Follow RT on US President Donald Trump said he has “no problem with the idea” of meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani. There are rumors the meeting could happen later this month at the UN General Assembly. Trump left open the possibility of the meeting during one of his helicopter press-conferences at the White…
Russia boosts gas supplies to Europe while transit deal with Ukraine in limbo
Follow RT on Russian energy major Gazprom plans to pump twice as much gas into European storage than last year, while Moscow and Kiev have not still agreed on the terms of a new transit contract. Gazprom is planning to supply more than 11 billion cubic meters to storage facilities in Europe, the head of…
Russian rappers remove ode to Moscow after over 1mn dislikes on YouTube
Follow RT on A rap video that heaped praise on Moscow and its mayor has been removed from YouTube after becoming one of the most-disliked Russian videos on the platform. Netizens accused the rappers of selling out to authority. Rappers Timati and Guf wanted to congratulate Moscow on its 872th birthday, but their patriotic tribute…
FIFA World Football Museum offers insight into history of the women's game
Located in Paris during this summer’s Women’s World Cup, the museum plays host to a number of artefacts from tournaments past and present Inside the FIFA World Football Museum presented by Hyundai, there is a quote from pioneering women’s footballer Nettie Honeyball. “We only play under association rules … and we play for the sake…
Arsenal star Miedema becomes Netherlands' all-time leading scorer at just 22 years of age
The Gunners forward was on target during a meeting with Cameroon at the Women’s World Cup and now has 60 goals for her country Arsenal forward Vivianne Miedema has become the Netherlands’ all-time leading goalscorer, with two goals against Cameroon at the Women’s World Cup taking her to 60 in total. The Gunners star has…
Kerr hat-trick guides Australia past Jamaica
The Matildas captain starred for her nation to ensure their spot in the knockout stage A clinical hat-trick from Sam Kerr has seen Australia ease past Jamaica 4-1 in their final group game and seal their place in the Round of 16. After an end to end first 10 minutes, the Matildas settled any nerves in the…
Gabriel Jesus takes No.9 shirt at Man City to further dampen exit talk
The Brazil international striker has worn number 33 since arriving at the Etihad Stadium, but will be donning a new jersey from the 2019-20 campaign Gabriel Jesus has changed his shirt number at Manchester City, with the Brazil international striker to wear No.9 from the 2019-20 campaign. The South American arrived at the Etihad Stadium…
Benitez leaves Newcastle after failing to agree new contract
Magpies fans had been hopeful that the club could keep hold of the Spaniard, but the former Liverpool boss is leaving St James’ Park Rafa Benitez will leave Newcastle on June 30 after the club announced that they have failed to agree a new contract with their current manager. The former Liverpool boss has been…
'Arsenal's interest in Tierney is to be expected' – Celtic skipper Brown unfazed by transfer talk
The Bhoys midfielder is not surprised to see several exciting prospects at Parkhead sparking rumours of possible interest during the summer window Kieran Tierney is “phenomenal”, says Celtic team-mate Scott Brown, with interest from the likes of Arsenal coming as no surprise. An initial approach from the Gunners of £15 million ($19m) for the highly-rated…
A new hero rises! Naeher shakes off the critics to earn her place in USWNT lore
The USWNT goalkeeper was the hero against England in the World Cup semifinal, as her late penalty save saw the U.S. reach the final She has been criticized. She has been questioned. She has been compared unfavorably to her predecessors. But on Tuesday night, Alyssa Naeher became a U.S. women’s national team hero. The U.S….