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Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as cross-border fire escalates
Hezbollah dismisses Israeli claim that it has killed half of the group's commanders in southern Lebanon.
America – Israel: A Few Signs of Our Times
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Portrait by Gustav Klimt sells for $32m at Vienna auction
Portrait of Miss Lieser, a painting of a young woman left unfinished due to Klimt's death, was long believed to be lost.
Iran Cuts Syria Presence after Strikes Blamed on Israel, Says Monitor
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Searching for missing loved ones in Gaza’s mass graves
In this war, it is a huge challenge to find out how people whose bodies were exhumed at Nasser hospital died.
Slovak ministers agree to replace public broadcaster
The proposal by Robert Fico’s populist-nationalist government has raised fears for independent media.
Biden signs bill to provide $61 billion in new military aid for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon quickly announcing a new $1 billion package headed for Kyiv, featuring desperately needed air defense and artillery munitions.
US sets clock ticking for TikTok
President Biden has signed a bill forcing TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest the platform Read Full Article at RT.com
Iranian rapper sentenced to death, says lawyer
Musician Toomaj Salehi had backed anti-government nationwide protests in 2022.
'Business as usual' for Channel crossings despite migrant deaths
Prospective migrants trying to reach the UK from France say smuggling operations are continuing after Tuesday’s tragedy.
Dove release as gesture of peace in European Parliament met with dismay
MEP releases dove as he calls for peace, to the consternation of other members in the European Parliament chamber.
Life Before Land
Distant weather warnings are now full-on alerts in Bangladesh as it faces the brutal effect of climate change.
Megan Thee Stallion sued over 'hostile' workplace
The Savage rapper denies “salacious” claims she had sex beside an “embarrassed” cameraman in Ibiza.
Vaccines Saved at Least 154 Million Lives in 50 Years, Says WHO
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Iran Sentences Rapper Toomaj Salehi to Death over 2022-23 Unrest, Lawyer Tells Paper
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Jordan Sets Sept 10 Date for Parliamentary Election
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About 282 million people faced acute hunger last year: UN-led report
Gaza, Sudan and other conflicts, along with extreme weather and economic shocks, worsened food insecurity, report says.
Abbas Juma: Iran’s nuclear plans are clear. Just read its own Islamic law
Tehran’s doctrine is based on a fatwa Islamic law, which unequivocally prohibits indiscriminate weapons of mass destruction Read Full Article at RT.com
Portrait by Gustav Klimt Sold for $32 Million at Vienna Auction
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AlUla Camel Cup Returns to Showcase Saudi Heritage
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Are settler politics running unchecked in Israel?
While far-right settler sentiments have always existed, they seem to be having a louder and louder say in Israel today.
Saudi-American Parliamentary Friendship Committee Meets with US Congress Delegation
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Most Muslim schoolchildren in German state place Islam above the law – study
The majority of Muslim schoolchildren surveyed in a German state view religious norms as more important than actual laws, a study indicates Read Full Article at RT.com
'Lost' Gustav Klimt painting sells for €30m
Mystery surrounds the unfinished Portrait of Fraulein Lieser, which was believed lost for 100 years.
Hamas Issues Video Showing Israeli-American Hostage Goldberg-Polin
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IMF Launches Regional Office in Saudi Capital Riyadh
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Russia, Ukraine to exchange displaced children in Qatar-brokered deal
Russia and Ukraine have agreed in a Qatari-brokered deal to exchange almost 50 children displaced by Moscow’s invasion, the Kremlin’s children’s rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova announced in Doha Wednesday.
Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive
Two newly-built encampments near the southern city are shown on satellite pictures.
The EU warned TikTok’s new rewards feature could be addictive. Now the app's suspended it
TikTok announced Wednesday that it had suspended a feature that rewarded users for watching and liking videos on its new Lite app, available in France and Spain, after the EU launched an investigation Monday over child-safety concerns.
Australian PM wants to ban memes of himself
Anthony Albanese has been cracking down on social media platforms over images making fun of him Read Full Article at RT.com
Photos: Argentina protesters march against Milei’s public university cuts
A worsening budget crisis at Argentina's public universities is sending thousands of protesters into the streets.
