Thomas Tuchel is a fresh face in the Premier League but Jose Mourinho is already working his mind games on the German, claiming “it’s not difficult” to manage Chelsea as the Portuguese prepares his Spurs team to meet the Blues. Re...

Britain’s vaccine minister has warned that the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions is reliant on further positive data showing case numbers falling, but said the economy could start reopening in March. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

The editors of some of Russia’s best-known newspapers and online outlets have released statements condemning the jailing of Sergey Smirnov, the editor-in-chief of Mediazona. He was detained for breaking laws regarding protests. Read F...

Mafia in Naples, Italy have begun attacking ambulance crews whose sirens are reportedly interrupting drug deals and scaring off business, as customers fear police are on their way. Read Full Article at RT.com

South Korea’s PM Chung Sye-kyun has ordered a revamp of the country’s social distancing guidelines. The enduring restrictions have faced mounting criticism, especially from business owners suffering losses. Read Full Article at RT.c...

The Indian government’s efforts to privatize state-owned companies provide a “great opportunity” for the country to become a $5 trillion economy, a top Indian business leader told CNBC. Read Full Article at RT.com

In a world’s first, British researchers will examine whether jabs developed by Pfizer and AstraZeneca can be safely combined as part of a two-dose Covid-19 vaccine regimen. Read Full Article at RT.com

An attempt by a controversial Dutch Muslim party to sweeten its image backfired when a Jewish baker who was set to stand for the group refused to stop selling X-rated cakes and was forced to withdraw. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Big Oil recorded one of its worst years in history because of the coronavirus pandemic that pushed their financial results deep into negative territory. Read Full Article at RT.com

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has shared a “tool kit” with tips and talking points for backers of India’s farmer protests, stoking a wave of backlash and accusations she aided a foreign plot to destabilize the country. R...

The prestigious corporate consulting firm McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay up $573 million to settle investigations into its work with Big Pharma, namely its role in boosting sales of the powerful opioid narcotic oxycodone. Read Ful...

Irish Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar blasted the European Union for a slow-moving vaccination initiative, saying the program has not been the bloc’s “finest hour” while lamenting the EU’s aversion to Russia’s Sputnik V. Re...

The American Civil Liberties Union, which has been AWOL from the fight over free speech on social media, has apparently kept itself busy studying science, finding that biological males don't have physical advantages over females. Read F...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being compared to the actor who staged an attack on himself, after her account of fearing for her life during the January 6 riot was fact-checked, exposing that she wasn’t in the Capitol building. Read Full...

Parler CEO John Matze has been terminated from the company after a decision by its board, the now-former chief executive said, noting that he played no part in the move, which comes after the site was booted from Amazon’s servers. Rea...

Prosecutors in Kenosha, Wisconsin have called on a judge to issue an arrest warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse, the teen who shot two people dead during a protest last summer, claiming he did not report an address change to the court. Read Fu...

US climate czar John Kerry defended his choice of taking a private jet to Iceland to receive an environmental award in 2019, pointing to his importance in the battle against carbon and suggesting that he had no other options. Read Full ...

A British woman questioning the Covid-19 crisis in the UK has been banned from visiting any hospital across the country save for emergency, after she repeatedly filmed and shared videos of what she claimed were “empty wards.” Read F...

Syrian air defenses have responded to an Israeli missile attack near al-Quneitra, according to reports in the country’s state media. Read Full Article at RT.com

Video sharing app TikTok will slap warning labels on videos it suspects contain “misinformation” and discourage users from sharing them. The move brings TikTok’s policies closer in line with those of Twitter. Read Full Article at ...

As the UK hit the marker of 10 million people receiving a first dose of Covid vaccine, PM Boris Johnson has warned that levels of infection in the country remain “alarmingly high,” as he hoped to start easing lockdown this month. Re...

The US Department of Justice has dropped a lawsuit against Yale University for allegedly discriminating against Asian and white applicants, signaling the Biden administration’s intent to protect affirmative action programs. Read Full ...

US Covid-19 czar Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to “lay low” and not break quarantine with Super Bowl watch parties, or they could become coronavirus “superspreader” events like Christmas and Thanksgiving. Read Full Article a...

India’s top movie stars have fought back against Western celebrities for “poking their noses” into the country’s affairs, after Rihanna, Greta Thunberg, and Mia Khalifa all drew attention to violent protests by Indian farmers. R...

