US threatening 6-figure fines for contributing to ‘banned’ sites, journalist tells RT
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American journalists are being threatened with large fines by the US Treasury for writing for the ‘wrong’ websites, writer Daniel Lazare told RT, concerned his country’s reputation as a defender of press freedom might be over. Read Full Article at RT.co
Vaccine mandates for workers met with mass protests in Australia (VIDEO)
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Thousands walked out to protest against Covid vaccine mandates in cities across Australia, after the regional authorities made inoculation compulsory for a wide range of employees. Read Full Article at RT.com
Bishop stripped of powers after marrying satanic erotica writer
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The Spanish Catholic Church has formally stripped the country’s youngest bishop of his powers, months after he resigned from his clerical post to marry a “transgressive” author of erotica whose works contain satanic references. Read Full Article at RT.c
Double-vaxxed Omicron contacts asked to self-test daily
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Fully vaccinated Brits who come in contact with a suspected case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 will no longer have to isolate for 10 days, and will instead be asked to take a daily rapid test. Read Full Article at RT.com
Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton to F1 title in incredible finale
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won a dramatic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to clinch the world title ahead of Lewis Hamilton in a remarkable conclusion to the season. Read Full Article at RT.com
Minneapolis restores police budget after ‘defund’ cuts
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The Minneapolis Police Department budget is seeing an increase of millions of dollars, reversing major cuts in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody last year. Read Full Article at RT.com
Territory seeking independence from France publishes vote results
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The Pacific French territory of New Caledonia voted overwhelmingly to reject independence from France on Sunday. The poll was marred by a low turnout after secessionists boycotted the referendum. Read Full Article at RT.com
French Olympic swimming champion arrested in teenage rape case
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Double Olympic swimming champion Yannick Agnel has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape and sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. Read Full Article at RT.com
New ‘diversity’ guide finds ‘Brits’ to be problematic – reports
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The British Council has issued a “non-discriminatory” guide to staffers that frowns on the use of “problematic” terms such as “Brits” or “native English speakers” so as to “reflect the diversity of [its] audience.” Read Full Article at RT.
Boris Johnson pictured hosting another lockdown-breaching party – reports
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Amid an ongoing scandal over a Christmas party in Downing Street, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is once again under fire for apparently hosting another festive event days beforehand. Read Full Article at RT.com
On or off? Hasbulla reacts to claims UFC offered $1.5mn for Abdu Rozik fight (VIDEO)
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Russian viral sensation Hasbulla Magomedov has ruled out a showdown with fellow social media star Abdu Rozik, dismissing claims that a deal of $1.5 million was in the works for a fight between the pair. Read Full Article at RT.com
UFC champ Oliveira accused of cheating with glove move in Poirier win (VIDEO)
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Charles Oliveira underscored his authority in the UFC lightweight division with a third-round submission win against Dustin Poirier in Las Vegas, but some eagle-eyed viewers claim his win is marred by an act of cheating. Read Full Article at RT.com
The UK defense ministry has reportedly pulled an “inclusive language” guide that instructed troops on how to communicate without causing offense. Critics had slammed the rules, which featured gender discourse, as “woke nonsense.” Read Full Article at
In a recent interview with Russian journalists, Vladimir Putin has revealed that he doubled as a taxi driver in the 1990s, when he found himself in a financial predicament. Read Full Article at RT.com
British scientists have employed mathematical modeling to forecast the potential impact of the ‘super-mutant’ Omicron variant of Covid-19 in England, advocating additional control measures to avoid the worst-case scenario. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘F**k!’ MMA juggernaut Harrison in disbelief as ‘mega-million-dollar’ Nunes fight collapses in front of her eyes (VIDEO)
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UFC president Dana White has said that Amanda Nunes' shocking loss to Julianna Pena has cost her a «mega-million-dollar» bout against Kayla Harrison. Read Full Article at RT.com
US tech giant may have way of beating ship shortage
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New research from Intel Corporation, the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer by revenue, has outlined several technologies that could make chips quicker and smaller over the next decade. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘I gave birth, I’m the first mom champ’ – Pena after sensational Nunes upset at UFC 269 (VIDEO)
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Julianna Pena says she should be considered the UFC’s first ‘mom champ’ after her victory over Amanda Nunes in a stunning bantamweight title upset in Las Vegas. Read Full Article at RT.com
BioNTech CEO replies to claims he refused vaccination
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The head and co-founder of a company that produces one of the most widely used Covid jabs, Ugur Sahin, has commented on an interview in which he revealed that he and his family had not been vaccinated. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘I gave birth, I’m the first mom champ’: Bickering breaks out after Pena’s sensational Nunes upset at UFC 269 (VIDEO)
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Julianna Pena says she should be considered the UFC’s first ‘mom champ’ after her victory over Amanda Nunes in a stunning bantamweight title upset in Las Vegas. Read Full Article at RT.com
