The Russian government is planning to continue its established policy of eliminating the share of US currency in the country’s economy, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Pankin. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Surging coal prices and power shortages in China slowed the growth of the world’s second-largest economy in the third quarter and threaten to spill over to the global supply chains in the fourth quarter. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

The winners of the 2021 Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest have been announced in Moscow on Friday, with the Grand Prix being shared by young photojournalists from Russia and Turkey. Read Full Article at RT.com

New Zealand has recorded its highest-ever daily Covid-19 infection count with just shy of 100 new local cases, despite over 80% of citizens having had at least one vaccine dose. Officials have blamed the spike on rule-breakers. Read Ful...

A Colorado Springs school district has launched an investigation after a teenage girl said at least one teacher had forced her and other students to use tape to affix their face coverings so they complied with the mask mandate. Read Ful...

Touting the benefits of the US transition from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles at a meeting with the Mexican president, US climate envoy John Kerry said the move would boost the Latin American country’s auto industry. Read Full ...

Pyongyang has reportedly carried out another weapons test, with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saying that the reclusive nation launched two ballistic missiles on Tuesday, as cited by Reuters. Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington’s top envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has resigned his post, the State Department said, amid mounting reports that the department will conduct a series of probes into the hasty and chaotic evacuation from Kabul. Read ...

Former New York Times opinion editor Bari Weiss drew media attention after telling CNN’s Brian Stelter about censorship and cancel culture, only for him to pretend that it’s not really happening – or if it is, it’s a good thing....

Upset at Telegram over the “insane garbage” someone impersonating him was posting, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden complained on Twitter, only to be answered by CEO Pavel Durov, who cleared the problem up within minutes. Read Full ...

The UK's school guidelines are designed to lure children into transgenderism, a Christian couple seeking to sue the government told RT. Pro-trans activists, however, believe they're using the legal system to push their own agenda. Read ...

Lying on Russia's Northern Sea Route but often inaccessible by land, the far-northeastern town of Pevek is a tough place to live in, but thanks to a unique floating nuclear power plant experiment, it's undergoing an "atomic boom." Read ...

A London private school has added to its curriculum a module on “white privilege” that includes lessons ranging from public reaction to Meghan Markle’s Royal racism allegations, to why James Bond is always played by a white man. R...

Google clamped down on Timnit Gebru, the former co-lead of ethical AI team, because she not only revealed bias in its large language models, but also called for structural changes in the AI field, Gebru told ‘Going Underground.’ Rea...

The world order is unjust and dominated by a “handful of countries” that won the Second World War, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told the parliament of Angola, kicking off a four-day diplomatic blitz in Africa. Read Ful...

The death of General Colin Powell has drawn an outpouring of sympathy and praise from politicians, but social media users made “war criminal” trend instead, having not forgiven Powell for his role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Read ...

Khabib Nurmagomedov has questioned the reporting surrounding a brutal assault on the Moscow Metro, calling out the Russian media for supposedly placing emphasis on the attackers being from Dagestan. Read Full Article at RT.com

Nine Scottish elementary schools have embraced a pilot plan to deploy facial recognition technology to verify children's school lunch payments, insisting the system is faster and more hygienic, while dodging the privacy issue. Read Full...

Male State, a far-right, anti-feminist, anti-LGBT group, has been declared an extremist organization and banned across Russia in a landmark court ruling, after its activists targeted women, businesses, and minority groups online. Read F...

The Biden administration has called on the US Supreme Court to block the implementation of Texas’ controversial law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, according to a Monday court filing. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russian gamers Team Spirit after they won the prestigious title at The International 10 – the eSports world championship for popular video game Dota 2. Read Full Article at RT.com

Current and former Southwest Airlines staff have gathered outside the company’s headquarters in Dallas, Texas to celebrate “medical freedom” and called on the airline to ditch its vaccine mandate. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Police in northeastern Italy deployed tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters staging a sit-in at Trieste port in opposition to the introduction of the country’s ‘Green Pass’ Covid health document. Read Full Article at RT...

Guerilla bus stop advertisements reading “Normal people boycott Israel” went on display in London on Saturday, in solidarity with writer Sally Rooney for what its creators called her “principled stand” against Tel Aviv. Read Ful...

The speaker of the Czech upper house has said that the country’s president Milos Zeman is unable to carry out his duties, having spent a week in intensive care, and is unlikely to return to office in the coming weeks. Read Full Articl...

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved two additional manufacturing sites for the production of Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid vaccine, as well as a new formula, as it considers rolling out the shots for those aged five to 11. Read...

