- ‘Guesses & assumptions’: Sanko rubbishes rumors as Hardy confirms he’s ‘no longer working directly with UFC’by RT on 8 maart 2021 at 16:04
Former UFC title contender turned commentator Dan Hardy has confirmed that he has parted ways with the UFC and broadcaster BT Sports amid reports that he became involved in a "disagreement" with an employee. Read Full Article at RT.com
- 2 more protesters reportedly killed by Myanmar military after workers begin general strike against coupby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 15:41
Two protesters in Myanmar died on Monday after being shot in the head, eyewitnesses told reporters, with graphic footage of the injuries shared online. A workers strike has been launched in opposition to the ongoing military coup. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Doctors finally locate source of foul smell unleashed by teen every time he blew his nose… for EIGHT YEARSby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 15:34
In a bizarre medical case, a teenager who simultaneously experienced a loss of smell but emitted an inexplicable "foul odor" whenever he blew his nose over a period of eight years, finally discovered the culprit. Read Full Article at RT.com
- EU criticizes Belgium’s blanket Covid-19 travel ban, wants it replaced with ‘more targeted measures’by RT on 8 maart 2021 at 15:23
The European Commission has requested Belgium make changes to its ban on non-essential foreign travel in an attempt to slow the spread of Covid-19, saying the measures could result in “fragmentation” in the bloc. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Majority in England & Wales won’t hesitate to get Covid jab, but survey finds under-30s and black adults most reluctantby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 15:03
Nearly 19 out of 20 people across England and Wales now think positively of Covid vaccines, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Monday. However, young people in general and black adults are most hesitant to get one. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Novak on top: Djokovic hailed as he surpasses Roger Federer's record for most weeks spent as world number oneby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 14:41
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has carved out a unique piece of tennis history after he finally beat Roger Federer's record for the most weeks spent at the summit of the men's rankings. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Saudi military chief accuses Iran of supplying missiles used by Houthis to strike its oil facilitiesby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 14:31
Saudi Arabia’s defense spokesman has accused Iran of supplying missiles and drones to Houthi rebels in Yemen, for use against Saudi targets. Meanwhile, the US has made similar accusations regarding Iran-backed forces in Iraq. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Italy latest EU govt to approve AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine for over-65s as efficacy fears subsideby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 14:10
The Italian government has approved the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine for people aged over 65, the health ministry has said, a month after Italy and other EU states barred the elderly from getting the jab amid efficacy fears. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Hong Kong authorities probe death, hospitalizations that occurred days after people received Sinovac Covid jabby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 14:06
Hong Kong officials are investigating a death and two medical episodes reported days after individuals were given China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine. So far no links have been established between the drug and the incidents. Read Full Article at RT.com
- ‘Glad to see the champ is fine now’: Petr Yan mocks Aljamain Sterling for ‘celebrating’ controversial UFC 259 DQ winby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 13:56
Petr Yan has scolded the man who controversially took the 135lbs title from him at Saturday's UFC 259, saying that he is 'glad' that Aljamain Sterling seems to have recovered from the controversial fight-ending illegal knee. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Chinese-flagged trawler runs aground off Mauritius, sparking concerns about potentially devastating oil leaksby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 13:44
Coastguard and naval forces have been deployed by Mauritius after a Chinese-flagged trawler carrying 130 tons of petroleum ran aground off the island nation, sparking fears of an environmental disaster if it starts to leak oil. Read Full Article at RT.com
- The AI of the beholder? Algorithm can now learn which faces you find attractive from your brain wavesby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 13:43
In what may sound like an eerie, next evolution of dating apps like Tinder, researchers have developed an AI system which can learn and predict which faces individual humans might find attractive based on their brain waves alone. Read Full Article at RT.com
- ‘Respect Shakira’ trends on Twitter as ‘prostitute banner’ emerges before PSG play Barcelonaby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 13:23
Colombian pop princess Shakira has been supported on social media after widely shared images purportedly showed fans of French football giants Paris Saint-Germain with a banner insinuating she was a prostitute. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Israel begins vaccinating Palestinian workers against Covid-19 after delays & international condemnationby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 13:06
Tel Aviv has begun vaccinating Palestinian laborers from the West Bank who work in Israel following heated debates over who should be responsible for inoculating people against Covid-19 in the occupied territories. Read Full Article at RT.com
- EU to lose up to €100 billion due to vaccination failures, wary investors & no sign of reopenings – mediaby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 13:04
