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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:41:53 +0000
President Biden says US ‘could very well have’ given evacuees’ names to Taliban, as he faces criticism over deadly Kabul attack
Shortly after the deadly Kabul bombing, President Joe Biden has said that the US military may have shared data on Americans and allied Afghans with the Taliban in order to streamline evacuations.  Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:21:30 +0000
Spain’s evacuation of Afghanistan ends, diplomatic staff removed to Dubai, almost 2,000 Afghans flown to safety
The Spanish effort to evacuate its personnel from Afghanistan has drawn to a close, with all diplomatic staff safely removed from Kabul to Dubai, and 1,898 Afghan allies flown to Spain as the Taliban’s adopted deadline nears. Read Ful...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:07 +0000
Cuba about to join the crypto revolution
The Cuban government will officially recognize cryptocurrencies for payments on the island, according to a resolution published in the Official Gazette. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:00:11 +0000
Russia’s foreign exchange reserves increase by $1.8 billion in one week
Russia’s gold and foreign currency holdings grew by another $1.8 billion in the week through August 20, according to the latest data published by the country’s central bank. Read Full Article at RT.com

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:59:33 +0000
US Supreme Court sides with landlords as it blocks federal eviction moratorium, putting millions at risk of homelessness
The US Supreme Court has vacated a stay on a lower court’s decision to end the latest federal eviction moratorium, arguing that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) far overstepped its authority by imposing it. Read Full Article at R...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:35:24 +0000
Taliban claims at least 28 of its members killed in Kabul blasts, vows to step up security but no deadline extension
At least 28 Taliban members perished in two suicide bombings that rocked the Afghan capital, an official from the group told Reuters, vowing to beef up security at the Kabul airport to prevent future terrorist attacks. Read Full Article...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:46:42 +0000
Cop who killed Ashli Babbitt during Capitol riot says knowing she was unarmed would not have changed decision to shoot
The DC police officer who fatally shot Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt said his decision to open fire would not have changed even if he had known she was unarmed, in his first on-record comments since the unrest on January 6. Read Full Art...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:39:56 +0000
New York jail where Jeffrey Epstein was found dead to CLOSE amid reports of dire conditions & sloppy security
The New York federal jail where financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in what was ruled a suicide has been ordered to shut down, for now, amid reports of numerous violations, including filthy conditions. Read Full Ar...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 02:04:52 +0000
UK evacuation flight to pick up Pen Farthing & his rescue animals from Kabul cancelled after backlash, but effort is on
A plane set to airlift ex-marine and animal activist Pen Farthing from Afghanistan was cancelled over safety concerns, leaving him stranded with staff and scores of rescued cats and dogs as activists try to arrange a new flight. Read Fu...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:53:00 +0000
As Manchester City and Juventus negotiate, what is really behind the Premier League giants' swoop for Cristiano Ronaldo?
Manchester City have reportedly opened negotiations with superagent Jorge Mendes over a sensational move for his top client, Cristiano Ronaldo. But what's behind what would be one of the most remarkable coups in modern times? Read Full ...

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:02:57 +0000
‘Read the room’: Vice shredded over tweet warning of ‘neo-Nazis’ in Marine Corps after Kabul blast kills US troops
Vice News was taken to the woodshed after sharing a story suggesting the US Marine Corps is infested with “neo-Nazis,” hours after bombings in Afghanistan took the lives of at least 13 American soldiers, most of them Marines. Read F...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:00:28 +0000
‘We will not be deterred’: Biden says US evacuation to continue after Kabul airport blasts despite potential further attacks
Addressing the deadly bombings at the Kabul airport, US President Joe Biden vowed retaliation against ISIS and said that the US won’t stop the evacuation, while noting that attacks are likely to continue “beyond today.” Read Full ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:46:49 +0000
American talk show host calls for mass violence against Afghans over terrorist attack that killed US citizens in Kabul
Talk show host Todd Starnes has called for the destruction of an Afghan city for every American killed after an Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport killed 12 US citizens. Read Full Article at R...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:49:05 +0000
Additional explosions heard in Kabul were controlled demolition of ammo by US forces, not further attacks – Taliban
The Taliban has belatedly reached out to calm the nerves of Kabul residents after the terrorist attacks at the airport, explaining the most recent explosions are only the US military destroying ammunition ahead of their departure. Read ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:23:41 +0000
‘All soldiers flown out’: Germany ends evacuation operation in Afghanistan
