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  • Local Ukrainian mayor explains casualties at shopping mall 

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 10:04am EDT

    A shopping center in the city of Kremenchug, where 18 were reported killed on Monday, failed to shut down after a warning A Ukrainian shopping mall, where 18 people were reported killed on Monday after a Russian air strike, ignored a warning of an imminent air attack, the mayor of Kremenchug reported on Tuesday. “Ukraine […]

  • ‘Now is the time for independence’ – Scotland’s First Minister

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 10:02am EDT

    Nicola Sturgeon has announced a second independence vote for October 2023 Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday that a second Scottish independence referendum will be held on October 19, 2023. However, a ‘yes’ vote will not be enough to separate Scotland from the UK. Sturgeon told lawmakers at Holyrood, Scotland’s parliament, that her […]

  • Hamilton engulfed in F1 racism row after comments from former champ

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 10:01am EDT

    Nelson Piquet is accused of racially insulting the British star Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has demanded action after a video emerged of fellow motorsport great Nelson Piquet using an alleged racial slur to refer to the Brit. In the video filmed late last year but only made public on Monday afternoon, Brazilian three-time […]

  • Biden skips G7 finale, gives no speech

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 9:43am EDT

    The US president did not attend the closing event of the G7 summit in Germany due to bad weather US President Joe Biden didn’t deliver remarks during the closing session of the G7 summit in Germany on Tuesday, deviating from his published schedule. The White House said bad weather had forced the US leader to […]

  • Donald Trump single-handedly killed his own 2024 chances

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 9:37am EDT

    The ex-US president chose to cling to the “stolen election” instead of properly challenging Joe Biden’s many failures After just two weeks of public hearings by the House Select Committee into the January 6, 2021 insurrection, it is obvious that Donald Trump will not be the Republican Party’s nominee for president in 2024. Trump’s crash […]

  • Russian boxing champ hopes he ‘won’t be judged’ for using Canadian flag

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 9:15am EDT

    The unbeaten Artur Beterbiev recently defended his title in New York World light heavyweight boxing champion Artur Beterbiev has said he hopes he will “not be judged too harshly” in his Russian homeland after fighting under the Canadian flag in his recent demolition of Joe Smith Jr, and also spoke of a potential undisputed showdown with […]

  • West makes vow on Russian food supply

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 8:34am EDT

    The G7 states say they won’t impose sanctions on agricultural exports The Group of Seven (G7) has promised to address global food security, announcing on Tuesday they do not intend to apply sanctions on Russian food and agricultural products. The G7 is a political forum consisting of leading developed economies, comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, […]

  • Macron reveals if Saudis and UAE can rapidly ramp up oil output

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 8:21am EDT

    The French president told his US counterpart that the UAE leader had claimed his country was already pumping “at maximum” Oil-rich countries Saudi Arabia and the UAE cannot radically increase crude production anytime soon, French President Emmanuel Macron was overheard saying to his US counterpart Joe Biden on Monday. The leaders were contemplating how to […]

  • Fuel shortage may force country to shut down public transportation

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 8:05am EDT

    Sri Lanka has stopped gasoline sales amid the crisis Sri Lanka has halted sales of gasoline to residents for two weeks amid a severe fuel shortage, Cabinet of Ministers spokesman Bandula Gunawardane announced on Monday. “The cabinet of ministers decided to issue fuel only for essential services from midnight today [June 27] until July 10,” […]

  • Hungary reiterates its stance on Russia sanctions

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 7:52am EDT

    ‘No one should lecture us on our relations with Russia’, Budapest’s envoy to Germany says Hungary does not want to be lectured on its relations with Moscow and does not plan to impose “radical sanctions” against Russia, the country’s ambassador to Germany Peter Gyorkos said in an interview with Die Welt on Monday. The diplomat […]

  • Foreign mercenaries shot allied Ukrainian troops – Moscow

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 7:41am EDT

    Two friendly fire incidents have resulted in the deaths of Ukrainian soldiers, Russia claims The lack of competence among Kiev’s forces, including foreigners recruited to fight for Ukraine, has resulted in at least two cases of friendly fire, the Russian military claimed on Tuesday. In one reported mix-up, recruits arriving at the position of the […]

  • EU nation warns of gas crisis domino effect

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 7:25am EDT

    The failure by one European country to fill storage facilities before November 1 would put the entire bloc in danger, Dutch authorities warn A gas crisis in any one EU country would provoke a domino effect and quickly spread throughout the bloc, according to Dutch Climate and Energy Minister Rob Jetten. “It’s good if some […]

