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As one of the biggest sports stars on the planet, Conor McGregor will be a familiar face to fans tuning in to watch him at UFC 246 this weekend, although his opponent Donald Cerrone is someone far less known outside MMA circles. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian model Luisa Kremleva has rejected reports she was arrested by Spanish police over false sexual assault claims against AC Milan star Theo Hernandez. Read Full Article at RT.com

Four tech companies are suing Facebook, accusing the Silicon Valley titan of running the worst “anti-competitive scheme� in a generation and demanding that CEO Mark Zuckerberg give up his stake in the company. Read Full Article at RT.com

(MPN Op-Ed) — Since the U.S. killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis earlier this month, the official narrative has held that their deaths were necessary to prevent a vague, yet allegedly imminent, threat of violence towards Americans, though President Trump has since claimed whether or not Soleimani or his Iraqi allies posed an imminent

The impeachment trial against Donald Trump is not just a “witch hunt,� but a ploy to “rig� the Democratic nomination against Bernie Sanders and in favor of Joe Biden, the US president has claimed. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK journalist Paul Mason has been accused of religious "bigotry" on social media, after insisting he doesn't want Labour's policy on abortion to be decided by the Vatican, in what is seen as an attempted smear on a Catholic MP. Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany’s Foreign Office was left egg-faced after cracking a joke about visa approval. Office staff issued a hasty apology to the foreigners they’d offended and acknowledged that they probably don’t have a future in comedy. Read Full Article at RT.com

In a move which will be seen as a statement of intent as to Roman Abramovich's plans for Chelsea, the Russian billionaire has reportedly given the green light to bringing English teen sensation Jadon Sancho to Stamford Bridge. Read Full Article at RT.com

Neymar is discussing a new deal worth more than $40 million a year to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in France, suggesting the Brazil striker could reverse his decision to quit the Ligue 1 giants. Read Full Article at RT.com

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The Washington Post has taken heat from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, whose official lamented its coverage as local traders voiced outrage over perceived aggression by another Bezos venture, Amazon. Read Full Article at RT.com

The US aerospace giant Boeing' costs are likely to rise substantially, analysts say, as airlines continue to push back MAX 737’s from their schedules. The company's best-selling planes have been grounded now for the 11th month. Read Full Article at RT.com

Barcelona and Brazil icon Ronaldinho has revealed how members of the Nou Camp squad told coach Frank Rijkaard to let Lionel Messi train with the senior side for the first time. Read Full Article at RT.com

When it rains it pours. After weeks of punishing drought, bushfire-plagued south-eastern Australia has been hit by torrential rain, prompting a flood of excitement among Australians and actual floods in the capital Sydney. Read Full Article at RT.com

Irish MMA superstar Conor McGregor is a man with many potential options ahead of him, but one matchup in particular stands out to him – a lightweight title rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Read Full Article at RT.com

Greece’s proposal to send forces to observe a fragile truce in Libya could lead to an indirect conflict between Ankara and Athens, analysts told RT, warning that the NATO allies could soon lock horns over the issue. Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Olympic Committee has notified the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) of its intention to join the legal fight against the four-year ban handed to Russia by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Read Full Article at RT.com

Knives designed to prevent "fatalities."

A top ISIS leader dubbed ‘Jabba the Hutt’ has been captured in Mosul – but proved so obese that removing him from his bolthole required the assistance of a truck, drawing a deluge of memes and jokes at his expense on social media. Read Full Article at RT.com

A team of researchers has unravelled a scientific mystery by successfully growing an ancient life form in a lab, a breakthrough that brings us one step closer to discovering our very first ancestors on Earth. Read Full Article at RT.com

Former US financial regulator J. Christopher Giancarlo, also known as ‘Crypto Dad’ for his support of cryptocurrencies, has announced the launch of a think tank to push the idea of digitizing the US dollar. Read Full Article at RT.com

An amateur golfer who was born with one arm "went ballistic" after producing one of the most remarkable moments in PGA Tour history, drawing gasps of disbelief by hitting a hole-in-one on the first day of the Pro-Am in California. Read Full Article at RT.com

The Polish people aren't interested in the events of the past, being fully consumed by their daily hassles, and the country's authorities are using this to their advantage, freely rewriting WWII history, academics told RT. Read Full Article at RT.com

Sending humans to Mars isn't as far-fetched as it might sound, Russian cosmonaut Sergey Ryazansky told RT, noting that a joint mission to the Red Planet would serve as a unifying triumph for people of all nations. Read Full Article at RT.com

UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal had the most successful year of his career in 2019 but as he tells RT Sport, he has a whole lot more in the tank ahead of what he describes as a 'Rated R' year in 2020. Read Full Article at RT.com

Just days after Turkey vowed “to teach a lesson� to Libya’s strongman General Haftar, Greece – still at odds with Ankara – told him that it could send in some “forces,� tasked with observing a truce and “removal of mercenaries.� Read Full Article at RT.com

New report warns social disorder will become more intense.