007 producer spills beans on whether future James Bond will be ‘he’ or ‘she’
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With Daniel Craig quitting, the beloved 007 agent could soon be someone who does not identify as strictly male or female, the producer behind the spy movie franchise has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com
Khabib reacts as Oliveira defeats Poirier to retain UFC lightweight crown in thriller
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Charles Oliveira survived an onslaught before defending his UFC lightweight title with a third-round submission win over Dustin Poirier in their main event at UFC 269, earning praise from former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian opposition party leader suggests president’s greatest mistake
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Life was easier for Ukraine’s embattled president when he was only playing the head of state in a TV comedy, and before his successful election bid. Read Full Article at RT.com
Next James Bond may not be a woman, but not necessarily a man either, producer reveals
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With Daniel Craig quitting, the beloved 007 agent could soon be someone who does not identify as strictly male or female, the producer behind the spy movie franchise has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com
Rust covers US Navy’s new stealthy super destroyer (PHOTO, VIDEO)
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USS ‘Zumwalt’, a futuristic guided missile destroyer with superior stealth capabilities that cost American taxpayers some $4 billion, is rusting, new photos have revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com
Khabib reacts as Oliveira submits Poirier to retain UFC lightweight crown in thriller
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Charles Oliveira survived an onslaught before defending his UFC lightweight title with a third-round submission win over Dustin Poirier in their main event at UFC 269, earning praise from former champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘I told you motherf**kers!’ Pena submits Nunes for ‘biggest upset in UFC history’ (VIDEO)
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Julianna Pena pulled off one of the biggest upsets MMA has ever seen as she submitted Amanda Nunes in the second round of their bantamweight title fight at UFC 269 in Las Vegas. Read Full Article at RT.com
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has suffered a ministroke, due to extreme stress while fighting extradition to the US from the maximum-security Belmarsh jail in London, according to his fiancee Stella Moris. Read Full Article at RT.com
A military official in Tehran has warned that aggressors will pay a “heavy price,” in response to numerous reports that Israel was seeking US help, or at least approval, in preparing potential strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Read Full Article at RT.co
WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange has suffered a ministroke, due to extreme stress while fighting extradition to the US from the maximum-security Belmarsh jail in London, according to his fiancée Stella Moris. Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran sees rumored Israeli drills as chance to ‘test missiles on real targets’
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A military official in Tehran has warned that aggressors will pay a “heavy price,” in response to numerous reports that Israel was seeking US help, or at least approval, in preparing potential strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Read Full Article at RT.co
France reacts to rival offer of US frigates to Greece
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The defense ministries of France and Greece have both confirmed that a competing offer from the US will have no impact on an already “signed” and “final” multibillion deal to purchase French Belharra frigates. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hacked India PM Modi’s Twitter account promotes bitcoin scam
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The personal Twitter handle of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “very briefly compromised,” his office has confirmed, urging the public to “ignore” any unusual recent tweets. Read Full Article at RT.com
US frigate offer won’t derail ‘signed & final’ French deal
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The defense ministries of France and Greece have both confirmed that a competing offer from the US will have no impact on an already “signed” and “final” multibillion deal to purchase three French Belharra frigates. Read Full Article at RT.com
100+ feared killed in ‘worst tornado outbreak’ in US history
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A multi-state series of tornadoes that laid waste to the Midwestern US, possibly killing over 100 people, may be one of the worst in the nation’s history, President Joe Biden has announced, declaring a disaster emergency. Read Full Article at RT.com
White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has said that a booster shot specifically targeting the Omicron variant of Covid-19 may not be needed. However, he said that drug companies will still develop these shots. Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel preparing military option against Iran – media
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Israel’s military is preparing a possible strike against Iran, the country’s media has reported citing defense and diplomatic sources. Tel Aviv has already notified the US of its plans, facing “no veto” on such preparations. Read Full Article at RT.co
China says democracy used as ‘weapon of mass destruction’
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has accused the US of using the idea of “democracy” as a “weapon of mass destruction” to impose its will upon the world, after Beijing was left uninvited from Washington’s ‘Summit for Democracy’. Read Full Article a
CEO ‘taking time off’ after firing 900 workers over Zoom
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The CEO of digital mortgage firm Better.com, who gained sudden notoriety for group-firing 900 employees weeks before the holidays, is “taking time off effective immediately” while the company rethinks its leadership and culture. Read Full Article at RT.co
London Metropolitan Police officers confronted and fatally shot an armed man near Kensington Palace, home of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The incident is not being treated as terrorism. Read Full Article at RT.com
