A panel of Israeli health experts has voted to recommend a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose for citizens aged 60 and older, with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett already urging residents to get the shot ahead of formal approval. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia mulls introducing life sentences for pedophiles
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Russian legislators have advanced a bill that would tighten the laws related to sexual crimes against minors. Repeat offenders will now be facing a lifetime behind bars. Read Full Article at RT.com
A Spaniard playing a Cuban! They’ll be letting Aussies play Americans next!
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Diversity-obsessed woke warriors are once again apoplectic, this time because Spaniard Javier Bardem was cast as Cuban Desi Arnaz in this Lucille Ball biopic. Read Full Article at RT.com
Former US President Donald Trump will hold a press conference on the anniversary of the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, he announced in a statement blasting “weak” Republicans unwilling to investigate the 2020 election. Read Full Article at RT.com
Jerusalem churches protest attempts to drive Christians out
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Church leaders in Jerusalem have complained that “fringe radical” settler groups are mounting a violent “systematic attempt” to drive Christians from the city. Israel has criticized their statement as “baseless” and “infuriating.” Read Full Ar
Biden claims ‘almost all’ Covid victims in America were unvaccinated
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Claiming that “almost all” of over 400,000 Americans who died of Covid-19 in 2021 were unvaccinated, US President Joe Biden demanded everyone get vaccinated and boosted as a “patriotic duty” amid the spread of the Omicron variant. Read Full Article a
Bill Gates shares ‘good news’ on progress of Covid pandemic
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Billionaire Bill Gates has found little sympathy after saying he has canceled “most” of his holiday plans over the Covid variant Omicron, while also providing advice on how the pandemic can end in 2022. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hunters of the unvaccinated are being hired in Europe
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A city in Austria is looking for employees who will be tasked with enforcing fines against those unwilling to get the Covid jab. The recruitment drive comes weeks ahead of a sweeping vaccine mandate in the European country. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia is purposefully keeping the level of gas delivered to Western and central Europe at a low level in order to force Germany to certify the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline, Ukraine’s Gas Transport System has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukrainian ex-president speaks out over ‘treason’ allegations
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A day after the Kiev authorities announced he was being investigated on treason charges, Petro Poroshenko, the former president of Ukraine, has revealed that he is in the Polish capital, Warsaw, discussing a “war with Russia.” Read Full Article at RT.com
This is how many Germans are allowed to party together on NYE
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Germany is set to introduce new anti-coronavirus restrictions ahead of New Year's Eve festivities, curbing nightlife and limiting private parties for those vaccinated to a maximum of ten people. Read Full Article at RT.com
Covid microchip developer explains why people want vaccine passport implant
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A Swedish company has sparked debate after showcasing a microchip that can be implanted under the skin and scanned as proof of one’s Covid-19 vaccination status. Read Full Article at RT.com
Suspension of Russian gas transit to Germany ‘purely commercial’ decision – Kremlin
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The stopping of Russian gas supplies to Germany via the Yamal-Europe network is not political or related to the wait for certification of the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com
F1 driver reveals death threats after his crash caused title carnage
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Williams driver Nicholas Latifi has revealed in a lengthy social media post that he has been subjected to a torrent of online hate and death threats following his role in the dramatic conclusion to the recent Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Read Full Article at RT.com
Amid worsening relations with the West, Russian President Vladimir Putin has set out what he sees as the country’s main defense priorities in a speech to top military chiefs in Moscow, in which he displayed frustration with NATO. Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany warns China its recent naval mission was just a ‘teaser’
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Germany’s naval chief has said the country’s recent deployment of a warship into the South China Sea was a “teaser” intended to signal to Beijing that Berlin planned to ramp up its military presence in the disputed waters. Read Full Article at RT.com
First injectable HIV prevention drug gets FDA approval
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first injectable prevention medication for HIV, offering an alternative to pre-exposure preventative tablets. Read Full Article at RT.com
Heart problem forces French rugby star into retirement at age 31
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France international rugby star Kevin Gourdon, 31, has announced his retirement from the sport after the recent discovery of a potentially serious heart problem, his club La Rochelle announced on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Israeli military has amended its open-fire rules in the occupied West Bank, allowing troops to shoot Palestinian protesters who toss rocks and firebombs at cars and civilians, even if they no longer pose an imminent threat. Read Full Article at RT.com
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci has called for the firing of Fox News host Jesse Watters, after the conservative pundit told a crowd to target the health official with a “kill shot.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Prepare for fourth Covid jab, Tony Blair Institute says
