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French defense minister CANCELS meeting with British counterpart amid outrage over AUKUS deal – reports
The upcoming British and French defense ministers’ meeting has reportedly been called off, as Paris continues to fume over Washington’s nuclear-submarine deal with Australia, while belittling London as the “third wheel.” The UK defence secretary,
Girls will return to secondary schools in Afghanistan, but only after ‘safe environment’ is set up, Taliban tells media
The Taliban has said that girls can return to secondary schools only after Afghanistan’s militant-led government creates a secure environment for them. So far, only boys have been allowed to resume their studies. “We are
Japan’s conservative PM contender wants to host US intermediate-range missiles as deterrent against North Korea & China
Sanae Takaichi, one of the contenders for the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), said she will ask the US to deploy intermediate-range missiles to the country as a deterrent against Pyongyang and
Volcano erupts on Spain’s Canary Islands, ejecting large plumes of smoke into the air (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
A volcano erupted on La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands off Africa’s Atlantic coast, on Sunday, sending large plumes of grey smoke into the air. On Saturday, a 3.2-magnitude earthquake was reported on the
India plans to reopen for international tourism within 10 days, reports say, will issue free visas to first 500,000 travelers
An official statement announcing the reopening of India’s borders for international tourists could be released in the coming days, the country’s media have reported. As a bonus, half a million visas will be issued free
Elderly Australian woman knocked down & PEPPER-SPRAYED by police during Melbourne protest against lockdowns
An elderly woman believed to be in her 70s was attacked by Melbourne police and pepper-sprayed while she was on the ground during a protest against Covid-19 lockdowns on Saturday. As she held an Australian
‘Australia’s interests come first’: PM Morrison says he ‘doesn’t regret’ canceling submarines deal with France
Canberra’s long-term interests are “best served” by a military partnership with Washington and London rather than by its previous deal with Paris, the Australian PM has said, claiming the French vessels were not good enough.
Israeli forces catch last two Gilboa Prison escapees after two-week manhunt
The last two Palestinian inmates who escaped from a top-security Israeli prison, causing major embarrassment for their guards, have been captured following a massive night operation by various Israeli security agencies. The raid early on
Syria repairs gas pipeline & restores power after ‘ISIS terrorist attack’ plunged Damascus into darkness
A key gas pipeline, damaged in an attack claimed by the Islamic State terrorist group, has been repaired and power supply in Damascus fully restored, following a brief but widespread blackout, according to Syrian state
Antifa burn barricades & clash with police at protest against trial of left-wing activist in Germany (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
Antifa activists erected barricades in Leipzig, Germany and clashed with officers outside police headquarters on Saturday. They are demanding the release of a young radical activist accused of attacking members of “the far right.” The
‘Lying, contempt & crisis in relations’: French FM says NATO must take note as he lashes out at US & Australia over AUKUS deal
French FM Jean Yves-Drian has continued to criticize the US and Australia for the AUKUS submarine deal, meant to go to Paris, insisting there may be major consequences to French-US relations and for the transatlantic
Covid-stricken Irishman ‘RESCUED’ from hospital by anti-vaxxer… then readmitted and ‘put on ventilator’ after condition worsens
An Irishman suffering from severe breathing difficulties due to Covid-19 was “rescued” by an anti-vaccination activist from a Letterkenny town hospital, before reportedly being readmitted after his situation became more severe. The ‘rescue,’ captured on
AUKUS fallout: France pledges to ‘defend truly multilateral international order’ with India amid diplomatic row with Australia-US
The French and Indian foreign ministers spoke over the phone on Saturday, vowing to deepen their strategic partnership now that Paris’ ties with the US and Australia have been strained by a submarine deal debacle.
Several injured after car rams into restaurant terrace in Paris’ Fontainebleau district
A vehicle has crashed into a terrace outside a restaurant in the town of Fontainebleau, near Paris, injuring several people. Police and emergency crews are at the scene, while a female driver has been detained.
Malaysian PM says AUKUS will be ‘catalyst for nuclear arms race’ as ex-diplomat warns Australia is now ‘isolated’ in region
Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has warned that the AUKUS deal to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines could spark a nuclear arms race in the region, while an ex-diplomat claims Canberra is now isolated.
Ankara lashes out at EU declaration Cyprus and migration issues, says it’s ‘biased, lacking vision & disconnected from reality’
Turkey has lashed out at southern EU member states over how they dealt with Eastern-Mediterranean issues at their annual summit in Greece this week, especially on key issues like Cyprus and irregular migration in the
Subway sandwiches ridicule France & AUKUS submarine controversy with ad boasting of ‘$90 billion cheaper subs’
Following Australia’s decision to ditch a AUS$90-billion multi-submarine deal with France this week in favor of another deal with the USA, American fast food chain Subway mockingly reacted in an advertisement for its sandwiches. In
Washington’s scapegoating of Pakistan for US failure in Afghanistan was ‘most painful thing,’ PM Khan tells RT
Pakistan paid a heavy price for siding with the US in its occupation of Afghanistan, so hearing American politicians blame Islamabad for its humiliating retreat hurts, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. Speaking to
Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters after failing to suppress dissent with overwhelming force, threat of arrests
Clashes erupted with police in Melbourne, Australia after a crowd of anti-lockdown protesters gathered to demand an end to weeks of draconian restrictions, despite an all-out effort by authorities to prevent demonstrations. The protesters, who
France is ‘vital partner & oldest ally,’ US says as Australia ‘regrets’ recall of French envoys over nuclear submarine deal
Washington has insisted that Paris remains a “vital partner” after France recalled its ambassadors from the US and Australia, in protest over the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal that killed a French shipbuilding contract. “France is
Syria suffers widespread blackout after ‘attack’ on gas pipeline feeding key power station – electricity minister
The Syrian capital was thrown into darkness after an “attack” on a gas line feeding a major power plant, the country’s electricity minister told state media, noting repairs are underway and that the issues would
Biden will hold global Covid ‘summit’ focused on bringing ‘higher level of ambition’ pushing vaccines
US President Joe Biden will be following his highly controversial Covid-19 vaccine mandate with a virtual summit calling for a “higher level of ambition” pushing inoculations. The virtual summit is being timed with the United
France RECALLS ambassadors from US and Australia, citing ‘exceptional gravity’ of AUKUS submarine deal
Paris has recalled its ambassadors from Washington and Canberra for consultations, citing the “unacceptable behavior” of the US, UK and Australia in striking a nuclear submarine deal that scuttled a French shipbuilding contract. “At the
Irish and Italian privacy watchdogs sound alarm over Facebook’s new smart glasses
Ireland’s data privacy watchdog has expressed concerns over new smart glasses, produced by Facebook in partnership with Ray-Ban, stating it’s asked the tech giant whether the device can properly notify people they’re being filmed. The
‘A mistake’: US admits Kabul drone strike killed 10 civilians, incl. 7 children, and NO ISIS-K terrorists; no one will be punished
After weeks of insisting the August 29 drone strike in Kabul killed an ISIS-K terrorist, US Central Command has admitted that the victims were all civilians, including children, but reportedly won’t discipline anyone involved. Marine
TikTok & Twitter trolls in France’s crosshairs as education minister intervenes in bizarre high school cyberbullying campaign
French Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer has urged schools to “reinforce vigilance” against a cyberbullying campaign high-school seniors are waging against incoming juniors on TikTok and Twitter under the hashtag #Anti2010. Some French sixth-graders born in
Second Dutch minister quits after parliament censures cabinet over mishandling of Afghanistan evacuation
The Dutch defense minister has announced her resignation, following the foreign minister’s departure on Thursday. The political exodus follows a parliamentary vote to censure the cabinet over chaotic evacuations from Kabul. Ank Bijleveld announced her
10 to be tried for Brussels bombings that killed 32, with 6 suspects already facing trial for Paris attacks
Ten men accused of being involved in the March 2016 bombings in Brussels, which killed 32 people, are to face trial, prosecutors have announced. Six of them are already accused in France over the Paris
Inquiry launched into European Commission chief’s refusal to hand over text messages she exchanged with Pfizer CEO
The European Ombudsman has demanded that Commission President Ursula von der Leyen explain how she lost text messages that she exchanged with the CEO of Pfizer during talks about vaccine procurement. European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly,
Chinese planes enter Taiwan’s air-defense zone just one day after Taipei announced extra $9bn to beef up its military
Taipei has reported that 10 Chinese aircraft crossed into its air-defense zone, just one day after Taiwan pledged an extra $9 billion to beef up its military against Beijing. On Friday, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense
‘Expel all terror planners from Germany,’ Merkel’s potential successor says, as Syrian teen is accused of plot to attack synagogue
Armin Laschet, the new head of Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) & her possible successor, has said migrants must be thoroughly integrated into society while terrorists must be expelled from the country.
