Vladimir Putin and Ebrahim Raisi discussed the Iranian attack on Israel and the possibility of further escalation in the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com
Congresswoman proposes exempting black people from taxes
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US lawmaker proposes reparation by exempting black people from taxes, admits plan may not work because many aren’t paying taxes anyway Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia hits ‘foreign mercenaries’ base in Ukraine – MoD
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Moscow says it has conducted high-precision strikes on an ammunition depot and foreign mercenary base in Ukraine’s Kharkov Region Read Full Article at RT.com
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has wished for 2024 to become the year when neo-fascism is dealt an “ultimate defeat” Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annual New Year’s address is to be broadcast by RT in English with his real voice processed by AI Read Full Article at RT.com
Zelensky personally ordered bombing attack on civilians – RT source
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The Belgorod strike has been ordered by Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and launched by a nationalist force, a source has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
White House reveals if it has ‘aggressive intent’ towards Russia
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The US and NATO have no “aggressive intent” towards Russia, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, dismissing Russia’s warnings of a “military-technical” response to any hostile steps as rhetoric not aimed at the US. Read Full Article at RT.com
A Democrat member of the US Congress has been carjacked and robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight in South Philadelphia. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Pennsylvania) was not physically harmed, but her car and possessions were taken. Read Full Article at RT.com
Responding to calls from Democrats to cancel some or all of the $1.5 trillion in piled-up student debt, US President Joe Biden has announced the White House would extend the moratorium on repayments by another three months. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia can’t allow attempts to force RT’s 24-hour German-language channel off air in Europe to proceed “without consequences,” the Kremlin said on Wednesday, arguing that the European Union is now betraying its own stated values. Read Full Article a
EU no longer cares about supposed ‘values’ – Kremlin on RT DE situation
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Russia can’t allow attempts to force RT’s 24-hour German-language channel off air in Europe to proceed “without consequences,” the Kremlin said on Wednesday, arguing that the European Union is now betraying its own stated values. Read Full Article a
Amazon limits Covid test kit purchases amid Omicron wave
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Amazon has announced a limit to the number of at-home Covid test kits per customer as demand surges amid a rise in cases since the discovery of the Omicron variant. Walgreens and CVS also introduced purchase limits. Read Full Article at RT.com
Western attempts to isolate Russian military are futile – Moscow
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Efforts by Western nations to shut Russia out of the global defense arena are failing to materialize, the country’s defense minister has said, arguing that Moscow boasts an array of partners worldwide for military cooperation. Read Full Article at RT.com
Eighth annual Andrey Stenin photo contest launched with prices of up to $9,500
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The 2022 Andrey Stenin International Press Photo Contest began accepting submissions on Wednesday, marking the birthday of the slain Russian reporter whose memory it honors. Andrey was killed in 2014 in eastern Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com
After Trump’s move, White House says Biden to speak on Jan 6
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President Joe Biden will make a public statement on the anniversary of the January 6 riot at the US Capitol, the White House said. This comes after former President Donald Trump said he would hold a public event on that day. Read Full Article at RT.com
Brazil's Ian Matos, who represented his country at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, has died from a lung infection which he had battled for two months in hospital. Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia’s battles on world stage laid bare by Foreign Minister in RT interview
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Tensions are flaring between Russia and a number of Western nations, but there is hope that newly-announced talks with the US could reduce the risk of escalation and boost stability in Europe, Moscow's Foreign Minister has said. Read Full Article at RT.com
Roman Abramovich, a Russian businessman and owner of the Chelsea Football Club, in London, has settled a lawsuit with HarperCollins over unsubstantiated claims that he purchased the club at the behest of President Vladimir Putin. Read Full Article at RT.com
RT responds to German channel’s satellite broadcast ban
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The move forcing a European satellite operator to take RT’s 24-hour German-language channel off air is a sign of unhealthy competition, RT CEO Alexey Nikolov has said, adding that it would defend its broadcasting rights in court. Read Full Article at RT.com
First Covid-19 pill treatment approved for emergency use in US
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Pfizer’s Paxlovid tablets against Covid have been given emergency use authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The first pill treatment of this kind, it can be prescribed to high-risk patients aged 12 and older. Read Full Article at RT.co
Suggested anti-trash-talk measures in online games only target one gender
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After a female Twitch streamer posted a clip where she encountered rude ‘Halo’ players telling her to quit the game, Xbox co-creator Jonathan Blackley has called for more regulation to combat toxicity in online games. Read Full Article at RT.com
Twitter sued, accused of acting ‘on behalf’ of US govt
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Former New York Times reporter and outspoken critic of the US response to the Covid pandemic Alex Berenson is suing Twitter for suspending his account, claiming the platform “acted on behalf of the federal government. Read Full Article at RT.com
One of Ukraine’s top politicians has alleged that signals coming from Russia indicate that Moscow could be plotting a full-blown nuclear attack against its Eastern European neighbor in a new sensational intervention. Read Full Article at RT.com
F1 legend faces trial for ‘detonating explosive device’ at relative’s office
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Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi is set to stand trial on charges linked to an incident in which he is alleged to have detonated a large firework at the office of his brother-in-law ,causing significant damage to the building. Read Full Article at RT.com
NHL pulls players from Beijing Olympics despite near-100% vaccination rate
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The NHL has officially pulled the plug on its players competing in next year's Winter Olympics in Beijing after a surge in Covid-19 infections in the sports league which had previously heralded its own mass vaccination drive. Read Full Article at RT.com
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a formal probe into certain Tesla vehicles on Wednesday, after reports emerged that drivers can play video games on the car's touchscreen while in motion. Read Full Article at RT.com
One of Ukraine’s top politicians has alleged that signals coming from Russia indicate that Moscow could be plotting a full-blown nuclear attack against its Eastern European neighbor in a new sensational intervention. Read Full Article at RT.com
Boss of major crypto exchange sued over alleged fraud
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Blockchain accelerator MouseBelt Labs has filed a complaint in a California court, accusing the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, of stealing its work for one of his projects. Read Full Article at RT.com
Baseball umpire axed after abusing fans, being hauled off field (VIDEO)
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A baseball umpire who was accused of being drunk when he made obscene gestures at fans and argued with officials has been fired, with league bosses issuing an apologetic statement. Read Full Article at RT.com
