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13 Omicron cases confirmed in Netherlands
At least 15 cases of the new Omicron Covid-19 variant have been confirmed in two EU nations, their health authorities said on Sunday. All cases were discovered in airline passengers. All the cases have been
Homes shaken by 7.5-magnitude quake (VIDEOS)
Peru was struck by a 7.5-magnitude earthquake on Sunday, with frightened locals posting videos online of their homes shaking and debris falling. The epicenter of the quake was located some 40 kilometers (25 miles) from
French presidential contender caught flipping off hater
Far-right figure Eric Zemmour, touted as a potential president of France, was caught showing the middle finger to an angry woman who accosted him in Marseille. A minister later asked young people not to repeat
Study shows what would happen if China dealt with Covid like US
If China were to drop its zero-Covid-19 policy and open up its economy the way some Western countries have, it would have hundreds of thousands daily infections that would overwhelm its healthcare system, a study
Omicron mutations compared to Delta in first image
Italian scientists have presented an image showing mutations of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus. Believed to have originated from southern Africa, the variant has already triggered alarm in multiple countries worldwide. The illustration of
Australia declares war on ‘trolls’
The Australian government will introduce a new legislation to force social media companies “unmask” anonymous users who post offensive comments, or make them pay defamation fines if they are unable or refuse to do so.
Israel introduces world’s strictest bans to contain Omicron strain
Israel has banned all foreigners from entering the country and tasked intelligence services with locating and tracking all recent arrivals from the hotspots of the newly-emerged Omicron coronavirus variant. The new rules are set to
Dutch government apologizes for sterilizing trans people
The Dutch government has apologized for a past law requiring that transgender people be sterilized to legally change their gender. The law existed until 2014, and similar laws are still on the books in some
Germany confirms two cases of Omicron
Two cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in Bavaria, Germany. The UK and Italy are among other European nations that have also registered instances of the suspected Covid mutation. Bavaria’s health
Two dead as French military clashes with protesters in Africa
At least two people were killed and some 16 injured in Niger, when a French military convoy was met by protesters after crossing from Burkina Faso, where the column had been blocked for a whole
‘Antifa’ rioters attack cops at march against ‘state violence’ (VIDEOS)
Black-clad ‘Antifa’ rioters in France attacked police officers with fists, projectiles and metal barriers, at a Paris protest they claimed was “against state violence and the extreme right.” Wearing black and concealing their faces with
Cops protest legalizing taking footage of police (VIDEO)
Thousands of police have descended on central Madrid in response to the government’s plans to make it legal for people to take images of officers on duty, a change that is part of an overhaul
Covid variant as deadly as Ebola may emerge, top physician warns
Further mutations of the Covid-19 virus could spawn a strain as contagious as Delta and as deadly as the Ebola virus. That’s the stark warning from the World Medical Association. Frank Ulrich Montgomery, chairman of
Thousands flood streets to decry vaccine mandate (VIDEOS)
A fresh round of rallies against mandatory Covid vaccination has hit Australia, with hundreds of thousands protesting in dozens of cities. Aerial footage captured huge crowds blocking central streets. New rallies all across the country happened
Top Covid-19 adviser assesses if vaccines will work against Omicron
A top Covid-19 adviser to the South African government is refusing to panic like his foreign colleagues, asserting that the ‘super-mutant’ Omicron strain won’t cause a major spike in cases and vaccines will work against
Big Pharma unveils its plans for Omicron strain
A number of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms have announced strategies to address the newly identified Covid-19 variant, dubbed Omicron, including plans to alter existing vaccines and develop new boosters. With the World Health Organization
‘Omicron’: How fear of new Covid strain gripped the world
A newly identified, heavily-mutated coronavirus strain dubbed ‘Omicron’ is triggering alarm across much of the globe, prompting a rash of travel restrictions amid fears that existing vaccines will be unable to stop the variant. New
Amsterdam fears dozens of Covid infections on flights from Omicron hotspots
As growing fears of the Omicron variant triggered a travel ban, 15 of the 110 arrivals from South Africa tested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport turned up positive for Covid-19. Another 500 from two flights still
WHO pressed to explain ‘skipping’ Nu & Xi Covid strains
The World Health Organization (WHO) decision to name the new coronavirus variant of concern ‘Omicron’ has raised some eyebrows, as under its Greek alphabet naming scheme the next ones up should have been ‘Nu’ and
Students killed in Kosovo bus shooting
Three people, including at least one teenage student, were killed in the breakaway Serbian province of Kosovo when one or several gunmen opened fire on a bus. A bus driver and two passengers were killed
The ABCs of Covid: What you need to know about each ‘strain of concern’
Scientists warn that a new coronavirus variant, dubbed Omicron, has the makings of a “super-contagious” virus. Here’s a quick look at how we got here, and how the new variant name came about. Previous viral
WHO warns against travel bans over ‘Omicron’ variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that countries restricting travel to and from southern Africa to prevent the spread of a “super-mutant” Covid-19 variant are acting too hastily. “At this point, implementing travel measures
WHO classifies B.1.1.529 as Omicron, a Covid variant of concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the new Covid-19 variant first detected in southern Africa “Omicron”, the UN health agency said after a meeting on Friday. The global health agency met on Friday to
First EU country backs Covid jabs for 5 year olds
The Danish National Board of Health has recommended that children aged between five and 11 should be able to get vaccinated against Covid-19, becoming the first EU nation to make the move. On Friday, Helene
Volcano turns a Canary Islands paradise into burning inferno (VIDEO)
The Cumbre Vieja has spewed fresh lava flows, devouring everything in its path, with the volcano apocalypse running into its third month. Footage shot on Thursday shows flows of molten rock slowly engulfing tree after