Mixed signals from US as Blinken deletes tweet pledging Washington’s support to Hong Kong anti-government protesters
The US secretary of state has caused confusion by deleting a post critical of Hong Kong’s unseating of opposition council members and issuing a milder remark instead. A department spokesperson stuck to the original wording.
Israeli study claims Covid vaccine boosters reduce infection risk TENFOLD… day before FDA to decide on 3rd jab
A third dose of Pfizer’s vaccine could cut the risk of Covid infection by more than 10 times in elderly patients, according to an Israeli study, which was peer-reviewed just ahead of a key FDA
Facebook censors German anti-lockdown movement under new rules to prevent real users from organizing & amplifying ‘harmful’ ideas
No longer content to just go after bots and trolls, Facebook has established a new category of “social harm” posted by genuine users, starting with purging pages and Instagram accounts of the German anti-lockdown group
Citing China’s ‘economic coercion,’ Blinken says Australia to host US military aircraft & nuclear-powered subs under AUKUS treaty
Australia’s new defense treaty with the US and UK will feature muscular defenses, courtesy of US deployment of military aircraft in addition to the agreed nuclear-powered submarines, officials said after a meeting in Washington. US
Dutch foreign minister quits after parliament votes to censure her oversight of chaotic Afghanistan evacuation
The Netherlands’ foreign minister, Sigrid Kaag, has stepped down from her post after the country’s parliament censured her and the Dutch defense minister over a chaotic Kabul evacuation that left many behind. Kaag announced her
Italy makes Covid-19 health pass mandatory for all workers & anyone without it faces suspension with NO PAY
The Italian government has approved a plan to make its Covid ‘Green Pass’ certificate mandatory for all workers. The plan, which would see those without the pass put on leave without pay, is set to
Haitian PM sacks justice minister HOURS after firing chief prosecutor who tried to charge him over president’s assassination
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry fired his justice minister hours after dismissing the country’s chief prosecutor, who had tried to charge the leader over his alleged involvement in the late president’s assassination. Henry removed Justice
Iran greenlights US Johnson & Johnson Covid jab for use, after previously banning American vaccines
Johnson & Johnson’s Covid jab has been added to Iran’s arsenal for emergency use, the country’s medicines regulator has announced, despite its import bans on vaccines made by the UK and the US earlier this
Spanish authorities warn of potential volcanic eruption on resort island after 4,222-tremor ‘earthquake swarm’
Officials on the Spanish island La Palma have warned of a potential volcanic eruption, after an ‘earthquake swarm’ of 4,222 tremors was detected near the Teneguía volcano by the country’s National Geographic Institute (IGN). The
German police detain 4, including a 16-year-old, after receiving reports of threat against synagogue
Police in the German city of Hagen announced on Thursday that they have arrested four suspects, after a significant police force was deployed near a synagogue on Wednesday amid concerns about a possible attack. In
RT’s digital content project Redfish laments ‘censorship’ after Facebook blocks it on Instagram without proper explanation
The popular Instagram account of the RT-affiliated Redfish digital-content project has been apparently deactivated, with Facebook, which owns the platform, so far being reluctant to explain its reasoning for the harsh move. Users who have
France suspends 3,000 healthcare workers for failing to get jabbed against Covid – health minister
About 3,000 French healthcare workers have been temporarily dismissed on grounds they had not received Covid vaccinations before the mid-September deadline which made inoculation mandatory, Health Minister Olivier Veran announced. In an interview with RTL
President Rodrigo Duterte declares ICC ‘no longer has jurisdiction’ over Philippines after it launches probe into his war on drugs
Speaking via his lawyer, President Rodrigo Duterte rejected the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) probe into his war on drugs, claiming his country has “left the Rome statute” and the tribunal “no longer has jurisdiction.” The
UN warns unchecked AI & machine-learning tech can ‘violate human rights, damage lives’ as it calls for safeguards against abuse
The UN’s human rights chief has called for a moratorium on the use of some artificial intelligence tech, such as bulk facial recognition, until there are “adequate safeguards” against its potentially “catastrophic” impact. In a
France ‘regrets’ AUKUS nuclear submarine deal that scuttled its multi-billion ‘contract of century’ with Australia
A new plan to equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines using US and UK technology may be aimed to counter China, but steps on the toes of NATO ally France, which lost a massive shipbuilding contract
French special forces ‘neutralize’ terrorist leader of Islamic State’s Greater Sahara cell, Macron says
The commander of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara was killed in a French military operation, President Emmanuel Macron said in a tweet. The jihadist cell was active in the Mali-Niger border region in
Twitter LOCKS OUT Nicki Minaj after Trinidad govt denies vaccine links to ‘swollen testicles’ LIVE ON TV
Rapper Nicki Minaj says she ended up in “Twitter jail” after starting an internet argument about vaccination allegedly causing testicle swelling in Trinidad – a claim the local government has taken live on air to
Pope Francis calls for ‘compassion’ and not ‘condemnation’ for Biden and for other abortion-supporting Catholic politicians
Pope Francis has sidestepped a question on whether President Joe Biden and other Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Holy Communion, but he called for priests to show compassion to such leaders.
