Follow RT on Rapper Drakeo the Ruler was reportedly stabbed to death backstage at the Once Upon a Time in LA music festival. The festival, featuring artists like Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent, was canceled in response. Drakeo, whose real name is Darrell Caldwell, was allegedly stabbed in a backstage…
WATCH: Massive crowd gathers in LA to protest strict vaccine mandates
Follow RT on A huge crowd of Covid-19 vaccine mandate critics, some of them city workers, protested outside City Hall in Los Angeles on Monday to voice objection to an incoming coronavirus inoculation requirement. The protesters gathered on the same day that a proof of Covid-19 vaccination requirement in Los…
South Dakota governor sues Biden over vax mandate… after getting sued by Republicans
Follow RT on South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says her state has joined a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its latest “unconstitutional” vaccine mandate. However, Noem herself is facing a mandates-related lawsuit. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) revealed the details of its vaccine mandate…
‘Assault on sovereignty’: Biden blasted over report immigrant families separated at border could get MILLIONS in ‘compensation’
Follow RT on Families separated at the US-Mexico border during Donald Trump’s administration could be receiving $450,000 per person, according to a new report, something that has Joe Biden critics up in arms. The Biden administration is currently in talks to make the payments, according to people familiar with the…
Man arrested over ‘abusive’ calls and death threats to Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner
Follow RT on Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers have arrested a 52-year-old man for “multiple abusive and threatening phone calls, letters and emails over recent weeks” directed at the deputy leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner. Rayner, who is the MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, in Greater Manchester, confirmed she was…
Sudan suspended from African Union until civilian-led government is restored following military coup
Follow RT on The African Union has decided to suspend the participation of the Republic of Sudan in all of the organization’s activities, after a military coup on Monday saw its prime minister arrested and civilian government dissolved. On Wednesday, the African Union stated in a communique that Sudan would…
Sudan divided as thousands say they want generals to take over & clean up transitional government’s mess
Follow RT on Two years after mass protests resulted in Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir being deposed and jailed, the country is again in turmoil. Some want a new military strongman to replace the current semi-civilian government. The Sudanese capital Khartoum is seeing thousands-strong protests, with activists vying for differing paths…
IAEA chief says AUKUS deal could spark race for nuclear subs, task force will investigate safeguards & legality
Follow RT on The UN’s nuclear watchdog has reportedly set up a team to probe the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, warning that the pact between the US, UK and Australia had raised proliferation fears over its potential to trigger an arms race. During a visit to Washington, International Atomic Energy…
Sacrificing sovereignty is ‘the opposite’ of why Poland joined EU, but don’t expect ‘Polexit’ from it, veteran observer tells RT
Follow RT on Poland joined the EU to protect its sovereignty, but its idea of the bloc clashes with that of the original members, political columnist Mary Dejevsky told RT. But, she says, despite the rule-of-law row Warsaw’s exit is unlikely. The bitter row between the EU and Poland, revolving…
Italian riot police fire tear gas, water cannon at anti-Covid health pass protesters blocking Trieste port (VIDEOS)
Follow RT on Police in northeastern Italy deployed tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters staging a sit-in at Trieste port in opposition to the introduction of the country’s ‘Green Pass’ Covid health document. The Italian government approved a law in September requiring all workers to show a Covid…
Southwest Airlines workers protest against Covid-19 vaccine mandate outside firm’s HQ (VIDEOS)
Follow RT on Current and former Southwest Airlines staff have gathered outside the company’s headquarters in Dallas, Texas to celebrate “medical freedom” and called on the airline to ditch its vaccine mandate. On Monday, hundreds of demonstrators held signs aloft that read, “Terminate the mandate,” “Freedom not force” and “No…
Price of crude oil could ‘quite possibly’ rise to $100 per barrel, despite efforts of Russia & OPEC to stabilize market – Putin
Follow RT on By Jonny Tickle Russia and its OPEC partners are working hard to keep the oil market stable, but it is entirely possible that the price of crude could rise to $100 per barrel, President Vladimir Putin told a Moscow energy conference on Wednesday. Answering a question from…
Ukrainian opposition leader Medvedchuk has house arrest prolonged as prosecutors bring new charges of ‘treason & aiding terrorism’
Follow RT on By Jonny Tickle A Kiev court has prolonged the house arrest of Viktor Medvedchuk, the leader of Ukraine’s most popular opposition party, after new criminal charges were filed that accuse the politician of aiding terrorism in the country’s east. This latest case comes on top of a…
Landmark ruling by UK’s High Court grants victims of human trafficking the right to stay in Britain
Follow RT on The UK’s High Court has ruled that thousands of human trafficking victims, who have been stuck in “legal limbo” awaiting asylum or humanitarian protection, should be granted leave to remain, in a landmark decision. The judgement, delivered by Justice Linden on Tuesday, orders the UK government to…
UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell arrested and jailed on charges of domestic violence
Follow RT on One of the world’s most famous MMA stars, Chuck Liddell, is in a Los Angeles jail after the former UFC light heavyweight champion was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence. Liddell, 51, was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning following reports of an…
