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Top Russian scientist comments on whether Omicron variant is man-made

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

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

EMA in the dark over need for special Omicron jab

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

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

First Omicron-related death in US reported

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

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

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

Tucker Carlson rips into ‘pedo outbreak’ at CNN

Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson has taken aim at CNN, alleging that its rival network had been hit by what he described as a “pedo outbreak” after two of its producers were embroiled in recent high-profile child sex abuse scandals. Read Full Article at RT.

Russian stunner confirms split from bad-boy footballer she stuck by during jail time

The partner of Russian footballer Aleksandr Kokorin has confirmed the pair have split up, after the blonde model and former singer had stuck by the star when he was jailed in 2019 for assault on a government official. Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli role in killing of top Iran commander Soleimani revealed

Former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intelligence chief Major General Tamir Hayman has admitted the country’s role in the assassination of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani, describing the killing as “significant and important.” Read Full Article at RT.c

Major shift in Mexico drug cartels’ business

Mexican drug kingpins have moved their focus towards synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine and fentanyl, which are easier to mass-produce and smuggle, officials have said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Will the renovated Notre-Dame become a woke ‘Disneyland’?

The fire of 2019 ravaged the iconic Paris cathedral, but it’s still under threat of further damage according to high-profile members of French cultural society, who are slamming the approved restoration project. Read Full Article at RT.com

English Premier League finally reveals stats on vaccine holdouts

The English Premier League has released updated information on vaccine rates among its players, revealing that 16% of stars are yet to take a single dose of a Covid vaccine amid a record rate of cases. Read Full Article at RT.com

Medical journal slams Facebook’s ‘inaccurate & incompetent’ fact check

The British Medical Journal and Lead Stories, a fact checker in the employ of Facebook, are engaged in a war of words over a report on a Pfizer whistleblower that was deemed by the social network to have “missing context.” Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Sex and the City’ star dropped from another show after sexual assault accusations

Two women have accused Chris Noth, who played Mister Big in ‘Sex and the City,’ of separate sexual assaults, in 2004 and 2015, causing Universal to drop him from its ‘The Equalizer’ series. Read Full Article at RT.com

MMA icon ‘battered five separate victims’ in Vegas hotel brawl

Former multiple-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has been served with five battery citations stemming from a recent incident in which he allegedly beat up five separate people during a furious row in a Las Vegas hotel. Read Full Article at RT.com

English Premier League reveals it has more vaccine holdouts than Euro counterparts

The English Premier League has released updated information on vaccine rates among its players, revealing that 16% of stars are yet to take a single dose of a Covid vaccine amid a record rate of cases. Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany wants EU-wide crusade against Telegram

Germany’s minister of justice has spoken in favor of common European action against Telegram over the spread of extremist content on the instant-messaging service. Read Full Article at RT.com

Ancient millipedes could have been ‘as big as a car’

Giant millipedes the size of a vehicle once slithered across north England before the age of the dinosaurs, a new study has revealed after scientists discovered the creature’s 326-million-year-old fossilized remains. Read Full Article at RT.com

American mercenaries preparing chemical weapons incident in east Ukraine, Russia claims

US private military companies (PMCs) are preparing a provocation using chemical weapons in troubled and tense eastern Ukraine, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed on Tuesday. Read Full Article at RT.com

British island begins search for new ‘king’

A local council in northwest England has started looking for someone to manage the unique historic inn and the tiny Piel Island that hosts it. The one in the job is traditionally crowned the ‘King of Piel.’ Read Full Article at RT.com

UK accused of ‘chasing colonial post-Brexit fantasies’

The UK has been condemned by a group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and trade unions for “chasing colonial post-Brexit fantasies” at the expense of the world’s poorest in a rebrand of its development investment arm. Read Full Article at RT.com

NASCAR star breaks silence on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ chant