Taliban discovers cache of Soviet-made BALLISTIC MISSILES in Panjshir Valley (VIDEO)
Taliban militants have found several old Soviet-made ballistic missiles in the Panjshir Valley while securing the region and defeating local resistance forces. However, the missiles appear to be in an inoperable condition. Militants found the
ICC backs probe into Philippines ‘war on drugs’ despite Manilla warning foreigners to stay out of it
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has granted its prosecutor’s request to open an investigation, within the jurisdiction of the court, into alleged crimes committed in the Philippines during the ‘war on drugs’. In a statement
91% of China’s youth aged 12-17 are fully vaccinated against Covid – state media
Just over 90% of students in China aged 12-17 have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, state media has revealed. Despite the high inoculation rate, the Ministry of Education has urged caution in schools
South Korea hails successful test of submarine-launched ballistic missile, after two N. Korean projectiles land off Japan
South Korea’s military successfully trialled a new submarine-launched ballistic missile in the presence of its president just hours after Pyongyang fired rockets into the sea off Japan. On Wednesday, South Korea confirmed that its military
North Korea fires TWO ‘unidentified projectiles’ days after testing long-range cruise missile – reports
Pyongyang has fired two unidentified projectiles from its east coast into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Japanese Coast Guard. The projectiles, alleged to be ballistic missiles,
Chief prosecutor in Haiti SACKED after he tried to charge PM for alleged role in president’s murder
Haiti’s top prosecutor was fired and replaced after calling for charges against the country’s prime minister for the murder of President Jovenel Moise, though a dismissal letter claimed it related to an “administrative error.” Chief
Gates Foundation warns about future pandemic threats as Covid-19 response continues to snarl world economy
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, whose advice guided much of the global response to the Covid pandemic, has seemingly washed its hands of one virus while warning the world isn’t prepared to deal with
Irish regulator launches 2 investigations into TikTok for handling of children’s personal data and transfers to China
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has opened two investigations into TikTok, focusing on the platform’s handling of children’s personal data, and the transfer of information to China, where TikTok’s parent company is based. The inquiries were
Haiti’s top prosecutor seeks charges against PM over president’s assassination
A Haitian prosecutor is seeking charges against PM Ariel Henry over an alleged link to the murder of late President Jovenel Moise. He has also asked for a restraining order to prevent the official from
‘Journey between hope & fear, resulting in epic failure’: Kabul journalist speaks to RT about 20-year war in Afghanistan
As part of RT’s Unheard Voices special project, an Afghan journalist and a young refugee detail their experiences in the country they were forced to flee, as there was no hope and no future left
Africa ‘left behind’ as less than 3.5% vaccinated against Covid-19, WHO chief says
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that people on the African continent are being “left behind” in the global Covid-19 inoculation campaign, after Africa’s health chief said only 3.5% were vaccinated.
Man arrested in Germany on suspicion of illegally exporting equipment for Iran’s nuclear program
Police in Germany have arrested a German-Iranian citizen on suspicion that he exported €1.1 million of equipment to Iranian firms blacklisted by the EU for use in Tehran’s nuclear program. On Tuesday, Germany’s public prosecutor
Prosecution witness in Netanyahu’s corruption trial killed as his plane crashes in Greece
Former senior Israeli official Haim Geron has been killed in a plane crash near the Greek island of Samos. Geron was among the witnesses in the ongoing corruption trial of ex-PM Benjamin Netanyahu. The light
‘Austria won’t accept any fleeing Afghan refugees as long as I’m in power,’ chancellor Kurz vows
Vienna will take no part in the resettlement of Afghan refugees evacuated from Kabul after the Taliban takeover, said Austria’s chancellor Sebastian Kurz, insisting that the country already has enough migrants from Afghanistan. The US
France’s Macron wants oversight body for police conduct, vows to double law-enforcement presence in public
The French president has said that the country is moving to modernize its police force, increasing the number of boots on the ground while looking at ways to monitor the conduct of law enforcement officers.
China’s Covid-19 cases soar ahead of week-long national holiday, some infections are vaccine-busting Delta
The Chinese authorities have said that Covid-19 infections in the southeastern province of Fujian have more than doubled in the previous 24 hours. Preliminary tests suggest the Delta variant is responsible for some of the
South Korean regulator slaps Google with $177mn fine for antitrust violations & abusing market dominance
Google’s parent firm has been made to cough up some $177 million by a South Korean antitrust regulator, which accused the company of abusing its dominant position in the market and hampering industry competition. The
Record-breaking bloody hunt in Denmark’s Faroe Islands slaughters almost 1,500 dolphins (GRAPHIC VIDEOS, PHOTOS)
A record-breaking number of white-sided dolphins have been killed in the Faroe Islands, with nearly 1,500 specimens slaughtered during the gruesome hunt. The slaughter has invoked outrage from animal rights activists. The hunt, known as
Israeli spy tech firm exploited vulnerability on ALL IPHONE devices to implant ‘Pegasus’ malware – report
Digital rights group CitizenLab has discovered a vulnerability that allowed Israeli spyware company NSO Group to implant its Pegasus malware onto virtually every iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch device. CitizenLab revealed the vulnerability on Monday,
Cuban researchers say ‘no scientific evidence’ for US’ ‘Havana Syndrome’ claims
A panel of Cuban scientists has declared that there is “no scientific evidence” for US claims that diplomats on the island fell ill due to sonic warfare attacks. The mysterious illnesses have been dubbed ‘Havana
Western govts ditch resolution to slam Iran at IAEA despite Tehran failing to give ‘promise’ on certain questions
Western states have ditched a planned resolution criticizing Iran at the UN’s nuclear watchdog, after Tehran allowed some monitoring of its atomic dealings but did not commit to answering key questions on its nuclear operations.
