deputy director of the CIA, to reprise his role and help smooth things out for his future boss, career diplomat and intelligence outsider William Burns.  Read Full Articl...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:32:18 +0000
‘Unacceptable’: 6 EU countries urge bloc to address Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine delays, as Canada also flags supply issues
Six EU governments have written to the bloc’s executive to call for action as deliveries of Covid-19 vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech are being delayed, while supply issues have also been reported in Canada. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:30:56 +0000
DOJ internal watchdog opens review into agency’s handling of Capitol riot, will assess if there are ‘weaknesses’ in policies
The US Department of Justice has said it is “initiating a review” of its own procedures and possible failings following the storming of the US Capitol last week by Trump supporters, which resulted in five deaths. Read Full Article a...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:22:15 +0000
‘We are under siege’: Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine says military has taken over his home as election count continues
Uganda’s main challenger to the presidency, Bobi Wine, has claimed that the country’s military has besieged his home, as votes are still being counted from Thursday's poll in an election already marred by controversy. Read Full Arti...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:16:50 +0000
Franklin Graham compares Republicans who voted for Trump impeachment to Judas’ betrayal of JESUS
Protestant evangelist Franklin Graham has taken a harsh stance against the 10 Republicans who voted in favor of impeaching President Donald Trump, comparing the “betrayal” to that of Judas turning on Jesus Christ. Read Full Article ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:05:49 +0000
‘You suck’: Ex-WWE champ Kurt Angle slams Covid for keeping football fans out as Premier League side Arsenal adopt anthem (VIDEO)
Underperforming Premier League giants Arsenal shocked viewers by playing Kurt Angle's anthem, 'You Suck', midway through a dismal match at their London home - and the wrestling icon said he wished a stadium of fans had sung it. Read Ful...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:57:00 +0000
Microsoft, Oracle & Co full speed ahead on Covid-19 vaccine passports, citing incipient government demand
US tech and health behemoths have joined forces to roll out yet another Covid-19 vaccination passport, dangling a return to international travel but raising more questions about the future of privacy. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:51:55 +0000
Immunization on Red Square: Moscow to offer Covid-19 vaccination directly across from Kremlin in iconic GUM department store
With Moscow continuing to roll out its mass Covid-19 vaccination program, Russia may be opening the world's most beautiful inoculation center. From next week, city residents will be able to be immunized right on Red Square. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:51:27 +0000
Erdogan hopes Biden will bring resolution on S-400 spat and says Turkey wants the F-35 fighter jets it paid for
President Erdogan said he hopes the Biden administration will move to resolve tensions between Ankara and Washington over the purchase of a Russian missile system. The US halted delivery of F-35s to Turkey in response to the deal. Read ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:34:51 +0000
Paws for thought: Chinese swimming ace escapes EIGHT-YEAR ban after judge’s DOG-MEAT tweets force verdict to be scrapped
Chinese swimming star Sun Yang's eight-year doping ban has been wiped out - for now - after one of the judges involved in his case was found to have tweeted anti-Chinese sentiments since taking on the case. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:24:43 +0000
‘Manipulated’ internal vaccine evaluation emails leaked following December cyberattack – EU drug regulator
Emails related to the vaccine evaluation process were leaked following a December hacking attack on the EMA, the European drug regulator, the agency said, adding that data was “manipulated” to undermine trust in the vaccines. Read F...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:20:56 +0000
More Russians say they will get Covid-19 vaccine as roll out speeds up, but four in ten still shy of needle
Just days after President Vladimir Putin ordered the start of a mass immunization campaign, a new poll found that while many Russians are eager to get the coronavirus shot, almost half still have reservations about inoculation. Read Ful...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:14:53 +0000
‘There at president's invitation’: Lawyer for ‘QAnon Shaman’ gives ‘bizarre’ interview comparing Trump to cult, asks for pardon
The lawyer for Jacob Chansley, dubbed the ‘QAnon Shaman’, has claimed his client entered the US Capitol at President Donald Trump’s “invitation” and a pardon would be “honorable.” Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:12:17 +0000
Indian news anchor who quit job for fake Harvard role says she is ‘victim of a very serious phishing attack’
Established Indian news anchor Nidhi Razdan has filed a police complaint claiming she was duped into quitting her job for an offer to join Harvard University as an Associate Professor of Journalism that turned out to be a scam. Read Ful...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:01:32 +0000
UK Supreme Court dismisses appeal by insurers, opening up 370,000 businesses to Covid-19 payouts
The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favour of hundreds of thousands of firms who filed for insurance payouts to cover losses they incurred during the first Covid-19 national lockdown. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:01:27 +0000
Crypto-hitmen: Russian cybercrime investigation team reveals contract killers are being paid in Bitcoin
Russian killers-for-hire are increasingly being paid with cryptocurrency, believing that the relative anonymity granted by digital money and electronic wallets means that they can more easily get away with their crimes. Read Full Articl...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:50:52 +0000
‘I risked my life’: Tennis bad boy Bernard Tomic celebrates with reality TV stunner after spat over Australian Open qualification
Aussie tennis ace Bernard Tomic has angrily claimed he “risked his life” and does not need the money after reaching the Australian Open - earning emotional congratulations from ‘Love Island’ star and OnlyFans model Vanessa Sierr...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:19:06 +0000
Chinese Covid-19 vaccines will offer at least 6 months of immunity & are safe for kids, drugmaker says
The chairman of a Chinese vaccine producer has said that its jabs provide protection against Covid-19 for at least six months, but the firm will continue to monitor trial participants to see how much longer immunity lasts. Read Full Art...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:01:20 +0000
Pfizer reducing Covid-19 vaccine deliveries to Europe while it steps up production, Norway says
Drug manufacturer Pfizer will temporarily cut deliveries of its Covid-19 vaccine to Europe so it can upgrade production capacity from 1.3 billion doses a year to 2 billion, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) has said. Read F...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:53:58 +0000
‘Innocent people were hurt’: Dutch government resigns over childcare subsidies mismanagement scandal
The Dutch government led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte collectively resigned on Friday, following a report that blamed the cabinet for the mismanagement of childcare subsidies. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:53:44 +0000
Saxony migrant center to be turned into Covid-19 JAIL for repeat quarantine violators – media
A building that used to host people seeking asylum in Germany is being converted into a “corona jail,” a detention facility for people who repeatedly violate quarantine, the German tabloid Bild reported. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:51:53 +0000
Argentine golf star Angel Cabrera ARRESTED in Rio on assault charges
Two-time major winner Angel Cabrera has been arrested in connection with assault charges leveled against him back home in Argentina, according to reports from Reuters. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:44:48 +0000
Daily Mail’s man in the Duma? Western media’s favorite Russian conspiracy loon Solovey reportedly considering parliamentary run
With parliamentary elections set for this autumn, Russian parties are starting to select their candidates. Astonishingly, a man best described as Moscow’s answer to Alex Jones is tipped to join the fray as a liberal contender. Read Fu...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:38:34 +0000
Thailand to introduce tourism tax for every visitor, advised to legalize gambling to help stop the spread of Covid-19
Tourist traffic to Thailand has plummeted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now the kingdom is introducing a visitor tax to help pay Covid-19 costs and is being urged to legalize gambling to stop its spread in underground Read Full Article ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:37:32 +0000
Helicopter rips roof of Russian team's truck in mid-air collision as Dakar rally in Saudi Arabia claims yet another crash (VIDEO)
Marathon race the Dakar rally has witnessed yet more danger and drama after a truck driven by Anton Shibalov, of the victorious Russian Kamaz-Master team, hit an organizers' helicopter in mid-air during a jump on the final day. Read Ful...



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