‘Death to Khamenei’ call appears on Iran’s govt websites
Several government websites in Iran have been hacked, with calls for the death of the Supreme Leader posted all over them, as well as support for the country’s opposition group. The websites were flooded with
‘Super mutant’ Covid strain found in Asia, Middle East
The new Covid variant of major concern, which was first spotted in Botswana, has now been identified in Israel and Hong Kong, with experts fearing its mutations may allow it to spread quickly, evading existing
European countries impose restrictions over ‘worst-ever’ Covid-19 strain
A number of European countries are suspending air travel with South Africa on Friday over a new coronavirus strain with multiple mutations discovered in that region. Germany has declared South Africa a “virus variant area,”
Heavily-mutated Covid strain triggers emergency response
A newly discovered coronavirus strain with a significant number of mutations has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene a special emergency meeting, set to discuss how to address the evolved variant. The global
US lawmakers travel to Taiwan
A US congressional delegation has gone through with a trip to Taiwan, brushing off a demand from China to cancel the visit amid rising geopolitical tensions over the self-governing island. Five US House of Representatives
Israel ‘limits’ spy tech sales
Israel’s Defense Ministry is reportedly placing new limitations on where the country’s cybersecurity firms can sell their surveillance and hacking tools, sharply narrowing its list of approved nations for such deals. Notably absent from the
Cops tear-gas women protesting violence (VIDEOS)
Turkish riot police unleashed tear gas to disperse a large crowd of demonstrators protesting violence against women in Istanbul, as well as the government’s withdrawal from an international treaty devoted to combating it. The massive
French fishermen to blockade their own ports in Brexit row
France’s fishing association has said it will blockade four locations, including the key port of Calais and the Eurotunnel, on Friday in the latest protest over UK restrictions on post-Brexit fishing licences. In a press
Israel military ‘pimped’ correctional officers to terrorists – prison chief
Allegations that female Israeli prison guards were left vulnerable to sexual assaults by suspected terrorists in an attempt to gain leverage and coax confessions have been reignited by a prison commander. Speaking on Wednesday to
MoMa falls for fake Frida Kahlo quote
The Museum of Modern Art in New York has admitted it wrongly attributed a quote to renowned surrealist artist Frida Kahlo. The original comment was reportedly made by a 15-year-old girl in 2008. On Monday,
Sex change hormone treatment injured Swedish children – media
As many as 13 children have suffered side effects from hormone therapy while receiving treatment for gender dysmorphia in Sweden, according to national broadcaster SVT. In a report published on Wednesday, Swedish broadcaster SVT revealed
Fake news over Aussie-Taliban cannabis deal sweeps global headlines
A small Australian medical consulting firm has been caught up in a media storm after it was reported that Australia-based Cpharm had penned a deal with the Taliban to fund a $450 million cannabis processing
WATCH: Police put down mass protests sparked by plummeting currency
Scenes of police in full riot gear attempting to suppress protests have been coming in from Istanbul, as more people have taken to the streets across Turkey, upset over the record fall of the lira.
WTO accused of ‘vaccine apartheid’
Scores of activist groups and civil society orgs have called on the World Trade Organization to halt an upcoming meeting, insisting the body stop enforcing intellectual property laws that fuel “vaccine apartheid” around the globe.
Gaddafi’s son blocked from Libya election
Libya’s election commission has disqualified 25 of the 98 candidates running for president, including Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the leader whose 2011 overthrow plunged the North African country into a decade-long civil war. Gaddafi
Nuclear plant accident results in casualties
One worker is dead and three more have been hospitalized after a carbon dioxide leak at the Ascó nuclear power plant in Catalonia, Spain. Local authorities suspect an overcharge in the plant’s fire protection system.
Dozens dead after migrant boat capsizes
Over 30 migrants have drowned after a boat capsized off Calais, France, during an attempt to cross the English Channel to the UK, in the worst-ever such tragedy yet involving illegal crossings of the waterway.
Sweden’s first female PM resigns hours after being elected
Newly elected Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has announced her resignation just hours after making history as the country’s first woman premier. “I have told the speaker that I wish to resign as prime minister,”
Government orders masks & Covid passes for children to ‘save Christmas’
Authorities in Cyprus have announced strict new Covid-19 restrictions, including mandatory screenings and masking for children as young as six years old. In response to a rise in cases on the Mediterranean island, health officials
WHO warns about unintended effect of vaccines
The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief has warned vaccinated people to remain cautious when it comes to catching Covid-19 and not fall into a “false sense of security.” “In many countries and communities, we are
Some tropical bees started choosing raw meat over nectar
Some tropical bees have recently turned into vultures, a new study has claimed. A US scientific team travelled to Costa Rica and discovered unique gut microbes allowing bees to digest dead animals’ meat instead of
Taliban reveals agenda of upcoming talks with Washington
The Taliban plans to discuss American recognition of its interim government, the unfreezing of assets and Afghanistan’s reconstruction in upcoming talks with the US in Qatari capital Doha, the group’s spokesman has revealed. In an
New German government to legalize cannabis
The agreement between Germany’s Social Democrats, Free Democrats and the Greens includes provisions for decriminalizing marijuana consumption. It was confirmed on Wednesday by German news, who obtained the text of the document. Reports say that
US & UK to share classified submarine data with Australia under AUKUS
Washington, London, and Canberra have signed an agreement on the sharing of sensitive, classified submarine data as part of the AUKUS pact to arm Australia with nuclear-powered subs, reached by the sides in September. The
Australian defense minister ‘hurt’ by mean tweet wins court battle
Australia’s defense chief has been awarded tens of thousands of dollars in damages after claiming that a six-word Twitter post caused him deep “hurt and distress,” with a judge ruling that the tweet was defamatory.