Biden signs off $95 bn foreign military spending bill
The US president has signed a $95 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Read Full Article at RT.com
US to send new Ukraine aid right away, Biden says
The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv “in the next few hours”, after approval from Congress.
Blood-covered horses run amok in central London (VIDEO)
Spooked military horses have injured four people in stampede around the heart of London Read Full Article at RT.com
Netanyahu should resign – ex-US House speaker
Benjamin Netanyahu has been an obstacle to peace between Israel and Palestine for years and should resign, Nancy Pelosi says
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Floods cause widespread devastation in Kenya
The UN says that at least 32 people have died and more than 40,000 have been forced from their homes.
CAF president Motsepe says aiming for African team to win 'next World Cup'
In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for African football and his tenure as CAF president. He also rejected accusations of defamation from Cameroon’s football federation president Samuel Eto’o and responded to allegations of sexual abuse involving several youth football team coaches in Gabon.
Ukraine wins bipartisan US support, strikes Russia from afar
As a long-delayed aid package was passed, Ukrainian drones and missiles scored successes against Russian targets.
US Secret Service preparing to protect Trump in jail – NYT
Former US President Donald Trump is at risk of being slapped with a short jail term for contempt of court Read Full Article at RT.com
Here’s why Iran decided not to attack Israel again
The threat of a major war in the Middle East has passed because Tehran has decided to bide its time Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran sentences popular rapper to death for supporting Mahsa Amini protests
An Iranian court has sentenced to death a popular rapper jailed for more than a year and a half for supporting nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini’s death, local media reported Wednesday.
US top diplomat Blinken visits China amid escalated tensions over Taiwan
US State Secretary begins three days of talks with Chinese officials after Senate approves an aid package to Taiwan.
Modi wants to turn India’s election into a Hindu-Muslim war
And the Election Commission of India is allowing it.
French court confirms ex-PM Fillon's conviction in 'fake jobs' scandal
France’s Court of Cassation on Wednesday confirmed the conviction of former premier François Fillon in a fake jobs scandal that wrecked his 2017 presidential bid but ordered a new trial for his sentencing.
Satellite images show new Israeli military outposts near Gaza
Nine Israeli military outposts have been established near Gaza during the war according to satellite images.
US ‘shooting itself in the foot’ by arming Taiwan – Beijing
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has criticized a US decision to provide new military aid to Taiwan, saying it’s fueling regional tensions Read Full Article at RT.com
Drone video shows total destruction in former Gaza ‘safe area’
Al Jazeera drone video shows the widespread destruction of neighbourhoods in Khan Younis.
North Macedonia votes in presidential polls as EU membership bid looms
The vote is the first in a series of polls that could decide whether the diverse Balkan country will ever join the EU.
What is Israel’s bulldozer strategy in the occupied West Bank?
Israeli forces often use bulldozers in raids on the occupied West Bank. We look at what’s behind this strategy.
Uncovering of mass grave at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital: What you need to know
More than 300 bodies retrieved from two of the largest hospitals in Gaza after Israeli sieges end this month.
Cost of doing business with Iran? US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk
Iran's Raisi visited Pakistan as the neighbours seek to mend ties after tit-for-tat military strikes this year.
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US universities, targeting financial ties with Israel
Students at an increasing number of US universities are gathering in protest camps to demand that their schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies that are enabling its months-long conflict in Gaza. FRANCE 24’s New York correspondent Jessica Le Masurier reports from Columbia University, where students have resumed their protest just days after they were evicted by the police.
Unconventional Russian warfare threatening British grannies – ex-UK defense chief
Moscow-condoned scammers are robbing British citizens to inflict damage on the nation, UK’s former defense secretary Ben Wallace has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
NBA roundup: Dallas Mavericks grab vital 96-93 road win over LA Clippers
Mavericks steal home court advantage from the Clippers after winning game two in Los Angeles.
Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over bombing
The call for his arrest comes after an Argentine court blamed Iran for an attack on a Jewish centre.
Israeli protesters call for PM’s resignation over captives
Families of Israelis held in Gaza staged a protest to mark 200 days since their relatives were taken.
