Follow RT on A sudden lethal pandemic could wipe out tens of millions of people, destroy the world’s economies, and leave humanity in chaos, according to a new report from an emergency preparedness body that isn’t alarmist in the slightest. Citing a reactionary “cycle of panic and neglect” in which health emergencies are dealt with…
That’s gotta sting: Bee swarm grounds Air India flight for THREE HOURS (PHOTO)
Follow RT on An Air India flight was delayed by several hours after the crew discovered a swarm of belligerent bees blocking the cockpit window. The drones attacked ground staff who attempted to remove them so that the Kolkata-Agartala flight with 136 passengers, including Bangladesh’s information minister, could take off Sunday. Airline workers initially attempted…
Rebels vs Bulls: Five things we learned
They put up a fight but the Rebels eventually fell to the Bulls, 28-10. Here’s what we learned from the match. 1. Rebels show resolve Melbourne folded up when both the Waratahs and Hurricanes put points on them but they showed some serious resolve against the Bulls. They trailed 21-3 at half time and were arguably…
Karmichael Hunt fined after guilty plea
Karmichael Hunt has had his final day in court, fined $600 after pleading guilty to possession of Xanax and contravening a police direction. Hunt had initially been charged with possession of cocaine, Xanax and contravening a police direction but police officially dropped the cocaine charge in court on Monday, citing a lack of evidence. After…
Slipper re-signed with Reds before second positive test
James Slipper’s future beyond 2018 remains uncertain, with the end of a Rugby Australia imposed playing ban in sight. The troubled Reds star was fined $27,500 and suspended for two months by the national governing body almost six weeks ago, having returned a pair of positive tests for cocaine between February and May. It’s understood…
Stewart to train with Wallabies ahead of first Test
Hamish Stewart is set to train with the Wallabies in the lead up to the first Test against Ireland, if he picks up his phone. The Reds young gun wasn’t named in coach Michael Cheika’s first squad of the year on Wednesday night but will be called into camp to train with the team next…
Foley wants clarity around Wallabies' resting plans
Bernard Foley wants clarity around plans to rest him and fellow Wallabies from Super Rugby games ahead of this year’s World Cup. It is understood Rugby Australia has begun discussions with coaches of the four franchises about resting their Wallaby stars for multiple games this season. The move, designed to keep the Wallabies fresh for…
McKay joins Reds as attack coach
The Reds are going back to the future in 2019, signing Jim McKay as attack coach for the next two seasons. McKay was part of the Queensland setup when the Reds won their most recent Super Rugby title in 2011, steering a star-studded attack that included Quade Cooper, Digby Ioane and Will Genia. He followed…
‘Conor vs Old Man in Pub II’: McGregor ‘comeback’ jibes show need to make positive headlines again
Follow RT on UFC megastar Conor McGregor has given a huge indication he is set for an octagon return in his Dublin hometown in December – although the announcement met with ridicule rather than anticipation from some fans. McGregor took to Twitter over the weekend to tease what many are taking to be the date…
With Boris Johnson steering Brexit towards disaster capitalism, Scottish indy is a lifeboat
Follow RT on With the fifth anniversary of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence upon us, for many in Scotland a second referendum cannot come soon enough. I write here as a Scot who was opposed to independence in 2014. Holding this position, I wrote articles, campaigned, and took part in debates making the case…