Epstein’s ‘madam’ Maxwell is ‘sophisticated predator’ – prosecution
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In their closing arguments, the prosecution in the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell painted the accused as a “crucial” partner to the late Jeffrey Epstein, one who “preyed on vulnerable kids.” Read Full Article at RT.com
Belarus accused of 'shocking' brutality against migrants
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During the crisis on the border with Poland, Belarusian guards used violence against migrants from the Middle East and Africa, in an attempt to force them to enter Poland as soon as possible, Amnesty International has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com
Why is the EU backing Navalny, but ignoring Assange?
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Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny has been handed the prestigious Sakharov Prize, billed as a top “human rights” award, by the European Parliament ostensibly for his activism and the personal cost he has incurred for it. Read Full Article at RT.com
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s woes grew on Monday, as new figures show his approval rating has declined to its lowest level since he took office, with most Britons expecting him to resign or be forced out in the near future. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s Soviet-style hockey jerseys prove too much for Finnish politician
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Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb has blasted Russia's decision to don kits in tribute to the USSR during recent ice hockey matches against his homeland. Read Full Article at RT.com
Oil prices are set to exceed $100 per barrel in all three scenarios for global energy developments through 2050, with inflation and carbon prices potentially sending oil to $380 a barrel, Russia’s oil producer Lukoil says. Read Full Article at RT.com
Police in Germany are investigating after at least three children under 12 were “incorrectly” given the Moderna vaccine at a Covid-19 vaccination center. Parents have reportedly sought assault charges against a staffer. Read Full Article at RT.com
Louis CK’s ‘Sorry’ defies cancel culture, angers critics
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Comedian Louis CK has once again triggered his critics, this time with a new independent comedy special titled ‘Sorry,’ and the intense reactions prove that there is a way to fight cancel culture. Read Full Article at RT.com
WATCH: McDonald’s customer chows down while pedaling exercise bike
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Fast-food chain McDonald’s has introduced exercise bikes into at least one of its Chinese outlets, allowing patrons to turn their burger-fueled energy into electricity and charge their phones, as demonstrated in a viral video. Read Full Article at RT.com
Police in Paris are responding to a hostage situation at a store in the 12th arrondissement. According to local reports, the assailant is armed with a knife and has taken two women hostage. Read Full Article at RT.com
Global supply chain problems may mean no gifts this Christmas
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Supply chain disruptions have been troubling the global economy this year. Now Christmas gift shoppers are set to get a nasty surprise as the most popular presents are either severely overpriced or missing from shelves altogether. Read Full Article at RT.com
China-Russia friendship will ‘always be strong’ – Beijing
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China’s close relations with Russia will not weaken, and the two countries will always remain friends, even if there are changes in the international geopolitical situation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia explains how it will respond to more NATO expansion
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NATO must be aware that pushing further into Eastern Europe, past Moscow’s declared red lines, will make a military response inevitable, a top Russian diplomat has warned, amid escalating tensions with the US-led bloc. Read Full Article at RT.com
America’s Frontline Doctors (AFLDS) organization, which opposes vaccination and other government measures to stem the spread of Covid-19, has promised to open its own clinics, inviting medical staff and pharmacists to join. Read Full Article at RT.com
Hockey fans claim Russia is about to be gifted Olympic gold in China
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Hockey fans have reacted to the possibility of NHL players not traveling to the Winter Olympics, with some claiming the move will boost the Russian team's chances of winning gold. Read Full Article at RT.com
Mysterious ‘tank’ spotted floating at sea (PHOTOS)
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A mysterious object resembling military hardware has been spotted floating at sea. The country’s military has acknowledged the bizarre occurrence, yet was unable to intercept the object that floated away. Read Full Article at RT.com
Belarusian diplomat injured in London embassy attack, Minsk claims
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A diplomat serving at the Belarusian embassy in London was left seriously wounded and in need of medical assistance on Sunday after a gang of people descended on the building, Minsk has alleged. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian politician wants nation’s football flops punished
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A Russian State Duma deputy has proposed fines for footballers whose performance isn’t up to scratch for the national team. According to the official, it will provide extra stimulus for stars to play “with full dedication”. Read Full Article at RT.com
Woke demands similar to ‘religious fervour,’ Uni prof. reportedly says
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Academics hoping for promotion at University College London (UCL) reportedly have to limit the number of “dead white men” in their courses, under a scheme to “liberate” the curriculum from its “Eurocentric, male-dominated” focus. Read Full Articl
Santiago’s stock exchange plunged almost 7% Monday on news that leftist candidate Gabriel Boric won the Chilean presidential elections, becoming the country’s youngest-ever president-elect. Read Full Article at RT.com