Neighbor of Russia could levy ‘security tax’ to fund militarization – minster
Estonia could introduce a security tax as it mulls further increase in defense spending to 5%, according to its finance minister
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Inside Columbia's campus as students protest
Hundreds of students have been camping on the university lawn, sparking a nationwide wave of campus protests.
In Ukraine, low hopes for the liberation of lands occupied by Russia
As Kyiv's forces struggle, fewer than half of Ukrainians believe the country could return to its pre-2014 borders.
Spain accidentally releases Dutch-Moroccan drug lord Karim Bouyakhrichan
Dutch-Moroccan drug lord Karim Bouyakhrichan, allegedly considered one of the leading figures in the Mocro Maffia, a Moroccan organized crime group operating in the Netherlands, was reportedly released from prison in Spain due to a bureaucratic mix-up, as per Spanish news outlet El Pais. Bouyakhrichan’s criminal group has gained notoriety for reportedly defying authorities and […]
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Top Russian defence official accused of taking bribes
Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov is remanded in custody in a rare case against a high-ranking official.
Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens
The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.
Australia’s counterterrorism team arrests seven teens in overnight raids
Police arrest seven in raids across Sydney following the stabbing of an Assyrian Orthodox bishop last week.
Russia arrests deputy defence minister suspected of corruption
Timur Ivanov, in charge of military construction contracts, suspected of taking bribes 'on a particularly large scale'.
Musk takes on Australia over stabbing video
One country should not be able to censor the entire internet, tech billionaire Elon Musk has argued Read Full Article at RT.com
Why are nations racing to buy weapons?
Global military spending is at all-time high, increasing in all five geographical regions for the first time since 2009.
Suspected drug lord behind plot against Dutch princess released in Spain – media
An apparent lapse by Spain’s judiciary has seen a suspected drug lord, who allegedly planned to kidnap or kill a Dutch princess, flee Read Full Article at RT.com
Columbia protesters vow to remain until demands met
Activists at the New York university want amnesty for disciplined students before ending their Gaza protest.
Columbia extends deadline to end Gaza war protest by 48 hours: All to know
Demonstrators ordered to dismantle encampments on campus by Friday and warned of 'alternative options'.
‘Absolute power’: After pro-China Maldives leader’s big win, what’s next?
Muizzu's party wins huge mandate in parliamentary polls. Will Beijing now step in to alleviate Maldives' economic woes?
Massive protests in Argentina slam Milei’s education cuts
Hundreds of thousands call out President Milei on effects of his promise to take chainsaw to public spending.
Russian oil facility burns after reported drone attack
Ukrainian sources said the drones hit two facilities in the Smolensk region.
What will Britain's Rwanda Act mean for Afghan asylum seekers?
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TikTok ban bill passes US Senate, what happens next?
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation giving TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app, or face a nationwide ban. President Joe Biden said he will to sign the bill into law on Wednesday.
Seven teens arrested in Sydney counter-terror raids
Police say they belong to the same network as the 16-year-old boy who allegedly attacked a church last week.
Post-WWII order on 'brink of collapse': Amnesty head
Amnesty International said Wednesday that the post-World War II order was on the “brink of collapse”, threatened by bitter conflict on multiple fronts to the rapid and unregulated rise of artificial intelligence. “Everything we’re witnessing over the last 12 months is indicating that the international global system is on the brink of collapse,” Amnesty’s secretary […]
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North Korean officials make rare public visit to Iran
Pyongyang’s international trade minister Yun Jong Ho is leading a delegation to Iran, the state-run KCNA news agency has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Greece choked by Sahara sandstorm (VIDEO)
A massive dust storm blowing in from Africa has covered parts of Greece, tinting its skies orange Read Full Article at RT.com
Blinken eyes US-China ties on visit, but trade, Taiwan, Tiktok mark challenges
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform -– all areas of contention between Washington and Beijing.
UK court case launched over mining project in Brazil
Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster.
