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  • Most expensive work of American art revealed

    RT - May 10th 2022 7:44am EDT

    An Andy Warhol piece fetched $195 million at a Christie’s auction A 1964 portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe by American artist Andy Warhol, known as a leading figure in the pop art movement, sold for $195 million at Christie’s on Monday night, becoming the most expensive piece of American art ever and the most a […]

  • Russia set for UEFA Congress despite bans

    RT - May 10th 2022 7:31am EDT

    UEFA is holding its 46th Congress in Austrian capital Vienna this week A Russian delegation is taking part at this week’s UEFA Congress in Vienna despite the organization imposing a range of bans on teams from the country because of the conflict in Ukraine. European football’s governing body is holding a meeting of its Executive […]

  • UFC fan learns brutal lesson after attempting to storm octagon (VIDEO)

    RT - May 10th 2022 6:42am EDT

    The young woman tried her stunt after the main event at UFC 274 in Phoenix An MMA enthusiast has gone viral for her ill-advised attempt to storm the octagon following the main event at UFC 274 on Saturday. The card at Phoenix’s Footprint Center was headlined by hometown favorite Justin Gaethje, who attempted to clinch the […]

  • France reveals when Russian oil ban could be agreed by EU

    RT - May 10th 2022 6:42am EDT

    European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune says “it’s a matter of days,” while Hungary defends its opposition to the embargo An EU agreement on a Russian oil ban will come in “a matter of days,” French European Affairs Minister Clement Beaune claimed on Tuesday, as Hungary, the key critic of the embargo, said that “a lot […]

  • Tennis authorities confirm anti-Russia decision

    RT - May 10th 2022 6:09am EDT

    The International Tennis Federation (ITF) commented on sanctions against Russia and Belarus Members of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have ratified the sanctions placed on Russia and Belarus, meaning the pair continue to be suspended from the organization and all team events held under its auspices. The ITF confirmed the step on Monday following a […]

  • Major palm oil producer mulls solution to supply crisis

    RT - May 10th 2022 6:06am EDT

    Malaysian commodities minister says export tax cut would be temporary Malaysia is preparing to lower its export tax on palm oil amid the global edible oil shortage and growing demand, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin told Reuters on Tuesday. “During these times of crisis, probably we can relax a little bit so that […]

  • US gasoline prices set new record

    RT - May 10th 2022 5:23am EDT

    Rising oil prices are driving the cost at the pump higher Gasoline prices at the pump in the US hit a new all-time record on Tuesday, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). The average retail cost of a gallon of gas hit $4.374 early on Tuesday, the AAA said, surpassing the former record of […]

  • Near-miss at busy airport prompts action (VIDEO)

    RT - May 10th 2022 5:08am EDT

    Mexico City International has recently seen an increased number of incidents An incident at Mexico City International Airport in which two jets nearly collided on the runway has prompted an investigation into safety protocols, the resignation of a key official, and a significant reduction of operations at one of Latin America’s busiest gateways. A video […]

  • EU state working on emergency plan for Russian gas halt – media

    RT - May 10th 2022 4:58am EDT

    Officials say it could include further loans to energy firms and their nationalization Germany has been busy working on emergency measures to help the country cope in case of an abrupt stop to Russian natural gas flows, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing government sources. According to the outlet, the package of proposed measures includes providing […]

  • Russian diplomat says British TV silenced him over Zelensky’s Nazi pic

    RT - May 10th 2022 4:26am EDT

    The interview on Sky News was ended after Dmitry Polyansky showed an image of a Nazi symbol posted by Ukraine’s leader Dmitry Polyansky, the deputy head of Russia’s mission to the UN, said the UK’s Sky News abruptly ended an interview with him as soon as he showed a photo with a Nazi symbol that […]

  • German airline accused of booting all Jewish passengers off flight

    RT - May 10th 2022 12:08am EDT

    Even those obeying the rules were removed from the plane for merely appearing to be Jewish, passengers claimed A group of Orthodox Jewish travelers was expelled from a Lufthansa airliner during a stop in Frankfurt after some were accused of flouting its masking requirements. Some passengers insist they complied with the rule and were removed solely […]

  • Congress pushes arming Ukraine over Covid aid to Americans

    RT - May 9th 2022 8:11pm EDT

    White House urges Congress to pass both, but weapons for Ukraine are deemed more urgent Democrats will make a separate $10 billion coronavirus funding proposal so the nearly $40 billion in weapons and other aid to Ukraine could get approved more quickly ahead of a “critical” deadline, US President Joe Biden said on Monday.  House […]

  • Facial recognition firm reaches privacy settlement

    RT - May 9th 2022 7:58pm EDT

    Clearview AI will stop selling database access to private companies, but continue working with law enforcement Facial recognition software company Clearview AI has agreed to stop selling access to its 20-billion-strong photo database to private US corporations and individuals, according to a Monday settlement filing, pending approval by a Chicago judge. The startup also agreed […]