England have been ordered to play one match behind closed doors and fined €100,000 by UEFA for the mass unrest which marred the Euro 2020 final against Italy at Wembley in July. Read Full Article at RT.com

The leader of Ukraine’s largest opposition party, Viktor Medvedchuk, says he does not have Russian citizenship and will not leave the country, despite facing a criminal prosecution in Kiev on charges he has slammed as “political.”...

A Spanish bookstore that only stocks works by women authors has come under fire over “sexism” and “censorship” for deshelving novels by Carmen Mola – after it emerged that the name was a pseudonym adopted by three male writers...

Paula Badosa picked up the biggest prize of her career by triumphing against Victoria Azarenka at Indian Wells on Sunday, in the latest sign that the Spaniard is finally living up to comparisons with Russian icon Maria Sharapova. Read F...

Poland’s prime minister has penned a letter to the European Union warning that the bloc is at risk of becoming a “centrally managed organism, run by institutions deprived of democratic control”. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

A bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund (ETF) will officially be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday under the ticker ‘BITO’, ProShares fund has announced. Read Full Article at RT.com

Police have arrested a 76-year-old over allegations of sending a death threat to Labour MP Chris Bryant, who had pleaded for people to be kinder to politicians after Tory MP Sir David Amess was murdered at a constituency meeting. Read F...

Braemar Shipping Services chief executive James Gundy has warned that the ongoing container backlog caused by a “congestion situation” at ports around the world could continue “for another 18 months” amid supply-chain disruption...

Gas prices in Europe have topped $1,300 per thousand cubic meters on Monday after declining to almost $980 in earlier trading on London’s ICE exchange. Read Full Article at RT.com

With increasing numbers of migrants stuck in no-man’s-land on the border between Belarus and the EU, the German foreign minister has hit out at Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, accusing him of running a smuggling ring. Read ...

Russia is seeking partners within the EU to build prosperous trade relations with, the Kremlin has insisted, arguing that Moscow poses no risk to other countries, and just wants engage with them as sovereign, independent nations. Read F...

Growing disillusionment in American democracy can’t be blamed on a shadowy web of Russian influence, one of Moscow’s top diplomats has said, arguing Washington must face up to the lack of faith ordinary people have in politicians. R...

After several weeks of uncontrolled rallies, diesel-fuel prices in Germany have surged to record highs, according to data revealed by the General German Automobile Club (ADAC). Read Full Article at RT.com

Having shipped at least a billion jabs since the global rollout began in December 2020, the bloc has been the biggest exporter of Covid vaccines, European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen has announced. Read Full Article a...

The trial of two suspects in the murder of Dutch crime reporter Peter Rudolf de Vries, who was gunned down in broad daylight in July, has opened in an Amsterdam court. De Vries died from his injuries nine days after the attack. Read Ful...

Former two-weight UFC kings Daniel Cormier and Henry Cejudo have come to the defense of coach Jim West, who was accused of “abusing” his fighter Aspen Ladd with some straight-talking advice during her defeat on Saturday night. Read ...

Four-star general Colin Powell has died at the age of 84, due to complications from Covid-19. The prominent Republican had been receiving treatment at the Walter Reed National Medical Center. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian energy major Gazprom’s gas supplies to non-CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries increased by 13.1% since the beginning of the year to 152.2 billion cubic meters, the company said. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Moscow has announced that it will completely suspend the operations of its mission to NATO, two weeks after the US-led bloc expelled eight Russian diplomats for alleged 'undisclosed espionage' at its Brussels headquarters. Read Full Art...

Tehran has not “boycotted” its return to nuclear talks in Vienna, a spokesman for the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said, stating that Western states must first fulfil their obligations. Read...

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has reiterated its opposition to Japan’s decision to release nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima power plant into the ocean, after Tokyo’s new leader said the discharge could wait no longer. Read Full ...

After the knife killing of MP David Amess, British security experts have warned that the UK could be hit by a deadly wave of lone-wolf terrorist attacks by “bedroom radicals” as a result of “isolation” during Covid-19 lockdowns....

The co-leader of Germany’s Green Party, a figure likely to have a key role in Berlin’s next cabinet, has called for the incoming government to immediately begin negotiations with Russia to fix the country’s worsening gas crisis. R...

The Newcastle fan who went viral for stepping in to help a fellow supporter suffering cardiac arrest during the dramatic Premier League meeting with Tottenham has spoken about the incident after being praised as a hero. Read Full Articl...

