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Russia’s chief infectious diseases specialist believes mandatory vaccination against coronavirus for those traveling abroad would be an effective measure to combat the pandemic. […]

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has denied a rift with Gareth Bale and wished the winger well ahead of his impending return to Tottenham Hotspur on loan. Read Full Article at RT.com

Tensions ran high at a large rally against coronavirus measures in London, as protesters pressured the police to choose if they were with the people or with the authorities responsible for the […]

The oil demand recovery is taking longer to materialize than many analysts initially thought, but it’s not just demand, the oversupply situation in markets also continues to be a […]

With much of Europe struggling to contain a second wave of coronavirus infections, a Danish professor has claimed that the pandemic “may be finishedâ€� in Sweden, […]

The US pullout from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty was a threat to Russia’s security and risked “zeroingâ€� its nuclear arsenals, […]

Swimming champion Elena Krawzow has spoken of her pride after becoming the first Paralympian to grace the cover of Playboy, posing topless for the famous men's magazine before heading to a glamorous […]

Tel Aviv residents assembled at a local beach to express their displeasure with Israel’s second nationwide coronavirus lockdown. The protest appears to have had a festive […]

Timo Werner has explained his decision to join free-spending Chelsea over Liverpool this summer despite his admiration for Reds boss Jurgen Klopp, ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday. Read […]

Russia is set to cut military spending next year in favor of boosting the national economy, marking the first time in seven years the two areas have traded places in the […]

Liverpool are set to continue splashing the cash by reportedly closing in on a £41 million ($53 million) move for Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota, despite manager Jurgen […]

A protest against controversial lockdown measures in the Australian city of Melbourne descended into chaos on Saturday as police on horseback chased after demonstrators, arresting 16 and fining over […]

Mohamed Atwi, a Lebanon international who won the Lebanese Premier League three times, has died after being put into a coma when a bullet became lodged in his skull in what is believed to have been […]

Iran’s top general didn’t shy away from taking aim at Trump, metaphorically, telling him to worry about his signature haircut if the US puts any Iranian in […]

Stephen F. Cohen, the leading American Russia expert of his generation and a celebrated historian of Russia and the Soviet Union, who became a vocal critic of Washington’s […]

Russian UFC champion Petr Yan warned his bantamweight rivals that he is "training to dominate the whole division" as he shared pictures of himself working on his wrestling in Dagestan. Read Full […]

Pittsburgh Steelers captain Maurkice Pouncey has dropped out of a team tribute to a teenager who was fatally shot dead by a police officer in 2018, claiming that he was "unaware of the whole story" […]

Polluters and their agents in government want to finalize as many environmental rollbacks as possible before the presidential election. The post As the West Burns, the Trump Administration Races to […]

Five men suspected of criminal damage over the toppling of a statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol have been let off with cautions by the police on the condition that they explain their […]

“If they even TRY to replace RBG we burn the entire fucking thing down.�

"I don’t want to see that legacy ripped up by political hypocrisy coming from Mitch McConnell.�

Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny shared a photograph of himself walking down a flight of stairs, on Saturday morning, explaining that he is slowly regaining his strength after purportedly […]

It is unclear whether Republicans will have the votes to confirm a new justice

Russian junior figure skater Maksim Serov was hospitalized with "severe concussion" after suffering a horror fall at the Russian Cup stage in Syzran. Read Full Article at RT.com

"She was our Princess Leia".

"This bill will actually encourage states to stop this practice that's ripe for fraud, and that poses a serious threat to the integrity of our elections"

Russian gold and foreign currency holdings increased to a total of $591.8 billion, according to the latest data released by the country’s central bank. Read Full Article at RT.com

It works by directing a blast of energy at a target, causing subjects brief but excruciating pain.

LA Lakers star LeBron James has questioned the voting behind the NBA’s MVP accolade, saying that he was “p*ssed offâ€� after being pipped to […]

France has pushed back against Washington’s assertion that Hezbollah has stockpiles of ammonium nitrate stashed around Europe, stating there’s no indication of […]

A twin-engine aircraft carrying cargo to Somalia slid off the runway and rammed into a concrete fence after landing at Mogadishu airport. Photos from the scene show the airframe was severely damaged […]

Police scrambled to the scene after a shocked cleaner found a loaded gun on a plane at Heathrow Airport. Astonishingly it emerged that the pistol had been accidentally left behind by UK Foreign […]

A journalism student at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School has been fired from her job as manager of the school-run radio station because of her tweet about black man Jacob […]

TikTok has reportedly filed a complaint against the Trump administration, seeking to block the looming ban on the app’s operations. It marks the second time the company has tried […]