Civilians killed in ‘Israeli strike’ on Syria – state TV
At least two civilians were killed and several soldiers wounded in an alleged Israeli air raid in central Syria, according to the country’s state media, which noted Syrian air defenses were activated to repel the
Collapsing currency leads to mass protests (VIDEOS)
Protesters have taken to the streets of Turkey’s capital, Ankara, as well as the country’s largest city, Istanbul, demanding the resignation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government over skyrocketing inflation. On Tuesday evening,
Apple sues Israeli company behind Pegasus spyware
Apple is suing the NSO Group over its Pegasus spyware that specifically targeted iPhones, and seeking to permanently block the Israeli-based company from using any Apple device, software or service. “State-sponsored actors like the NSO
Govts tell their citizens to leave war-torn country immediately
A growing number of Western governments are urging any of their citizens currently in Ethiopia to leave the war-torn country as soon as possible, as the UN confirmed it will relocate the families of international
Stark new projections for Europe’s winter Covid deaths revealed
Over 2 million people could die of Covid-19 in Europe this winter, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned in its latest forecast, adding that most of the countries’ health systems could be overwhelmed. Around
First responders ‘fired on’ as Covid protests escalate
Protests and riots in Guadeloupe have spread to the nearby French territory of Martinique following the introduction of a vaccine mandate on the Caribbean island, with reports of police and firefighters coming under gunfire. On
Explosions at factory near Belgrade, deaths & injuries reported
A number of explosions have rocked a munitions factory in the Belgrade suburb of Lestane, with Serbian reports suggesting at least two people have been killed and over a dozen injured. Photos and footage purportedly
Prison riots that left 300 dead bring freedom to some
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso has granted pardons to several categories of inmates in an attempt to restore security and to fight overcrowding in prisons shaken by recent bloody riots. A statement issued by the General
Greenland survivors of cruel colonial experiment demand justice
Six indigenous Greenlanders have demanded compensation from the Danish government over a failed social experiment in the 1950s which saw them separated from their families and educated in Europe. Speaking on Monday, Mads Pramming, a
Pandemic no excuse for White House to keep all JFK files secret – Oliver Stone to RT
The Oscar-winning director told Afshin Rattansi how he was baffled by President Joe Biden’s decision to once again postpone the release of classified files on the assassination of the 35th president, John F. Kennedy, in
Horrific tourist bus crash & blaze kills dozens, including many children
At least 45 people were killed in a bus accident on a highway in western Bulgaria, according to officials cited in local media, with the vehicle reportedly catching fire after the crash and several children
Israel begins vaccinating youngest age group yet
Israel has begun administering Covid-19 vaccines to kids aged between five and 11, the youngest age group yet to be approved for the jabs, with tens of thousands of immunizations scheduled for youths in the
Top EU ministers in quarantine over positive Covid test
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has tested positive for Covid-19 after returning from a trip to Belgium. Five Belgian ministers, including PM Alexander De Croo, have self-quarantined as a precaution as well. Castex, who is
WATCH: Decoration behind US-backed Venezuelan leader falls apart
Juan Guaido, the opposition politician recognized by the US as “interim president” of Venezuela, was in the midst of a passionate speech when the coat of arms mounted on the stage behind him collapsed on
Even fully vaccinated, you’re anti-vax if you oppose mandates, Australian minister declares
People who oppose Covid-19 vaccine mandates are “anti-vaxxers,” pure and simple, Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner said during a heated press conference, noting more positive cases in his state were “expected.” Gunner made it
Another EU country mulling three-week Covid lockdown
Slovakia’s government is actively considering a potential full lockdown to stem the rise of fresh Covid-19 infections, similar to the one introduced in neighboring Austria, Prime Minister Eduard Heger’s office said on Monday. Heger said
Island residents evacuate over deadly volcanic gases
Hundreds of residents of Italy’s Vulcano island have been told to evacuate from their homes every night for the next month over concerns about potentially lethal gases emitted from the La Fossa volcano crater. Under
Ex-ISIS fighters claim paying their way out of jail
Former ISIS fighters have claimed the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are charging $8,000 per person to free militants from prisons under a so-called ‘reconciliation’ scheme. According to a report in the UK’s Guardian newspaper,
Austrian chancellor apologizes to vaccinated over ‘drastic’ lockdown
Austria’s chancellor has apologized to vaccinated citizens as the country once again descended into lockdown on Monday in an effort to tame a spiralling fourth wave of Covid-19 that threatens to overwhelm the healthcare system.
Palestinians march in honor of Jerusalem Temple Mount attacker
Hundreds of Palestinians clashed with police near Jerusalem’s Shuafat Refugee Camp on Sunday, following a march reportedly in honor of a terrorist who opened fire in the old city, killing one and injuring four. On
Germany promotes Moderna shot as the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of Covid vaccines
The German health minister claimed that experts see the Moderna shot as the “Rolls-Royce” of vaccines, while likening the Pfizer jab to a “Mercedes” as the country looks to roll out booster shots to tame
‘Control freak’ Netanyahu obsessed over media image, ex-aide testifies
Benjamin Netanyahu was more than a “control freak” when it came to media coverage of himself, his one-time confidante and adviser told an Israeli court on Monday during the former prime minister’s ongoing corruption trial.
US non-profit responds to claims it brought close relative of Covid-19 virus to Wuhan
An American nonprofit behind the US-funded bat virus research in China has denied ever sending virus samples from Laos – a place where SARS-CoV-2 closest natural relative was found – to Wuhan in response to
BioNTech boss says you’ll need to get a Covid jab every year
People around the world will need to get a jab against Covid-19 once a year, at least when it comes to the Pfizer vaccine, BioNTech’s CEO Ugur Sahin said in an interview on Sunday, as
Scholars explain mysterious disappearance of Delta variant in Japan
Japan’s fifth wave of Covid-19 has virtually disappeared so dramatically that some scientists are puzzled as to why it happened. One team suggests the highly infectious Delta strain mutated into extinction on the island nation.
