Kentucky Derby winner collapses and dies after workout
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Medina Spirit, the horse that was disqualified for failed drug tests after winning this year’s Kentucky Derby, has died after a routine training run in Southern California. Read Full Article at RT.com
New Zealand explains why it won’t send diplomats to Beijing Olympics
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New Zealand will not send its diplomats to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing, the country’s deputy prime minister said, explaining that the move is “mostly” motivated by Covid-19 hours after the US declared its own boycott. Read Full Article at RT
Smollett denies race hoax, claims sexual relationship with one of his accusers
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Chicago actor Jussie Smollett denied accusations that he paid two Nigerian brothers to help him stage a fake crime in January 2019, saying a $3,500 check he gave the men was for diet and exercise advice. Read Full Article at RT.com
More Americans would vote for former President Donald Trump than President Joe Biden if an election was held today, according to a new poll which shows Biden’s popularity dwindling. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Israeli airstrikes’ target Syrian port – state media
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A port near the city of Latakia, Syria was targeted in an Israeli air raid, Syrian state media reported, with unconfirmed photos of the scene purporting to show a sizable fire erupting just off the Mediterranean coast. Read Full Article at RT.com
24/7 snitch cam will make your phone more secure, tech giant promises
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Leading mobile chip manufacturer Qualcomm has defended a new always-on feature in the ‘selfie camera’ found in next-gen phones powered by its tech. It says the devices would know “to act different when you’re not looking back.” Read Full Article at
Former House Intelligence Committee chair, California Republican Devin Nunes, will leave Congress before the midterms to become chief executive of TMTG, former President Donald Trump’s social media and technology venture. Read Full Article at RT.com
Beijing has shot back after Washington declared a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics, saying American leaders weren’t invited to the event to begin with while blasting the move as “political manipulation.” Read Full Article at RT.com
US drugmaker Pfizer is denying any wrongdoing after a British TV documentary showed a presentation on its behalf had criticized the rival Covid-19 vaccine AstraZeneca as potentially dangerous and unsafe. Read Full Article at RT.com
Mammoth 99-point list provides glimpse into state of Russian-Indian relations
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President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, where he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has yielded multiple new deals. A joint statement released by the Kremlin reveals just how wide-ranging the Russian-Indian interests are. Read Full Article at RT.co
Chris Cuomo describes how thick-skinned he is after losing another show
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Fresh off losing his job at CNN, Chris Cuomo has announced that he will also be leaving his SiriusXM radio program, citing family concerns. Read Full Article at RT.com
Figure skater, 18, ‘dies instantly in car crash’ with fiance
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A teenage figure skater and her fiance have reportedly died instantly in a violent impact when their car went into an opposite lane on a motorway and crashed at speed into another vehicle. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ghislaine Maxwell family detail ‘unnecessary trauma’
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Ghislaine Maxwell’s family has petitioned the attorney general to demand better treatment for the suspected sex trafficker, whose trial continues, as she is allegedly denied time with her lawyers, and basic food and hygiene. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘This is crazy’: Shock for NFL star’s model girlfriend during beach shoot (VIDEO)
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Sports Illustrated model Christen Harper couldn't contain her excitement and said it had been her «best day ever» after she was told of boyfriend Jared Goff's heroics during an NFL game. Read Full Article at RT.com
Most Americans no longer have great trust in their military – poll
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Trust in the US military has dropped so far that most Americans don’t have strong confidence in their armed forces, and the trend has accelerated since Joe Biden took office as commander-in-chief, the results of a new poll show. Read Full Article at RT.com
US makes war promise to allies on ‘NATO’s eastern flank’
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The US will not send troops into a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but is prepared to “bolster” NATO allies, Washington said ahead of the phone call between US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Read Full Article at RT.co
The Department of Justice is suing Texas over redistricting, which it claims violates citizens’ voting rights by specifically targeting minorities. This is the second recent lawsuit against the state from the federal government. Read Full Article at RT.com
A Russian invasion of Ukraine could quickly turn into a catastrophic and bloody disaster like Afghanistan, a leading American senator has said just months after a hurried US withdrawal left Kabul in the hands of the Taliban. Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin-Biden 'summit' may be last chance to avert European 'Cuban Missile Crisis'
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded guarantees from NATO that the US-led military bloc won’t expand further eastwards. Washington, however, has predictably ruled this out as a non-starter. Read Full Article at RT.com
School to change name after founder's statue dumped in harbor during BLM protests
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Just over a year after the statue of its founder was toppled amid Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests, Colston’s School in Bristol has announced it will change its name, despite the public supporting its retention. Read Full Article at RT.com
India confirms it has taken delivery of Russian S-400 missiles