Palestinian man shot by Israeli police after allegedly stabbing two people in Jerusalem cosmetics store
A Palestinian man stabbed and wounded two Israelis in a Jerusalem cosmetics shop, before being shot by border police, local law enforcement has said. The suspect and two victims are receiving hospital treatment. The incident
France moves to dissolve ‘racist’ Black African Defense League following weekend violence
The French interior minister has started proceedings to ban a group, known as the ‘Ligue de Défense Noire Africaine’ (Black African Defense League), claiming it’s a racist organization that promotes hatred and discrimination. On Monday,
Dozens die of dengue fever in India’s Uttar Pradesh, with cases of the mosquito-borne virus also reported in Delhi
As if Covid-19 wasn’t enough, India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh is faced with a major outbreak of dengue fever. The mosquito-borne tropical disease has already infected almost 600 people and killed dozens. Dengue fever
Israeli health minister says vaccine passport system doesn’t have ‘medical justification’ in some cases – leaked footage
Israeli officials have been caught admitting that in many situations, the country’s ‘Green Pass’ is not “medically justified,” but exists to pressure citizens into getting vaccinated. Israelis who want to visit bars, restaurants, swimming pools,
Uber slammed with €50,000 fine after losing Dutch court dispute over employee rights of drivers
Ride-hailing app Uber has lost a dispute in the Dutch court which has ruled that the tech giant’s staff are entitled to the same employment benefits as taxi drivers, and has also been slapped with
Over 260 inmates freed as raiders blow up Nigerian prison fence, killing police officer and soldier
A Nigerian soldier and police officer have been killed after militants attacked a medium-security prison in Kogi State, destroying the perimeter fence and allowing nearly all the jail’s inmates to escape. Late on Sunday night,
No Emmy for Oprah’s bombshell interview with Prince Harry & Meghan Markle as award goes to Stanley Tucci’s food show instead
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey, which shocked the public in the UK and abroad, was snubbed at the Emmys. The award for the best hosted nonfiction special went to Stanley Tucci’s
Auckland to remain under coronavirus lockdown for another week as cases keep rising in New Zealand
Lockdown in New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, won’t be lifted, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said as the country, which tries to stem a Delta variant outbreak, reported the worst number of Covid-19 cases in 11
Czech Republic might have to destroy 45,000 AstraZeneca doses as demand for the jab nosedives – media
Prague might have to dispose of thousands of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine doses, as they expire next month. The demand for the jab recommended only to those over 60 years old due to possible side effects
North Korea says it carried out launch of new long-range cruise missile
North Korean state media has reported that the country carried out tests of its new long-range cruise missile. The launch took place over the weekend, and saw the missile successfully hit its target, according to
Iran allows International Atomic Energy Agency to use monitoring equipment at its nuclear sites after meeting in Tehran
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) of Iran reaffirmed “the spirit of cooperation,” as Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to cameras at Iranian nuclear facilities. After IAEA
Scuffles in Munich as police use batons & pepper spray against eco-protesters picketing Germany’s biggest car show (VIDEO)
Munich police clashed with environmental protesters on Saturday, as the city was hosting a major car exhibition. Activists see the recent rebranding of the show as a ‘mobility’ expo as an attempt to ‘greenwash’ the
‘We want independence now!’ Activists clash with police on Catalonia Day in Barcelona (VIDEO)
Pro-independence protesters threw objects and shouted abuse at police during rallies on Catalonia Day in Spain on Saturday. They burned large photos of the Spanish region’s leader, as well as Spain’s prime minister. People hurled
‘Terrorism defeated?’ Merkel says ‘not all goals’ reached after 9/11 as intel head warns of 2,000 dangerous extremists in Germany
The US and its allies have failed to achieve all their goals after 9/11 but did “defeat terrorism,” German Chancellor Angela Merkel said as her own intelligence warned about thousands of Islamists in the country.
Australia purchases 1mn Moderna doses as its 3d most populous state narrowly avoids lockdown
Australia’s Queensland has narrowly escaped a snap lockdown, like the ones in effect in Melbourne and Sydney, by reporting no new Covid cases, as the government stocks up on Moderna vaccines in the hopes of
‘Women who left Afghanistan cannot represent us’: Pro-Taliban female students demonstrate in Kabul (VIDEO)
Dozens of women donning black niqabs have taken to streets of Kabul to voice support for the Taliban and its strict interpretation of Sharia law. The rally followed a wave of heated women’s rights protests
Drone attack targets Erbil International Airport hosting US-led coalition forces, multiple explosions reported
Footage from witnesses has shown multiple explosions at the Erbil International Airport in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The blasts apparently resulted from a drone strike targeting the airport which is used by the US-led coalition. Local
WATCH: Tear gas & clashes in Paris as thousands protest over Covid-19 health passes for 9th consecutive weekend
Demonstrators took to the streets of the French capital on Saturday to voice their discontent with the coronavirus health pass policy for the ninth weekend in a row. The protest quickly descended into clashes with
Australian police force group raises thousands to legally challenge Covid-19 vaccination mandate
Queensland police officers have set up a fundraising page, garnering money to hire a lawyer and challenge the mandating of vaccines for law enforcement employees. They say the new directive “infringes upon the right to
‘No regret’: Frenchman who did jail time for slapping President Macron says he received ‘hundreds’ letters of support
A man who spent several months behind bars for slapping French President Emmanuel Macron this summer has said he has received many letters in support of his “political” action. Damien Tarel told BFM TV he
War spending is a tax on working people who just want to live in peace, Roger Waters tells RT
The former Pink Floyd frontman spoke to RT’s Going Underground on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the 1973 US-backed coup in Chile, which led the right-wing dictator Augusto Pinochet to power. The 9/11
BioNTech ‘preparing production’ of Covid-19 vaccine for children under 12, which may be approved in Europe next month – media
German company BioNTech, which in partnership with Pfizer developed one of the most widely used anti-Covid shots, says it’s preparing for the worldwide launch of its jab for younger recipients and might get approval in
International Atomic Energy Agency head traveling to Tehran this weekend
Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is set to travel to Tehran this weekend for discussions over the Iran nuclear deal. Three unnamed diplomats told Reuters that Grossi would be
Libya risks slipping into new round of civil war & violence if crucial December elections not held – UN envoy
The UN envoy to Libya has warned that the war-torn country could slip into conflict once again if presidential and parliamentary elections set for December are aborted. “Aborting the drive for elections will for many
Lockdown looms over Australia’s Queensland after five local Covid-19 infections
A cluster of five new infections in Brisbane may require a lockdown in Queensland, the Australian state’s leader said. The enforcement of lockdowns in other parts of the country has already caused a lot of
4 Palestinian militants captured by police after escaping from Israeli prison by tunnel earlier this week, 2 remain at large
Israeli police have caught four of the six Palestinians who pulled off a daring escape from a high-security prison earlier this week through an underground tunnel dug from their cell. Fugitives Zakaria Zubeidi, the former
20 arrested at protest against lockdowns & ‘LGBTQ+ propaganda’ in Lithuania (VIDEO)
Police in Vilnius have detained 20 people after a thousands-strong rally against Covid-19 restrictions and what protesters criticized as “LGTBQ+ propaganda” ended in a standoff with law enforcement. Around 5,000 people flocked to the center
‘US misled me into joining Mujahideen, then tortured me for Al-Qaeda past’: Gitmo survivor says US ‘acted like fascists’ post-9/11
A former Islamist fighter who went to Afghanistan to fight the Soviets and later got caught up in the US War on Terror – spending 14 years in the Guantanamo prison as a result –
Afghanistan after the US: Human stories behind America’s longest lost war
The US has withdrawn from Afghanistan after 20 years of war, with nothing to show for it but a swift Taliban takeover and a flood of refugees. RT asked Afghans and Americans what the price
Austria furious over ‘massive threat’ to aviation security after Hungarian NATO flight takes nosedive over its territory
The maneuvers of a NATO pilot have sparked a sharp rebuke from Vienna, which warned of “diplomatic consequences” after an Alliance aircraft from Hungary took an unexpected nosedive over its territory during a scheduled flight.