NASCAR driver Brandon Brown has finally spoken on the viral anti-Joe Biden 'Let's go Brandon' chant which was popularized during a post-race interview of his, claiming he has «zero desire to be involved in politics». Read Full Article at RT.com

WATCH: Russian drone blows up target in Crimea

The Russian Ministry of Defense has released a video of the «Orion,» a state-of-the-art combat drone developed by Russia's Kronshtadt Group, destroying an aerial target at a testing range in Crimea. Read Full Article at RT.com

US can’t be trusted to honor its promises – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that hopes for a deal with Washington to limit NATO expansion in Eastern Europe are slim, arguing that even a signed agreement could be torn up by the American side at a moment’s notice. Read Full Article at RT.com

This Ukrainian-Kazakh showdown could be 2022’s most vicious grudge match

Many a feud has been settled inside the Octagon down the years and another is set to join the list after a flyweight showdown between Mariya Agapova and Maryna Moroz was added to the card for UFC 272. Read Full Article at RT.com

EU leader urges NATO to move troops to eastern front

With tensions rising between Russia and NATO, the US-led military bloc should move troops to Eastern Europe as soon as possible and develop an action plan to battle any aggression from Moscow, the Lithuanian president has said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Turkish lira rallies on Erdogan plan

The Turkish lira has rebounded from historic lows after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a number of steps aimed at easing the burden of the weakened currency on the population. Read Full Article at RT.com

MPs want ‘demedicalization’ of legal gender change

England should dispose of outdated parts of the process for the legal change of gender, including the requirement for a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, a Parliament committee has said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Wild dust storm with winds over 100kph (DRONE VIDEO)

A huge dust storm, with winds as high as 109 kilometers per hour, engulfed settlements throughout northwest Queensland, Australia, on Sunday. Scientist says the event was triggered by a line of several thunderstorms in the region. Read Full Article at RT.com

New study reveals scale of bribery in Russian state contracts

Russian businesses bidding for public sector contracts are forced to shell out vast quantities of cash in order to win major deals, a new study conducted by researchers at one of the country’s top universities has revealed. Read Full Article at RT.com

No answer from US to security proposals – Russia

Russia is still waiting for Washington’s reply to security proposals that the Kremlin submitted last week, which outlined demands about limits to NATO expansion and troop deployment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced. Read Full Article at RT.com

Ex-Georgian leader Saakashvili ‘tortured’ in custody, doctors say

The health of Georgia’s former leader, Mikhail Saakashvili, who is currently behind bars, has deteriorated because he’s been subjected to poor treatment and abuse while in custody, an independent council of doctors has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow’s fat cats hire tigers for New Year bashes

Russians are looking to go all out during the festive period, with some of Moscow’s most affluent residents putting in extravagant requests for exotic animals, including tigers, to make an appearance at their New Year bashes. Read Full Article at RT.com

Japan resumes executions

Three death row inmates in Japan have been executed, becoming the first convicts to be put to death under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while also breaking a two-year pause on capital punishment in the country. Read Full Article at RT.com

Japan resumes hangings after 2-year pause on executions

Three death row inmates in Japan have been executed, becoming the first convicts to be put to death under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while also breaking a two-year pause on capital punishment in the country. Read Full Article at RT.com

WHO chief offers life or death holiday warning

The head of the World Health Organization has warned that holiday gatherings could result in a surge of Covid-19, citing the fast-spreading Omicron variant while suggesting festivities should be delayed or outright canceled. Read Full Article at RT.com

Biden staffer tests positive for Covid

An aide to US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 after spending time with the commander in chief days prior, the White House has confirmed, though said Biden will continue his usual duties and forego quarantine. Read Full Article at RT.com

Japan agrees to pay more for hosting US troops

Tokyo will pay 211 billion yen ($1.86 billion) per fiscal year to host more than 50,000 US troops in Japan starting next April, an increase of about 10 billion yen a year from the previously negotiated arrangement with Washington. Read Full Article at RT.com
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