The US will halt its planned withdrawal of 12,000 troops from Germany while the Pentagon conducts a review of the Trump-era plans, the head of the US European Command said on Wednesday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Italy is interested in the swift approval of Sputnik V by the EU and may not only purchase but could also produce the Russian vaccine, Antonio Fallico, the head of the Conoscere Eurasia Association, told RT. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Ex-England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright has reacted with bemusement after an 18-year-old Irishman was spared a criminal conviction for sending messages of racist abuse to him last year after using his character in a video game. Read F...

Ukrainian world number 29 Dayana Yastremska has had her appeal against a provisional doping suspension dismissed, meaning she will be unable to play at the upcoming Australian Open despite flying all the way to Melbourne. Read Full Arti...

The US Navy should rename warships and other assets that have racist connotations, as part of a modernization drive to promote diversity, the task force that shapes navy policy has recommended. Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Supreme Court has canceled arguments on two Trump-era immigration and border security cases, as President Joe Biden eases Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” policies. However, the controversial detention of minors continues. R...

Canada has designated the group ‘Proud Boys’ as a terrorist entity, following a parliamentary resolution blaming the “white supremacist” group of organizing the January 6 riot at the US Capitol. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thomas Tuchel is set for the sternest test of his Chelsea career to date when he takes a trip across London to take on rivals Tottenham, with the German lauding Jose Mourinho in advance as "one of the best managers in the world". Read F...

The US has waded into a row over media censorship in Ukraine, backing a ban on opposition TV channels as both the EU and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s own father expressed grave concerns over the impact on free speech. Read Full Arti...

The editor of Moscow-based news website Mediazona, founded by members of the Pussy Riot punk band, has been handed 25 days behind bars for promoting demonstrations in support of imprisoned opposition figure Alexey Navalny. Read Full Art...

With less than six months to go before the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, the organizers have issued guidelines aimed at delivering a safe competition by restricting physical contact and requiring regular Covid-19 tests. Read F...

Luca Yupanqui looks set to become the world’s youngest recording artist in history, having recorded her debut album before she was born, thanks to her musician parents and some cutting-edge audio tech. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Eden Hazard’s time at Real Madrid has been plagued by injury and barbs about his weight, and fast food giant Burger King put the boot in amid a new setback by claiming the star missed training to indulge in their special offer. Read F...

TikTok has reached an agreement with Italian data protection regulators to block underage users there from using its app, after a 10-year-old girl died in Palermo in a failed attempt at a dangerous social media challenge. Read Full Arti...

Clinical trial data published in The Lancet medical journal this week shows the Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine works for more than nine in 10 people, making it among the most efficacious jabs available. Read Full Article at ...

The Turkish president has denounced demonstrators as “terrorists” as educators and students alike protested against the controversial appointment of a government loyalist to head Istanbul’s most prestigious university. Read Full A...

A Swedish diplomat attended a protest in support of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny. That's according to Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman, who said that foreign embassy employees shouldn't participate in protests. Read Ful...

Democrats and Republicans have reached an agreement that will allow the Democrats to take control of several Senate committees. Though the party holds a slim majority, Republicans have until now held onto their committee seats. Read Ful...

After four quiet years, Joe Biden’s return to the White House has woken America’s lifestyle writers from their hibernation, and they’re ready to shine his shoes with cringe-inducing content once more. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

The Swiss drugs regulator will delay its approval of the two Covid-19 vaccines developed by AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson until it receives more data on their efficacy at preventing the virus, the agency said on Wednesday. Read Full...

Next week's Australian Open has been thrown into more chaos after it emerged that between 500-600 players and officials have been forced back into quarantine after a staff member at the event hotel tested positive for Covid-19. Read Ful...

Denmark’s government has said digital vaccine passports will be used “in three, four months” to restart life in the country. And by the end of February, Danes can check their status online and print off their vaccination certs. Re...

The highest UN court for international disputes between states has ruled that it does have jurisdiction to hear a case brought by Iran challenging US sanctions against Tehran. Read Full Article at RT.com

Bellator MMA sensation Valerie Loureda might be living her best life on the sun-kissed Caribbean island of St Barts, but the rising young star is still putting in the work after promising even bigger and better things in 2021. Read Full...

The number of global air passengers declined “dramatically” last year due to travel restrictions imposed over the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Wednesday. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Crude prices continued to rally after hitting their highest level in over a year, as production cuts by Russia and Saudi Arabia in an effort to boost the pandemic-hit market were bolstered by a global drawdown in inventories. Read Full ...

