At least two people were killed and several more injured in a series of tornadoes that tore through multiple US states, demolishing an elderly care facility as well as an Amazon warehouse, trapping victims inside. Read Full Article at RT.com
France may lose another multibillion shipbuilding deal to US
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The United States has approved a massive arms sale to Greece, offering four new frigates and a major modernization package worth up to $9.4 billion, directly challenging a similar preliminary agreement with France. Read Full Article at RT.com
Suspect admits plot to assassinate UN envoy in New York
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A Myanmar national has entered a guilty plea after being accused of plotting to kill or injure the country’s United Nations ambassador on American soil, with the Department of Justice claiming the man likely conspired with others. Read Full Article at RT.co
The US military is mulling whether to require Covid-19 booster shots for all soldiers, Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said, even while acknowledging that thousands of active duty troops have yet to take even their first jab. Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran probes watchdog cams in nuclear site ‘sabotage’
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Tehran has alleged that monitoring cameras set up at an Iranian nuclear site by the UN’s atomic watchdog may have been “sabotaged” by Israel, and possibly even used to assist an attack on the facility in June. Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran probes watchdog cameras in nuclear site ‘sabotage’
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Tehran has alleged that monitoring cameras set up at an Iranian nuclear site by the UN’s atomic watchdog may have been “sabotaged” by Israel, and possibly even used to assist an attack on the facility in June. Read Full Article at RT.com
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has struck down a statewide mandate requiring children wear masks in the classroom, arguing it was imposed without legal authorization by a state official who lacked the relevant authority. Read Full Article at RT.com
Annie Farmer, the only woman testifying under her real name in Ghislaine Maxwell’s trafficking trial, has detailed alleged nude massages at the hands of Maxwell and “cuddles” with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow urges NATO to formally drop Ukraine & Georgia ascension plans
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Russia has called upon NATO to denounce its intent to take Ukraine and Georgia into its ranks, arguing that doing so would benefit the “fundamental interests of European security.” Read Full Article at RT.com
FAA reveals findings of Blue Origin safety investigation
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The Federal Aviation Administration has closed an inquiry into Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos’ spaceflight company, Blue Origin, finding “no specific safety issues” with the firm. Concerns were previously raised by Blue Origin staff. Read Full Article at RT.c
Massive fire, explosions rock Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
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A large fire, followed by multiple explosions, has erupted at a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon. The incident was reportedly centered at a weaponry stockpile allegedly belonging to the Hamas militant group. Read Full Article at RT.com
Websites belonging to Brazil’s health ministry have been taken down by a ransomware attack that also hit systems holding details about the country’s immunization program and a portal used to issue digital vaccination certificates Read Full Article at RT.c
UN General Assembly votes on ‘militarization of Crimea’
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The United Nations General Assembly condemned the purported presence of Moscow’s troops and military hardware on the disputed Crimean peninsula, with one of Russia’s top envoys blasting the Kiev-backed initiative as politicized. Read Full Article at RT.co
Family of NFL star who died suddenly aged 33 believe they know cause
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The family of former NFL wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, who died suddenly on Thursday at age 33, believe they know the cause of their relative's death. Read Full Article at RT.com
New York governor imposes indoor mask mandate with $1k fine
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered all businesses to implement an indoor mask mandate punishable by a $1,000 fine unless they require a Covid-19 vaccine pass, citing a winter surge in cases and blaming the unvaccinated. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine ‘does not rule out’ Donbass referendum – president
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would not exclude the possibility of a referendum regarding the two disputed eastern regions or direct negotiations with Moscow, with support from the EU and the US. Read Full Article at RT.com
Biden's personnel chief leaves powerful White House post
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President Joe Biden adviser and head of personnel at the White House, Cathy Russell, is leaving her post within the administration after being named the new executive director of UNICEF. Read Full Article at RT.com
English football icon presses ahead with plans for mass anti-Johnson protest
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Former Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville has urged his social media followers to “go for it” after calling for a protest against the under-fire government of Boris Johnson later this month. Read Full Article at RT.com
A US diplomatic security official is suing the State Department and Secretary Antony Blinken personally for what he says was retaliation and discrimination on account of the injuries he suffered from the so-called Havana Syndrome. Read Full Article at RT.com
Face mask litter surged 9,000% due to Covid-19 – study
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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic and mask mandates rolled out by governments worldwide have caused an “exponential increase” in face mask pollution, comprehensive research based on data collected in 11 countries suggests. Read Full Article at RT.com
Jill Biden calls questioning her husband's mental health ‘ridiculous’
