Follow RT on The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military operation north of Hodeidah, the crucial port city where nearly all of Yemen’s scarce food and other supplies are delivered, against what it called “legitimate military targets,” state-run Ekhbariya TV reported on Friday. The coalition put out a call to civilians to keep clear…
Mystery behind China’s ‘Loch Ness monster’ has finally been revealed… or has it? (VIDEOS)
Follow RT on China has been rapt by wild rumors of a mysterious creature lurking in the waters near the Three Gorges Dam in Hubei province. Grainy footage posted online has fuelled numerous conspiracy theories, but is the Chinese Nessie real? Dubbed the “Three Gorges Water Monster,” the beast (or whatever it is) has dominated…
‘Brutal & criminal’: Amateur boxer leaves ring on stretcher after being KO’d by pro fighter in Russia (VIDEO)
Follow RT on US amateur boxer Richard Torrez left the ring on a stretcher after suffering a brutal KO at the hands of Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov – who has six pro bouts to his name – at the AIBA World Boxing Championships in Russia. Jalolov sent Torrez crashing to the canvas with a huge left…
‘Alexa, buy politician X’? ROBOTS could soon be meddling in 2020 election as Amazon allows users to DONATE via voice assistant
Follow RT on On top of quietly recording every political argument in your home, Amazon’s Alexa will now let users put their money where their mouth is, and wirelessly donate to their favorite 2020 candidate. Announced on Wednesday, the new feature activates when a user says, “Alexa, donate to [candidate name].” Candidates signed up to…
'Don't make him a superhero' – Benfica boss plays down Felix performance
The 19-year-old became the youngest player to net a treble in the competition’s history Benfica boss Bruno Lage challenged Joao Felix to become more consistent and warned against treating the teenager like a “superhero” following his record-breaking Europa League hat-trick. Teenage attacker Felix became the youngest player to score a treble in the competition’s history…
'Last year was last year' – Conceicao says Porto not driven by revenge against Liverpool
The manager denied his side are motivated by the prospect of payback against the Reds in the Champions League quarter-finals Porto head coach Sergio Conceicao insisted the Portuguese side are not seeking revenge against Liverpool in the Champions League. Tuesday will see Liverpool host Porto in the opening leg of their quarter-final tie at Anfield,…
Aguero set to hand Man City fitness boost ahead of Tottenham clash
The Argentina striker has returned to training ahead of the all-English Champions League quarter-final at the London club’s new stadium on Tuesday Sergio Aguero looks set to hand Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola a Champions League boost ahead of their clash with Tottenham. The Argentina striker, who has missed City’s last two games, trained with…
Messi after Mbappe for Smalling but Man Utd 'cheered' Barcelona Champions League draw
The Red Devils defender is looking forward to testing himself against another of the world’s best in the quarter-finals of elite European competition Chris Smalling claims to be relishing the prospect of facing Lionel Messi in the Champions League quarter-finals, with Manchester United having “cheered” their draw against Barcelona. The Red Devils are readying themselves…
Stuttgart midfielder Ascacibar handed six-week ban after spitting incident
The Argentina international may not play again this season after receiving a lengthy ban for his actions against Bayer Leverkusen Stuttgart midfielder Santiago Ascacibar has been handed a six-week ban by the German Football Association for spitting at Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz. Havertz’s 64th-minute penalty was enough to earn Leverkusen a 1-0 victory in the…
I'll be back at Juventus 1000% – Ronaldo
The star striker vowed to return to the Old Lady after eighth straight Serie A triumph for Turin giants on Saturday Cristiano Ronaldo has pledged his immediate future to Juventus in the wake of their eighth straight Serie A title. The Portugal international striker, who joined the Bianconeri from Real Madrid in the summer, became…