Fighting for our lives: Humanity’s weapons against Covid-19
As infections are rising again, scientists all around the world are rushing to fight the danger, offering a choice of new treatments and unusual variants of vaccines. Levels of contagion are setting new records, hospitals
Gunman kills 1, injures 3 in Jerusalem Temple Mount attack
A gunman injured two civilians, one of them fatally, and two police officers before being shot dead by security forces near Jerusalem’s Western Wall on Sunday morning, Israeli poice said. The civilian victims were taken
China follows through on its vow to ‘punish’ Lithuania over Taiwan
After vowing to retaliate against Lithuania’s move to allow Taiwan open a “representative office” in Vilnius, Beijing has announced it is downgrading diplomatic relations with the Baltic state. In a statement on Sunday, the Chinese
Covid protests continue to rock 1st country in Western Europe to reimpose partial lockdown
Protests against renewed Covid-19 restrictions turned violent in The Hague. The unrest comes a day after several demonstrators in another Dutch city, Rotterdam, were injured amid police gunfire. Seven people were arrested after fierce clashes
Tens of thousand march ‘for freedom’ in Australian cities (VIDEOS)
Protesters thronged the streets of Australian cities on Saturday, demanding an end to what they called the “tyranny” and “oppression” of lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and the proposed expansion of the governments’ pandemic powers. In Melbourne,
WATCH thousands protest in Europe against Covid passes (VIDEOS)
Sporadic clashes broke out at massive Saturday demonstrations in major European cities, as thousands of people took to the streets of Vienna, Paris and Rome to express their discontent with Covid-19 restrictions. The Austrian capital
Lockdown protest described as ‘orgy of violence’
Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb has described an anti-lockdown protest in his city as an “orgy of violence.” The Dutch demonstration devolved into a violent riot that saw police open fire on protesters. Aboutaleb described the
AI creates 9 million new designer drugs
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to “predict” formulas for new designer drugs, with the stated goal of helping to improve their regulation. The AI generated formulas for nearly nine million potential new drugs. Researchers with
Police cadets in Nazi uniforms catch Colombian president’s eye
Any apology for Nazism is unacceptable, Colombia’s president Ivan Duque has insisted, after photos of police academy cadets dressed up in Third Reich uniforms were uploaded online, causing outrage. “Any apology for Nazism is unacceptable,”
Spiky death: how long will Covid remain a threat?
By Anastasia Safronova, RT editor Covid-19 variants keep emerging in different parts of the world, causing experts to ask how long the pandemic will last, and how effective the current methods of protection really are.
Reuters apologizes for ‘offensive’ tweet
Reuters has apologized for its poor choice of photo to illustrate a story about a monkey brain study that was deemed offensive and racist in China. On Thursday, Reuters published a story titled “Monkey-brain study
Armored truck scatters cash on freeway (VIDEO)
Traffic down a California freeway was paralyzed when people scrambled to get their hands on the dollar bills flying out of an armored truck. Authorities asked the public to return the cash or risk criminal
Pakistan drops chemical castration plans because of Sharia
The planned introduction of chemical castration for serial rapists in Pakistan has been dropped due to objections from experts in Islamic law, who said such punishment would be counter to Sharia. The controversial clause in
International Criminal Court makes surprise move in Philippines drug war probe
The International Criminal Court has halted an investigation into alleged rights abuses carried out by Philippines authorities as part of a harsh crackdown on the drug trade, saying it is reviewing a deferral request from
Election results may be canceled in Berlin
Some voters in Germany’s capital, Berlin, may have to re-cast their ballots after the country’s federal election czar filed an official complaint over irregularities in a parliamentary vote held two months ago. The election –
France ships police to island territory gripped by Covid protests
France has imposed a curfew on its overseas territory of Guadeloupe and is sending extra police to the island, citing days of “violence,” unrest and vandalism in response to harsh pandemic restrictions. “Given the ongoing
2 wounded after shots fired at Covid protest in Netherlands
At least two people were wounded by police gunfire in the Dutch city of Rotterdam after a protest over renewed Covid-19 restrictions spiraled into a violent riot, seeing demonstrators torch a squad car and clash
It’ll be ‘jab or death’ for anti-vaxxers, Orban predicts
Vaccination of all Hungarian citizens against Covid-19 is inevitable, PM Viktor Orban has said, stating that even the most hardline anti-vaxxers will ultimately face a choice between dying with the virus and getting a jab.
Dutch hospitals ditching operations as Covid surges
Hospitals in the Netherlands have begun delaying certain operations to free-up ICU beds during a record wave of Covid-19 infections, while an infectious diseases researcher has warned of an impending ‘Code Black’ in the sector.
