Belgium’s Ministry of Defense was targeted with a significant cyber attack exploiting a recently discovered vulnerability in a popular logging tool, officials have confirmed, noting they are still attempting to secure the network. Read Full Article at RT.co
Former US President Donald Trump is suing New York Attorney General Letitia James, saying her “partisan” two-year investigation into his business dealings violates his civil rights. The Democrat AG has vowed to continue the probe. Read Full Article at RT.
The Omicron strain of the coronavirus now accounts for more than 73% of new US cases of Covid-19, up from 13% just a week ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported. Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump touts Covid-19 vaccines, reveals his booster status
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Former US President Donald Trump has urged his supporters to embrace Covid-19 vaccines, which he credited with preventing the pandemic from becoming as deadly as the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic. Read Full Article at RT.com
A massive dust storm with winds up to 110 kilometers an hour swept through parts of Queensland, Australia, with sections of the red cloud being caught on camera. Read Full Article at RT.com
This is how much money Russians have pumped into crypto
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Russian citizens have poured some $67 billion in cryptocurrency, a senior lawmaker has revealed as the country’s authorities are weighing options to regulate the booming market. A blanket ban is reportedly considered as an option. Read Full Article at RT.co
Pentagon’s new extremism rules extend to ‘likes’ – reports
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The US military has updated its “extremism” policy, allowing commanders to punish service members for “actively participating” in banned activities – from supporting terrorism to liking a post deemed extremist on social media. Read Full Article at R
A strong, 6.2 earthquake has hit off the northern coast of California. Twitter has been flooded with reports of people describing the tremor, which reportedly came in waves. Read Full Article at RT.com
A top Russian politician has put forward new legislation that would regulate relations between humans and machines; defining the term “robot” and categorizing them based on their purposes. Read Full Article at RT.com
In response to rising Covid-19 cases, the city of Boston will soon be requiring both staff and customers of indoor businesses to give proof of their vaccinations against the virus. Read Full Article at RT.com
A former police officer has scored a legal victory over a UK police policy that records “gender critical” views as “non-crime hate incidents,” after a court ruled it unlawfully interferes with the right to freedom of expression. Read Full Article at R
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will be remaining in Windsor Castle for the Christmas holidays, canceling previous plans to travel to Sandringham in Norfolk amid rising Covid-19 cases in the UK. Read Full Article at RT.com
FCC settles with phone companies over failed 911 emergency calls
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Four telephone companies have settled with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over failed 911 calls during ‘network outages’ in 2020, paying out over $6 million. The cause of the outages has not been made public. Read Full Article at RT.com
Citing a “surge” in Covid-19 cases, the US capital has declared a public health emergency, reimposed the indoor masking mandate, and ordered all city employees to get both jabs and the booster as well. Read Full Article at RT.com
Ukraine’s ex-president Poroshenko targeted in high treason case
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Ukraine's government has targeted another opposition leader with a treason case, just after his party passed out the ruling Servant of the People in an opinion poll. This time former president Petro Poroshenko is the target. Read Full Article at RT.com
Soldier who defected to Belarus should be executed – former Polish commander
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A Polish soldier who deserted his post to seek asylum in Belarus amid the migrant crisis unraveling on the EU’s borders deserves to pay the price with his life, the former commander of Warsaw’s land forces has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com
South African govt advised to stop Covid quarantining
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Health advisers have called for South Africa’s government to halt tracing and isolating people exposed to Covid-19, saying the measures aren’t necessary or helpful enough to justify their negative impacts. Read Full Article at RT.com
Donald Trump Jr. explains why China’s ‘laughing’ at US military
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Donald Trump’s eldest son has claimed Beijing is far from being intimidated by the US military, pointing, as evidence, to the air service’s latest guidelines on the equal treatment of transgender personnel. Read Full Article at RT.com
An anti-noise group and the Washington state attorney general have won a lawsuit against the US Navy regarding a cluster of ultra-noisy EA-18G Growler aircraft stationed at nearby Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Read Full Article at RT.com
Manchin accuses White House staff of ‘inexcusable’ actions
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Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, has said that “inexcusable” behavior by White House staffers has caused negotiations on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better spending plan to stall. Read Full Article at RT.com
The Biden administration is citing climate change to drastically raise the vehicle mileage standard to 55 miles per gallon by 2026. The White House expects this to result in doubling of electric vehicle sales in the coming years. Read Full Article at RT.com
Female boxer ‘unrecognizable’ after being punched 236 times (PHOTOS)
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Fight fans have reacted after female world boxing champion Amanda Serrano shared a selfie with disfigured opponent Miriam Gutierrez following their bout on Saturday. Read Full Article at RT.com
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