France has deployed a radar system on the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia to beef up its ally's defenses after missile attacks on the kingdom's oil infrastructure in September, French officials said.

Britain will not automatically deport European Union citizens who have not applied for the right to remain in the country after Brexit, European Parliament Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt said on Friday.

New Guatemalan president Alejandro Giammattei on Friday declared a state of alert in two municipalities on the fringe of Guatemala City that have been plagued by gang violence, underlining his pledge to get tough on crime.

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Warns of “a dystopian future in which no one is beyond the reach of Chinese censors"

“Whether Jesus, Muhammad, or Buddha are homosexual, trans, bisexual, or queer does not bother us."

DHS looking to block major drug-smuggling corridors

MSM spinning standard operating procedure to attack Trump

“The government wants to bring us back to chaos.�

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will be participating in the conference on a peaceful settlement in Libya, to take place in Germany's capital, Berlin, on Sunday, the Kremlin has said. Read Full Article at RT.com

Album called ‘Music To Be Murdered By’

US rapper Eminem has provoked outrage on social media after releasing a track that appears to make light of the Manchester Arena bombing at an Ariana Grande concert, featuring the lyrics “bombs away.� Read Full Article at RT.com

When chlorine, the main chemical used to clean drinking water, comes into contact with organic matter, it breaks down into THMs.

United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on Friday for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria's opposition-held Idlib province, saying the latest ceasefire attempt had yet again failed to protect civilians.

Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into Myanmar on Friday for two days of talks to shore up massive infrastructure projects in the Southeast Asian nation isolated by the West over its treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority.

Japanese environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who has said he will take paternity leave https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-minister-paternity/japan-minister-koizumi-to-take-paternity-leave-aims-to-be-role-model-idUSKBN1ZE04C in a rare move for a Japanese man, announced on Friday the birth of his first child: a boy.

American Patriots Are Searching For Solutions To Democrat Anti-Gun Push.

Conor McGregor will get another crack at UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov if the Irishman wins on his octagon comeback this weekend, with the rematch smashing pay-per-view records according to UFC boss Dana White. Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged law enforcement bodies on Friday to determine who was involved in the making of a secret recording in the office of Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk and to find out who attended the meeting.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Oleksiy Honcharuk submitted his resignation on Friday after an audio recording suggested he had criticized the president, but then appeared to suggest that he might stay in his job.

Hungarian Jews on Friday marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Budapest ghetto and the end of the Holocaust, which killed more than 500,000 Jews and destroyed a once-vibrant Jewish culture across Hungary.

Greece encouraged Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar to be constructive at an upcoming conference in Berlin to try end the war over Tripoli, its foreign minister said on Friday after meeting the commander in Athens.

Britain's Treasury said it has designated the entire Hezbollah organization as a terrorist group under its Terrorism and Terrorist Financing rules, and as such its assets will be frozen.

Though altcoins are spearheading the rally, Bitcoin is also likely to pick up steam and rise above $10,000 in the next few days

The U.S. SEC has charged Boaz Manor and his associates with raising over $30 million through a fraudulent ICO

Blockchair launches explorer for TON testnet, reports it’s “highly unstable.�

A smart contract dispute resolution firm is seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange

Alethea to launch blockchain-based network to manage rights to AI-generated deepfakes

The CSA’s new guidance determines whether a crypto exchange is subject to securities regulations, and thus falls under derivatives law

Tron announces trusted setup for zero knowledge privacy features with forked Zcash code

New Hampshire state representatives have killed the legislature’s second attempt to accept crypto tax payments, saying that Bitcoin’s volatility is too high

The Libra Association has formed a new, five-member committee to guide the technical development of the network

CME Bitcoin futures are preparing for fresh highs in open interest as institutional attention continues

The country's birth rate in 2019 fell to its lowest since the founding of the People's Republic of China, posing a long-term challenge for the country's government, which faces an ageing population and a slowing economy.

Bitcoin succeeds in reclaiming $9,000 but its next move may not be so strong, warns Cointelegraph’s filbfilb

Few people have read the entire inspector general report on the FBI’s FISA misconduct, and fewer still have an understanding of the depth of troubling findings within it.  In an effort to provide information about the content, John Spiropoulos has … Continue reading →

The latest patient is from China's central city of Wuhan, which has reported 41 cases of pneumonia potentially linked to the new type of virus, with two deaths, as hospitals worldwide scramble to guard against any spread.

Video of a post-mortem examination of Ciara Glennnon, played to the WA Supreme Court, shows the moment DNA evidence allegedly linking Bradley Edwards to her death was taken from her body.

Bush pilot Dick Lang is remembered for his sense of adventure while his youngest son Clayton had a thirst for adrenaline — which the family say was pumping as he tried to flee the Kangaroo Island bushfires.