EU backs emergency use of Covid pill
The EU’s drug regulator has backed the emergency use of Merck’s pill for the treatment for clinically vulnerable Covid-19 patients as cases surge across the continent. On Friday, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) “issued advice”
Hamas wants Justin Bieber to ditch Israel gig
Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has called on Canadian singer Justin Bieber to cancel his upcoming concert in what it calls the “Zionist occupation state” of Israel. Bieber announced his 2022 world tour dates this week,
China reveals whether it’ll ‘punish’ Lithuania over Taiwan
The Chinese foreign ministry has lashed out at Lithuania after the small Baltic Sea nation approved the opening of the Taiwan Representative Office in Vilnius. Beijing says it undermines its One China policy. Beijing was
Jordan Peterson says what’s wrong with Western climate campaign
Controversial psychologist and author Jordan Peterson claimed Western countries had no “moral right” to force developing nations to reduce pollution output, noting instead that improving their economies was key. During an appearance on the BBC’s
Covid rates take Germany to ‘nationwide state of emergency’
Germany has been plunged into a “nationwide state of emergency” because of its current high level of Covid infections, acting health minister Jens Spahn has said. He also refused to rule out further lockdowns. “The
UK outlaws Hamas as terrorist organization
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has acted to proscribe the Palestinian group Hamas “in its entirety,” stating that it has significant capacity to carry out terrorist acts and has facilities to train attackers. In a
Hawaiian river of beer is real, tests positive for alcohol
A stream literally flowing with booze emitting a strong beery odor has been discovered in one of the tropical islands of Hawaii. Its waters have been apparently contaminated with alcohol after a leak at a
EU top court slams Germany over citizens’ data collection
An adviser to the EU’s top court has claimed that citizens’ information in Germany is being illegally harvested, after telecom companies challenged bulk data collection. The German data retention law was criticized on Thursday by
Austrian hospitals to make the call on life & death during Covid
Clinics in the Austrian region of Salzburg have set up a special assessment team tasked with identifying Covid patients who have a higher chance of survival; the rest may soon have to take a back
Danish military first in world to fly electric planes (VIDEO)
Denmark’s air force showed off its brand-new electric-powered planes on Thursday, saying its test flights have so far proven that the cheaper-to-run, more eco-friendly technology has potential. It had obtained the two Velis Electro jets
WATCH: Road blockade in Netherlands over Covid controls
Truckers and other motorists have been trapped in a four-mile-long traffic jam on the outskirts of the Dutch city of Rotterdam amid a protest against the government’s Covid measures. According to local media, as many
TV tips for managing your unvaccinated relatives this Christmas
An Australian TV show has come up with a set of “tips and tricks” on how to bar unvaccinated loved ones from the Christmas table, and what to do if you can’t get rid of
Austria imposes compulsory vaccination from February 1 & nationwide lockdown starting Monday
Austria will introduce a full 10-day lockdown on Monday in an attempt to tackle a new wave of Covid-19 infections. The government has also ordered its entire population to get vaccinated from February 1. On
Australia mocks China’s ‘silly’ AUKUS concerns
Australia’s Defense Minister derided a senior Chinese diplomat’s comments as “silly” and “comical,” after the latter dubbed Canberra’s trilateral nuclear-powered submarine pact with the US and UK a threat to peace. During a television interview
Austria may lock down the vaccinated too
Just three days after unvaccinated Austrians were told to be quarantined, a provincial governor is pressing for a nationwide lockdown of all residents as Covid-19 infections continue setting record highs. “If no national lockdown is
Study reveals how long it took Germany to rid its justice system of Nazis
An official inquiry has found that Germany’s justice system was staffed with former Nazis for decades after the Second World War, At one point, three out of four top officials at the prosecutor’s office were
Cop-attacking wild boars euthanized after hunt
A pack of wild boars were rounded up and euthanized after one of the animals attacked a police officer in the streets of Hong Kong – the opening shot in a pitched battle between the
EU should be sealed with fences, bloc member minister claims
The EU must quickly seal its external borders to stem the flow of migrants who are no longer welcome in the 27-member bloc, according to Slovenia’s interior minister, whose country currently holds the presidency of
AstraZeneca reveals cocktail that’s more effective than its vaccine over time
AstraZeneca has announced that its preventative antibody cocktail offers 83% protection against symptomatic Covid-19 for at least six months, making it more effective than its own vaccine. In a statement on Thursday, AstraZeneca cemented its
Germany sets ‘grim’ Covid record & eyes new curbs
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, the number of new daily Covid cases in Germany has exceeded 60,000, according to the country’s disease control and prevention agency, the Robert Koch Institute.
Another European country imposes Covid lockdown for unvaccinated
Slovakia has become the latest European country to implement lockdown restrictions on people who haven’t had the Covid vaccine, as it seeks to prevent a resurgence in infections and hospital admissions over the winter. Slovakian
Israel & UAE in rare military partnership
Israeli and UAE defense suppliers have agreed to jointly develop unmanned vessels that can be tailored for a range of military roles, including anti-sub warfare. The move comes after the two countries held naval drills
World-famous musician detained in Turkey on terrorism charges
Syrian-born musician Omar Souleyman, who worked with the likes of Bjork and Damon Albarn, has been detained in Turkey over alleged links to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, which is deemed a terrorist group by Ankara.
ISIS expanded dramatically in Afghanistan, UN says
The Islamic State terrorist group is tearing a path across Afghanistan, establishing itself in “nearly all” of its provinces while increasing attacks more than five-fold in the past year, the UN’s envoy to the country
Philippines accuses China of using water cannon against its ships
The Philippine government has accused the Chinese Coast Guard of unleashing water cannon on two supply ships in a disputed stretch of the South China Sea, claiming its boats were blocked and forced to turn
Sweden rolling out Covid passes next month
The Swedish government has announced plans to introduce mandatory Covid-19 passes starting next month, amid rising infection rates in Europe. The passes will be required to attend any indoor event with 100 or more participants.
Astronomers find exoplanet with unusual orbit
An exoplanet some 70% the mass of Jupiter and about 1.4 times its size has been discovered by astronomers at India’s Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). The behemoth is 752 light years away from Earth, and
Ten killed & dozens wounded at Sudan anti-coup rallies, medics say (VIDEOS)
At least ten people have been killed and several wounded by security forces during mass demonstrations in Sudan against the recent military coup, a medics organization has said. “The coup forces used live bullets heavily
AI tool predicts top animals likely to spread Covid
Scientists have used an AI tool to identify which animals are most likely to contract and spread mutated versions of Covid-19. The model highlighted both pets and wild animals as likely reservoirs for the virus.
Apple finally allows you to fix iPhones yourself
Apple has finally caved to users demanding the ‘right to repair’, allowing owners of iPhones, MacBooks, and other devices to tinker with their electronics at home instead of bringing them to notoriously expensive service centers.
