Follow RT on A French magazine is defending itself against critics who say the weekly tabloid purposely portrayed former President Nicolas Sarkozy towering over his (in reality much taller) spouse for their front cover. The couple appeared on the new cover of ‘Paris Match’ and soon became a laughing stock amongst sarcastic netizens, who wasted…
Month: July 2019
Scientists will freeze themselves in the Arctic ice for an unprecedented year-long study (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Scientists from 17 countries are embarking on an ambitious and unprecedented voyage to the Arctic where they will let their ship become frozen in the ice for a year so that they can study climate change as they drift around. The team will embark on the $158 million expedition in September, and…
Fox host calls US generals ‘snowflakes’ for complaining about July 4 parade getting political
Follow RT on Fox host Lou Dobbs has angered Twitter with a snarky remark about US military brass, who he called “snowflake generals” after some decided not to show up at the 4th of July military parade amid politicization concerns. Dobbs took a swipe at the generals on Twitter as he commented on reports alleging…
‘I am very deeply American’: Megan Rapinoe responds to accusations of lacking patriotism
Follow RT on US Women’s soccer star and Megan Rapinoe has responded to suggestions she is ‘not American enough’ to represent the nation at the current Women’s World Cup by stating she is “very deeply American”. Rapinoe came under criticism when a video interview was posted on Twitter of her stating “I’m not going to the f*cking…
Beijing insists all US tariffs should be removed for a trade deal to happen
Follow RT on China’s Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that all existing tariffs on the country’s imports imposed by the United States must be scrapped immediately as part of any trade deal between the two nations. Trade teams from both sides are in contact, said the ministry’s spokesman, Gao Feng. “The US tariff hike on…
Russia, US to hold consultations on strategic issues in Geneva this month – ministry
Follow RT on Moscow and Washington have reached an agreement to hold full-scale consultations on strategic issues in mid-July in Geneva, Russian Foreign Ministry Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control director Vladimir Yermakov said on Thursday. Click Here: Sports Water Bottles “Neither we, nor the Americans are drawing any ‘red lines’. We expect a frank…
Donald Trump Jr. blasts Nike with ‘Communist’ sneaker after ‘offensive’ Fourth of July shoe scrapped
Follow RT on Donald Trump Jr has hit back at Nike’s decision to scrap a special Fourth of July shoe featuring the Betsy Ross flag with a mock up design of red and gold sneakers with a Communist ‘hammer and sickle’ doctored onto the Nike logo. The limited-edition Air Max 1 was pulled after a…
The EU has a new batch of unelected leaders, but where is the democracy?
Follow RT on After three days of marathon negotiations and closed-door meetings, Europe has a fresh cast of newly unelected leaders. It’s times like this when the completely undemocratic and disconnected nature of the EU is hardest to deny. It’s also at times like this when you wonder, who could really blame the Brits for…
From ‘freedom gas’ to violating deals ‘before they exist’: Five baffling statements from Washington
Follow RT on US officials are no strangers to making sweeping statements that provoke eye-rolls and raised eyebrows in other parts of the world, but Washington does seem to be on a roll in recent months. With tensions rising over Iran, a trade and tech war raging with China and immigration trouble on its southern…
Chinese ambassador to UK: ‘Hands off Hong Kong’
Follow RT on China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom urged Britain to stay out of Chinese affairs and slammed the government’s rhetorical support for recent protests in Hong Kong that escalated into violent clashes with police. Britain was on the “wrong side” of the issue, Ambassador Liu Xiaoming said on Wednesday, insisting that Hong Kong…