Follow RT on Ann Widdecombe, one of the Brexit Party’s most prominent figures, has delivered a fiery maiden speech in the EU Parliament, comparing the EU to “oppressors” such as slave owners or colonizers, provoking both praise and ridicule. The MEP for the South West of England let rip into EU cheerleaders during her address…
Amsterdam’s first female mayor set to ban prostitutes on display
Follow RT on The first female mayor of Amsterdam wants to protect the city’s world-famous legal prostitutes from crowds of unruly tourists – by restricting or banning the practice of displaying the sex workers in brothel windows. Mayor Femke Halsema, a liberal and well-known supporter of sex worker rights, has outlined a plan to overhaul…
Magnitude 6.4 quake hits southern California on Independence Day
Follow RT on A strong earthquake shook Southern California, the largest to hit the region in a decade. First estimated at 6.6 magnitude, the quake has been downgraded to a 6.4, recorded near the city of Ridgecrest, near Los Angeles. The quake was reportedly centered on the remote Searles Valley area in San Bernardino, and…
French mag mocked for portraying Sarkozy towering over wife Carla Bruni (PHOTO)
Follow RT on A French magazine is defending itself against critics who say the weekly tabloid purposely portrayed former President Nicolas Sarkozy towering over his (in reality much taller) spouse for their front cover. The couple appeared on the new cover of ‘Paris Match’ and soon became a laughing stock amongst sarcastic netizens, who wasted…
Scientists will freeze themselves in the Arctic ice for an unprecedented year-long study (VIDEO)
Follow RT on Scientists from 17 countries are embarking on an ambitious and unprecedented voyage to the Arctic where they will let their ship become frozen in the ice for a year so that they can study climate change as they drift around. The team will embark on the $158 million expedition in September, and…
Fox host calls US generals ‘snowflakes’ for complaining about July 4 parade getting political
Follow RT on Fox host Lou Dobbs has angered Twitter with a snarky remark about US military brass, who he called “snowflake generals” after some decided not to show up at the 4th of July military parade amid politicization concerns. Dobbs took a swipe at the generals on Twitter as he commented on reports alleging…
‘I am very deeply American’: Megan Rapinoe responds to accusations of lacking patriotism
Follow RT on US Women’s soccer star and Megan Rapinoe has responded to suggestions she is ‘not American enough’ to represent the nation at the current Women’s World Cup by stating she is “very deeply American”. Rapinoe came under criticism when a video interview was posted on Twitter of her stating “I’m not going to the f*cking…
Beijing insists all US tariffs should be removed for a trade deal to happen
Follow RT on China’s Commerce Ministry said on Thursday that all existing tariffs on the country’s imports imposed by the United States must be scrapped immediately as part of any trade deal between the two nations. Trade teams from both sides are in contact, said the ministry’s spokesman, Gao Feng. “The US tariff hike on…
Russia, US to hold consultations on strategic issues in Geneva this month – ministry
Follow RT on Moscow and Washington have reached an agreement to hold full-scale consultations on strategic issues in mid-July in Geneva, Russian Foreign Ministry Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control director Vladimir Yermakov said on Thursday. Click Here: Sports Water Bottles “Neither we, nor the Americans are drawing any ‘red lines’. We expect a frank…
Donald Trump Jr. blasts Nike with ‘Communist’ sneaker after ‘offensive’ Fourth of July shoe scrapped
Follow RT on Donald Trump Jr has hit back at Nike’s decision to scrap a special Fourth of July shoe featuring the Betsy Ross flag with a mock up design of red and gold sneakers with a Communist ‘hammer and sickle’ doctored onto the Nike logo. The limited-edition Air Max 1 was pulled after a…