German media reveals jail terms for fake Covid certificates
Those making and knowingly using fake vaccination certificates in Germany could soon face up to five years behind bars, as the country’s likely future coalition government is looking to tighten the screws. Coming under the
Drug dealers & con artists threaten supply chains – report
Covid-battered global supply chains are being threatened by organized criminals, including drug cartels and con artists posing as legit suppliers, a new study has found, warning that the situation is set to get worse. The
Covid jab compensation claims soar in Australia
Australia’s government could be forced to spend tens of millions in payouts after receiving more than 10,000 compensation claims from people who suffered side effects and loss of income due to Covid-19 vaccines. Under its
Czechia rolls out new restrictions for unvaccinated
Czechia will prohibit people who have not been vaccinated from entering public spaces such as restaurants and shops from Monday. Negative Covid-19 tests will no longer be allowed. Speaking on Wednesday, outgoing Prime Minister Andrej
Syria says Israel attacked Damascus countryside with missiles – state media
Israel has allegedly launched two missiles targeting an area south of the Syrian capital, Damascus, Syria’s state media reported, noting that one of the projectiles was intercepted. There are no reports of damage. The reported
Climate protesters shut down world’s largest coal port
Two climate activists in Australia have brought the world’s busiest coal port to a halt, strapping themselves to a massive piece of machinery and refusing to come down. The stunt follows more than a week
Longest lunar eclipse in centuries coming
The longest lunar eclipse in over 500 years will occur in the early hours of November 19, lasting several hours. The peak of the partial eclipse will take place in the predawn hours on Friday
China announces massive 5G expansion
All cities and towns in China, as well as “most” villages, will be covered by 5G networks by 2025, the Ministry of Industry in Beijing has announced in a new infrastructure development plan. Under the
XR activists vandalize Colombian diplomatic missions (VIDEOS)
Extinction Rebellion has targeted Colombian diplomatic missions across several EU countries, including France and Italy, demanding that the nation address deforestation, coal mining, and indigenous peoples’ rights. The hard-line climate activist group staged simultaneous protests
Google, Spotify, Snapchat, Discord, other platforms suffer outage – Downdetector
Hundreds of major websites returned ‘404: not found’ errors after an apparent problem with Google Cloud. Alphabet said the problem was “partially resolved” after about ten minutes, but it will take time for everything to
Diabetes could be predicted 20 years before it starts
Scientists in Sweden claim that a single protein in the blood could predict the onset of Type 2 diabetes nearly 20 years in advance. The breakthrough potentially affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Diabetes
France spending millions to stop teen prostitution
The French government has kicked off a €14 million national campaign to tackle underage prostitution and pimping. It comes months after a report found as many as 10,000 youngsters, mostly teen girls, are involved in
Pfizer widens access to its anti-Covid pill
Pfizer has agreed to grant a royalty-free license to sell its anti-coronavirus pill in nearly 100 developing countries around the world. Under the agreement signed with the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP), a UN-backed public health
Brazil’s Bolsonaro could face a returning rival
Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he is willing to stand as a candidate in elections against incumbent leader Jair Bolsonaro, labelling his potential opponent “a poor copy of Trump.” Speaking
French politician wants asylum for Assange
France shouldn’t remain silent on Julian Assange, leftist leader Jean-Luc Melenchon has said, after the imprisoned WikiLeaks co-founder’s father suggested that Paris could offer asylum to his son. The life of Assange – who is
Black holes could be space-time portals
Objects, including spacecraft, could pierce through the universe using several black holes as a ‘shortcut’, a new study suggests. The new theory posited by French physicist Pascal Koiran marks a break from earlier research in
Canadian city EVACUATED after flood-induced sewage failure
Residents of Merritt, British Columbia have been ordered to evacuate immediately and stay away indefinitely, due to disastrous flooding that submerged two bridges and knocked out the Canadian city’s wastewater treatment plant. With floodwaters engulfing
China overtakes US in global wealth race
China has overtaken the US as the nation which has amassed the biggest net worth as global wealth surges, a fresh report by McKinsey & Co suggests. China’s wealth skyrocketed over the past two decades,
Scores feared trapped in Canadian landslides
As many as 100 people were thought to be trapped overnight between debris on a Canadian highway after non-stop rains triggered flooding and mudslides in British Columbia on Sunday. Rescue efforts were to begin after
Manhunt launched for 3 prison escapees, including perpetrator of university terrorist attack
Kenyan authorities are offering a total reward of 60 million shillings (around $535,000) for any information on the whereabouts of three terrorist suspects who escaped from a maximum-security prison on Monday. The country’s Directorate of
Pay your debt, Iran tells Britain
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has called on London to repay its debt to Iran, noting that the UK can no longer present false pretenses for delaying the payment which relates to the purchase of British
Israeli military bugs phone calls en masse – reports
The Israeli military has reportedly bugged all mobiles and phones imported into Gaza and actively monitors the mobile networks operating in the occupied territories to find “pressure points” used to blackmail Palestinians. At any given
Game over for Fortnite in China
Popular online action game Fortnite was taken offline in China on Monday, two weeks after the game’s developer announced the end of a trial period by the country’s authorities amid a crackdown on the gaming
New Covid-19 strain found with altered spike protein – reports
A new Covid strain with unprecedented changes in its spike protein has reportedly been discovered in the northwestern French region of Brittany, according to local media. The new strain was reportedly detected in people who
London & Paris trade barbs over channel crossings
The UK and France have blamed each other for a surge of illegal crossings of the English Channel. The problem is either French vengefulness or British sloppiness in reforming labor law, depending on who you
Latest scientific discovery may lead to cure for Alzheimer’s