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The research institute founded by former UK prime minister Tony Blair has called on the government to create a command-and-control team that could help it remain “ahead of the curve” and quickly roll out more vaccines. Read Full Article at RT.com
Covid infections can have a negative impact on sperm quality for up to three months, according to newly released research which found that the coronavirus reduces sperm count by up to 37% while also slowing its movement. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian Olympic ice dancing champ hospitalized after being attacked in front of curling star girlfriend
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Russian ice dancing gold medalist Dmitri Soloviev has been hospitalized with head injuries after he was reportedly attacked by three men outside of a karaoke club after coming to the aid of curling star girlfriend Anna Sidorova. Read Full Article at RT.com
X-Men director accused of ‘emotional abuse’ by former partner
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‘X-Men’ and ‘The Usual Suspects’ director Bryan Singer has been accused of “emotional abuse,” with the former assistant who became his partner detailing their “abusive relationship.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia could tighten laws after prison torture scandal
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Lawmakers in Russia’s parliament have proposed a bill that would send penitentiary officials convicted of torture to jail, following revelations of horrific abuse being inflicted on inmates in the Saratov region. Read Full Article at RT.com
American citizens considering traveling to Ukraine have been advised by Washington to reconsider the trip, citing persistent claims that Russia could be planning an all-out offensive against its Eastern European neighbor. Read Full Article at RT.com
Anti-lockdown protesters beat their way through police
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In the German city of Mannheim, anti-lockdown protesters have confronted police who were trying to break up an unauthorized rally, leaving 13 officers wounded. Read Full Article at RT.com
UK court awards landmark custody settlement against Dubai ruler
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The High Court in London has ordered Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, to pay £554 million ($733 million) to settle a custody battle with his ex-wife, Princess Haya bint al-Hussein, over their two children. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hollywood star sorry for outburst against ‘illiterate’ red state
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Actress and singer Bette Midler has apologized after causing outrage for describing West Virginia as “poor, illiterate, and strung out” in a political tirade against Senator Joe Manchin. Read Full Article at RT.com
New Zealand-born Spanish rugby star Kawa Leauma has died days after he was rushed to hospital in critical condition with severe head injuries following a 'multi-story' fall from a building outside of Amsterdam. Read Full Article at RT.com
The world’s two largest planemakers, Boeing and Airbus, have called on the US government to delay the rollout of new 5G cell services next month, citing an “enormous negative impact on the aviation industry.” Read Full Article at RT.com
UK court rules on who Venezuela's president is, in row over gold
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The Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that put into question London’s recognition of Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s head of state, putting the politician closer to taking control of almost $2bn in Venezuelan gold. Read Full Article at RT.com
EU court rules on business rights in light of exploding costs for ditching Iran deals
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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg has ruled that companies based in the EU can cancel contracts with Iranian organizations if upholding the original deal would lead to “disproportionate economic loss.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Top Russian scientist comments on whether Omicron variant is man-made
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Despite speculation that the infectious new Omicron strain of Covid-19, which has an unusually high number of mutations, was developed in a lab, the variant is almost certainly not man-made, a top Russian virologist has said. Read Full Article at RT.com
Regional governor bans all foreigners from driving taxis
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The leader of Russia’s Tyumen region has issued a decree completely banning all foreigners from working in the public transport system, in a move that will force taxi and bus companies to only hire drivers with a Russian passport. Read Full Article at RT.co
There’s still no certainty whether the existing coronavirus vaccines need to be tweaked specifically to fight the new Omicron strain, the EU’s drug regulator has said, adding, however, that it was prepared for such a possibility. Read Full Article at RT.c
Orthodox rabbis demand US universities abandon diversity efforts
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The managing director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents more than 2,000 Orthodox rabbis, told Fox News that US universities should end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts over anti-Semitism concerns. Read Full Article at RT.com
The first death tied to the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been reported in Texas, as the White House announces a handful of new initiatives to battle spiking virus case numbers. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hypersonic missiles incoming, says Russian defense minister
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Russia’s new high-tech hypersonic missile, capable of flying through the air at nine times the speed of sound, has finished its testing and will soon begin rolling off assembly lines, the country’s defense minister has announced. Read Full Article at RT.c
NHL ‘pauses’ season despite boasting of near-100% vaccination rate
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The NHL has brought forward its annual holiday break by two days amid a surge of Covid-19 infections, in spite of previously boasting of an almost 100% vaccination rate among its 32 teams. Read Full Article at RT.com