The last German planes left Kabul on Thursday, as Berlin officially ended its evacuation mission in Afghanistan. All German soldiers left the country unharmed, the defense minister has confirmed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:33:07 +0000
‘She’s the number one cheerleader’: Police move in as ex-UFC champ Woodley’s mum clashes with Jake Paul’s team at face-off (VIDEO)
TV presenters looked scared as a huge fracas broke out at a face-off between boxing yob Jake Paul and ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley – with the MMA star reacting furiously after his devoted mom was targeted. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:30:39 +0000
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly blasts outside Kabul airport
Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan's capital, according to the terrorist group's propaganda outlet. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:21:10 +0000
Secretive US background check program could help REVOKE citizenship granted to immigrants, rights groups warn
A shadowy US agency software used to screen immigrants’ backgrounds for red flags can reportedly lead to naturalized Americans being stripped of citizenship if its algorithms find anything considered “derogatory” in their records ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 18:09:56 +0000
THIRD EXPLOSION heard from direction of Kabul airport – RT correspondent
Another explosion was heard from the direction of Kabul’s airport, RT's senior correspondent Murad Gazdiev reported on Thursday. This comes as dozens have been killed and injured from a double blast at the airport earlier. Read Full A...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:48:00 +0000
Capitol Police officers suing Trump, Roger Stone & ‘extremist groups’ over January 6 riot
Seven US Capitol Police officers have filed a lawsuit against former president Donald Trump and multiple right-wing groups over their alleged responsibility for the treatment they received during the January 6 Capitol riot. Read Full Ar...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:28:14 +0000
Venus Williams ‘accepting applications from bachelors’ after US Open withdrawal – and Serena’s coach admits her future is in doubt
Tennis veteran Venus Williams has joked that she is looking for men who don't "talk too much" after withdrawing from the US Open, while sister Serena's coach has admitted that her future is in the balance after she pulled out. Read Full...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:22:01 +0000
13 US service members killed in two ISIS suicide bomb attacks on Kabul airport – CENTCOM
At least 13 US military personnel were killed when two Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) suicide bombers mounted attacks on the Kabul airport and a nearby hotel on Thursday, officials with US Central Command have confirmed. Read Full Ar...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:53:40 +0000
‘Disaster… bigger than Saigon’: US Afghan war veteran who lost both legs slams Biden’s ‘horrendous’ exit strategy in RT interview
The US pullout from Afghanistan has been “completely botched” and demonstrates Washington’s lack of political will to do things right, a US Afghan war veteran told RT, adding that the war lasted for too long in the first place. Re...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:32:25 +0000
Israel allows increased flow of goods into Gaza amid Palestinian protests to lift blockade
Israel has permitted more commercial goods to enter Gaza after hundreds of Palestinians demonstrated and called for Tel Aviv to end its devastating blockade on the area. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:32:17 +0000
Coroner confirms 44-year-old BBC presenter died from AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine side effect
A coroner’s report has confirmed that late BBC Radio presenter Lisa Shaw died from “complications” related to AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:21:15 +0000
Man City suspend Premier League winner Mendy after police charge France star with four counts of rape and one of sexual assault
Manchester City have suspended France star Benjamin Mendy pending an investigation after police announced the Premier League winner has been charged with four counts of rape. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:20:05 +0000
Macron ‘cannot guarantee’ evacuation of French citizens waiting aboard 20 buses in Kabul after dual explosions near airport
President Emmanuel Macron has warned that his country “cannot guarantee” the safe evacuation of 20 busloads of French citizens and others waiting to leave Afghanistan, after two explosions rocked Kabul. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:17:33 +0000
After Trump-era hand-in-glove sabotage ops, Netanyahu kept Iran-engaging Biden in the dark about Natanz attack – media
The government of Israel’s then-prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, reportedly notified the Biden administration less than two hours before it launched a sabotage operation at Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility.   Read Full...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:12:11 +0000
Time’s Up and its supporters called out after report reveals it REFUSED to support Cuomo accuser
Time’s Up, the advocacy group meant to fight workplace sexual misconduct, has been blasted by Megyn Kelly and others following a report that the organization’s leaders chose not to support an Andrew Cuomo accuser. Read Full Article ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:04:46 +0000
Arrests made as Animal Rebellion activists ‘vandalise’ iconic Victoria Memorial fountain outside London’s Buckingham Palace