Binance has begun negotiations for a strategic partnership with two Japanese firms: Z Holdings and cryptocurrency exchange TaoTao

An inquest hears the cause of death of a prospector whose body was found down an abandoned WA mineshaft cannot be determined, but he had injuries to his face, neck and hands.

A much-loved primary teacher and principal lost at sea off the central Queensland coast is being remembered by staff and students at several schools.

It was a scene that broke the hearts of a small animal rescue team on Kangaroo Island — an injured koala sitting nearby a furry friend who did not survive in the aftermath of the bushfires.

The wives of two correctional officers have pleaded for greater psychological care for prison workers suffering from work-related mental health issues.

Is giving bottled water to koalas bad? Should you leave cut watermelon out for bees? We ask experts what they think of some recent social media 'tips'.

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 to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →

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 those … Continue reading →

Several troops were treated for "concussion symptoms" from a blast on an Iraqi base where US forces were stationed and are still being assessed, the US military has revealed, having previously said no service members were hurt.

Australian telecommunications giant Optus has apologised for publishing a man's former driver's licence, including his date of birth and photo, on their website without his permission.

An independent investigator is appointed to look into allegations of bad behaviour by Liberal MP Sam Duluk at a parliamentary Christmas party.

Another New York Times report of James Comey under investigation for unscrupulous, potentially illegal, leaks surrounding the FBI Clinton investigation. However, a note of caution: is this simply chaff and countermeasures intended to keep the heat off corruption monitors Bill … Continue reading →

Jack Russell puppy Wolfy has been described as "the goodest boy" by a relieved family after staying the by side of a three-year-old girl who went missing in outback WA.

From an aircraft graveyard to being fitted out in its former glory, plane spotters and history buffs can now take a wander through what luxury air travel used to look like.

It's been eight years since 32-year-old Tina Greer disappeared, with her heartbroken daughter pleading for help to find out what happened to her mum, as a $250,000 reward is offered in what police suspect is a cold case murder.

Rain and thunderstorms will continue across NSW this weekend as drought-ravaged communities receive a welcome soaking — Sydney can expect up to 50mm on Saturday.

A new course in WA is taking applications from around the state, but to qualify you have to be male and currently serving time in prison.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the coolest cat in the crew, appeared tonight for a discussion on economics and trade with Lou Dobbs.  Secretary Ross discusses the current status of the economy and how the two trade agreements have established the … Continue reading →

A fire at Mount Buffalo, in Victoria's Alpine Region, flares up, creating spot fires and threatening communities of Buffalo River and Nug Nug as strong and erratic southerly winds move through the area.

Seven people are killed in a bizarre religious ritual in a jungle community in Panama, including a pregnant woman and five of her children who were tortured, beaten, burned and hacked with machetes.

Police set up a taskforce to investigate 69-year-old Kimberley McRae's death after the sex worker's body was found in her Coogee home on Tuesday.

There are revelations that only a fraction of the more than 1 million yuan raised for a malnourished Chinese woman ever reached her, with allegations the money was "hoarded" for corporate investment.

Climate change is a long, heavy, slow moving train crawling across decades. Even if we pull the emergency brake right now, we're not stopping for a while yet. That's why we need to learn to adapt, writes Joel Werner.

Business owners in the bushfire-affected town of Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast issue a simple plea to their neighbours up the Kings Highway: "Canberra, come back."

Judge Emmet Sullivan has granted the Flynn motion for continuance and established a briefing schedule for consideration on the Flynn motion to withdraw his guilty plea.  Judge Sullivan has set February 27th, 2020, as the next date for a hearing … Continue reading →

The collapse of Victorian waste collection firm SKM is continuing to create problems across the border, with SA having to bury more than 400 shipping containers' worth of recycling.

Hong Kong Express Airways apologises after forcing a passenger to take a pregnancy test before she boarded a flight to the US territory of Northern Mariana Island, which has become a popular destination for so-called 'birth tourism'.

Earlier today President Trump held an oval office event focused on protecting every student’s constitutional right to pray in school. The president is updating Federal guidance regarding protected prayer and religious expression in public schools (not updated since 2003).  The … Continue reading →

British naturalist Sir David Attenborough says Australia's devastating bushfires are an "international catastrophe", calling for urgent action while criticising the Australian Government's approach to climate change.

A parolee who left a teen footballer with a broken jaw during a country match has been sentenced for recklessly causing injury. So why don't AFL players face similar punishment for on-field assaults?

Huobi is the latest member of The Blockchain Turkey Platform

A young woman from South Australia's south-east will face court accused of possessing child abuse material, after a tip-off was provided to local police by US authorities.

Nike's Vaporfly shoe has helped athletes break records, but Australian marathon legend Rob de Castella has labelled them 'ludicrous' and against the 'spirit' of athletics.

The wife of firefighter Samuel McPaul, who was killed when a fire tornado flipped his truck near the NSW-Victoria border, receives a bravery medal on his behalf at a funeral in his home town of Holbrook.