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
Tom Brady destroys tablet in tantrum as NFL icon hits 15-year low (VIDEO)
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Even the greatest player in the history of the game isn't immune to losing his temper after NFL icon Tom Brady was caught by cameras destroying a tablet during just the third shutout loss of his 21-year career on Sunday night. Read Full Article at RT.com
Those who refuse to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and actively attempt to convince others to reject jabs are “dangerous fools,” Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary said on Sunday. Read Full Article at RT.com
UK ex-minister links his resignation to Covid restrictions
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Former Brexit minister David Frost, who quit his job last week, has said his decision to leave the government wasn’t because of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership but an inability to support Covid-19 restrictions. Read Full Article at RT.com
EU asks for seat at Russia & US/NATO talks on European security
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The EU should play a major role in discussions between Russia and NATO on the future of security in Europe, the bloc’s foreign policy chief insisted on Monday, suggesting Moscow and Washington also invite his organization. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘They will explode’: Boxing star ‘Blonde Bomber’ has perfect put-down for troll
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Female boxing star Ebanie Bridges has put one Twitter user in his place after he asked if the Australian’s breast implants would “pop” if they were punched hard enough. Read Full Article at RT.com
26-year-old dies after one dose of Pfizer Covid vaccine
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New Zealand officials announced on Monday that a 26-year-old’s death has been formally linked to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine after he suffered a rare heart inflammation following his first dose of the Covid jab. Read Full Article at RT.com
Tens of thousands flood Vienna streets to commemorate Covid victims
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More than 30,000 people have turned Vienna streets into a “sea of lights” to commemorate Covid victims, show solidarity with healthcare workers, and signal there is a “different Austria” after weeks of anti-mandate rallies. Read Full Article at RT.com
‘I have to touch a chair’: Klopp throws strop over lack of hand sanitizer (VIDEO)
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accused Tottenham Hotspur of failing to provide enough hand sanitizer after the two teams played out an explosive draw in the Premier League on Sunday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Those who refuse to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and actively attempt to convince others to reject jabs are “dangerous fools,” Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary said on Sunday. Read Full Article at RT.com
Crypto investment in 2021 tops all previous years combined
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Venture capital funds have invested around $30 billion in cryptocurrency during 2021, which is more than in all previous years since the inception of crypto, market research firm PitchBook has found, citing transaction data. Read Full Article at RT.com
Amanda Nunes has hit back at rival Julianna Pena after the newly crowned UFC bantamweight champion claimed she was the promotion’s first real 'mom champ'. Read Full Article at RT.com
Israel has added the US to its “no fly” list, prohibiting citizens from visiting the country without special permission, citing efforts to slow the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant of Covid-19. Read Full Article at RT.com
Parrots’ drinking problems lead to flying accidents
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Red-winged parrots are getting loaded on alcohol-rich mangoes and dying of intoxication or accidents caused by flying under the influence, Australian veterinarians have warned. Read Full Article at RT.com
Kim Yo-jong, the sister and close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, may have risen even further in the party hierarchy, judging by her treatment in the state media during her latest public appearance. Read Full Article at RT.com
A tourist crew consisting of a Japanese fashion tycoon, his producer, and a Russian cosmonaut have safely made it back to Earth early on Monday after spending 12 days at the International Space Station. Read Full Article at RT.com
Self-governed Taiwan is not a pawn that can be used to play political chess, but a “wanderer” that will eventually reunify with the mainland, Chinese FM has said, accusing the US of using the island nation to “control” Beijing. Read Full Article at RT
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has attempted to set the record straight about how much he owes the US government in taxes after claiming he would pay more towards the US budget this year than any other American in history. Read Full Article at RT.com
Retired generals warn of ‘lethal chaos’ in US military after 2024 vote
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Three retired US Army generals have argued that a civil war might break out if the Pentagon does not weed out “potential mutineers” as there is a high chance “another insurrection” occurs if Republicans retake the White House. Read Full Article at RT.