For centuries, the elusive “Russian soul” has puzzled writers and explorers alike. Familiarly European, but distinctly different to the West, what makes the world’s largest country tick is still the subject of fierce debate. Read ...

France’s industry minister has announced that two labs within the country will begin domestically producing the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines, as the EU delivery dispute continues to rumble on. Read Full Article at RT....

Ukrainians have more faith in Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko than in newly inaugurated US President Joe Biden. That's according to a new survey, which revealed that 36 percent of respondents trust the leader in Minsk. Read Fu...

A French court ruled on Wednesday that the government is guilty of failing to fulfil its obligations to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as laid out under the Paris Climate Accord. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Contrary to many breathless headlines published throughout the pandemic extolling the benefits of lockdowns for the environment, the planet was actually warmer because of them, a new paper has found. Read Full Article at RT.com

Officials in Israel are expanding its Covid-19 vaccination program to include all citizens aged over 16. Despite the ongoing mass vaccine rollout, however, the country has experienced a new surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. Read Fu...

The former head of the European Central Bank (ECB), Mario Draghi, has been given a mandate by the Italian President Sergio Mattarella to form a government, an official told reporters on Wednesday. Read Full Article at RT.com

It didn't take long into Nick Kyrgios' return to the tour for him to be involved in yet another furious bust-up with tennis umpires after the Australian firebrand slammed officials for penalizing him for a time violation. Read Full Arti...

The release of a video showing a close Alexey Navalny associate asking for help from a British government official, who the FSB claims is a spy, will only make more Russians believe the opposition figure serves Western interests. Read F...

The extension of the New START nuclear arms reduction agreement with the US will go into effect today, Moscow has announced, praising the deal as a step in the right direction for international stability.  Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Iran's president has warned that Tehran will not return to compliance with the conditions of the nuclear deal unless it is clear that none of its clauses will be changed and no new members will be added to the agreement. Read Full Artic...

Police in Myanmar have filed charges against Aung Sang Suu Kyi for having walkie talkies and other banned equipment and she will be detained until February 15. She has been under house arrest since a coup on Monday. Read Full Article at...

Chelsea's German defender Antonio Rudiger has denied reports that off-field rancor with former boss Frank Lampard played a part in Roman Abramovich's move to replace the club legend with ex-Paris Saint Germain coach Thomas Tuchel. Read ...

The great-grandson of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has signed for the youth ranks of Rome giants Lazio after impressing as a right-back. Read Full Article at RT.com

Scientists are extolling the efficacy of a wonder drug in combating not only Covid-19 but influenza and other respiratory illnesses, in what may pave the way for a new generation of medicines to prevent future pandemics. Read Full Artic...

A report being withheld from the public documents horrific acts of rape and sexual abuse against young boys that were facilitated by nuns belonging to the Cathoic Archdiocese of Cologne in Germany, according to the Daily Beast. Read Ful...

A proposed security law that would give French police more power to use surveillance and drones doesn’t go far enough in protecting citizens’ rights to privacy and personal data, the nation’s privacy watchdog has warned. Read Full...

Three academics from the Russian Academy of Sciences have proposed returning the country to the Soviet-style five-year economic plan system as a means of combating the Covid-19 related downturn. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian tennis ace Daniil Medvedev has ensured his team’s participation in the ATP Cup semi-finals after beating Kei Nishikori in straight sets 6-2, 6-4, moving Russia to 2-0 in its tie against Japan. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

A buying frenzy has swept the silver market as the Reddit community rushed over to commodities, with the price of the white metal soaring to an eight-year high this week. Read Full Article at RT.com

China is increasing imports of computer chips and equipment required to manufacture them in a bid to mitigate the impact of a US ban on high-tech exports, as Beijing’s semiconductor industry struggles to meet domestic demand. Read Ful...

The Japanese minister of health has apologized after it was revealed that Japan's Covid-19 warning app had a bug which meant it failed to pass on some notifications of suspected contact with people infected with the virus. Read Full Art...

In a move that has sparked concern for freedom of speech in the country, Ukraine’s embattled president has clamped down on eight opposition-owned media outlets, with tough new rules taking away their broadcasting rights. Read Full Art...

India's trade secretary has defended the country's recently introduced digital tax, maintaining that online commerce and other revenues must be taxed in some form. The tax has been objected by US-based tech firms and Washington. Read Fu...

Ukrainian high-jump prodigy Yaroslava Mahuchikh delivered a stellar performance at an indoor meeting in Banska Bystrica, in Slovakia, with a world-leading result of 2m 6cm, overtaking the mark set by Russia’s Maria Lasitskene. Read Fu...