Building a shadowy network of NGOs, charities and other umbrella organizations abroad has been identified as a key part of the UK’s strategy to reshape the world in its own image, a new tranche of leaked documents has revealed. Read F...

The Vienna Tourist Board has just opened an account on OnlyFans, saying that the platform, mainly known for adult content, remained the only place where nude artworks from the city’s museums could get “the freedom they deserve.” R...

The Chinese foreign ministry has confirmed reports that it tested hypersonic rocket technology in August, stating that the trial marked a great leap forward for the peaceful exploration of space for the benefit of humanity. Read Full Ar...

Global crude prices surged to multi-year highs as more utilities turn away from expensive natural gas and coal to oil and diesel for power generation, while demand also continues to recover from the slump caused by Сovid-19. Read Full...

Model-turned-football agent Wanda Icardi has fueled speculation that her marriage to Paris Saint-Germain star Mauro is on the rocks, despite messages from the striker suggesting that the pair had kissed and made up. Read Full Article at...

The accession of Ukraine to NATO is a “worst-case scenario” that would cross a “red line” for Moscow’s interests and, if Kiev were accepted as a member, Russia would be forced to take measures to protect its national security....

The National Theatre of Scotland has banned the word “spooky” from its shows, after noting that the term, often associated with Halloween performances, had racist connotations linked to its use during the Second World War. Read Full...

The first of two lines of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline has been filled with gas as part of final preparations for the start of deliveries to Europe, the project operator announced on Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com

The level of online hate members of the UK Parliament face is “out of control”, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has warned, in the wake of the murder of conservative lawmaker Sir David Amess. Read Full Artic...

The world of rugby is mourning Maori All Blacks star Sean Wainui after he died in a car crash on Monday morning. New Zealand rugby officials described it as a “dark day” for the sport. Read Full Article at RT.com

Facebook has announced a massive recruitment drive in the EU, with plans to hire 10,000 people in the next five years to help build its ‘metaverse,’ an interconnected virtual world where people would play, work and shop. Read Full A...

The Chinese economy grew by 4.9% from July to September compared to the previous year – its weakest pace since the third quarter of 2020, data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday shows. Read Full Article at ...

Beijing has delivered a “blow to the US' mentality of strategic superiority,” according to a Global Times editorial, which neither confirmed nor denied claims that China tested a hypersonic missile, catching US spies by surprise. Re...

White House medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci has granted his permission for Americans to enjoy traditional gatherings during the upcoming holidays, but his endorsement only applies to those who have got their Covid-19 shots. Read Full ...

Vice President Kamala Harris is trying to help get Terry McAuliffe elected governor of Virginia with an ad being shown at churches, a possible violation of IRS rules banning tax-exempt organizations from political campaigning. Read Full...

A viral clip shows a man jumping in front of a train in the Moscow Metro as a quick-thinking driver manages to stop in time. While left unharmed, the jumper may find himself in legal trouble for disrupting subway operation. Read Full Ar...

The Chinese military has blasted the US and Canada for sending their warships through the Taiwan Strait, claiming such stunts jeopardize regional stability, after Beijing itself staged beach war drills in a nearby province. Read Full Ar...

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has acknowledged that the national supply-chain breakdown, which intensified during his unannounced two-month paternity leave, will continue to keep store shelves empty next year. Read Full Art...

The French ambassador to Belarus has left Minsk after being ordered out of the country, AFP reported on Sunday. No explanation about the reported expulsion has been immediately available. Read Full Article at RT.com

The first-ever professional film crew to shoot footage for a movie in space shared their spaceflight experience with RT shortly after landing back on Earth in the Kazakhstan steppes. Read Full Article at RT.com

A veteran Washington state trooper used his last moments on the job to tell the governor whose Covid-19 vaccine mandate essentially ended his career to “kiss my ass,” striking a nerve in a nation divided over jab authoritarianism. R...

Team Spirit of Russia have been crowned winners of Dota 2 The International eSports tournament, scooping a whopping $18.2 million prize for overcoming PSG.LGD in the final. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has been accused of poor taste by some fans after celebrating a goal against Newcastle United following a medical incident in the crowd at St. James' Park on Sunday. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Ole Miss college football coach Lane Kiffin has described the attack he received from fans when returning to the Neyland stadium of his old team Tennessee, which included "bottles with some brown stuff in them" being aimed at him. Read ...

