Follow RT on Verbal fighting plagued a tense House hearing on Donald Trump’s tweets about Democratic congresswomen, but it was no match for an unknown man who stole the limelight… by keeping his tongue out while lawmakers spoke. The astonishing gaffe occurred at the end of an emotive speech by Nancy Pelosi in the House….
Venezuela may switch from SWIFT to Russian payment system to skirt US sanctions – report
Follow RT on Venezuela is considering using the Russian alternative to the traditional SWIFT international payment system, as the country braces for new US sanctions that could further weaken its financial sector, according to Bloomberg. Venezuela’s central bank has sent a request on the matter to the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) as the regulator’s…
That’s a match! 3D artist unveils picture-perfect video of Trump & Putin merged into ONE MAN
Follow RT on A perfectly natural, ultra-realistic 3D version of Donald Trump’s face hybridized with that of Vladimir Putin has made its debut online. A kind warning for US collusionists – don’t check it out unless you’re in a neutral mood. Nightmarish for Russiagaters and astonishing for all other netizens, the staggering video – produced…
Greek parliament sworn in as PM Mitsotakis prepares to outline new govt policies
Follow RT on Greece’s new parliament was sworn in on Wednesday after elections in early July. The six-party legislature will officially begin its functions after electing a speaker on Thursday. New prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will outline his government’s policies at the weekend before a vote of confidence late on Sunday. The cabinet has vowed…
Bikini Atoll has 1,000x radiation of Chernobyl decades after nuclear testing – study
Follow RT on Radiation levels in the Marshall Islands, where the US government tested its nuclear arsenal during the Cold War, are even higher than those found in Fukushima and Chernobyl, according to a newly released peer-reviewed study. The research, published by scientists at Columbia University in New York, found that tests of soil samples…
Trump would have to go back ‘to hell’ if he followed his own advice, Philly mayor says
Follow RT on With Washington consumed by debate over whether US President Donald Trump’s “go back to where you came from” tweets are racist, the mayor of Philadelphia suggested Trump should follow his own advice and go back… to hell. Democrat Jim Kenney came out swinging at Trump as he unveiled a new, pro-immigrant initiative…
Trump administration will place ‘new bar’ on asylum for immigrants crossing southern border
Follow RT on The Trump administration announced new restrictions on asylum applications from immigrants traveling to the US through Mexico, the latest move in an immigration crackdown. According to a new rule added to the Federal Register, asylum seekers who pass through another “safe” country en route to the United States will be ineligible for…
Iran denies Pompeo claim that it is ready to negotiate ballistic missile program
Follow RT on US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Iran may be prepared to negotiate over its ballistic missile program, but was soon rebuked by the Islamic Republic, which vocally denied the claim. At a cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Pompeo said that Tehran had signaled an interest in negotiations,…
US will not sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey after its Russian missile defense purchase – Trump
Follow RT on President Donald Trump has said Washington will not sell Turkey its next-generation F-35 jet fighter, after Turkey took delivery of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system. Turkey has been a partner in the F-35 program. “The situation with Turkey is very complex and tough. We are in contact with Turkish officials,” Trump…
‘Deligted!’: Dutch wonderkid De Ligt jets in to Turin to finalize €75mn Juve deal (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt has arrived in Turin to finalize the details on a €75 million ($US85 million) switch to Juventus from Ajax. The Serie A champions shared footage of De Ligt, 19, jetting in to Turin where he is expected to complete a medical on Wednesday. The former Ajax skipper…