Follow RT on Three people, including at least one teenage student, were killed in the breakaway Serbian province of Kosovo when one or several gunmen opened fire on a bus.
The ABCs of Covid: What you need to know about each ‘strain of concern’The ABCs of Covid: What you need to know about each ‘strain of concern’
Follow RT on Scientists warn that a new coronavirus variant, dubbed Omicron, has the makings of a “super-contagious” virus. Here’s a quick look at how we got here, and how
WHO warns against travel bans over ‘Omicron’ variantWHO warns against travel bans over ‘Omicron’ variant
Follow RT on The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that countries restricting travel to and from southern Africa to prevent the spread of a “super-mutant” Covid-19 variant are acting
WHO classifies B.1.1.529 as Omicron, a Covid variant of concernWHO classifies B.1.1.529 as Omicron, a Covid variant of concern
Follow RT on The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the new Covid-19 variant first detected in southern Africa “Omicron”, the UN health agency said after a meeting on Friday.
First EU country backs Covid jabs for 5 year oldsFirst EU country backs Covid jabs for 5 year olds
Follow RT on The Danish National Board of Health has recommended that children aged between five and 11 should be able to get vaccinated against Covid-19, becoming the first EU
Denmark’s museums are ‘too white’, artists claimDenmark’s museums are ‘too white’, artists claim
Follow RT on Denmark’s public broadcaster has been accused of promoting a “wokeness on steroids” agenda, after featuring artists who criticized the excessive “whiteness” and lack of ethnic diversity in
‘This is Covid-21,’ Belgium PM declares as Omicron variant hits Europe‘This is Covid-21,’ Belgium PM declares as Omicron variant hits Europe
Follow RT on Belgium’s prime minister has warned that the coronavirus facing the world today is very different from the one that appeared in Wuhan two years ago, claiming it
Activists strike world’s largest e-tailer on Black FridayActivists strike world’s largest e-tailer on Black Friday
Follow RT on Climate activists Extinction Rebellion have disrupted Amazon’s operations, targeting 15 of its fulfilment depots across the world, while warehouse workers and delivery drivers have started a strike
South Africa blasts UK for hasty Covid travel banSouth Africa blasts UK for hasty Covid travel ban
Follow RT on South Africa has hit out at the UK after the British government rushed to impose a travel ban on multiple African nations over concerns about a mutated
WATCH: Passengers stuck on plane from SA as ‘super-mutant’ Covid panic spreadsWATCH: Passengers stuck on plane from SA as ‘super-mutant’ Covid panic spreads
Follow RT on Passengers on board two KLM flights from South Africa have been forbidden from disembarking at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. With authorities fearing the spread of the ‘Omicron’
Anti-China riots on island incited from abroad, premier saysAnti-China riots on island incited from abroad, premier says
Follow RT on The latest rioting in the Solomon Islands’ capital and its Chinatown had been incited from abroad, the country’s prime minister claimed. Australian police officers have landed in
First cases of ‘worst-ever’ Covid-19 variant reported in EuropeFirst cases of ‘worst-ever’ Covid-19 variant reported in Europe
Follow RT on The first case of the new Covid-19 variant has been detected in Belgium, according to local media reports corroborated by a leading doctor, who said the health
Gut bacteria that can improve memory discoveredGut bacteria that can improve memory discovered
Follow RT on Researchers have discovered a type of gut bacteria that improves the memory and cognitive function of bumblebees, and believe the findings could be applicable to humans too.