🔴 Live: Israeli forces carrying out ‘offensive action’ in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces are carrying out “offensive action” across southern Lebanon, defence minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday without specifying whether ground troops had crossed the border. Gallant added that Israeli military strikes had killed half of Hezbollah’s commanders in southern Lebanon. Read our liveblog to follow today’s developments in the Middle East.
Bird flu virus found in US retail milk
Bird flu has been found in samples of pasteurized milk in the US, prompting concerns about spread of the virus Read Full Article at RT.com
Armenians fear another war despite talk of peace
Ethnic Armenians who lost their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh worry Azerbaijan plans another war.
Maduro announces return of UN rights office to Venezuela
President Nicolas Maduro announced Tuesday that a United Nations human rights office would begin operating in Venezuela once again, after it was suspended and its staff ordered to leave in February.
How soon could US ban TikTok after Congress approved bill?
TikTok is getting closer to being banned in the US, but its owner is likely to oppose the move.
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine
After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
US Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
US Senate Republican leader blames Tucker Carlson for delaying Ukraine cash
Mitch McConnell has claimed Tucker Carlson convinced Republicans that spending billions of US taxpayer dollars on Kiev is a mistake Read Full Article at RT.com
'We need a miracle' – Israeli and Palestinian economies battered by war
Six months of conflict have also taken a heavy economic toll.
Biden vows to resume arming Ukraine ‘this week’
The US is reportedly prepared to send up to $1 billion in new aid to Kiev as soon as President Biden authorizes a drawdown Read Full Article at RT.com
Gag orders and tabloid schemes at Trump trial
Day six of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial in New York heard damaging testimony from a tabloid publisher.
Justice Department to pay $139 million to USA Gymnastics sex abuse victims
The United States Justice Department said Tuesday it had agreed to pay almost $139 million to victims of sex abuser Larry Nassar, for its bungled investigation into the former USA Gymnastics team doctor.
Students, teachers, parents protest Argentina university budget cuts
Hundreds of thousands of Argentines took to the streets on Tuesday, protest organizers said, to voice outrage at cuts to higher public education under budget-slashing new President Javier Milei.
US company releases ‘Thermonator’ robot (VIDEO)
The Ohio-based Throwflame has begun selling Thermonator, a robot dog with a flamethrower mounted on its back, for $9,420 Read Full Article at RT.com
The fate of Korea's 'first and biggest' sex festival
It was to feature events like a bondage fashion show. But then the authorities cracked down.
AI-generated Putin biopic set for release
The film claims to capture motives and actions of “one of the most controversial figures in contemporary politics,” producers have claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine suspends overseas consular services for military-age men
Ukraine authorities on Tuesday suspended consular services for men of fighting age living abroad, after announcing measures to bring them home amid manpower shortages in the army fighting Russia.
Britain to put industry on ‘war footing’ – PM
Britain is set to ramp up its defense spending to reach an annual budget of £87 billion by 2030, PM Rishi Sunak has said Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Ugly speech’ but not a surprise: Modi accused of anti-Muslim rhetoric on campaign trail
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign speech over the weekend calling the country’s Muslims “infiltrators” has sparked an outcry ahead of the second phase of the multiphase vote. But while Irfan Nooruddin from Georgetown University concedes it was incendiary, he notes that it comes as no surprise.
Moroccan woman spat on for wearing a hijab in Paris
A Moroccan woman was attacked in Paris while on a tourist visit with a friend, in what many described as an act of racism. French media reported that the incident occurred near the Eiffel Tower last Wednesday, as the two veiled women paused for a moment to check an address on their phones before one […]
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US would beat China in a war – intel official
If a conflict broke out today, more experienced American forces would win but pay a heavy price, a military intelligence official has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN
Asia was “the world’s most disaster-hit region” from climate, weather and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said Tuesday, with floods and storms the main cause of casualties and economic losses. “Climate change exacerbated the frequency and severity of such events, profoundly impacting societies, economies, and, most importantly, human lives and the environment that […]
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French air traffic controller strike threaten travel chaos at Paris airports
French air traffic controllers are to stage a one-day strike Thursday that risks seeing most flights cancelled at the two main Paris airports, France’s leading aviation association warned Tuesday.