  • Philippines opt for familiar names in presidential vote

    RT - May 9th 2022 6:29pm EDT

    Preliminary results show Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ahead by 30-point margin, current president Duterte’s daughter as VP While the official results of the presidential election in the Philippines won’t be known for a little longer, the preliminary tally with more than 94% of precincts reporting on Monday showed Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Junior with an insurmountable lead […]

  • UK’s Queen Elizabeth has ‘mobility problems’

    RT - May 9th 2022 5:51pm EDT

    The British monarch will not attend the parliament opening ceremony, Buckingham Palace has said Queen Elizabeth will not attend the State Opening of Parliament on Tuesday for the first time in almost 60 years, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. The queen, 96, has some “mobility issues,” it added. Prince Charles, accompanied by his eldest son, […]

  • EU to go into debt for Ukraine – Politico

    RT - May 9th 2022 5:42pm EDT

    Brussels is reportedly considering a €15 billion bond emission to finance Ukrainian government operations The European Union is planning to fund the operating expenses of the government in Kiev for at least three months, Politico Europe reported on Monday, citing diplomatic sources. The €15 billion would be raised through a new debt emission, using the […]

  • Biden revives World War II arms act for Ukraine

    RT - May 9th 2022 5:15pm EDT

    The Lend-Lease Act of 2022 will allow the White House to send unlimited weapons to Ukraine President Joe Biden on Monday signed the Lend-Lease Act of 2022 into law. The Act, previously used to arm the Allies of World War II, will expedite American arms shipments to Ukraine, and has been warmly welcomed in Kiev. […]

  • White House comments on Supreme Court protests

    RT - May 9th 2022 5:04pm EDT

    Following a backlash, Biden’s team express opposition to rallies outside the homes of conservative justices President Joe Biden’s US government has declared that lurking outside the homes of Supreme Court justices in order to protest their presumed stance on reversing the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the US is not morally conscionable. .@POTUS strongly […]

  • Republicans blame Biden for baby formula shortage

    RT - May 9th 2022 3:06pm EDT

    As stores introduce rationing, Republicans are hammering the Biden administration Baby formula is getting scarce in the US, with major retailers limiting customers to three items per transaction. With prices up and shelves empty, Republican lawmakers have called the shortages a “national crisis” and accused the Biden administration of economic mismanagement. “The formula shortage is […]

  • Train crashes in Europe, leading to victims

    RT - May 9th 2022 3:03pm EDT

    The crash took place just outside Vienna A train derailed on Monday at the town of Munchendorf, just south of the Austrian capital of Vienna. The accident killed at least one person and injured more than 12, the Red Cross told Austria’s APA news agency. Earlier unconfirmed reports in the local media suggested the death […]

  • ‘Victory over death itself’: Why the 9th of May is so important for Russians

    RT - May 9th 2022 3:00pm EDT

    77 years after World War Two, Victory Day is regarded as the country’s most important holiday May 9 is a special holiday for Russians, and the great attention we pay to this date often seems unusual to people from other countries and cultures. Indeed, to say that “for Russians, the Second World War ended yesterday,” […]

  • Elon Musk suggests he could die ‘under mysterious circumstances’

    RT - May 9th 2022 2:03pm EDT

    The Tesla tycoon’s cryptic tweet generated a slew of Hillary Clinton jokes Elon Musk on Monday told his followers on Twitter that should he die “under mysterious circumstances, it’s been nice knowin ya.” The SpaceX and Tesla magnate has apparently clashed with a Russian official, but his announcement sparked more jokes than concern. Musk tweeted […]

  • Ukraine attempted to retake Snake Island – Russia

    RT - May 9th 2022 1:59pm EDT

    A Ukrainian sea and air assault on the island off the coast of Odessa was defeated with major losses, Moscow said An attempt by Ukrainian armed forces to seize the infamous Snake Island by air and sea over the weekend resulted in failure and substantial casualties, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Monday, noting […]

  • Financial worries of Americans surge – poll

    RT - May 9th 2022 1:20pm EDT

    More than half are concerned about maintaining their standard of living, a Gallup survey reveals Americans are markedly more concerned about their personal finances compared to last year, with a significant portion reporting they’re “very” or “moderately worried” about making ends meet, a Gallup poll released on Monday reveals.  Read more Biden’s economic approval rating […]

  • EU rejects ban on shipping Russian crude — media

    RT - May 9th 2022 11:49am EDT

    A prohibition on insuring Russian oil tankers reportedly remains on the table Brussels has opted to cancel plans to prohibit EU member-owned ships from moving Russian crude oil to third-party countries, documents seen by Bloomberg showed. However, a ban on insuring Russian tankers is reportedly still being reviewed. If passed, this could represent an effective […]