WHO could take ‘weeks’ to understand new Covid strainWHO could take ‘weeks’ to understand new Covid strain
Follow RT on The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that it could take “a few weeks” to understand the risk posed by the transmissibility of the newly mutated strain
‘Worst ever’ Covid variant: What we know so far‘Worst ever’ Covid variant: What we know so far
Follow RT on Scientists have raised the alarm about the new Omicron Covid-19 variant, first identified in Botswana, which has an “extremely high number” of mutations that may drive new
Israel ‘on verge of emergency’ over B.1.1.529 Covid variant – PMIsrael ‘on verge of emergency’ over B.1.1.529 Covid variant – PM
Follow RT on The Israeli government will act “fast and strong” in its fight against the new Covid variant, as the country is now “on the verge of an emergency,”
Lockdown lifted over danger worse than CovidLockdown lifted over danger worse than Covid
Follow RT on A lockdown imposed on the three coastal towns on the Spanish island of La Palma was ended on Wednesday, as officials announced that toxic fumes had partially
Alarming number of infants have drug-resistant HIVAlarming number of infants have drug-resistant HIV
Follow RT on Levels of HIV drug resistance are on the rise and a new approach is urgently needed. Nearly half of all infants diagnosed with the virus are resistant
Volcano turns a Canary Islands paradise into burning inferno (VIDEO)Volcano turns a Canary Islands paradise into burning inferno (VIDEO)
Follow RT on The Cumbre Vieja has spewed fresh lava flows, devouring everything in its path, with the volcano apocalypse running into its third month. Footage shot on Thursday shows
‘Death to Khamenei’ call appears on Iran’s govt websites‘Death to Khamenei’ call appears on Iran’s govt websites
Follow RT on Several government websites in Iran have been hacked, with calls for the death of the Supreme Leader posted all over them, as well as support for the
‘Super mutant’ Covid strain found in Asia, Middle East‘Super mutant’ Covid strain found in Asia, Middle East
Follow RT on The new Covid variant of major concern, which was first spotted in Botswana, has now been identified in Israel and Hong Kong, with experts fearing its mutations
Growing list of countries with curbs over ‘super mutant’ strainGrowing list of countries with curbs over ‘super mutant’ strain
Follow RT on A ‘super mutant’ Covid variant has sparked a ban around the world on non-essential travel to South Africa and neighboring states, with several EU countries, the US
Poland determined to get over €800bn in WWII reparationsPoland determined to get over €800bn in WWII reparations
Follow RT on Warsaw is setting up a special research institute tasked with studying the damage inflicted on Poland by Nazi Germany, and pushing for reparations from Berlin, the Polish
France withdraws invitation to UK minister over Johnson letterFrance withdraws invitation to UK minister over Johnson letter
Follow RT on France has withdrawn UK Home Secretary Priti Patel’s invitation to a meeting in Calais, following the publication of a letter by PM Boris Johnson to his French
Thousands protest power-sharing deal in Sudan (RT VIDEO)Thousands protest power-sharing deal in Sudan (RT VIDEO)
Follow RT on Security forces fired tear gas as thousands of protesters hit the streets of Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Thursday to decry a power-sharing deal between the North African
New ‘super mutant’ COVID strain prompts EU to seek air travel banNew ‘super mutant’ COVID strain prompts EU to seek air travel ban
Follow RT on The European Commission has mooted stopping all air travel from southern Africa amid rising concerns about a variant of Covid-19 that appears to have mutated to circumvent
Ice wall around crippled nuclear plant may have meltedIce wall around crippled nuclear plant may have melted
Follow RT on A costly ice wall, set up to prevent an outflow of contaminated water from Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant, may have partially melted, the country’s state-run
Australia ‘alarmed’ by Chinese spy shipAustralia ‘alarmed’ by Chinese spy ship
Follow RT on Canberra has confirmed reports of a Chinese spy vessel spotted off the Australian coast, with officials decrying the “alarming” action despite noting that Beijing was within its
Australia deploys troops to island hit by anti-China riotsAustralia deploys troops to island hit by anti-China riots
Follow RT on Canberra has sent police, soldiers and diplomatic staff to the Solomon Islands in an bid to quell violent demonstrations over the county’s ties with China, with protesters
‘Super mutant’ Covid strain triggers emergency response‘Super mutant’ Covid strain triggers emergency response
Follow RT on A newly discovered coronavirus strain with a significant number of mutations has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to convene a special emergency meeting, set to discuss