A gun battle in Rochester, New York has resulted in two fatalities, according to law enforcement. Sixteen people were shot in the incident. Read Full Article at RT.com

China has rolled out a mechanism allowing curbs on foreign entities harmful to its security and interests. It comes as the US pledges to bar people from downloading Chinese mobile apps, citing […]

Peru’s president, Martin Vizcarra, has avoided political ruin after impeachment proceedings launched by the country’s opposition failed to drum up enough […]

Former US President Barack Obama has called on the Republican-controlled Senate to delay its confirmation vote to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, citing the […]

Russia won’t join any coalitions against China, other countries, and it regards American demands to force Beijing into nuclear talks as inappropriate if London and Paris […]

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has triggered an outpouring of condolences from leaders across the US political spectrum, as the two parties gear up for a contentious fight […]

Former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard, branded a “Russian assetâ€� by Hillary Clinton for her anti-war views, is again refusing to blindly follow […]

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Donald Trump: "The fact is, we don’t have to be in the Middle East, other than we want to protect Israel."

Join Harrison Smith and Alex Jones as they dissect the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

Left already promising a 'brutal' fight over SCOTUS replacement.

The US Supreme Court has confirmed that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 87. Read Full Article at RT.com

The Pentagon has sent a number of armored vehicles, radar systems and additional troops to Syria in a show of force, bolstering the US military presence in the country following a run-in with Russian […]

A new study suggests Viking identity didn’t always equate to Scandinavian ancestry

According to preliminary analysis, the bear is between 22,000 and 39,500 years old

Mask nazis now policing 'inappropriate' and 'offensive.'

SHANA — The Persian Gulf Bidboland gas refining project was announced as one of the four finalists for the mega project of the energy sector of the 2020 World Award...

MNA – Deputy Chairman of the Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission believes that Trump’s hasty moves in abusing the JCPOA to reach his […]

Iran News Daily   Tehran Warns of Dangerous Washington’s Defiance of Int’l Law Iran has warned against Washington’s […]

Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events:   ‘We will target those behind Gen. Soleimani’s […]

The IRS has a strong interest in receiving information from informed whistleblowers about offshore crypto accounts and criminal crypto tax activity.

IRNA | Rasoul Shojei: The historical house of Brigadier General Amini Sedehi is located in Foroushan neighborhood of Khomeini-Shahr, Isfahan province, central Iran. The mansion includes several […]

One of Russia's most prominent opposition figures, Alexei Navalny, says he is recovering his verbal and physical abilities one month after he was poisoned by a suspected Soviet-era nerve agent.

Can you imagine a world with 40 Facebooks competing for you?

Data shows whales are not selling large amounts of Bitcoin at the current BTC price and institutions are accumulating BTC.

MNA – Iran’s nuclear chief, Ali Akbar Salehi, says the International Atomic Energy Agency has asked for no further probes except for the two cases agreed between […]

Tasnim – Washington’s push to trigger the snapback mechanism of the JCPOA for re-imposing sanctions on Iran is nothing but an attempt to attract the American […]

Tasnim – The Iranian Armed Forces General Staff said the experience of fighting an imposed war in the 1980s have strengthened the country’s defense power and […]

Press TV – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned the enemies that if they threaten Iran’s national interests, their teeth will be […]

Bitcoin price has remained above $10,000 for some time, but will the momentum tip back in the bulls favor for a retest of the key multi-year resistance at $12K?

The Brumbies will enjoy bragging rights in Australian domestic rugby after outlasting the Reds 28-23 in a thrilling final in Canberra.

A new resolution to mining companies is asking for a halt to activities that may impact sacred sites until relevant laws are strengthened.

IRNA – Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Saturday that some 166 more Iranians have died from coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours. The health ministry...

When applied to healthcare, DeFi becomes a very fundamental disruption with the greatest impact.

It's been mooted at various points during the pandemic, but a trans-Tasman travel bubble was raised again at last Friday's National Cabinet. What's different this time?

The Swifts escape with a 57-54 victory over the Thunderbirds in Cairns as they continue their Super Netball title defence, and the Fever end the Giants' finals hopes.

The Sharks are set to be without their playmaker for the upcoming NRL finals after he injured his Achilles tendon in the 34-18 loss to the Roosters, while the Storm and Titans enjoy convincing wins.

The Lions have one hand on the McClelland Trophy after beating the Blues by 17 points, as the Tigers clinch third position on the AFL ladder and the Demons keep their finals dream alive.

In a world where all public records are stored on an immutable ledger, it would be difficult to be a corrupt government official.

Queensland's Police Commissioner defends the state's police force as being "in no way racist," following anti-police sentiment sparked by the death of an Indigenous woman, who died in police custody […]

The Magpies vice-captain will remain in Melbourne to be with his partner, who gave birth to their first child last week.