World’s biggest economics event canceled over Omicron
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) has deferred its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, planned for January 17-21, 2022, due to “continued uncertainty” over the Omicron-strain viral outbreak. Read Full Article at RT.com
UK sending human cells into space to discover secrets of aging
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The UK government is backing a scientific study that will see human muscle cells launched into space on Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center as part of an experiment to discover how to help people live longer and healthier lives. Read Full Article at RT.com
Players keep getting banned for ‘racism’ after using harmless non-English words
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EA’s guidelines for hate-speech seem to ignore the existence of other languages, as Japanese players keep getting bans for using the word ‘nigero,’ which means ‘run.’ Read Full Article at RT.com
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the use of a Covid-19 vaccine made by US-based biotech firm Novavax for people aged 18 and older. Trial data suggests the vaccine is 90% effective. Read Full Article at RT.com
Eight people injured in accident involving US military convoy (VIDEO)
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A truck has collided with a US Army convoy in the southeast German state of Bavaria, setting several vehicles ablaze and wounding eight. Read Full Article at RT.com
Golf fans gobsmacked by Tiger Woods’ prodigy son (VIDEO)
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Golf fans have reacted to the exploits of child prodigy Charlie Woods as he teamed up alongside father Tiger at the PNC Championship. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘What do you think, motherf**ker?’ Tyron Woodley’s mom explodes at fan after Jake Paul KO (VIDEO)
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Deborah Woodley, mother of Jake Paul knockout victim Tyron, was involved in a heated confrontation with a fan shortly after witnessing her son's sixth-round defeat to the YouTube star this past weekend in Florida. Read Full Article at RT.com
Anti-vaxxers said to book Covid jab appointments & not show up
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Anti-vaxxers have been booking up Covid-19 vaccine appointments and then not turning up to get jabbed, according to the Telegraph, as Britain rushes to vaccinate millions against Omicron. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ex-Mossad chief ‘leaked’ classified info to married lover
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Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen leaked state secrets, including info on the spy agency’s operations, to a flight attendant with whom he was having an affair, as well as her husband, according to an Israeli television report. Read Full Article at RT.com
Pope reveals what’s ‘almost satanic’ about Covid-19 pandemic
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Pope Francis offered a strongly worded rebuke to those who abuse women and children in their own home, saying such people were universally seen as evildoers. Domestic violence is on the rise due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.com
Amazon-owned Twitch suspends Amazon-owned channel for nudity
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Amazon is now technically censoring itself, as Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, has suspended the Prime Video Espana channel after a display that violated nudity rules. Read Full Article at RT.com
US Navy vessels fired on mystery drone swarms – media
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United States Navy vessels were forced to fire on unidentified drones off the coast of Southern California after they were swarmed by mystery UAVs in 2019, according to documents obtained by The Drive. Read Full Article at RT.com
What will Russia do if US/NATO shoots down its security proposals?
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Russia submitted two documents last week to the United States as an offer of long-term security guarantees – a draft US-Russia treaty and an agreement with NATO. They are written in a language that borders on ultimatum. Read Full Article at RT.com
France's first lady plagued by rumors she was born 'male'
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Emmanuel Macron’s wife has found herself under a barrage of online claims that she is transgender, born as a male, with the media pointing the finger at far-right conspiracy theorists. Read Full Article at RT.com
Third-grader told to portray Hitler & commit suicide – reports
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An instructor at a Washington, DC elementary school has been suspended after reportedly making third-graders reenact scenes from the Holocaust, including pretending to dig mass graves for their classmates and simulating shootings. Read Full Article at RT.com
A Finnish man who was shocked by the cost of a battery replacement for his Tesla Model S decided that blowing up his electric car with an Elon Musk dummy inside would be a more suitable solution. Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran has said that explosions above the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the early hours of Monday morning were related to an air defense drill, as the military launches war games across the country. Read Full Article at RT.com
Entire hospital wards at risk of shutdown over vaccine mandate row
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The refusal of medical personnel to comply with the government’s vaccine mandate could result in entire hospital units being shut down, according to a top NHS official. The jab will become obligatory for health workers in April. Read Full Article at RT.com
WTA skeptical after Chinese tennis star retracts sex assault claims
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The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has said that appearances in the media by Peng Shuai on Sunday «do not alleviate» its «significant concerns about her well-being». Read Full Article at RT.com