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With President Vladimir Putin on a landmark visit in India, New Delhi has confirmed that deliveries of Russian S-400 missile defense systems, which caused a furious backlash from Washington, are going ahead as planned. Read Full Article at RT.com
Province allows grocers to ban unvaccinated food shoppers
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Grocery stores in Canada’s New Brunswick province are now allowed to lay down the law with shoppers who aren’t vaccinated against Covid-19: No jab, no food. Read Full Article at RT.com
The White House has confirmed President Joe Biden’s “diplomatic boycott” of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. China had warned the move would be seen as a “provocation.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Cyberattack closes over 300 of grocery chain’s shops
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Hundreds of SPAR stores across northern England have been forced to close after an attack on the IT system of the grocery chain’s distributor impacted card payments at numerous branches. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘Totally shocked’: Footballers in mourning after popular English player dies at 38
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Chelsea stars Romelu Lukaku and Callum Hudson-Odoi have been among the Premier League players voicing their shock following the death of a popular former player at the age of 38. Read Full Article at RT.com
The Department of Health in Maryland was hit with a cyberattack shortly after the state announced multiple cases of the coronavirus variant Omicron, in what the governor has called an “evolving situation.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia is letting this nation produce latest Kalashnikov assault rifles
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Moscow and New Delhi sealed a deal on Monday that will let India produce more than 600,000 AK-203 assault rifles, according to Russian weapons maker Kalashnikov. Read Full Article at RT.com
Covid disruption has drastic effect on malaria deaths – WHO data
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the disruption of the Covid pandemic has seen malaria cases soar by 14 million year-on-year and the disease’s 2020 death toll jump to 627,000, setting back the fight to eliminate it. Read Full Article at RT.com
Mockery for virtue-signaling NBA star after attack on US-born player over China-Taiwan tensions
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An NBA ace who has been desperate to call out fellow stars and the public over political causes in China, Taiwan and elsewhere has sparked confusion after accusing his latest target of taking «dirty Chinese Communist Party money». Read Full Articl
Russian church tells believers they are protected from Covid-19 by ‘grace of God’
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Russians should not fear catching Covid-19 in places of worship because epidemiological measures are being followed, and believers are protected by “the grace of God,” the head of the national Orthodox Church has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com
Former National Guard official calls out Army’s Jan. 6 ‘lies’
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In a 36-page memo obtained by Politico, former National Guard official Col. Earl Matthews accused two Army generals of being “absolute and unmitigated liars,” based on their testimonies before Congress about the January 6 riot. Read Full Article at RT.com
Witcher star schools talk-show host on Warhammer 40k
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During a recent appearance on the Graham Norton show, Henry Cavill, promoting the upcoming 2nd season of The Witcher, diverted into explaining to the show host that World of Warcraft and Warhammer are not the same. Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin announces military partnership between Russia and India
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Russia and India have plans to work together across a range of military matters, including joint exercises, President Vladimir Putin revealed on Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia pick this nation to produce state of art Kalashnikov assault rifles
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Moscow and New Delhi sealed a deal on Monday that will let India produce more than 600,000 AK-203 assault rifles, according to Russian weapons maker Kalashnikov. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hostile rhetoric for Moscow, no word of warning for Kiev ahead of Putin-Biden talks – Kremlin
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The talks between the Russian and the US presidents come at a very “complex” moment, with strained relations further complicated by «fakes» of looming Russian invasion into Ukraine, the Kremlin spokesman told RT. Read Full Article at RT.com
Human rights activists use football kit with code inside it to expose Qatar allegations
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Human rights watchdog Amnesty International and Norwegian club Tromso have released a shirt featuring a QR code which they say highlights violations in Qatar a year out from the 2022 World Cup. Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin explains whether Russia will force people to be vaccinated
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Russian officials should try to convince people to sign up for vaccinations before they talk about forcing them to roll up their sleeves, President Vladimir Putin has said, as the country grapples with more Covid-19 deaths. Read Full Article at RT.com
Going green may lead to lights going out – Austria's former FM
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EU states have been busy trying to contain the energy crisis and soaring electricity bills, but their actions might not be enough as the main flaw is the lack of a unified energy policy, Austria’s former foreign minister tells RT. Read Full Article at RT.co
TikToker leaks gamer-style 'achievements' at Amazon warehouse
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TikTok user @chutuo has posted a video allegedly showing a game-like achievement board used at one of Amazon’s warehouses, featuring goals like “Pick 1,000,000 units” and “Get a fast start 10 times.” Read Full Article at RT.com
One in five Russians missing important piece of Communist history – new poll
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Around 20% of Russians don’t know what the acronym USSR stands for, and one in four can’t name a single republic that made up the colossal Soviet Union before its collapse at the end of the 20th century, a new poll has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.co