Meek Mill – Love Train Lyrics
[Intro] I only can tell you the truth Yeah, uh [Chorus] I seen so many niggas switchin’, I had to cut ’em off So many bitches actin’ different, we stopped fuckin’ raw I upped the score, I went for more, shit, I’m like, “It’s up to y’all” And you ain’t…
Russia supplying additional gas to Europe using all available routes – Gazprom Export
Follow RT on Russia has been gradually increasing gas deliveries to Europe over the past nine months, boosting exports by 15% compared to last year and edging toward record gas deliveries via all routes, including Ukraine, Gazprom Export says. According to company CEO Elena Burmistrova, from January to September this…
Volcanic ash forces shutdown of airport at Spain’s La Palma island
Follow RT on Spanish officials have closed the airport of La Palma on Thursday due to ash coming from the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which has been erupting on the most northwesterly island in the Canary Islands archipelago for more than two weeks. “The La Palma Airport is inoperative due to…
Porn star Ron Jeremy indicted on 30+ counts of rape & other sex crimes, including assault on minor
Follow RT on Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged on more than 30 counts of rape and sexual assault, Los Angeles prosecutors said, alleging crimes against more than 20 women over a period of two decades, as well as one underage girl. The 68-year-old porn actor, born Ronald…
Taliban spokesman can’t confirm CIA chief met with group’s leader Baradar
Follow RT on Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid told a press conference on Tuesday that he could not confirm reports of a meeting with the CIA director, but said they are communicating with all embassies located in Kabul. Asked about the Washington Post report of a meeting between CIA Director William…
General Motors to spend $1bn to fix Chevrolet Bolt cars it recalled over fire risk
Follow RT on US automaker giant General Motors is recalling a further 73,018 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles from Canada and the US over combustion risks. The move will cost the company nearly $1 billion. “General Motors is voluntarily expanding the recall of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles to cover the remainder…
Anti-woke Brits furious as council leaders approve plaque condemning ‘national hero’ Sir Francis Drake as a slaver
Follow RT on Woke-weary Brits have slammed a local council decision to rebrand a statue of national hero Sir Francis Drake, who defeated the invading Spanish Armada, to underline his involvement in “horrific slave trading expeditions.” Late on Monday, the Telegraph and the Daily Mail reported that West Devon borough…
Irish Olympic taekwondo star Jack Woolley requires PLASTIC SURGERY following late-night Dublin assault (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)
Follow RT on Jack Wooley, whose emotional interview after defeat during the Tokyo Olympics went viral online last month, will require plastic surgery after he says he was the victim of a random, unprovoked attack while socializing in Dublin. Woolley, 22, who is an emerging star in the martial art,…
Fauci says everyone will likely need Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, even as WHO urges prioritizing doses for poor nations
Follow RT on Dr. Anthony Fauci said all Americans will likely need Covid-19 vaccine booster shots, and people with compromised immune systems should get an extra jab right away, even as many nations face years-long waits for adequate supplies. Fauci, the White House’s chief medical adviser, made the rounds on…
New Zealand announces plan to slowly reopen borders in early 2022 after majority vaccinated
Follow RT on New Zealand will finally reopen its borders from early next year, after the majority of the population is vaccinated against Covid-19. A quarantine period for travelers from medium- and high-risk countries will be mandatory. In a speech on Thursday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that if New…
US wants OPEC to boost oil production to contain rising gasoline prices
Follow RT on The US is looking to ask the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase crude oil output to reign in petrol prices and curb shortages, deeming the group’s current production boost plan insufficient. “We are engaging with relevant OPEC+ members on the importance of competitive…
‘My colleagues under intense pressure,’ German Police Union head tells RT after officer filmed assaulting elderly protester
Follow RT on The anti-lockdown protest in Berlin wasn’t peaceful and the officers acted lawfully to contain it, the German Police Union head told RT when asked to comment on a viral clip of a cop tossing an elderly woman to the ground. In a video from a rally against…
Wantaway England captain Kane tipped to miss Spurs season opener against Man City after ‘extending holiday’
Follow RT on Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has in essence ruled himself out of his team’s opening Premier League fixture against Manchester City after taking extra holiday time in Florida, according to reports. Ironically, the England skipper appears to be forcing a move to the Etihad giants after making…
IMF’s $650 billion in pandemic relief will mostly go to rich countries
Follow RT on The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved its largest-ever distribution of monetary reserves totaling $650 billion to help the global economy recover from the Covid pandemic and ease the mounting debt of member states. “The Board of Governors of the IMF… approved a general allocation of Special…
Pfizer, Moderna, hike prices for their Covid jabs by up to a QUARTER for the EU – reports
Follow RT on Pfizer has reportedly raised the price of its Covid vaccine dose by a quarter, with Moderna also ramping up the price in its latest deal with the European Union. The two are making tens of billions of dollars in pandemic profits. According to the Financial Times, which…