Iran threatens to wipe out Israel
Nothing may remain of the “Zionist regime” if it tries attacking Iran again, President Ebrahim Raisi has said during a visit to Pakistan Read Full Article at RT.com
US denies submarine pact will trigger arms race
Bonnie Jenkins, a senior US arms control official, has claimed that the AUKUS deal poses no risk of a regional arms race Read Full Article at RT.com
UN human rights chief ‘horrified’ by reports of mass graves at Gaza hospitals
Mass graves with hundreds of bodies have reportedly been uncovered at hospitals raided by Israeli troops Read Full Article at RT.com
Top French far-left MP Mathilde Panot summoned by police over Hamas comments
The leader of far-left MPs in the French parliament was on Tuesday summoned for questioning by police in an investigation into suspected justification of “terrorism” over comments on the October 7 attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel.
German leader tells Putin he can’t quote legendary philosopher
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of attempting to ‘poach’ Immanuel Kant Read Full Article at RT.com
BBC witnesses boarding of boat which left five dead
The BBC’s Andrew Harding, in France, witnesses people clambering aboard a small boat bound for the UK.
US troubled by Russia’s ‘complete embrace’ of North Korea – senior diplomat
Close Russia-North Korea ties could embolden Pyongyang to take a more risky approach in the global arena, a senior US official says Read Full Article at RT.com
German building giant probed over Mariupol reconstruction
Germany’s Knauf has announced it is exiting Russia as prosecutors launch a probe over its alleged engagement in rebuilding Mariupol Read Full Article at RT.com
Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos
Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent days.
Germany holds large-scale military drills near Russian border
Thousands of German troops along with tanks and armored vehicles are taking part in military drills near the Russian border in Lithuania Read Full Article at RT.com
Another pro-Palestinian protest dispersed in New York (VIDEOS)
Multiple pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested during a demonstration at New York University Read Full Article at RT.com
Ten dead after military helicopters collide (VIDEOS)
Two Malaysian Navy helicopters collided during a rehearsal for next month’s anniversary celebration airshow, killing all ten crew Read Full Article at RT.com
Kim Jong-un tests North Korea’s ‘nuclear trigger’ (PHOTOS)
Pyongyang has carried out a series of launches simulating a nuclear counterattack in a hypothetical ‘maximum crisis alarm’ scenario Read Full Article at RT.com
UK Parliament approves controversial Rwanda deportation bill
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ‘s latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament early Tuesday, hours after he pledged deportation flights would begin in July.
UK announces ‘largest-ever’ military aid package for Ukraine
UK tees up £500 million in additional military aid to help Kiev’s war effort against Russia, including long-range Storm Shadow missiles Read Full Article at RT.com
Germans arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Germany has arrested three of its nationals, accusing them of spying for China Read Full Article at RT.com
Police arrest more than 130 at New York University Gaza demonstrations
More than 130 people were arrested overnight during pro-Palestinian protests at the New York University campus as student demonstrations gather pace in the United States over the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden reassures Zelensky on US aid
US President Joe Biden has reassured Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky that more weapons and money are on the way Read Full Article at RT.com
Bruises and broken ribs – Palestinian deaths in Israeli prisons
The prison service did not directly address reports 13 prisoners had died since last October.
Former Obama aide charged with crimes against children – media
Former White House aide Rahamim Shy has reportedly been indicted in the UK for alleged child sex crimes Read Full Article at RT.com
Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
The island of Taiwan was hit at dawn on Tuesday by a new earthquake, measuring 6, announced its meteorological agency, after recording several tremors on Monday. This earthquake occurred at 2:26 a.m. (6:26 p.m. GMT Monday). A series of tremors hit Taiwan on Monday afternoon, the strongest at 5:08 p.m. (09:08 GMT), having a magnitude […]
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Rabbi tells Jews to leave prestigious American university
A pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University in New York threatens the safety of Jewish students, a prominent rabbi has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel failed to prove UN agency was complicit in terrorism – report
West Jerusalem’s allegations against UNRWA were unfounded, but left the agency financially crippled Read Full Article at RT.com
The Middle East crisis has made one thing clear about the US
The veto on Palestinian statehood and Israeli strikes on Iran are signs of irreversible decline in American soft power Read Full Article at RT.com
Dashcam video shows dramatic rescue from burning car
Drivers in Minnesota stopped in the middle of a highway to help pull a man out from a vehicle on fire.