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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden has dismissed concerns over her husband Joe Biden's mental health, describing the US President as an «eternal optimist,» working «almost 24 hours a day.» Read Full Article at RT.com
Venezuelan Vixen: Meet the woman preparing for MMA’s most daunting challenge
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Known as the 'Venezuelan Vixen', Julianna Pena is set for the biggest opportunity of her life at UFC 269. But is there more to her than meets the eye? Or is she just an attention-seeking 'clown', as Amanda Nunes suggested? Read Full Article at RT.com
The US Supreme Court has upheld the near-total ban on abortions in Texas while permitting abortion providers to mount legal challenges to the law in the lower courts. The move could allow a federal judge to formally block the law. Read Full Article at RT.com
Paper swaps out ‘racist math’ headline after backlash
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USA Today was forced to swap out a headline asking if math was “racist” after reader outcry. The replacement – “Is math education racist?” – wasn’t much better, and teachers are up in arms over their discipline’s demonization. Read Full Articl
Kremlin sets out view of Ukrainian warship incident
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A Ukrainian naval vessel that sailed close to Russian waters on Thursday was behaving “provocatively” and could have created a dangerous situation, Moscow has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com
Bishop chastised for telling kids ‘Santa does not exist’
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The Catholic Church has apologized to parents after a bishop in Sicily told a congregation packed with children that “Santa Claus does not exist,” and that the modern Father Christmas was invented by the Coca-Cola company. Read Full Article at RT.com
Prominent US billionaire forecasts new economic world order
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China is winning the economic competition against the United States, according to Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge-fund firm, Bridgewater Associates. Read Full Article at RT.com
Former Conservative minister Andrew Griffiths has been found guilty of raping his sleeping wife and subjecting her to coercive control, a UK judge ruled on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany enforces mandatory Covid vaccination for certain jobs
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Germany's parliament has approved mandatory vaccination for anyone working at medical facilities and care homes, where the staff now has three months to obtain their certificates. Read Full Article at RT.com
One of the world’s toughest trophy hunting bans unveiled
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The UK government has released its proposal to introduce “one of the toughest bans in the world” on the importing of hunting trophies from endangered animals, almost two years after promising to address the issue. Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin says Russian government was swarming with CIA officers
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In the 1990s and the early 2000s, the Russian government was warming with CIA workers, and they eventually had to be “cleaned out” and sent back to the US, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Carlsen wraps up world chess title against disappointing Nepomniachtchi
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Norway’s Magnus Carlsen retained his World Chess Championship title with victory over Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in Game 11 to take an unassailable 7.5-3.5 lead in their match in Dubai. Read Full Article at RT.com
Bibi defends message to Biden that made Trump swear
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his decision to congratulate Joe Biden on his electoral win before most other world leaders. The message infuriated Donald Trump, once a close ally of Netanyahu. Read Full Article at RT.com
Intense deluge forces evacuations in France (VIDEOS)
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Several areas in southwest France have been flooded after receiving two to three weeks’ worth of rain overnight. The heavy precipitation caused rivers to swell and triggered landslides in some areas, forcing residents to flee. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine wants US to help find solution to Donbass war
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US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, have agreed Washington will step up its efforts in the ongoing conflict in the Eastern European nation’s Donbass region, a Ukrainian official has said. Read Full Article at RT.com
Firuza Sharipova: Kazakhstan’s ‘sexiest’ fight star plotting to dethrone Irish ring queen
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Firuza Sharipova takes on one of the most feared faces in women’s boxing this weekend as she steps into the ring with undefeated Irish star Katie Taylor – but the Kazakh fighter is not daunted by the challenge. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia comments on risk of new Cuban Missile Crisis
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Rapidly deteriorating ties between Moscow and Washington could return the world to a tense standoff between nuclear powers not seen for more than half a century, Russia has warned amid strained relations. Read Full Article at RT.com
Chinese military aircraft detected in Taiwan airspace
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Thirteen Chinese military aircraft were detected in Taiwan’s airspace on Friday, prompting the island’s authorities to deploy its air control planes and air defense systems. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s neighbor to splash €10bn on F-35 fighter jets in record deal
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Finland has struck a deal with America’s Lockheed Martin to buy a total of 64 F-35 fighter jets. The Finnish media is calling the €10 bn contract the largest of its kind in the country’s history.
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Authorities in Taiwan are conducting an investigation over a laboratory employee testing positive for Covid after being bitten by coronavirus-infected mice. It marked the island’s first reported case in weeks. Read Full Article at RT.com