‘There will be more pandemics’: Immunologist behind mRNA technology working on vaccine against ALL coronaviruses
University of Pennsylvania scientists are working to create a vaccine that would protect not just against Covid-19, but all coronaviruses, saying they hope it will be “ready to go” when the next pandemic hits. The
Lebanon announces new government, ending 13 months of political deadlock
Lebanese leaders have formed a new government led by Prime Minister Najib Mikati, finally putting to an end 13 months of political deadlock that worsened Beirut’s crippling economic situation. On Friday, Mikati, who was designated
France bans unvaccinated travelers from US & Israel, removes countries from ‘green’ list
The French government has taken the US and Israel off its list of ‘safe’ countries in terms of Covid-19 risk, imposing restrictions on the arrival of unvaccinated tourists from both places. The US and Israel
China’s Sinovac eying vaccine production site in South Africa, says local partner
Numolux Group, the South African partner of China’s Sinovac Biotech, has said the Chinese firm is in talks about creating a Covid-19 vaccine production site in Africa, as it launches a phase-three trial for use
‘Get on the vaccines’ if you want to ‘get on the beers’: Victoria premier urges Australians to get AstraZeneca Covid jab
The premier of Australia’s state of Victoria has taken to social media to urge fellow citizens to leave behind their skepticism of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine if they want lockdowns to end. Daniel Andrews posted
Germany recommends Covid jabs for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers have been advised by Germany’s vaccine body to get inoculated against Covid with Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech shots after analyzing data on its effectiveness and safety for these groups. In a
Chinese Sinopharm shots manufactured in UAE, known as Hayat-Vax, granted emergency approval in Vietnam
As part of its program to contain Covid-19, Vietnam has approved for emergency use a Chinese vaccine produced in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On Friday, Vietnam approved Hayat-Vax, the seventh coronavirus vaccine to be
Chinese Foreign Ministry mocks US over Afghanistan, says its ‘war machines’ have become Taliban playground
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman has mocked the US and the chaotic collapse of the Washington-backed Afghan regime they left behind, as he shared footage of Taliban soldiers using captured aircraft as a swing. On
Brussels tells Hungary and Poland to make more progress on rule of law if they want recovery money payout
The European Commission has called on Hungary and Poland to do more to address the EU’s concerns about their maintenance of the rule of law if they want their pandemic recovery money. On Friday, European
First in EU, Denmark FULLY lifts Covid restrictions almost 550 days after lockdown was introduced
All remaining anti-coronavirus rules, including an obligatory Covid pass, were officially cancelled in Denmark on Friday, making it the first state in the EU to wholly get back to pre-pandemic daily life. Starting from midnight
Popular Japanese Vaccine Minister Kono enters race for ruling party leader, could become next PM
Japan’s popular vaccine minister, Taro Kono, has announced his bid to replace Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in the ruling party’s upcoming leadership election, making him the third candidate to enter the race. On Friday, Kono
‘Liberty, cherished liberty’: Marine Le Pen launches anthem-quoting campaign poster for upcoming French presidential election
Marine Le Pen’s new campaign poster ahead of the 2022 general election pays homage to the French national anthem La Marseillaise. She is challenging incumbent President Macron on the protection of individual freedoms. The new
Freezing Afghanistan’s assets, aid funds could ‘throw millions into poverty’ & spark ‘massive’ refugee crisis, UN envoy warns
A UN envoy to Afghanistan has warned of a looming humanitarian crisis in the war-torn nation, saying that cutting aid funds to the Taliban-run government could throw millions into severe poverty and trigger a major
After visiting SpaceX, ‘built on shoulders of giants, like Korolev,’ Sergey Korolev’s grandson praises ‘genius manager’ Elon Musk
Space entrepreneur Elon Musk had a chance to pay tribute to one of his heroes, Sergey Korolev, as he hosted Andrey Korolev, the grandson of the legendary rocket engineer and father of the Soviet space
White House praises ‘businesslike & professional’ Taliban as first civilian flight since Kabul airport CHAOS safely lands in Qatar
The Taliban has been “businesslike and professional” in putting together the first civilian charter flight following the August 31 deadline for the US military’s departure from Kabul, according to the Biden administration. The White House
Nearly 800 forced to evacuate amid massive wildfire around Spanish resort town (VIDEOS)
A massive wildfire has broken out in the vicinity of the southern Spanish town of Estepona. The blaze has prompted evacuation of some 800 people and caused traffic disruption, with several roads closed. The fire
Iran hails attack on ‘terrorist’ sites in Iraqi Kurdistan (VIDEO)
The Iranian armed forces have celebrated a targeted attack on “terrorist” positions in northern Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan, claiming the artillery and drones assault neutralized several insurgency leaders. In a statement on Thursday, the Islamic Revolutionary
Moderna developing two-in-one booster shot for Covid-19 and flu
Moderna has announced that it is developing a single-dose vaccine to bring to the market that will combine a two-in-one booster shot that protects against both Covid-19 and flu. On Thursday, drugmaker Moderna unveiled its
WATCH mask-clad men attack police van with stones & Molotovs in Paris suburb
A police van has been attacked in Parisian suburb Corbeil-Essonnes, targeted by an organized group of masked men. The incident comes after the suburb saw several nights of rioting, prompted by the violent arrest of
IAEA to send experts to Japan in December to review plan for release of radioactive Fukushima water into Pacific Ocean
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will travel to Japan in December to look into Tokyo’s plan to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, the sides agreed on
New Zealand PM says hospital visitors should not have sex with patients during pandemic – or any other time
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made it clear that hospital visitors should not be having sex with patients after the country’s director-general of health called such activity “high-risk” due to Covid-19. During a
Australians shocked after NSW health officer says post-lockdown Sydney will be a ‘new world order’
Dr. Kerry Chant, the Chief Health Officer of New South Wales, sent social media into a frenzy on Thursday, after she referred to a post-lockdown “new world order” during a Covid-19 press conference. After State
Italian police warn of armed attacks by anti-vaxxers at protests, eight people under investigation
Italian police have said that anti-vaxxers had planned to launch armed attacks during protests against the government scheduled for this weekend in Rome. Eight people are under investigation for incitement to crime. The country’s police
Taliban accuses US of violating Doha peace agreement by having new minister on FBI wanted list
The Taliban has accused Washington of reneging on the 2020 Doha Agreement, which brought peace between the US and the group, as a newly appointed Afghan minister finds himself on an FBI wanted list. On
At least 10 dead, dozens feared injured as Covid hospital ERUPTS INTO FLAMES in North Macedonia
At least 10 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a modular Covid-19 hospital in the town of Tetovo, North Macedonia. Reports indicated that the blaze erupted after an explosion rocked the building.