Soon Americans won't be able to download or update their WeChat and TikTok apps. What can they expect next?

Mourners sung John Lennon's Imagine to honour Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Washington DC while politicians, celebrities and everyday people paid tribute to the woman known as […]

The Federal Government is waiting to see what post-pandemic Australia looks like before deciding how much people on JobSeeker will be paid next year.

Not-for-profit organisation Anglicare Sydney is refusing to pay a ransom after becoming the latest victim of a ransomware data theft, now being investigated by police and the government's […]

In the backyard of his 500sqm rental property, biologist James Stanistreet has created a garden capable of feeding his family of four — and many more.

The family of missing Canberra man Jean Vincent Policarpio join a new search for their son nearly three years after his disappearance, following a re-examination of the case.

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating […]

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive […]

Think you know your TV? Test your knowledge of all our favourite Emmy-award-nominated shows with our quiz.

The former Hollywood producer, whose credits include The English Patient, Good Will Hunting and Shakespeare In Love, was given the honour in 2004.

When Robyn Hardina delved into her family history, she uncovered an ancestor’s role in the early exploration of regional New South Wales.

Australians Jason Day, Adam Scott, Lucas Herbert and Cameron Smith make the cut as the Winged Foot course wreaks havoc with the US Open field.

In her final days, Ruth Bader Ginsburg asked that she not be replaced until after the election. But the process has already begun. Here's what happens next.

A three-year-old boy missing in dense bushland in Western Australia's south-west has been found safe and well.

Bitcoin price still faces resistance at $11K as traders turn their attention to DeFi-tokens like Uniswap (UNI).

The death of supreme court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was announced while President Trump was holding a campaign rally. At the conclusion of the rally President Trump approached the media and found […]

Australia's first commercial, space-capable rocket has taken off from the Koonibba test range after the first attempt on Tuesday fell flat.

A 43-year-old male officer is charged with possession and supply of a schedule one dangerous drug and accused of distributing cocaine to a 28-year-old female colleague.

Canberra's Curtis Scott can avoid paying the $15,000 fine recommended by the NRL if he completes an alcohol education and counselling program.

Rain brings relief to pastoralists who have suffered through another drier-than-average winter, while rain and wind damages trees and properties.

Police fine 28 partygoers at a house in Bondi Junction after they breached public health orders preventing private gatherings of more than 20 people. Meanwhile health authorities say three new cases […]

Christian Bungate says the shark he fell on top of was so big that it "looked like an oil slick". He believes the predator would have torn him to pieces — but instead he escaped […]

Richie Porte is within a whisker of becoming just the second Australian to stand on the podium at the Tour de France. Here's how he'll do it.

The human rights lawyer quits her special envoy on media freedom role over the British Government's 'lamentable' suggestion it could break international law if a trade deal with the European Union is […]

The Supreme Court has announced the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the age of 87 from complications due to metastatic cancer of the pancreas.  The 2020 election is officially […]

Young Brisbane man associated with an African group involved in the deadly clashes at Zillmere is disengaged and 'fading away', says his worried dad.

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr is second behind American Megan Rapinoe yet again as EA Sports releases the ratings for the top women's players in the latest iteration of the FIFA video game.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a stalwart liberal justice on the conservative majority US Supreme Court, dies at age 87 due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Police search for a driver who allegedly hit a pedestrian in Adelaide's CBD, hours after a child was killed by her family's car.

Emily Hinds stayed cool enough during the ordeal to critique her underwear-clad husband's snake-handling technique. Vader, the kelpie, meanwhile, was the only one that got a full night's sleep.

Victoria records 21 new cases of COVID-19, the lowest daily increase since late June, and a further seven deaths. Melbourne's 14-day average falls to 39.3, keeping it on track for the next easing of […]

Surging coronavirus infections in some of Europe's largest cities prompt countries from Denmark to Greece to announce new restrictions, with 850,000 Spaniards return to lockdown.

Uniswap’s UNI governance token soared to $8.60 before correcting sharply but top traders expect the price to rise higher.

Figures obtained by the ABC reveal dozens of invoices for mandatory hotel quarantine in Queensland remain unpaid, as the state prepares to accept hundreds more overseas arrivals every week.

The ACT branch of the CFMEU is considering an appeal after a right of entry dispute saw the construction union fined more than $100,000, and individual fines issued to three high-level […]

In the male-dominated world of storm-chasing photography, these women travel thousands of kilometres across Queensland chasing the perfect picture.

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 40s after what is believed to be an altercation in South Yarra overnight.