Newcastle United’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur was suspended before half-time after a medical emergency was reported in the crowd at St. James’ Park. Read Full Article at RT.com

Basketball fans have reacted with a mix of shock and outrage after reportedly unvaccinated star Bradley Beal played at Madison Square Garden while Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving continues to be frozen out. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Excitement has been building among Newcastle supporters ahead of their first match since a Saudi-backed consortium took over the club, but the occasion has also seen protests at the new owners from the Middle East. Read Full Article at ...

British spies played a part in the mass murder of Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) members in the 1960s, urging locals, including army generals, to “cut out” the “communist cancer,” declassified papers have revealed. Read Full...

A mistake during an engine test of the Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft led to the International Space Station (ISS) accidentally rotating 57 degrees earlier this week, with the video of the orbital incident now being available online. Read Full ...

The Russian film crew that became the first in the world to shoot footage for a feature movie in space has returned to Earth. RT’s supercut video highlights the milestones of the 12-day mission, from training to landing. Read Full Art...

A report featuring interviews with University of Florida students has led to claims of hypocrisy regarding diversity quotas after some of those questioned changed their tune when it applied to their college football team. Read Full Arti...

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has been accused of physically attacking Italian DJ Francesco Facchinetti after a night spent partying in Rome allegedly turned sour. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Energy Ministry signed an agreement this week with India’s Steel Industry Ministry aimed at increasing Russian coking coal supply to India to 40 million tons per year. Read Full Article at RT.com

The world’s first state to make bitcoin legal tender, El Salvador, plans to use multiple renewable-energy sources to power its crypto-mining sites, the chief of the country's Hydroelectric Commission announced earlier this week. Read ...

A goalkeeper in Northern Ireland was sent off for attacking his own teammate and had to be restrained on Saturday, when the defender was at fault in the build-up to the opposition's equalizer in a league game. Read Full Article at RT.co...

One of the most highly-anticipated all-Russian MMA contests of recent years did not disappoint as Vladimir Mineev and Magomed Ismailov collided in an all-action bout which was ended by a barrage of blows from Mineev. Read Full Article a...

Instagram influencer and football agent Wanda Icardi has set tongues wagging after appearing to accuse husband and PSG striker Mauro of infidelity, also unfollowing the Argentine on the social media network. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Between 15 and 17 US missionaries and their families are reportedly being held by a gang in Haiti. Although the country is infamous for kidnappings, the abduction of such a large group of foreigners is nonetheless unusual. Read Full Art...

A new bill to be put before Russia’s parliament could reportedly enable the government to regulate and restrict algorithms that recommend content and accounts which Moscow officials say promote social discord or break local laws.  Re...

By year’s end, Russia’s exports not based on resources or energy will reach a record $180 billion, Russian Export Center (REC) CEO Veronika Nikishina told reporters on the sidelines of the Eurasian Women’s Forum. Read Full Article...

Aspen Ladd produced a disappointing performance in her featherweight main event with Norma Dumont at UFC Fight Night 195, but much of the talk centered on the actions of the American’s coaching team. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

The global chip shortage is here to stay, at least for another two to three years, the president of Hisense, one of China’s largest TV and household goods makers, says. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian diamond miner Alrosa increased production by 26% in the third quarter of 2021, according to the latest data released by the company. Read Full Article at RT.com

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday that global government debt is estimated at 97.8% of the world’s gross domestic product in 2021. Read Full Article at RT.com

With the first-ever film crew to shoot footage in space for a feature film set to return to Earth, RT talked to seasoned spacefarers about the challenges the crew faced, as well as the impact of the mission on the space industry. Read F...

The return capsule carrying Russian actress Yulia Peresild and filmmaker Klim Shipenko, the first people to conduct location shooting for a movie in space, has successfully landed, the space agency Roscosmos has reported. Read Full Arti...

A Russian movie crew behind the first-ever film-shoot aboard the International Space Station have returned home after their pioneering endeavor. RT's provided the special coverage of the groundbreaking cinematographic feat. Read Full Ar...

The spaceship Soyuz MS-18 has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) and is on its way back to Earth. Two of the crew members were in space to film footage for an upcoming feature-length movie. Read Full Article at RT.com ...

Pennsylvania state’s association of school boards has voted to leave the national federation for such governing bodies, saying the “final straw” was a letter to President Joe Biden that likened parents to “domestic terrorists.�...

Video footage of Melbourne police checking whether a man’s coffee cup was empty to verify his excuse for not wearing a mask is stirring the latest round of online outrage over Australia’s dystopian Covid-19 policies. Read Full Artic...