NATO nation’s PM questions president’s nuclear claim
Polish President Andrzej Duda’s remarks about potentially hosting US bombs have unnerved PM Donald Tusk Read Full Article at RT.com
UK tribunal blocks deportation of convicted child rapist
An Eritrean migrant convicted of child rape was been spared deportation from the UK due to fears over his mental health Read Full Article at RT.com
US lawmaker demands ‘proof’ of CIA’s Russia scare
US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene decries Ukraine aid bill, calls for showing proof that Russia is a threat to all of Europe Read Full Article at RT.com
Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario
Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area.
TV tower breaks in half after strike on Ukraine
The local military says that digital TV has been cut off in the surrounding area.
US forced Israel to abandon larger attack on Iran – NYT
Benjamin Netanyahu wanted to destroy military sites near Tehran until Washington intervened, the newspaper has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Yale University (VIDEOS)
Police have raided a camp of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Yale University, arresting nearly 50 students Read Full Article at RT.com
Many NATO leaders believe they are at war with Russia – Hungary
Hungarian FM Szijjarto has warned that both the EU and NATO are preparing for a world war with Russia as Ukraine approaches defeat Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany failed to honor Ukraine promise – Bild
Germany has failed to deliver hundreds of MRAP armored personnel carriers it had promised to Ukraine, Bild reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Global military spending rose by $2.4trn in 2023 – study
World military expenditure has reportedly soared to an all-time high amid geopolitical tensions Read Full Article at RT.com
EU state’s president rejects own PM’s ‘pre-war’ warning
Polish President Andrzej Duda has poured cold water on Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s claim that Europe is in a “pre-war era” Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel’s top military spy quits over Hamas intelligence failure
Aharon Haliva’s resignation is expected to be the first among many of the Jewish state’s top security brass after the October 7 attack Read Full Article at RT.com
Poland doesn’t have Patriots to give Ukraine – Tusk
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has reiterated that Warsaw cannot donate any air defense missile systems to Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com
Fossil fuel era ending – Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has claimed that the “era of fossil fuels is coming to an end” Read Full Article at RT.com
Baby born by emergency caesarean as mother killed in Gaza
The infant’s entire immediate family died in Israeli air strikes on Rafah on Saturday night.
EU close to deal on using Russian assets for Ukraine – Belgium
The EU is nearing an agreement to seize the earnings from frozen Russian assets to buy arms for Ukraine, the Belgian finance minister says Read Full Article at RT.com
TikTok will sue if US bans app – Bloomberg
The US House of Representatives has approved a bill that would force ByteDance to divest its ownership of the TikTok social media platform Read Full Article at RT.com
Japan and South Korea accuse North of missile launches
South Korea and Japan have reported an apparent short-range ballistic missile test by North Korea Read Full Article at RT.com
German communities can’t take any more Ukrainians – local government boss
Municipal authorities in numerous communities across Germany can’t take in more Ukrainian refugees, Neue Osnabrucker Zeitung reports Read Full Article at RT.com
Pacific nation reacts to Biden’s cannibalism quip
Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has downplayed Joe Biden’s comments on his uncle’s presumed death in the country Read Full Article at RT.com
Neighbor of Russia ready to host US nuclear weapons – president
Poland is open to hosting US nuclear weapons on its territory as part of a joint NATO program, President Andrzej Duda has said Read Full Article at RT.com
White House slams ‘anti-Semitic’ protests at college campuses
The White House has denounced an “alarming surge of anti-Semitism” on US college campuses Read Full Article at RT.com
Bridge collapses as floods hit China's south
The country’s south has been battered by heavy rainfall, with tens of thousands of people evacuated.