Scotland’s National Clinical Director has warned that the price of domestic normality is strict travel quarantine rules for all travellers returning to the country, as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveils new Covid-19 measures. Read...

A pair of physicists have proposed the exact set of circumstances necessary for a human to enter a black hole, but caution that it would be the loneliest one-way trip ever undertaken in the history of mankind. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Moscow police violently broke up protests and arrested hundreds of demonstrators on Tuesday night, as supporters of opposition figure Alexey Navalny took to the streets to rally against his three-and-a-half-year jail sentence. Read Full...

Veteran US broadcaster Stephen A. Smith has come under fire for comments made about women's MMA in which he said that he "just doesn't want to see women punching each other in the face". Read Full Article at RT.com

The chief inspector of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine has said the jab is having a profound impact on Covid-19 hospitalisation across the world but warned that new virus variants may impact the vaccines’ efficacy. Read Full Article at...

Alex George, a doctor who gained notoriety for his appearance on a popular dating show, has been tapped by the British government to help draft policies aimed at combating a mental health crisis among the nation’s youth. Read Full Art...

Juliana Carlos – the woman who shot to social media notoriety after being dubbed ‘courtside Karen’ by LeBron James – has apologized after her clash with the NBA icon and has reportedly escaped a ban from future games. Read Full ...

Scientists are sounding the alarm about potential damage to male fertility caused by the coronavirus which threatens to wreak havoc on humanity long after the pandemic has abated. Read Full Article at RT.com

The South Korean authorities have held a drill at Incheon international airport to prepare for the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines, ensuring the government’s rollout can begin as planned later in February. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

The Irish foreign minister has said that Brexit is the cause of increasing tensions in Northern Ireland, not the Protocol, as reports of “menacing behaviour” and graffiti threatening border staff sees the EU withdraw officials. Read...

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl was in no mood to entertain obvious questions after watching his team suffer a record-equaling Premier League hammering for the second time in two seasons. Read Full Article at RT.com

Grain exports by Russia in the current agricultural year, from last July to June 2021, have already hit 34.3 million tons, 25 percent more than during the same period last season. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s president has warned that social media giants are making decisions about what to publish and what to censor in their own interests alone, and without any regard for the broader consequences of their actions. Read Full Article...

India’s key stock indices extended their winning streak to reach new record highs on Wednesday. The rally is driven by positive economic data and government plans to boost spending to secure further recovery from the pandemic. Read Fu...

India’s Foreign Ministry has lashed out at “foreign individuals and entities,” accusing them of attempting to tarnish the country’s image with “irresponsible” comments about recent violent protests by Indian farmers. Read Fu...

Clashes broke out in Istanbul between police and students demonstrating against the appointment of a new rector at their university and demanding the release of LGBT activists. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian star Ekaterina Alexandrova produced a stunning performance to beat reigning French Open champion Iga Swiatek at the Gippsland Trophy, a warm-up event ahead of the Australian Open. Read Full Article at RT.com

Just months after a Russian-brokered accord paused hostilities in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan has accused Armenia of restarting fighting, sparking concern for the fragile ceasefire. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will soon meet with top financial regulators to review volatility triggered after amateur traders drove GameStop’s share price to soaring heights in a bid to punish short sellers on Wall Street. Read...

Mexican regulators have approved the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use, the country’s coronavirus czar said, hours after the UK’s esteemed Lancet journal published data showing the Russian drug is 91 percent effective. Re...

US President Joe Biden has signed three executive orders that would help immigrants obtain citizenship, but a review on migrant children separated from their families could take months, despite vows to reunite them on “day one.” Rea...

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has terminated hundreds of members from 42 Pentagon advisory boards, part of an aggressive bid to oust appointees brought on in the waning days of the Donald Trump administration. Read Full Article at R...

Twitter has banished MyPillow after company founder Mike Lindell used the account to reiterate claims of election fraud and accuse the social media platform's chief executive, Jack Dorsey, of being “tied into” the alleged crimes. Re...

While the probe into the Capitol Police’s fatal shooting of Trump supporter Ashli Babbitt during the January 6 unrest is ongoing, multiple outlets have reported that it is unlikely the officer involved will face charges. Read Full Art...

White House press secretary Jen Psaki appeared to be gobsmacked when a reporter asked about President Joe Biden's plans for the Space Force and equated the new military branch's significance to a paint job for Air Force One. Read Full A...