A team of scientists from the UK and Germany has managed to reverse memory loss in mice, and says the treatment could potentially lead to a breakthrough in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers used the “humanized”
Duterte makes decision on his future in politics
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will run for senator in the general election of May 9. The decision was announced hours before the candidates’ registration deadline and follows months of media speculation. Earlier, Duterte, who is
Macron quietly changes French flag – reports
French President Emmanuel Macron has changed the color of France’s ‘Tricolore’ flag, opting for a slightly darker shade of bleu marine, but elected not to inform the public, according to national news agencies. Over the
Australia better prepare for ‘sacrifice’, Chinese media boss warns
If the Australian military intervenes in Beijing’s relations with Taiwan, it should better be ready to “sacrifice” its soldiers to an imminent counter attack, said the editor-in-chief of China’s state-affiliated Global Times. Australian Defense Minister
Poland’s PM issues demand to NATO over standoff with Belarus
Words are not enough to resolve the refugee crisis on Poland’s border with Belarus, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said, demanding that NATO take “concrete steps” to deal with the issue. “There is no doubt
Massive crowds of protesters demand end to ‘absolute monarchy’ (VIDEOS)
At least three people have been injured as demonstrators marched through the Thai capital, Bangkok, on Sunday to protest a recent Constitutional Court ruling branding calls to reform the monarchy unconstitutional. Protesters flooded the streets
Lockdown-ready Austria has its PCR system tricked
A state-supported Covid-19 PCR test system touted as one of the best in Austria was revealed to have glaring security issues after a journalist tricked it into issuing a negative test certificate to a cartoon
Dozens of Middle Eastern migrants enter Poland ‘by force’
Polish officials said they have caught 50 asylum seekers who illegally entered the country from Belarus as the EU accuses Minsk of engineering a refugee crisis. Regional police spokesperson Tomasz Krupa said 50 people crossed
Gaddafi heir runs for Libyan presidency despite arrest warrant
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has filed paperwork to run for president. He is wanted internationally for his role in the 2011 war in Libya, which cost his father
World’s first nationwide lockdown for the unvaxxed approved
Austria will impose new curbs on the unvaccinated starting from Monday. The measure aims to ease pressure on hospitals and ICUs. The lockdown will come into effect at midnight and will apply to people aged
‘World’s largest orchestra’ of 12,000 musicians aims to break Guinness record (VIDEO)
Venezuela and Russia may be political partners, but on Saturday, the Latin American nation made a friendly challenge for the record for a performance by the world’s largest orchestra. Around 12,000 young performers took part
Protest in Austria as government mulls lockdown for unvaccinated (VIDEO)
Protesters in Salzburg, Austria’s fourth-largest city, denounced a regional plan to ban the unvaccinated from leaving their homes for non-essential reasons. The government will decide whether to make the ban nationwide on Sunday. People marched
Australia could vaccinate under-12s by January
Australian children under the age of 12 could be vaccinated against Covid-19 by early January should there be no setbacks, Health Minister Greg Hunt has revealed, as vaccination of children aged 12 to 15 exceeds
Pope Francis addresses church sex scandals
Pope Francis took time over the weekend to praise the “mission” of journalists and thank them for exposing the church’s sex scandals and helping to keep from being “swept under the carpet.” During a Saturday
Polish soldier dies at border with Belarus
A Polish soldier has died at the country’s eastern border with Belarus, Poland’s military has confirmed, adding that his death was a result of an “accident” and that “no third parties” were involved. The soldier
Prison riot sparked by gang violence kills at least 68
The death toll from a massive riot that turned into a massacre at a large prison in Ecuador has risen to 68, according to the authorities. The deadly violence was reportedly sparked by a gang
Unvaccinated will have ‘miserable, very lonely life,’ top Australian doc warns
The head of the Australian Medical Association in Queensland has issued a dark warning to those who refuse anti-Covid vaccination, saying they not only face fines and fraud charges, but will be separated from the
Toxic smog in New Delhi way worse than previously thought
The Indian Supreme Court has demanded urgent measures to tackle the thick toxic smog that has been covering New Delhi for over a week. It even suggested imposing a brief lockdown. “Do you know how
Thousands protest over Covid-19 ‘tyranny’ in Melbourne (VIDEOS)
Thousands of Australians took to the streets of Melbourne to protest over both a vaccine mandate and a proposed bill which would give Victoria State Premier Daniel Andrews more power to declare a pandemic and
Australian nuclear subs not for ‘imminent attack’ or ‘regime change’, envoy promises
The nuclear submarines at the center of the row between Canberra and Paris will be used to “project power” into the Indo-Pacific region but not launch an “imminent” attack against anyone, Australia’s ambassador to the
UK tabloid cheers US hypersonic nukes in Germany, shows mushroom cloud over Moscow
UK papers are hyping the revival of a Cold War-era US artillery unit in Germany, supposed to be armed with ‘Dark Eagle’ hypersonic missiles that will be able reach Moscow in mere minutes, once they
WATCH: Protesters, police clash after new Covid restrictions announced in the Netherlands
Protesters took to the streets and clashed with Dutch police in The Hague shortly after caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced strict new lockdown measures to curb Covid-19 cases. Demonstrators threw stones and set off
Dutch PM announces strict new Covid measures
Caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has announced a raft of new Covid-19 restrictions, including limiting home visits and banning spectators at sporting events, for the next three weeks to help curb the spread of
Merkel says vaccination is one’s ‘duty’ to society
Rolling up your sleeves for a Covid jab isn’t only a person’s right, it’s their “duty” to society, outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, as her nation sees record increases in virus cases despite high
Town ‘cleans’ beach by polluting sea
A Danish town has come under fire after local media exposed its beach-cleaning practices, with seaweed and trash dumped into the sea only to be washed ashore again. The process reportedly costs the town over
EU countries ranked on Covid danger
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has released its latest evaluation of the EU’s Covid situation, expressing “very high concern” in relation to 10 countries as the virus tears through the region.