‘They attacked us & killed our children’: Grieving Afghan fathers demand fair investigation of US drone strike in Kabul (VIDEO)
While it won’t bring back their children, a fair investigation would at least restore their honor, two Afghan fathers from a family of which 10 of members were killed in a US drone strike in
A new morality for show business, or Communist virtue-signaling? China demands celebs be humble & set a good example
Chinese stars must steer clear of money-obsessed western celebrity culture, the country’s Communist Party has reminded them, extolling the virtues of patriotism and morality after publicly chastising several big names. Beijing’s most famous have gotten
Denmark says female migrants from ‘non-western’ backgrounds must do work to get government benefits
Danish Prime minister Mette Frederiksen has said some migrant workers will be required by the state to work 37 hours a week to receive welfare benefits, with the rules apparently aimed at women from non-western
Deposed president Ghani expresses ‘deep and profound regret’ for fleeing Kabul, swears he did not steal millions of dollars
Former Afghan president Ashraf Ghani has expressed “deep and profound regret” for how his presidency ended after he fled from Kabul as the Taliban encircled, and dismissed claims that he did a runner with millions
Australian High Court rules news outlets can be held liable for comments under their social media posts
Australian media companies could be liable for third-party comments made on their social media posts after the High Court upheld a ruling on a case by a formerly imprisoned teen who sued media companies over
Facebook pays contractors to read your ‘encrypted’ WhatsApp messages, shares info with prosecutors – reports
When Facebook acquired WhatsApp, it promised to respect the privacy of its users. That hasn’t been the case, and the firm now employs thousands of staff to read supposedly-encrypted chats. Social media behemoth Facebook acquired
Vaccine-maker Novavax kicks off trial for combined Covid-19/flu jab
American vaccine-maker Novavax has started its early stage trial of a vaccine which combines an as-yet-unapproved Covid-19 shot with the company’s NanoFlu influenza jab. In a statement on Wednesday, Novavax said it has initiated an
China respects Afghanistan’s ‘sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity’ after formation of Taliban govt – spokesman
A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Beijing respects Afghanistan’s “sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity” in the wake of the formation of the Taliban’s new government. Speaking at a regular press
At least 41 killed, dozens injured after massive blaze erupts at overcrowded prison near Indonesia’s capital (VIDEO)
At least 41 people were killed and dozens more wounded in a large fire that broke out in a crowded prison near the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, according to officials. The blaze has since been
‘Historic step for women’s rights: Mexico’s top court decriminalizes abortions in landmark ruling
Mexico’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that penalizing abortion is unconstitutional, decriminalizing the procedure. The move comes days after a harsh abortion ban came into force just across the border in Texas. The top Mexican
Covid-19 response disrupts fight against TB and AIDS, may cause more deaths in some countries than the pandemic, Global Fund says
The shift in healthcare resources to battling Covid-19 has led to many people in poor countries going untreated for other diseases, portending thousands of excess deaths, said a leading funder of tuberculosis and AIDS programs.
Trump aide & Gettr CEO briefly ‘detained’ in Brazil amid claims of Bolsonaro hatching ‘insurrection’ plot ahead of elections
Jason Miller, spokesman for US ex-President Donald Trump before launching social media platform Gettr, was detained for several hours in Brazil in what appears to be a struggle between President Jair Bolsonaro and his critics.
German police secretly procured & USED controversial Israeli Pegasus smartphone spyware – media
German police bought and used controversial Pegasus spyware sold by the Israeli NSO group in 2019, it has been revealed. The program has allegedly been used for high-profile spying by multiple governments. The explosive revelation
Deadly bat caves & humanized mice tests: Released docs describe ‘HIGHEST RISK’ involved in US-funded coronavirus research in Wuhan
Documents obtained by The Intercept reveal that the US government funded studies into coronavirus in bats in Wuhan long before the pandemic, with the proposal showing it was aware of the risk that researchers would
Merkel warns Germans against voting for left-wing government in last speech to parliament as election nears
German Chancellor Angela Merkel used her last speech in the Bundestag before stepping down to warn against the rise of a broad left-wing coalition government, as her center-right CDU/CSU bloc falls in the polls. In
Iran hails ‘historic’ naval mission in Atlantic Ocean, the waters of the ‘arrogant powers’
The Iranian military has hailed the end of a successful mission in which its 77th strategic naval fleet ventured into the Atlantic for the first time, before returning to Iran, traveling some 45,000km (28,000 nautical
Europe just experienced its hottest ever summer – EU climate change service
Summer 2021 was Europe’s hottest to date, reaching record-breaking temperatures in the Mediterranean and warmer-than-average areas, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has said. A report issued on Tuesday by the EU’s climate monitoring
Paris jewelry store hit by armed raiders, €10 MILLION-worth of loot stolen in brazen daylight robbery – media
A luxury jewelry boutique in central Paris has been robbed and an estimated haul of €10 million ($11.8 million) in goods reported stolen. The police have apprehended two suspects, and a manhunt continues for the
Taliban announces formation of new government, including some ministers sanctioned and WANTED by US
The Taliban has begun to fill government positions following its successful conquest of Afghanistan. Among the names are people still on the UN Security Council sanction list and a minister with a $5-million US bounty
THIRD person dies in Japan after receiving Moderna Covid vaccine from batch recalled over stainless steel contamination
Japanese health authorities have confirmed that a third man has died, one day after receiving a second dose of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine from one of the contaminated lots that have since been recalled. The man,
Nipah infections rise to 11 in India after virus with no vaccine available kills 12yo boy in Kerala
At least 11 people in the Indian state of Kerala are believed to have contracted Nipah, a dangerous virus for which no vaccine exists. The rising infection tally comes just one day after a young
Vietnamese man gets FIVE YEARS behind bars for breach of Covid-19 quarantine & spreading virus
A court in Vietnam’s Ca Mau province has sentenced a local man to five years in prison after he was found guilty of breaking Covid-19 restrictions, with prosecutors arguing that his conduct led to several
El Salvador buys its first bitcoin lot on eve of becoming first country to adopt the cryptocurrency as legal tender
El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced that his government has just purchased its first 400 bitcoin as it prepares to become the first sovereign nation to legitimize the digital currency as legal tender. “El Salvador
German economy minister rushed to hospital during committee meeting – reports
Germany’s Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier had to be rushed to a Berlin hospital after falling ill during a meeting, according to local press reports. His condition, as well as the cause of the health
Israeli warplanes bomb southern Gaza in nighttime airstrikes (VIDEO)
Israel has launched an aerial attack on the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. Footage shared by Palestinian news outlets showed the night sky lit with flame as the Israeli jets pounded targets in the densely-populated strip.
Guinea’s coup leader pledges to create transitional government, respect business deals
The leader of the coup that toppled Guinea’s elected authorities has pledged to form a ‘national unity’ government, assuring investors that business deals will not be affected by the transition that already soared bauxite prices.