Several people have been arrested after Animal Rebellion activists dashed red paint on a monument to Queen Victoria outside London’s Buckingham Palace to protest crown estates “contributing to the death of animals.” Read Full Arti...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:02:28 +0000
Olympic champs claim material is ‘peeling off’ gold medals made from recycled electronic devices – just 4 weeks after Tokyo Games
Two Chinese athletes have claimed that the medals they won at the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympic games are starting to lose their shine and disintegrate, sharing pictures of the coveted items 'peeling off'. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:58:37 +0000
Giant explosion rocks Kazakh military base, as emergency workers scramble to battle massive blaze in Central Asian nation
A colossal blast has shaken an armed forces facility near the city of Taraz in southern Kazakhstan, with defense officials confirming to local media that a fire is still raging near the base after the huge explosion. Read Full Article a...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:47:58 +0000
UFC fighter calls Nurmagomedov out for ring girl comments, tells him to ‘pick on somebody your own size’ in latest dig at ex-champ
A UFC lightweight contender has told Khabib Nurmagomedov to "pick on somebody your own size" after the division's former champ called the promotion's ring girls MMA's most "useless" people. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:45:24 +0000
Russia fines US tech giants Facebook, Twitter & WhatsApp nearly half million dollars over refusal to stop sending user data abroad
Three of the world’s largest internet companies have been hit with hefty financial penalties after a Russian court ruled they had fallen foul of rules requiring them to process users’ private data exclusively within the country. Rea...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:38:47 +0000
Delivering gold: Star who funded Paralympics trip with food courier job storms to world record glory before anthem farce (VIDEO)
A cyclist with artificial limbs who paid his way to the Paralympics by working as a food courier has won gold and smashed the world record – only to cop a fiasco with the Russian athletes’ anthem after he received his medal. Read Fu...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:02:37 +0000
Lebanese judge issues subpoena for caretaker PM after he refuses to appear at Beirut blast inquiry
A Lebanese judge has issued a subpoena demanding the appearance of the country’s caretaker prime minister, Hassan Diab, after he refused to appear before an inquiry into the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion. Read Full Article at...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:49:12 +0000
Here’s what we know about ISIS-K, the splinter jihadist group, which Biden warned was ‘seeking to target’ Kabul airport
The US and the UK warned that Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K/IS-K) was planning attacks amid evacuations from Kabul in Afghanistan. Here is what we know about the jihadist group. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:24:11 +0000
Arsenal fans beg for Qatari takeover and for Kroenkes to leave club after Sheikh appears to confirm royal family takeover interest
Arsenal fans have begged for a potential takeover by the Qatari royal family after reports of club owners Kroenkes being bought appeared to be confirmed on Twitter following a series of cryptic tweets from the Arabian Peninsula. Read Fu...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:22:53 +0000
Russia invites Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Richard Branson to launch of rocket taking crew to record first feature-film shot in space
The head of Russia's space agency has invited Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson to the launch of Soyuz MS-19, he said on Wednesday. It will take a director and actress to shoot a movie on the International Space Station. Read Fu...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:19:50 +0000
Second blast confirmed at Kabul airport after French envoy warns civilians to leave area 'urgently'
A second blast has been confirmed at the Baron Hotel near Kabul airport following another major explosion amid military evacuation. It follows a warning from France's envoy to Kabul telling civilians to leave the area urgently. Read Ful...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 14:06:53 +0000
Visit Cornwall CEO pleads with Brits... not to visit Cornwall
Malcolm Bell, the chief executive of Cornwall's official tourist board Visit Cornwall, pleaded with holiday-hungry Brits on Thursday not to visit Cornwall unless they have a prior booking, as Covid-19 cases rise. Read Full Article at RT...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:52:21 +0000
Dozens killed & injured, including Americans, after Pentagon confirms 2 EXPLOSIONS outside Kabul airport
Children are among dozens of people killed and injured in two major explosions outside the airport in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul as dramatic evacuation efforts continue. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:45:50 +0000
As EU states build walls to stop migrants, ECHR tells Poland & Latvia to provide shelter for those crossing Belarusian border
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has demanded that both Poland and Latvia assist migrants who cross over their borders with Belarus, following appeals for help from 32 Afghan and 41 Iraqi nationals stuck at the frontiers. Read ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:39:46 +0000
New Russian missile-defense radar system is world-first for helping intercept nuclear warheads, military industry chief reveals