The European economy reportedly risks losing tens of billions of euro, as the slack pace of its anti-Covid inoculation program causes serious concern among investors over potential growth and poor progress in business re-openings. Read Full Article at RT.com
- ‘Covid-19 passport’ trials: Singapore Airlines to test digital health ID for flights to Londonby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 13:01
Singapore Airlines has announced that its flights to London will begin using a mobile app that verifies passengers’ Covid-19 status, as part of a pilot program for a health passport that could be adopted around the world. Read Full Article at RT.com
- ‘Disgrace’: Arrests as raucous lockdown-flouting Rangers fans celebrate title win while Scottish leader Sturgeon calls for calmby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 12:34
Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at "disgraceful" Rangers fans who gathered in Glasgow to celebrate their side's first title win in a decade in scenes which she described as "deeply unfair to the entire country." Read Full Article at RT.com
- Syria's President Bashar Assad and wife test positive for Covid-19by RT on 8 maart 2021 at 12:28
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife Asma went into self-isolation on Monday, after their coronavirus tests returned positive, the president’s office said. Read Full Article at RT.com
- ‘Call me when you’re 18’: New Barca president Laporta clarifies ‘out of context’ election video with female fanby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 12:23
Newly-elected Barcelona president Joan Laporta and his team were forced to explain a viral video in which he was heard telling a female fan to “call me when you’re 18” amid the club’s crucial poll at the weekend. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Thailand SLASHES its mandatory quarantine for vaccinated tourists to 7 daysby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 12:06
In a bid to revive its tourism industry, Thailand has announced it is slashing its mandatory Covid quarantine period for foreigners who can show proof of vaccination from 14 to seven days. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Three police injured, SWAT vehicle damaged and local cars FLIPPED as Colorado university party turns violent (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)by RT on 8 maart 2021 at 12:03
Three SWAT team officers were injured as violent revellers bombarded first responders with bricks and rocks, setting off fireworks and flipping a car during a wild Colorado university street party which attracted up to 800 people. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Serbian president & family illegally wiretapped over 1,500 times, including by ‘high-ranking officials,’ investigation revealsby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 11:47
An internal government investigation has found that Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic and his family were illegally wiretapped over 1,500 times, and “high-ranking officials in the Ministry of the Interior” were involved. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Brussels deploys plainclothes police officers to sexual harassment ‘hotspots’ where nearly 80% of women fear leaving homeby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 11:21
Brussels will use undercover officers as part of an initiative to crack down on sexual harassment in the streets of the de facto EU capital. The move comes after activists called on police to do more to protect women in the city. Read Full Article at RT.com
- France warns it could make covid jabs compulsory for health workers amid 'unacceptable' uptakeby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 11:00
The French government has said that the level of Covid-19 vaccine uptake among those working in healthcare settings "is not acceptable" and said it could make the jab compulsory if vaccination rates don't improve. Read Full Article at RT.com
- Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’by RT on 8 maart 2021 at 10:41
The Philippines human rights watchdog has launched a probe after nine unarmed people died during a police operation. The deaths followed the president’s order to troops to “kill” rebels, but the govt insists the move was legal. Read Full Article at RT.com
- LeBron James accused of ‘wishy-washy’ vaccine stance as he refuses to say if he will get Covid jabby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 10:38
NBA great LeBron James has been branded a 'coward' by some fans online after refusing to say whether he will take the Covid-19 vaccine, though others have defended the Los Angeles Lakers superstar's stance. Read Full Article at RT.com
- WATCH: Minneapolis battens down the hatches with extreme security ahead of trial of George Floyd’s alleged killerby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 10:24
Authorities in Minneapolis have erected steel fencing, barbed wire and concrete barricades outside the city’s courthouse and local police stations ahead of the Derek Chauvin trial, set to begin Monday. Read Full Article at RT.com
- China pledges to build ‘Polar Silk Road’ by developing Arctic shipping routesby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 10:19
Beijing has announced this week its intention to construct a “Polar Silk Road” and actively participate in the development of Arctic and Antarctic regions as part of its new 2021-2025 “five-year plan.” Read Full Article at RT.com
- ‘Vilifying women and people of color’: Serena pens gushing note of support to pal Meghan after bombshell Oprah interviewby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 10:11
Tennis icon Serena Williams has come out in support of Meghan Markle after the former actress gave an explosive interview to Oprah Winfrey in which she accused the UK Royal Family of racism and said she had contemplated suicide. Read Full Article at RT.com
- #AbolishTheMonarchy trends after Meghan’s tell-all with Oprah sparks Twitter revoltby RT on 8 maart 2021 at 09:50
Anger over Meghan Markle’s claims that she was mistreated by the British royal family has spilled over into Twitter, with many social media users calling for the abolition of the monarchy. Read Full Article at RT.com