Former EU commissioner to face bribery charges linked to €60mn tobacco scandal
Former European Commissioner John Dalli is set to face charges over an attempt by his aide to reverse a ban on snus, a form of smokeless tobacco, in a bribe worth €60 million (over $71
Statue of indigenous woman to replace Columbus monument in Mexico City
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum says that a statue of Christopher Columbus will be swapped for one of an indigenous woman from the Olmec civilization. Mayor Sheinbaum announced on Sunday that the replacement of the
Victoria, Australia will ‘LOCK OUT’ unvaccinated people from its economy
The Australian state of Victoria will “lock out” unvaccinated people from participating in the economy, Premier Dan Andrews has announced. Victoria is currently under draconian lockdown restrictions, with residents of Melbourne – who make up
Legendary French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo dies at 88
French New Wave star Jean-Paul Belmondo, perhaps best known for roles in “Breathless” and “Le Professionel”, has passed away, his lawyer told AFP. He had been unwell for some time having suffered a stroke in
Denmark cancels tender for domestic Covid-19 vaccine production to support Danish pharmaceutical company manufacturing shots
Denmark’s government has canceled its initial plans for a tender that would allow Covid-19 vaccines to be produced domestically, instead favoring supporting a shot made by company Bavarian Nordic, which is facing phase II trials.
‘War has ended’ in Afghanistan, Taliban says, despite resistance’s claims that Panjshir Valley is still not lost
The war in Afghanistan has ended, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid has said, declaring those who keep fighting against the group the enemies of the country and the Afghan people. The announcement was made during Mujahid’s
Afghan resistance rejects Taliban claims of gaining ‘full control’ of Panjshir province
The Taliban’s announcement that it had seized complete control of Panjshir Valley, the last stronghold of resistance forces in Afghanistan, has been rejected by its rivals, who insisted that the fighting continues. Earlier on Monday,
Taliban gained ‘full control’ of Panjshir province, spokesman claims
The Taliban forces have seized complete control of Panjshir Valley, the last stronghold of the resistance forces in Afghanistan, the group’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed in a statement posted on Twitter. Taliban fighters have conquered
Germany’s new ambassador to China & top Merkel adviser, Jan Hecker, suddenly dies just 2 weeks after taking up Beijing post
The newly appointed German ambassador to China and close ally and senior foreign policy adviser to Chancellor Angela Merkel, Jan Hecker, has died at the age of 54, the Federal Foreign Office announced. “It is
WATCH tens of thousands march against vaccine passports in Amsterdam
People from across the political spectrum packed into the streets of Amsterdam to protest the Dutch government’s proposed vaccine passes. The demonstration blocked roads in the city centre for miles. Crowds of protesters gathered in
South Africa’s jailed ex-President Zuma released on medical parole
Former President Jacob Zuma, jailed for 15 months over contempt of court, has been released on medical parole. Earlier, the ex-leader underwent surgery. He remains in hospital with more operations planned. The release of the
Leader of Afghanistan’s ‘resistance’ group says he’s ready to talk with Taliban as they claim reaching Panjshir province capital
Ahmad Massoud says he is ready to talk with the Taliban if it withdraws from Panjshir valley. The Taliban, meanwhile, claimed its forces have reached the capital of the province. The call for talks was
Heavy gunfire breaks out in Guinea’s capital, president reportedly DETAINED by military in apparent coup
An apparent coup is underway in Guinea, with heavy military presence and gunfire reported in the country’s capital of Conakry. Guinean President Alpha Conde has seemingly been detained by the military. The ongoing unrest broke
Taliban orders commanders to disarm & arrest fighters for celebratory gunfire, says practice kills and maims civilians
The Taliban has issued strict guidelines against its members who shoot in the skies at weddings and victory celebrations. The order came after reports that people were hurt in Kabul, Afghanistan by celebratory gunfire. Firing
10 police officers killed in Islamic State attack in northern Iraq & militants’ roadside bombs destroy 3 vehicles – reports
At least 10 policemen have lost their lives in an attack on a checkpoint outside the city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq that local security sources said was carried out by Islamic State militants. Police
West to hoard 1.2bn doses of spare vaccines by year’s end, analysis says, as pressure mounts to share with poor & outdo China
The supply of Covid-19 vaccines that rich Western countries have secured for themselves is so big that it can cover their possible needs by a large margin. So it’s time to share some with the
PICKAX-wielding man attacks car carrying Japanese director Takeshi Kitano in Tokyo
An assailant armed with a pickax and a knife has attacked a car carrying renowned Japanese filmmaker and actor Takeshi Kitano near a TV station in Tokyo. The suspect has been detained by police. The
WATCH: French riot cops brutally arrest 2 women… but retreat in face of big crowd of anti-Covid pass protesters in Paris mall
French riot police officers have been scolded for brutally arresting two women, after backing away when confronted by a big group of protesters against the so-called coronavirus health passes, who stormed a mall in central
‘This is life from now on’: Israel’s coronavirus czar warns people to prepare for a ‘fourth injection’ of Covid vaccine
Israel’s national coronavirus czar, Salman Zarka, has said preparations need to begin for an eventual fourth dose of Covid vaccines due to the virus’ growing variants. Yet another round of booster shots will be needed
‘Indivisible’: Thousands of people join demonstration for ‘just & caring society’ in Berlin
The German capital has seen thousands of people taking to the streets on Saturday to join a massive demonstration called by some 340 organizations in the name of ‘solidarity’ and ‘social justice’. Around 10,000 demonstrators
WATCH: Thousands flood Paris streets protesting against Covid-19 health passes across France
More than 200 demonstrations against the so-called coronavirus health pass have been scheduled for Saturday across France. In Paris alone thousands of people joined rallies against what they call a violation of people’s rights. Massive
‘No further powers to Brussels’: Hungary’s foreign minister calls for more sovereignty within the EU
Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto has called for limiting Brussels’ dominance over nations on the continent. Speaking to Swiss media, he accused the EU of “extortion” and questioned its authority. “The
Taliban clashes with women protesters during rally for equal rights near presidential palace in Kabul (VIDEOS)
The Taliban has dispersed women’s rights protesters who wanted to march to a presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. Activists said the militants used tear gas and batons against them, injuring at least one woman. Organizers
‘All avenues for his detention were exhausted’: Details leading up to ISIS-inspired knife rampage in New Zealand released
Three people injured in an Auckland shopping mall by an offender tailed by surveillance officers remain in critical condition, authorities have announced, also shedding more light on circumstances that led to the bloody attack. On
Iran tells US to drop ‘addiction to sanctions’ after Iranians blacklisted over alleged kidnapping plot of journalist
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said the US is resorting to “Hollywood scenarios” in order to justify new sanctions against Tehran. Washington blacklisted Iranians accused of planning to kidnap a journalist in New York. “Supporters and
Taliban asks its fighters to stop shooting in the air after reports of people killed & injured in celebratory gunfire
The Taliban has instructed its members to refrain from celebratory gunfire in Kabul, describing it as a dangerous and wasteful practice. Reports said civilians were hit when militants fired in the air to mark a
Chinese media mocks Japan as Tokyo apologizes to Okinawans for US Marines’ sudden dumping of ‘safe’ wastewater from base
A unilateral decision by the US Marines stationed in Okinawa to dump wastewater contaminated with toxic acid into a city sewer caused a scandal in Japan. Chinese media compared it to Japan’s own approach to
Syrian air defenses shot down 21 of 24 Israeli missiles fired in latest raid on Damascus, Russian military says
Syrian air defenses intercepted most of the missiles fired during a recent Israeli raid on Damascus, the Russian military said, noting that 21 projectiles were downed during the attack that was launched from Lebanese airspace.