Russia's Soviet-era nuclear defense shield has had a major overhaul and has now become one of the world's most advanced military installations, benefitting from secret technology, one of the businesses behind the project has said. Read ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:31:39 +0000
Russian marine commandos able to silently drop from skies into seas with advanced new parachute designed for underwater combat
Bringing a new meaning to the term ‘skydiving’, a new parachute unveiled by Russian designers will enable troops to jump from high altitudes above the ocean, before descending deep into the waters below as part of covert missions. R...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:19:57 +0000
The Taliban needs foreign help to eradicate opium trafficking, spokesman tells Russian media
The Taliban funded its insurgency against NATO troops with illegal opium trade, but now it once again wants to eradicate poppy cultivation and needs international assistance to do so, a senior militant movement official said. Read Full ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:00:38 +0000
UK car production drops to lowest since 1956 due to Covid 'pingdemic' & chip shortages
The production of cars in Britain saw a sharp drop in July, marking the worst monthly performance for the industry in 65 years, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:51:05 +0000
Facebook imposed face recognition tech on 200,000 South Koreans & took social security info without consent, data watchdog finds
Facebook created and stored facial recognition details on 200,000 users in South Korea by harvesting info from videos and photos without consent, a data privacy audit revealed. It also illegally collected social security numbers. Read F...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:31:46 +0000
Qatar offering Covid-19 shots to Afghan evacuees transiting through the country after rescuing over 40,000 people
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry has said that Doha is offering Covid-19 vaccines to Afghan evacuees that are awaiting transit to go onwards to another country, with the state having helped to rescue tens of thousands of people. Read Full Art...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:28:11 +0000
Italian evacuation plane comes under fire as it takes off from Kabul – reports
An Italian Air Force plane, being utilized as part of the evacuation effort, has come under fire as it took off from Kabul airport, according to a Sky TG24 journalist onboard the aircraft. No injuries have been reported. Read Full Artic...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:25:58 +0000
If Britain violates Russian territorial waters again, Moscow's forces will make things ‘much more difficult,’ ambassador warns
Moscow’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Andrey Kelin, has warned London that there will be consequences in the event of a repeat of the incident in June when a British ship crossed into Russian territorial waters near Crimea. Read ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:19:43 +0000
NHS plans Covid-19 vaccination for 12-year-olds that would NOT require parental permission – reports
The UK National Health Service (NHS) has reportedly made plans to vaccinate children as young as 12 without the need for their parents’ permission – a plan that government advisers have not yet supported. Read Full Article at RT.com...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:12:04 +0000
Australia records more than 1,000 new domestic Covid infections for the first time since the pandemic began
On Thursday, the Australian government recorded more than 1,000 new domestic Covid-19 infections for the first time since the pandemic began amid an outbreak of cases around Sydney fueled by the Delta variant. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:08:43 +0000
Russian man sues TV channel after too much negative news caused him 'moral damage,' now seeks cash for 'psychological well-being'
Doom and gloom every time you turn on the TV has apparently hit one man from St. Petersburg more than most, with the unhappy viewer now taking broadcasting execs to court for supposedly leaving him shaken by their grim coverage. Read Fu...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 12:00:20 +0000
Why does the crypto industry continue to grow amid global crackdown? Boom Bust finds out
Governments and watchdogs around the world continue to issue warnings about the growth, size, and rate of adoption of cryptocurrencies. This comes as bitcoin’s total value exceeds $900 billion. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:51:53 +0000
All-star football match between top players in US and Mexico marred by homophobic chants that force play to be stopped
An All-Star game made up of players from the MLS in the United States and the MX Liga in Mexico was brought to a halt after homophobic chants rang out in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:39:05 +0000
‘He’s very honorable’: Flying knee king Khaybulaev inspired by Khabib, his father and Hasbullah as powerhouse targets MMA history
After a training camp illuminated by Khabib Nurmagomedov and internet sensation Hasbullah, Movlid Khaybulaev has worn a t-shirt honoring the ex-UFC champ's late father, Abdulmanap, at his latest face-off. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:31:53 +0000
Get dosed… with vaccine: Covid vaccines centres to pop-up at Leeds and Reading festivals but only to those not under the influence
Leeds and Reading music festivals announced that revellers will be able to get their NHS Covid-19 vaccine this coming bank holiday weekend at the pop-up tents at the events, although not everyone’s convinced it's a good idea. Read Ful...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:30:18 +0000