NATO members have military personnel in Kiev – Stoltenberg
Western advisers are already on the ground in Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel promises ‘painful blows’ to Hamas
Israel’s prime minister has vowed to increase military and diplomatic pressure on Hamas in order to have the remaining hostages freed Read Full Article at RT.com
Rockets fired at US base in Syria – Reuters
Militants fired rockets from the Iraqi border region toward a US military base in Syria, report says Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Die MAGA die’ – Democrat congressional candidate
A Democratic politician in New York condemned Donald Trump’s MAGA political movement after the US House approved more Ukraine aid Read Full Article at RT.com
US lawmakers scared of being framed for ‘kiddie porn’ – Tucker Carlson
Politicians are “terrified” of what the US’ intelligence agencies are capable of, the conservative journalist has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
US voter interest sinks to historic low – poll
Interest fades in US election as President Joe Biden and challenger Donald Trump alienate voters, NBC News poll shows Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine secures another benefactor
South Korea has signed a deal to provide $2.1 billion in loans and other aid to help Ukraine weather its conflict with Russia financially Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran’s supreme leader thanks armed forces for Israel attack
Ali Khamenei praised the operation against Israel by saying it showed the country’s resolve Read Full Article at RT.com
Japanese naval choppers suffer fatal collision
One crew member was pulled from the Pacific Ocean and seven others are still missing after a training exercise went awry Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany to ban smoking weed in train stations
Smoking marijuana in German railway terminals will be penalized from June 1, the nation’s railway operator has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Biden asks Americans to choose between freedom and democracy
The president’s latest blunder comes as a majority of Americans doubt his mental capacity for office Read Full Article at RT.com
Musk decries lack of ‘exit strategy’ in Ukraine conflict
The Ukraine conflict could turn into a “forever war” unless all involved work on an exit strategy, Elon Musk has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
‘No consensus’ in West on seizing Russian assets – WaPo
EU officials are reluctant to seize frozen Russian assets despite US pressure as they fear retaliation from Moscow, the WaPo reports Read Full Article at RT.com
US Congress moves closer to approving Ukraine aid bill
The US Senate has scheduled a vote on an additional $61 billion in aid for Kiev on April 23 Read Full Article at RT.com
Potential US sanctions on IDF ‘absurd’ – Netanyahu
Israel has slammed reported US plans to sanction an Israeli military unit that’s being investigated for alleged human rights abuses Read Full Article at RT.com
Musk’s X threatens legal action over church stabbing footage
Elon Musk’s social media platform has argued that global takedown orders go against the open internet and jeopardize free speech Read Full Article at RT.com
US could send more military personnel to Kiev – Pentagon
The US Defense Department is weighing options to send more military advisers to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
Blinken to warn China against helping Russia in Ukraine conflict
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Beijing next week and pressure Chinese leaders to halt weapons-related exports to Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
The US has a new insidious plan for Venezuelan oil
Cancelling sanctions relief and kicking out everyone else looks like a setup for an arranged marriage with Western oil giants Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump arrest would cause nationwide ‘civil unrest’ – CNN analyst
Placing the former president in jail for violating a gag order would only increase his poll numbers, Mark Preston has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump wants to ‘kill his opposition’ – Hillary Clinton
Ex-US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump seeks to emulate Russian President Vladimir Putin by killing political rivals Read Full Article at RT.com
US lawmakers make new push to ban TikTok
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill to force divestment or banning of TikTok Read Full Article at RT.com
$500 Russian drones destroying $10,000,000 American tanks – NYT
US-made Abrams tanks worth millions of dollars each are being taken out “easily” in Ukraine by cheap Russian drones, the NYT has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Airbus boss contradicts German leader on Ukraine missiles
If Olaf Scholz wanted to send Taurus missiles to Kiev, he could find a “technological solution,” CEO Michael Schollhorn has said Read Full Article at RT.com
US lawmakers approve more government spying
US Senate approves bill extending surveillance law without requiring warrants to spy on American citizens Read Full Article at RT.com
Watch US House pass critical Ukraine aid package
The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia.