Japan orders 188,000+ people to evacuate from Hiroshima area due to flooding & landslide risk
Over 188,000 people living in the Japanese city of Hiroshima and nearby areas have been ordered to evacuate in the middle of the night, as the prefecture is expected to be hit with heavy rains
Taliban celebrates in Kabul after claiming it has captured Panjshir province, resulting in full control of Afghanistan
Celebratory gunfire has erupted over Kabul amid reports that the Taliban has defeated the Panjshir Valley ‘resistance’. The latter’s commander earlier rejected the claims. Tracers streaked across the night sky on Friday evening local time,
Former Australian PM accuses Scott Morrison of leading country into ‘cold war’ with China to become US’ ‘fawning acolyte’
Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has accused current leader Scott Morrison of pushing the country into a “cold war” with China and damaging relations with Beijing in a “fawning” effort to please Washington. In
‘We want peace, but ready for war’: Panjshir resistance projects confidence as it braces for Taliban offensive (VIDEO)
A tribal militia in Afghanistan’s Panjshir Valley is preparing for major fighting with the new rulers of the country, the Taliban. The group says they want to be left alone, but will push back if
Reports of rare body inflammation after Covid-19 vaccinations being reviewed by EU watchdog
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has announced it is reviewing a possible link to a rare inflammatory condition following the administration of coronavirus vaccines after a case was reported post Pfizer shot. In a statement
Kim Jong-un calls for North Korea to redouble efforts to fight Covid-19 ‘our style’ after rejecting 3mn COVAX vaccines – reports
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has vowed to toughen restrictions in the country’s fight against Covid-19, telling officials to beat the virus in “our style” after he spurned the opportunity to import vaccines from COVAX. On
7 Afghan evacuees to Germany failed security checks, 4 were previously deported as criminals – interior minister
Four Afghans rescued from Kabul and airlifted to Germany had been previously deported for committing crimes, the country’s Interior Minister Horst Seehofer revealed, pledging to prevent an unchecked influx of migrants to Europe. Four Afghans
Spain police seize 10 tons of contraband tobacco and 36,000 cigarette packets in Seville (VIDEO)
The Spanish authorities released footage on Friday of officers, guns drawn, raiding several properties and seizing huge amounts of contraband tobacco and illegal firearms. Police arrested 18 people in Spain and five in Portugal as
EU will work with Taliban, but it does not mean Brussels recognizes their government – foreign policy chief
The European Union (EU) will engage with the Taliban subject to certain conditions, Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has said, but he stressed that this does not mean Brussels will recognize the new government in
French financial prosecutors launch second investigation into former PM Francois Fillon
Ex-French Prime Minister Francois Fillon’s lawyer confirmed on Friday that the retired politician is facing a second investigation by financial prosecutors, as investigators probe whether payments to an assistant broke the law. Fillon’s legal representative,
Almost 100 missing artifacts from ancient Mesopotamia, including cuneiform tablets, seized from Norwegian private collection
Norwegian police have said they have found a trove of ancient artifacts, including what are believed to be cuneiform tablets, in a private collection. Nobody has been charged, although some have been interviewed. On Friday,
EU and drug maker AstraZeneca settle Covid vaccine supply dispute, ending Brussels’ court action
The European Commission and AstraZeneca have announced that the two parties have settled their long-standing dispute concerning the supply of the drug manufacturer’s Covid-19 vaccine, ending Brussels’ pending court action. In a statement released by
Flying drone to ‘automatically’ check holidaymakers’ temperatures on Italian beach in case of Covid & other emergencies
Italian officials want a drone to fly around and measure the temperatures of people relaxing on a beach near Rome in order to track Covid-19 and prevent health emergencies. The ‘medical’ drone was scheduled to
Taliban says it captured key entrance to Panjshir valley, local resistance denies it – as both claim heavy losses on other side
The Taliban has claimed its fighters seized a key position at the entrance to the Panjshir valley – the only Afghan province still out of the group’s control. Local resistance has denied the Taliban made
Syrian air defenses engage ‘Israeli missiles’ over Damascus – reports
Air defenses lit up the sky over the Syrian capital of Damascus after reports of incoming missiles from Lebanese airspace, allegedly fired by Israeli jets. “Air defenses are confronting hostile missiles in the sky over
‘To this day I can’t sleep’: Moazzam Begg, tortured in Bagram and Gitmo, talks to RT after 20-year US war in Afghanistan ends
Tortured by the US in Afghanistan’s Bagram prison and Guantanamo Bay, British-Pakistani author Moazzam Begg told RT of his ordeal and the vindictive, futile US ‘War on Terror’ that he says “destroyed” American soldiers too.
Gunman who killed four outside French Embassy in Tanzania was ‘terrorist radicalized online’ – police
A gunman who killed three police officers and a security guard in the diplomatic quarter of Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam last week was a terrorist radicalized through the internet, police investigating the shootings have said.
Denmark’s former hardline immigration minister on trial in rarely used court over separating asylum-seeker couples
Denmark’s former immigration minister Inger Stojberg has gone on trial in the nation’s rarely used Impeachment Court. The “hardline” ex-minister is accused of illegally separating asylum-seeker couples where wives were underage. Stojberg appeared before the
‘Like remote-controlling your arm against you’: Snowden says Apple WON’T DECIDE what it scans the phones for – governments will
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has dissected Apple’s phone-scanning plan, saying it not only blurs the line between what is and isn’t private, but will eventually enable governments to meddle into intimate details of one’s life.
‘Enough’: Australian newspaper The Age comes out against extended lockdown in fiery editorial
Australia’s The Age newspaper has sparked fresh division in Victoria after publishing an extensive editorial article harshly criticizing the state government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and recent lockdown extensions. On Wednesday, the paper published
Germany’s Deutsche Bahn loses court bid to prevent train driver strike
A Frankfurt labor court has rejected an injunction application filed by Deutsche Bahn in a bid to prevent train drivers going on strike, after their union pressed ahead with industrial action over a wage dispute.
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