Beijing blasts American exploitation and coercion as Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s detention reaches 1,000 days
China’s Foreign Ministry has reiterated its anger at the “unreasonable detention” of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on the thousand-day anniversary of her arrest by Canadian authorities, pending extradition to the US. Read Full Art...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:26:23 +0000
As its poll numbers drop to new lows, Putin-supporting United Russia party faces prospect of losing its absolute hold on power
United Russia, the political party that backs President Vladimir Putin, is facing its toughest challenge yet. Ahead of upcoming elections, polls have the faction hovering at around 25-35% support, far short of previous highs. Read Full ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:10:35 +0000
RT’s Keiser Report looks at China’s rise amid global disorder
Max Keiser talks to Dan Collins, a longtime resident of China, about what the Afghanistan debacle means for the world’s second-largest economy and whether Beijing will benefit from the new world disorder. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:55:39 +0000
We were the ones to warn NATO about potential terrorist plot targeting Kabul airport, Taliban spokesman tells Russian media
The Taliban has claimed credit for tipping off NATO forces about a potential terrorist plot targeting Hamid Karzai international airport. The would-be bomb attack was meant to discredit them, an official said. Read Full Article at RT.co...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:46:42 +0000
Guardiola confirms City 2023 exit and plays down Brazil talk as fans claim Chelsea boss Tuchel has run him ‘out of England’
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that he will leave the club in 2023 to have a rest after seven years as head coach and fulfill his ambition of managing a national team. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:32:51 +0000
100+ people denounce Covid health passes by holding protest ‘picnic’ outside restaurants in Reims, France (VIDEO)
Protesters dined while sitting on the ground outside cafes and restaurants in the French city of Reims on Wednesday, rejecting the country’s restrictive Covid-19 health-pass system. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:28:06 +0000
France will end Afghanistan evacuations on Friday evening ahead of full US withdrawal – PM Castex
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has stated that his country will cease evacuations from Afghanistan after Friday, citing America’s plan to proceed with a full withdrawal from the country by the August 31 deadline. Read Full Article ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:09:58 +0000
Diabetes drug batch recalled in the UK over toxic contamination with potential cancer-causing substance
The UK’s drug regulator has ordered a small-scale recall of a popular diabetes drug after a checkup of pharmacies’ stockpiles found some of the medicine was contaminated with a toxic substance that is associated with cancer. Read Fu...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:57:03 +0000
TV anchor is axed after saying a black presenter hosted NBA finals because bosses felt ‘pressure’ about ‘crappy’ diversity record
A white TV anchor who was accidentally recorded saying that a high-profile black colleague had been given more work because bosses were "feeling pressure" on diversity has been axed from ESPN's NBA programming. Read Full Article at RT.c...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:51:27 +0000
An evil empire? The Soviet Union’s legacy is being used to paint Russians as conquerors, despite the fact it conquered them too
“Great Rus, bound together. A great republic of free peoples. Long live the united, great Soviet Union.” Those were the opening words of the USSR’s national anthem, and they reveal an inherent paradox at the heart of its empire. R...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:47:01 +0000
France ‘will not back down’ from sanctioning unvaccinated care-workers; Covid boosters to be offered to elderly from September
France’s prime minister has confirmed that Covid booster shots for the elderly and care-home residents will begin next month, and that the government will impose sanctions on caregivers who are not vaccinated by September 15. Read Ful...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:30:19 +0000
Washington slaps whopping duties on Russian pipe imports
The US Department of Commerce has introduced import duties of more than 200% on several types of steel pipes from Russia, according to a statement published in the US government’s Federal Register. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:16:09 +0000
30 years after Soviet collapse, almost two-fifths of Russians say they have ‘barely enough’ for food, as prices surge – survey
In the last six months, nearly two out of every five (39%) Russians have gone without food and drink due to a lack of funds, a poll has revealed. The country has seen rapid inflation of grocery prices during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:25 +0000
India ranks 2nd in the world in cryptocurrency adoption – report
A new study from market research firm Finder shows that Asian countries are outpacing the rest of the globe when it comes to cryptocurrency ownership. In India, the number of crypto users passed 15 million in June. Read Full Article at ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:41:22 +0000
Militants planning ‘imminent, lethal attack’ on Kabul airport warns UK minister
The British armed forces minister has warned of an “imminent attack” on Kabul airport by Islamist militants, citing ‘very credible’ intelligence sources, and advised people to stay away from the airbase. Read Full Article at RT....

