$70k reward offered for evidence of Navalny poisoning
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The team of imprisoned Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has announced a reward of up to five million rubles ($68,100) for information on his alleged poisoners, it revealed on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Chinese state-run media says Beijing ready to use force against US
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A Chinese state-run media outlet has warned Washington that Beijing will not hesitate to strike US forces should they try to prevent China’s reunification with Taiwan, as promised recently by a top American official. Read Full Article at RT.com
The Pentagon has disclosed details of the shipment of anti-tank missile systems and projectiles supplied to Kiev, as Moscow grows increasingly concerned about the prospect of a full-blown conflict in Ukraine’s Donbass region. Read Full Article at RT.com
Simone Biles is only ‘athlete of the year’ in a deluded woke world – here are some proper alternatives
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Fresh off the back of Simone Biles' laughable Athlete of the Year award from Time Magazine, here are some alternatives elsewhere in sport far more deserving of the gong. Read Full Article at RT.com
Navalny allies offer $70K reward for evidence of poisoning
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The team of imprisoned Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has announced a reward of up to five million rubles ($68,100) for information on his alleged poisoners, it revealed on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com
CNN producer charged with shocking underage sex crimes
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A CNN producer who worked alongside former host Chris Cuomo has been arrested and charged with luring minors to his home for sexual activity. The accused pedophile wanted to “train” his victims to be “sexually submissive.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump brands Jussie Smollett’s actions as a ‘hate crime in reverse’
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Donald Trump has described Jussie Smollett as a “con man” and likened the disgraced TV actor’s false police report about being attacked by Trump supporters to “a hate crime in reverse.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Turkey makes drone that can destroy bombs with laser beam
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Turkey creates drone that can destroy bombs with its laser beam Turkey builds bomb-destroying drone Tukey has developed a bomb disposal drone equipped with a laser beam that can burn through carbon steel. Read Full Article at RT.com
Unvaxxed French icon first to shun Australian Open
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Five-time Grand Slam doubles champion Pierre-Hugues Herbert has revealed he will not be playing at the Australian Open in January, partly because he is unvaccinated. The tournament will only allow fully jabbed players to compete. Read Full Article at RT.com
And the Oscar for virtue signaling goes to Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
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The world’s best-known director, Steven Spielberg, is trying to charm his way to an Oscar by singing the same old self-promoting song regarding diversity and representation. Read Full Article at RT.com
Spy chiefs who disclose secrets to media should face sanctions, watchdog says
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Former spymasters who become media “talking heads” need to be under added scrutiny to ensure they don’t reveal state secrets, the UK Parliament’s intelligence watchdog has said. It called for top spies who do so to be punished. Read Full Article at RT
At least 70 feared killed by tornados, Kentucky governor says
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In Kentucky alone, a series of powerful tornados claimed more than 70 lives, according to the governor. Numerous deaths have also been reported elsewhere in the Midwest. Read Full Article at RT.com
Aim of Assange’s prosecution is to ‘scare others’ – Rafael Correa to RT
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The former Ecuadorian president, who hosted a show on RT Spanish, said that those going after Julian Assange want to discourage others from exposing war crimes. The prosecution is a total sham, he argued. Read Full Article at RT.com
F1 ad ignites fury with ‘Merry Christmas’ message (VIDEO)
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Broadcaster Sky Sports has been forced to pull a ‘disrespectful’ TV advert which wished F1 fans a “Merry Christmas” while showing footage of Max Verstappen’s shocking crash at the British Grand Prix earlier this season. Read Full Article at RT.com
US holds off on $200mn military aid package to Ukraine – media
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The US has decided against a major military aid package to Kiev amid renewed tensions surrounding Ukraine, a media report says. Read Full Article at RT.com
Elon Musk reveals his biggest concern over Tesla Cybertruck
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The surprisingly big windshield wiper seen on a prototype of Tesla’s futuristic truck is not going anywhere, even though Elon Musk is not exactly thrilled about the feature. Read Full Article at RT.com
Police in Spain are looking into the disappearance of four members of Cameroon's women's handball team, who have allegedly gone missing during an ongoing tournament. Read Full Article at RT.com
In the first ten months of 2021, Russia exported at least $1.2 billion of vaccines for humans, including the country’s domestically produced Sputnik V Covid-19 jab, Moscow daily RBK reported on Friday. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘That was insane’: Fans wowed by ‘Superman punch’ KO at Moscow MMA event (VIDEO)
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An MMA fighter has thrilled the sport with a fantastic «Superman punch» in mid-air that felled his opponent and ended their fight at an Eagle FC event in Moscow. Read Full Article at RT.com
Country that could lead global food market in 2025 revealed
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Russian agriculture is on course to lead the global food market starting in 2025, showing steady growth while the global agro-industrial complex is still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, analysts say. Read Full Article at RT.com
No more astronaut wings for commercial space travelers
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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said it will stop awarding winged badges to commercial astronauts next year because the program’s goals have been “fulfilled.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Sanctions? Financial hardship? Russia’s biggest spenders don’t seem to notice
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The pandemic put a pause on most of the world’s frivolous spending over the past two years, but the Russian luxury market has regained its footing as the wealthy seem unaffected by increasing amounts of economic hardship. Read Full Article at RT.com
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