US House approves Ukraine aid bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a spending bill to provide $61 billion in additional aid to help Ukraine fight Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
US House votes to ban TikTok if it doesn't cut ties to China
The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed a bill that would force TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a nationwide ban in the United States, where it has around 170 million users. US officials have voiced alarm over the popularity of the social media platform with young people, alleging […]
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Met Police apologize twice after calling man ‘openly Jewish’
A Jewish activist prevented from crossing a street near a pro-Palestinian rally has accused Met Police of “victim blaming” Read Full Article at RT.com
US lawmaker’s daughter suspended for pro-Palestine protest
Isra Hirsi announced that she was suspended after police raided a demonstration at Columbia University Read Full Article at RT.com
US state to teach kids ‘dangers of Communism’
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill requiring public schools to teach “the dangers and evils of Communism” Read Full Article at RT.com
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump trial (GRAPHIC VIDEOS)
A man who set himself on fire outside the ‘hush money’ trial of former US President Donald Trump died late on Friday from severe burns Read Full Article at RT.com
Moment huge explosion rocks Iraq military base
Local security officials said one person was killed and eight others wounded.
Iran targeted with ‘children’s toys’ – FM
Iranian top diplomat Hossein Amirabdollahian has refused to blame Israel for Friday’s attack on the country Read Full Article at RT.com
Xi Jinping announces major military overhaul
Xi Jinping has announced the creation of a new Army Information Support Force as part of military reforms Read Full Article at RT.com
Biden brags about first US-made nuclear fuel
An Ohio-based plant has independently produced 200 pounds of enriched uranium, Joe Biden has said Read Full Article at RT.com
North Korea tests ‘super-large warhead’
Pyongyang says its missile tests were routine and had nothing to do with the situation on the Korean Peninsula Read Full Article at RT.com
NATO member accuses Russia of exploiting migration
Russia has used illegal migrants to damage the European Union, Finland claims Read Full Article at RT.com
Israeli minister under fire for ‘lame’ Iran tweet
One of Benjamin Netanyahu’s key allies, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has been accused of working for Iran over a single-word social media post Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Dead’ German billionaire lives in Moscow with mistress – media
RTL claims to have discovered evidence that a German billionaire presumed to be dead may still be alive in Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
EU member worried about ‘underground’ mosques – media
About half of the unofficial Muslim prayer sites in Rome are reportedly under police surveillance for potential risk of terrorism Read Full Article at RT.com
US House speaker announces ‘new axis of evil’
Mike Johnson has embraced the rhetoric of the Bush era in a bid to funnel more weapons to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
Google fires 28 workers protesting contract with Israel
Google fired 28 employees following a disruptive sit-down protest over the tech giant’s contract with the Israeli government, a Google spokesperson said Thursday. The Tuesday demonstration was organized by the group “No Tech for Apartheid,” which has long opposed “Project Nimbus,” Google’s joint $1.2 billion contract with Amazon to provide cloud services to the government […]
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US Congress greenlights vote on Ukraine funding
Some Republicans want to oust the House speaker over the procedural vote on the $60 billion Kiev aid bill Read Full Article at RT.com
BBC reporter at Trump trial as man sets himself on fire
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump’s trial is taking place.
Slow recovery as Dubai airport, roads still deluged
Dubai airport, one of the world’s busiest, witnessed major disruption for a third straight day Thursday after the heaviest rains on record drenched the desert United Arab Emirates. Emirates, Dubai’s state-owned flagship airline, and sister carrier flydubai resumed check-ins after telling passengers to stay away on Wednesday, when thousands of delayed passengers clogged the airport. […]
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Cost of Morocco-UK green power mega-project jumps by billions
The Xlinks Morocco-United Kingdom Power Project, designed to produce carbon-free electricity to over 7 million British homes, has experienced a significant surge in cost. Xlinks First, the investment firm spearheading the Project, announced that “the project’s delivery cost has risen to £22-24 billion ($27-30 billion),” up from the previous estimate of around £20 billion. It […]
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Starbucks donates $3 million to Gaza World Central Kitchen
Responding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, Starbucks has announced a $3 million donation to World Central Kitchen (WCK), an organization renowned for providing meals in disaster and conflict zones. This significant contribution, a joint effort by the Starbucks Foundation and Alshaya Starbucks, will support WCK’s ongoing efforts to deliver essential food aid to […]
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