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:17:03 +0000
London police tell people to throw out food after man allegedly INJECTS something into products at 3 supermarkets
Three supermarkets in west London were shut down on Wednesday evening after police arrested a man who is believed to have contaminated products with an unknown substance. Read Full Article at RT.com

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:18:01 +0000
1.6 million Moderna Covid vaccine doses pulled in Japan after foreign material found in some vials
Around 1.6 million doses of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are being pulled from circulation in Japan as a precaution after foreign material was discovered in some vials. An investigation was launched into the incident. Read Full Article ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:14 +0000
80% of Afghanistan’s budget has disappeared overnight
For governing a country, $1.6 billion in cash can’t be stretched too far. That’s how much comes in the coffers of the Taliban, which has now taken over Afghanistan. Now, banks and international organizations are cutting the cord. Re...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:46:48 +0000
Private flight leaves Kabul with nearly 300 EMPTY seats after passengers turned away by US & Taliban security – reports
At least one private charter flight set to evacuate hundreds of Afghans from the Kabul airport was forced to take off with just 50 of its 345 seats filled, amid reports that US and Taliban forces prevented them from boarding. Read Full ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:03:35 +0000
WATCH security escort Connecticut Governor Lamont from angry protesters after he defends school mask mandate
A back-to-school meeting at a Connecticut elementary school went awry after a group of parents vocally protested the student mask mandate, forcing the event to be cut short before confronting the governor directly. Read Full Article at ...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 03:06:19 +0000
Federal court sanctions pro-Trump lawyers Sidney Powell & Lin Wood over ‘bad faith’ 2020 election fraud suit
A US federal judge has sanctioned Sidney Powell, Lin Wood and several other attorneys who alleged fraud in the 2020 presidential race – echoing claims of then-President Donald Trump – saying their case was brought in “bad faith....

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:55:39 +0000
‘Appalling’: NY state adds 12,000 Covid-19 deaths to Cuomo’s toll after ex-governor accused of concealing real number
New York’s official death toll from Covid-19 has jumped by 12,000 to over 55,000 people in one day, with Governor Kathy Hochul saying that the public is entitled “to know the truth” her predecessor was accused of sugar-coating. Re...

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:29:06 +0000
Kamala Harris visits Vietnamese site marking capture of enemy pilot John McCain… seemingly thinking it’s a MEMORIAL (VIDEO)
US Vice President Kamala Harris blundered into a series of cultural faux pas while visiting Vietnam, her first official journey to a foreign state in office, as she attempted to pay homage to former prisoner of war John McCain. Read Ful...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:10:03 +0000
Cristiano Ronaldo offered up to €15MN a season by Man City for two years as Juventus eye exchange for Gabriel Jesus – report
Manchester City have offered Cristiano Ronaldo a two-year deal in a move that could hinge on a swap deal with Juventus for Gabriel Jesus, according to a source in Italy. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:59:46 +0000
Porn star Ron Jeremy indicted on 30+ counts of rape & other sex crimes, including assault on minor
Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged on more than 30 counts of rape and sexual assault, Los Angeles prosecutors said, alleging crimes against more than 20 women over a period of two decades, as well as one underage girl. Read Ful...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:12:14 +0000
1st man sentenced in Michigan governor kidnapping plot, gets 6 years after guilty plea
One of the men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer over the Covid-19 lockdown measures has received a sentence of six years after pleading guilty. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:11:59 +0000
WATCH Russian military planes evacuate hundreds from Afghanistan
Russia's Defense Ministry has launched its operation to evacuate over 500 people from Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover. Footage shows dozens of men, women and children disembarking from planes at safe destinations. Read F...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:36:13 +0000
Western media ‘complicit in hiding truth’ of Afghan war, allowing ‘extraordinary lie’ to last two decades – WikiLeaks' Hrafnsson
The abrupt US withdrawal from Afghanistan should not surprise anyone, WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Kristinn Hrafnsson told RT, saying the fact that Washington was able to deceive the world for two decades is more shocking. Read Full Articl...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:19:17 +0000
To Pav and to hold: Ex-Russia star admits desperation for settlement from model wife, claims he gave her $135k to leave him alone