It's fair to say it has been a long time between drinks since the Brumbies last won a Super Rugby championship back in 2004. Lots of things have changed — including fashion and […]

By next weekend, people living in the ACT will be allowed into Queensland, but only for fly-in trips. So who exactly is allowed into the sunshine state now and how will it work?

Tonight President Donald J. Trump heads to Minnesota for a campaign event at Bemidji Aviation Services in Bemidji, MN. The anticipated start time is 7:00pm ET – Livestream Links Below. Trump […]

On a good day, it would take two hours to drive from one end of Perth to the other — and the city's massive footprint isn't about to shrink.

A parliamentary inquiry into the destruction of the Juukan caves showed a strong indication of just how badly the incident hurt the reputation of the WA resources industry — so […]

Cyber security experts say there's plenty you can do to avoid cyber criminals getting hold of your personal data online, including tearing up your plane boarding pass after use.

A new study, which included filming droplets and aerosols emitted when someone sings, shows how singing might be an infection risk.

Chopper pressers are the best pressers.  As he departs the White House for a trip to Minnesota, President Trump delivers impromptu remarks and takes questions from the media.  […]

Just as this enforced separation has clearly sorted the crap from the crucial in so much of our lives, a global pandemic might sharpen that perspective and put in clear focus what really matters for […]

Jay Hao did not mince words in disparaging Binance for strategies he referred to as "irresponsible."

Victorian Police say they will "continue to take the same swift and firm action against those who choose to blatantly ignore the directions", after 16 people were arrested and 21 fines issued in […]

Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton says a COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne's south-east is coming under control, and has apologised for statements which caused some in the Afghan community to […]

Even after the Victorian hotel quarantine inquiry grilled a number of key figures, including the Emergency Management Commissioner, it's still no clearer who is responsible for the bungled state […]

Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor has been speaking about carbon capture and storage technology this week as part of the Federal Government's push to overhaul clean […]

Puerto Rico serves as a strategic economic region to recapture the Pharmaceutical industry.  Historically Puerto Rico was a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing; however, due to poor and […]

As the NRL finals loom, Sonny Bill Williams is the X-factor for one of the title favourites, but just what is this new incarnation?

Isolation is deepening our love affair for artisan cheese, and a lack of European imports is giving Australian cheesemakers a rare advantage.

Crypto continues its trek into the mainstream.

That may not necessarily be a good thing for the struggling state.

Lucy, a self-described "gypsy nomad", urgently needs her son to get tested for COVID-19, but a Facebook post put her life — and their relationship — on the line.

Let’s be honest.  If the Senate Intelligence Committee (SSCI) was not so comprehensively corrupt, it’s likely FBI Director Christopher Wray would have been replaced a long […]

Bitcoin and altcoins are facing selling near key resistance levels, but for now the possibility of a sharp fall remains low.

This heartwarming Canadian comedy is touted as the "the best sitcom you haven't quite got around to watching yet" — here's what you need to know ahead of Monday's Emmy Awards.

Japan's seeking to join Five Eyes, an intelligence network made up of the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Will Tokyo become its sixth eye?

The bizarre list of penalties for people not following health protocols, such as wearing a mask, includes forcing offenders to lie down in coffins, pray for COVID-19 victims at cemeteries and clean […]

Before Cathy Freeman's epic run, the opening week of the Sydney Olympics was dominated by swimming — renewing old rivalries, making Australia a powerhouse again and cementing the […]

The country town of Bunyip is almost 100km from Melbourne and has had just one case of coronavirus during the pandemic. So why is it in stage 4 lockdown?

LJ Ferrara set up a Facebook group to help other expats moving back to Australia. Since the pandemic hit, it has become a virtual community for thousands trying desperately to return home.

Labelled the 'sex change athlete' in the 1990s, Ricki Coughlan was celebrated on magazine covers and TV talk shows when Australia found out she was transgender. It's a far cry from the treatment some […]

Fire historian and author Stephen Payne says Australia's deadly summer of bushfires is part of a global fire age that he calls the Pyrocene.

The Government's announcement this week of a "gas-fired recovery" looks more like a gas-fired distraction, writes Laura Tingle.

Bitcoin losses hurt more as the price goes up.

Such an effort may show long-term dedication to the asset class.

Police in Romania uncover a number of "irreplaceable" books including first editions of works by Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton, books that were stolen in a sophisticated 2017 heist from a […]

New developments at the state level in the U.S. defined this week's regulatory news.

Following a private oval office meeting with his Excellency Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of the State of Kuwait, President Trump holds a press conference.  Anticipated […]

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, banks are reluctant to suggest alternative channels to their customers, says report.

Stage 19 of the Tour de France is taken out by Danish rider Soren Kragh Andersen after drama unfolds early as Austrian rider Lukas Postlberger exits the race in somewhat bizarre fashion.