Follow RT on Authorities in China’s Xi’an have put the city on lockdown, closing all non-essential shops and barring all restaurants from opening, after reporting some 140 domestically transmitted Covid
France rejects 1,000s of doses of Covid anti-viral treatmentFrance rejects 1,000s of doses of Covid anti-viral treatment
Follow RT on France has canceled its order for Merck’s new Covid-19 antiviral treatment molnupiravir due to its weak performance in trials, and ordered Pfizer’s Paxlovid instead, Health Minister Olivier
Germany’s ethics council rules on mandatory vaccinationGermany’s ethics council rules on mandatory vaccination
Follow RT on Germany’s leading ethics body has supported the idea of extending mandatory coronavirus vaccination to all adults, stressing, however, that direct coercion and use of “physical violence” on
Study estimates risk of Omicron causing severe diseaseStudy estimates risk of Omicron causing severe disease
Follow RT on The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is less likely to cause hospitalization and severe disease than the variants that preceded it, according to a non-peer-reviewed study in South
Erdogan touts Turkovac to worldErdogan touts Turkovac to world
Follow RT on Turkish authorities have given emergency use authorization to the indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine, named Turkovac. The health minister said it would be available from the end of
Omicron 2nd most contagious virus known to mankind – US doctorOmicron 2nd most contagious virus known to mankind – US doctor
Follow RT on The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is the second most contagious disease on the planet, behind measles, according to a Cleveland infection control doctor, who issued a warning
US diplomat detained over secret meeting with Syrian nationalUS diplomat detained over secret meeting with Syrian national
Follow RT on A Lebanon-based US diplomat has been arrested by Turkish authorities on suspicion of selling a fake $10,000 passport to a Syrian national who attempted to use his
World’s first SMS sells for over $150,000World’s first SMS sells for over $150,000
Follow RT on The world’s first text message from three decades ago has been sold as a “non-fungible token” (NFT) for over €130,000 ($146,852) at an auction in Paris, with
Minister swims for 12 hours after chopper crashes into oceanMinister swims for 12 hours after chopper crashes into ocean
Follow RT on Madagascar’s secretary of state for police was forced to swim for around 12 hours back to shore after a helicopter surveying a shipwreck off the island’s northeast
Mohammed tops Israel’s list of popular baby namesMohammed tops Israel’s list of popular baby names
Follow RT on The most common name given to new-born boys in Israel during 2020 was Mohammed and, for girls, Maya, according to government data. Almost 2,400 boys in the
Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in eggPerfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found in egg
Follow RT on A perfectly preserved fossil of a baby dinosaur curled up inside its egg has been rediscovered at the back of Chinese museum, having been mislaid for years,
France extends Covid vaccination to children aged 5-11France extends Covid vaccination to children aged 5-11
Follow RT on French Health Minister Olivier Veran has announced that the Covid vaccination campaign for children aged 5-11 is now open, proceeding with a plan announced last week to
Berlin forces EU satellite operator to take RT’s German TV broadcast off airBerlin forces EU satellite operator to take RT’s German TV broadcast off air
Follow RT on European satellite operator Eutelsat has removed the 24-hour German-language RT DE channel from its platform under pressure from Berlin. RT has called the move illegal. German media
‘God’ removed from Christmas hymn‘God’ removed from Christmas hymn
Follow RT on A Swedish singer has received backlash for removing references to God from a 19th century hymn that she performed during an annual Christmas season television program. Singer-songwriter
Math test for teachers ruled racistMath test for teachers ruled racist
Follow RT on A Canadian court has ruled that a mandatory math proficiency test is unconstitutional and should not prohibit those who fail to pass it numerous times from teaching
Israel rolling out another round of boostersIsrael rolling out another round of boosters
Follow RT on A panel of Israeli health experts has voted to recommend a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose for citizens aged 60 and older, with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett already
Israel ‘infuriated’ by claim Christians are ‘driven away’ from JerusalemIsrael ‘infuriated’ by claim Christians are ‘driven away’ from Jerusalem
Follow RT on Church leaders in Jerusalem have complained that “fringe radical” settler groups are mounting a violent “systematic attempt” to drive Christians from the city. Israel has criticized their
Hunters of the unvaccinated are being hired in EuropeHunters of the unvaccinated are being hired in Europe
Follow RT on A city in Austria is looking for employees who will be tasked with enforcing fines against those unwilling to get the Covid jab. The recruitment drive comes
This is how many Germans are allowed to party together on NYEThis is how many Germans are allowed to party together on NYE
Follow RT on Germany is set to introduce new anti-coronavirus restrictions ahead of New Year’s Eve festivities, curbing nightlife and limiting private parties for those vaccinated to a maximum of
Covid microchip developer explains why people want vaccine passport implantCovid microchip developer explains why people want vaccine passport implant
Follow RT on A Swedish company has sparked debate after showcasing a microchip that can be implanted under the skin and scanned as proof of one’s Covid-19 vaccination status. The
Germany warns China its recent naval mission was just a ‘teaser’Germany warns China its recent naval mission was just a ‘teaser’
Follow RT on Germany’s naval chief has said the country’s recent deployment of a warship into the South China Sea was a “teaser” intended to signal to Beijing that Berlin
Israeli military changes open-fire rulesIsraeli military changes open-fire rules
Follow RT on Israeli military has amended its open-fire rules in the occupied West Bank, allowing troops to shoot Palestinian protesters who toss rocks and firebombs at cars and civilians,
Study reveals effects of Covid on spermStudy reveals effects of Covid on sperm
Follow RT on Covid infections can have a negative impact on sperm quality for up to three months, according to newly released research which found that the coronavirus reduces sperm
UK court awards landmark custody settlement against Dubai rulerUK court awards landmark custody settlement against Dubai ruler
Follow RT on The High Court in London has ordered Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, to pay £554 million ($733 million) to settle a custody battle with his
Anti-lockdown protesters beat their way through policeAnti-lockdown protesters beat their way through police
Follow RT on In the German city of Mannheim, anti-lockdown protesters have confronted police who were trying to break up an unauthorized rally, leaving 13 officers wounded. One of the
‘Space yogurt’ experiment takes off‘Space yogurt’ experiment takes off
Follow RT on Vials of ‘good’ bacteria cultured by Australian high-school students have been launched into space as part of an experiment to create nutrient-rich yogurt and study the effects
EMA in the dark over need for special Omicron jabEMA in the dark over need for special Omicron jab
Follow RT on There’s still no certainty whether the existing coronavirus vaccines need to be tweaked specifically to fight the new Omicron strain, the EU’s drug regulator has said, adding,
EU court rules on business rights in light of exploding costs for ditching Iran dealsEU court rules on business rights in light of exploding costs for ditching Iran deals
Follow RT on The European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg has ruled that companies based in the EU can cancel contracts with Iranian organizations if upholding the original deal
West not qualified to teach ‘democracy,’ China declaresWest not qualified to teach ‘democracy,’ China declares
Follow RT on Beijing has fired back at concerns over recent elections in Hong Kong voiced by the Five Eyes countries, the EU and the G7. It insists the West
Ballistic & cruise missiles fired in Iranian war games (VIDEO)Ballistic & cruise missiles fired in Iranian war games (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Iran has fired ballistic and cruise missiles as part of a five-day military drill, which extends across the country and into the Persian Gulf. State media also