The Cottagers will play in the Championship next season after failing to pick up enough points to ensure their top flight status Fulham have become the second team to be relegated from the Premier League this season following a 4-1 defeat to Watford. Huddersfield’s Championship status for 2019-20 was confirmed on Saturday, becoming the second…
US grants Apple tariff exemptions despite Trump’s earlier no-go
Follow RT on The US has granted exemptions from tariffs on parts for Apple’s new Mac Pro and on some accessories made in China. This comes amid a wider easing of duties on Chinese goods, but contrasts with President Trump’s earlier remarks. According to the notices published by the Office of the US Trade Representative in…
From crickets to insecticides: Effects of Cuba ‘sonic attacks’ caused by anti-Zika fumigation, new study claims
Follow RT on The droning noise that the US dubbed “sonic attacks” on the unwell diplomats in Havana has previously been attributed to crickets. But the mystery symptoms prompted more studies, with one now pointing to… gases that kill insects. There might be more to the infamous story that caused a diplomatic row between Cuba…
‘Do I throw it over him?’: Priest hands Irish PM heading to meet BoJo bottle of HOLY WATER ‘for protection’ (VIDEO)
Follow RT on A priest has presented Irish PM Leo Varadkar with a bottle of holy water, much to the amusement of bystanders, a gift intended to give a bit of “added protection” ahead of his scheduled meeting with UK premier Boris Johnson. Taoiseach (prime minister) Varadkar looked on as the priest blessed a refurbished…
Are oil traders already looking beyond the Saudi oil crisis?
Follow RT on Oil markets went for a wild ride this week in the aftermath of the drone strike on one of the world’s most important crude processing facilities. The attack led to Brent crude futures spiking by 20 percent in early Monday morning trading. Despite the severity of the supply outage (some 5.7 million…
US envoy meets Israel’s embattled PM to discuss Mideast peace plan
Follow RT on The US envoy to the Middle East, Jason Greenblatt, met on Friday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – days after elections that left the Israeli leader’s political future in doubt, AP reports. Netanyahu suffered an apparent setback when he and his allies failed to secure enough seats for a narrow, right-wing majority…
Tokyo tear-up: France and Argentina engage in 20-man brawl after final whistle at Rugby World Cup (VIDEO)
Follow RT on The Rugby World Cup exploded in Tokyo as France and Argentina engaged in a full-on 20-man brawl after the final whistle of their opening match in Japan. Three-time World Cup winners France threatened to run away with the victory after amassing a 20-3 lead by halftime in the match. But Argentina came…
Canada’s furore over Trudeau’s racist problems is only skin deep
Follow RT on Canadian premier Justin Trudeau has had to prostrate himself with groveling apologies for past “racist behavior” when, as a younger man, he showed a penchant for donning turbans and skin-darkening make-up for school galas. Fair enough, the self-proclaimed champion of “liberal values” should be subjected to a bit of public pillorying given…
USWNT vs Australia women: TV channel, live stream, team news & preview
The USWNT will prepare their final preparations ahead of this summer’s World Cup when they host the Matildas in Colorado on Thursday evening Following on from the disappointment of failing to retain the SheBelieves Cup title, the U.S. women’s national team will take on Australia in a friendly at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Colorado as…
'We need him' – Guardiola not angry with 'funny guy' Mendy
The full-back’s off-the-field antics have been highlighted ahead of the FA Cup semi-final, but his manager has no issues with him Pep Guardiola says he is happy with Benjamin Mendy despite questions over the Manchester City left-back’s conduct off the pitch. Mendy was reportedly seen out in the early hours local time on Saturday, just…