More than five months after his model wife announced their divorce shortly after a 'prank' suicide stunt, ex-Russia star Pavel Mamaev has accused her of insincerity as part of an interview that led a reporter to resign. Read Full Articl...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 20:07:48 +0000
US secretary of state claims up to 1,500 Americans actively want to leave Afghanistan
As the US continues to scramble in its effort to evacuate American citizens out of Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken added to the confusion on the numbers by claiming less than 1,500 people actively want to leave. Read Full...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:56:55 +0000
‘I have no other choice’: College star & highly-rated NFL prospect requests transfer over ‘mandatory’ university Covid vaccination
An American footballer has requested a transfer to another program after announcing that he wanted to sever ties with his university team because of organizers' stance on Covid vaccines. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:47:43 +0000
Blackwater founder finds new income stream in flying Americans out of Kabul at $6,500 PER SEAT – reports
Erik Prince may get his privatized war in Afghanistan after all – the tail end of it, at least. The mercenary is reportedly charging $6,500 per head to fly people out of the Taliban-controlled country as the evac deadline looms. Read ...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:46:13 +0000
Black defendants’ race-related woes should influence sentencing, court in Canada rules, sparking debate over 2-tier justice system
Fears of a “two-tier justice” system have erupted after a Canadian court ruled that judges should account for the impacts of systemic racism and historical disadvantages when sentencing black offenders. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:39:50 +0000
‘Why are you in the women’s toilets?’ Police investigate alleged voyeurism using ‘hidden recording device’ at football association
Police are reportedly preparing a file on voyeurism for public prosecutors after a recording device was allegedly placed in the women's toilets at a national football association's headquarters. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:51:30 +0000
Unvaccinated Delta Air Lines employees to be charged $200 extra per month in health insurance to ‘cover Covid costs’
Employees of Delta Air Lines will be charged $200 extra per month in health insurance if they are not fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the company has announced. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:46:47 +0000
Undefeated world champion boxer Jermall Charlo arrested after allegedly stealing cash from bar, fleeing crime scene in limousine
Reigning WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo has surrendered to authorities in Texas weeks after San Antonio police issued several felony robbery warrants stemming from an alleged incident at a bar in July. Read Full Article at RT....

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:13:02 +0000
‘Havana syndrome’ strikes again? Two US officials to be evacuated from Vietnam over mystery symptoms amid trip by VP Harris
Two US officials are being medically evacuated from Vietnam after reported cases of the so-called ‘Havana Syndrome.’ The “anomalous” health incidents caused VP Kamala Harris’ trip to be delayed for hours on Tuesday. Read Full ...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:50:28 +0000
‘Military resources’ take priority in last days of evacuation, US not responsible for Kabul airport after troops leave – Pentagon
Department of Defense Press Secretary John Kirby confirmed the US will stick to the August 31 Afghanistan evacuation deadline, with thousands of citizens to go, as well as equipment which will be “prioritized” in the coming days. Re...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:46:35 +0000
UK police risk ‘eroding public confidence’, watchdog warns after report finds black people more likely to be tasered for longer
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has warned that the use of tasers by UK police risks “eroding public confidence” after a review revealed black people are more likely to be tasered longer than white individuals. Read...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:43:35 +0000
Ex-Trump adviser Roger Stone claims he was banned from ex-campaign spokesman Jason Miller’s social network Gettr
Roger Stone, a former campaign adviser to President Donald Trump, claimed on Wednesday to have been banned from Gettr – a conservative social network created by Jason Miller, another former Trump adviser and campaign spokesman. Read F...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:37:28 +0000
‘Women remain in danger’: Female footballers dodge gunfire to flee Taliban-led Afghanistan as escape organizers slam US government
Organizers have voiced their relief after a 72-hour bid to evacuate female athletes from Afghanistan succeeded – but criticized the US government and warned that others are stranded under the new Taliban regime. Read Full Article at R...

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:57:16 +0000
16 soldiers killed as Boko Haram attacks outpost in southern Niger, ministry claims 50 militants slain
Hundreds of Boko Haram militants attacked a military outpost in southern Niger overnight Tuesday, killing 16 soldiers and wounding nine. The defense ministry said dozens of militants were killed in the ensuing combat. Read Full Article ...



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