Toxic smog engulfs Delhi
The Indian Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has warned people against going outdoors, and called on state leaders to be in “complete readiness” for emergency measures, amid worsening air pollution in the nation’s capital. In
Soldier raped at France’s presidential palace – media
French prosecutors are reportedly investigating an allegation that a female member of President Emmanuel Macron’s defense staff was raped by a colleague at the Elysee Palace back in July, after a farewell party for a
Israel to target enemies with beams instead of missiles
Israel has unveiled what it says is the world’s first family of electronic warfare systems, capable of detecting and disrupting multiple targets at the same time with the use of special beams. Its brand-new Scorpius
Denmark flip-flops on Covid jab pass
The Danish government on Friday proposed a digital “corona pass” mandate for employees amid a third wave of Covid infections, marking a reversal only two months after the country removed restrictions. The proposed Covid pass
Data of thousands of IDs become searchable on Google – reports
The Philippines’ Foreign Ministry has disabled its passport application tracking portal, after reports that thousands of applicants’ details had somehow become visible in Google searches. In a statement on its website, the Department of Foreign
WATCH: South Korea tests urban air taxi
A crewed test flight of an 18-rotor aircraft designed to serve as an air taxi in the near future has been conducted in South Korea. It is hoped the system will alleviate traffic congestion and
1st-ever nationwide lockdown for the unvaccinated is on the cards
On Sunday, Austria may become the first country in the world to impose a lockdown on just the unvaccinated among its population. Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said a final decision will be made over the weekend.
Swedish oil executives charged with complicity in war crimes
Swedish prosecutors have charged the chairman and former CEO of Lundin Energy oil and gas company for complicity in war crimes perpetrated by the Sudanese army and militias in southern Sudan between 1999 and 2003.
US spy agency asked hacker to steal foreign diplomats’ data, journalists claim
A hacker linked to unspecified US spy agencies reportedly attacked hotel reservation site Booking.com in 2016, targeting foreign diplomats and other individuals in the Middle East. The company did not notify customers of the hack.
Moon has enough oxygen for 8 billion people – scientist
The Moon’s atmosphere doesn’t contain enough oxygen for human life, but under the planet’s rocky top layer, there’s enough of the gas to sustain eight billion human lives for 100,000 years, according to a prominent
Australian PM answers to accusations of lying from Macron
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison claims he’s been nothing but completely honest since entering public life, as both his predecessor in the top job and the French president accuse him of lying. Scientists estimate that
Crypto trade is HARAM, largest Muslim nation’s religious council rules
Cryptocurrency trading has been deemed ‘haram’ – or forbidden – by one of Indonesia’s top religious authorities, urging some 230 million Muslims in the world’s largest Islamic country to drop coins that run afoul of
WATCH Massive Polish march that used loophole to bypass Covid ban with GOVERNMENT help
Thousands of people took part in the Independence Day march in Warsaw, after Poland’s nationalist government found a loophole that allowed the event, even though a court earlier declared it illegal due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Austria ‘days away’ from imposing lockdown for unvaccinated
The Austrian government is set to impose strict stay-at-home orders for the country’s 3.1 million residents not fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said, citing a “shamefully low” inoculation rate. During a Thursday presser,
US embassy in Yemen raided, staffers held ‘hostage’
Houthi rebels have reportedly invaded the defunct US embassy in Yemen’s capital and seized documents and equipment. They also detained three locals working with the Americans, in addition to 22 security staff captured earlier. A
Jordan Peterson hammers ‘totalitarian’ Covid rules
Controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson has hammered the “totalitarian state” he says has emerged in response to Covid-19, angrily wondering why he ever got vaccinated if the state still won’t leave him in peace. “I thought,
Israel holds first navy drills with ‘frenemies’ from Persian Gulf
For the first time ever, Israel’s navy is publicly taking part in joint maritime drills with the UAE and Bahrain. The Israeli media reports that the muscle-flexing is an apparent message to Iran. The military
EMA green lights new Covid treatments
The EU’s drug regulator has approved the use of two monoclonal antibody treatments for Covid-19, clearing the way for the use of the Regeneron-Roche and Celltrion therapies amid a rise in cases on the continent.
Pegasus-style spyware found on thousands of smartphones
Cybersecurity researchers have found spyware, similar to the notorious ‘Pegasus’ malware peddled by Israeli company NSO Group, on thousands of South Korean smartphones. The software is disguised as innocent yoga and photo apps. Used by
Hezbollah rejects Saudi pressure in Yemen comments row
Hezbollah’s secretary-general has accused Riyadh of escalating tensions with Beirut and rejected calls for the resignation of a minister who sparked a diplomatic row over his comments on the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen. In a
Israel kicks off ‘Covid war games’
Israel has launched a national drill in a ‘war games’ format to assess its preparedness for an outbreak of a potential unknown new strain of Covid-19. The simulation – dubbed the “Omega drill” – was
EU could make use of Ukraine in migrant standoff at Polish border – German MP
The EU might ask Ukraine to open its doors to thousands of refugees stranded in Belarus and aspiring to enter the bloc, all that after Poland lets them in, a spokesman for the party that
Boeing promises ‘fair’ compensation to 737 MAX crash victims’ families
Boeing has reached a settlement with the relatives of those who died on a 2019 Ethiopia Airlines flight that crashed due to malfunctions on its 737 MAX plane, with the company acknowledging it was responsible
International Space Station dodges Chinese satellite debris
The International Space Station has performed an evasive maneuver to dodge a piece of space junk that was expected to pass within just 600 meters of the craft, NASA and Roscosmos said. “In order to
From the makers of the Great Reset, here comes the ‘Great Narrative’
The Davos-based World Economic Forum is kicking off its “Great Narrative” initiative with a meeting in Dubai. It will be headlined by WEF chair Klaus Schwab, the mastermind behind the “Great Reset.” Schwab will open
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