  • Star tipped for Wimbledon glory pulls out with Covid

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 7:00am EDT

    Matteo Berrettini was among the favorites for this year’s title Last year’s Wimbledon runner-up, Matteo Berrettini, has confirmed his withdrawal from the Grand Slam on social media after testing positive for Covid-19.  The Italian was due to play Chile’s Cristian Garin on Tuesday afternoon, but took to social media to tell disappointed fans that he would […]

  • Major hotel chain quits Russia

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 6:56am EDT

    Holiday Inn owner IHG announced the termination of operations in the country UK-based IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), which owns brands including, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and HUALUXE, is ceasing all operations in Russia. IHG announced the decision in a statement posted on the company’s website on Monday. “We are now in the process of ceasing […]

  • Gina Carano comments on potential Ronda Rousey fight

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 6:26am EDT

    Carano addressed recent comments made by the former UFC champion Gina Carano has said she would be open to facing former UFC women’s champion Ronda Rousey in a comeback bout for both women. The pair are considered pioneers of female MMA, with Carano registering a 7-1 record before retiring in 2009 and Rousey carrying on […]

  • UK foreign secretary comments on ‘Ukraine fatigue’

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 6:19am EDT

    Liz Truss urged the West not to show signs of ‘giving up’ on Ukraine The West must prepare to back Ukraine against Russia in the long run and not give in to conflict “fatigue,” British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has stated. Speaking to European media on Tuesday, the foreign secretary stressed the importance of Western […]

  • Russia must ensure sovereignty in face of sanctions, says sports minister

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 5:54am EDT

    Russia will look to develop cooperation in Eurasia and with BRICS countries, said Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin Russia must ensure the sovereignty of its sports system while seeking new directions to develop relationships in the face of “politicized” sanctions, according to Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin. Russia has been buffeted by a wave of sporting bans […]

  • G7 nations reach deal on Russian oil price cap – Politico

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 5:42am EDT

    Leading Western economies want to limit Moscow’s revenue from crude sales The Group of Seven (G7) leading Western economies reached an agreement on Tuesday to set a price cap on Russian oil exports, Politico reported, citing unnamed officials. The details of the agreement have not been revealed. However, according to the report, the US suggested […]

  • Swiss bank guilty of laundering drug money – media

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 5:36am EDT

    Credit Suisse has rejected the verdict and plans to appeal Switzerland’s second largest bank, Credit Suisse, was found guilty and fined for failing to detect a money-laundering scheme involving a drug cartel, Reuters reported on Monday. According to the report, a former employee of the bank accepted some 146 million Swiss francs ($152 million) in […]

  • Former president explains what could trigger NATO war with Russia

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 5:11am EDT

    An attack against Crimea by Ukraine could lead to World War III, Medvedev has warned Ukraine could unleash a world war by attacking Crimea, if it becomes a full-fledged NATO member, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned. “For us, Crimea is part of Russia. And that will be so forever. Any attempt to infringe […]

  • Britain lures Russian talent

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 5:10am EDT

    PM Boris Johnson has extended an invitation meant for Ukrainian scientists to their counterparts in Russia Russian scientists, who oppose President Vladimir Putin’s rule, are welcome to move to the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced. Speaking at the G7 summit in Bavaria on Monday, Johnson addressed the “Russian scientists and researchers who are […]

  • UFC boss reveals if he will give blessing to McGregor-Mayweather rematch

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 4:48am EDT

    Dana White responded to rumors of a McGregor-Mayweather re-run UFC chief Dana White has nipped talk of a boxing rematch between star attraction Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather in the bud, claiming that a long-awaited comeback from ‘The Notorious’ will take place in the Octagon for his elite MMA promotion. Mayweather and McGregor memorably faced […]

  • US presidential advisers debate Ukraine’s chances of success – CNN

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 4:47am EDT

    Biden administration officials reportedly believe Kiev should redefine what it would consider victory against Russia Some people in the Biden administration are skeptical about Kiev’s ability to turn the tide of war against Russia and mount an effective counteroffensive to retake the territories lost in the past four months, CNN reported on Tuesday. They believe […]

  • Russian giants fire brutal parting shot as foreign star quits

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 4:40am EDT

    Spartak Moscow had some farewell words for Jordan Larsson Russian football club Spartak Moscow couldn’t resist a dig at striker Jordan Larsson after it was confirmed that the Swedish star’s contract had been terminated. Spartak announced on Monday that Larsson – who is the son of former Celtic and Barcelona icon Henrik Larsson – would […]

  • Russia comments on alleged shopping mall strike

    RT - Jun 28th 2022 4:21am EDT

    An airstrike on the Kremenchug ammo stockpile in Ukraine caused a fire at a closed trade center nearby, the Russian Ministry of Defense claims The Russian military has confirmed an airstrike on the Ukrainian city of Kremenchug on Monday, but claimed it targeted a stockpile of Western weapons. The detonation caused damage to a nearby […]