Follow RT on The University of Edinburgh has allowed a ‘Resisting Whiteness 2019’ event to proceed at its venue, even though there was outrage over organizers’ rules, which limited white people’s access to a microphone and to certain rooms. The conference, aimed at raising awareness about “the importance of anti-racist action in the UK” took…
Month: September 2019
Restored transport links between Ukraine and Crimea would be good, both agree, as Kiev signals new policy
Follow RT on Authorities in Ukraine intend to resume regular passenger transportation with Russia’s Crimea, according to the country’s Ministry of Infrastructure. Crimean authorities have welcomed the plans. In an interview with Ukraine’s Radio Svoboda the country’s Minister of Infrastructure Vladislav Krikliy said that official passenger traffic between Ukraine and Crimea is “undoubtedly” envisaged. Competitions…
EFL to continue Leeds United 'spygate' investigation
Leeds United continue to await their potential punishment over the ‘spygate’ row the EFL have confirmed The English Football League (EFL) is to continue its investigation into Leeds United spying on fellow Championship sides. After a member of his staff was caught at Derby County’s training ground last month, Marcelo Bielsa admitted he has spied…
Washington Post shows how to ‘lose the information war’ by peddling DISinformation & falsehoods on Ukraine & Crimea
Follow RT on The Washington Post’s attempt to highlight “five myths about Ukraine” is more yarn than verity, and sets out to mislead readers. It also suggests fact-checking is now non-existent at the newspaper. Since the ‘disinformation’ scare racket kicked off roughly five years ago, one thing has become very apparent: those who scream most…
‘Utterly vile’: Anti-Tory banner and hanged effigies suspended from bridge (PHOTO)
Follow RT on A large anti-Tory banner unfurled on a bridge in northern England along with two hanging effigies ahead of the Conservative Party conference said it’s “time to level the playing field” over the “130,000 killed under Tory rule.” No one has claimed responsibility for the banner, but the number likely refers to a…
Master of fantasy: Renowned Russian theater & TV director Mark Zakharov dies at 85
Follow RT on Mark Zakharov made several beloved and widely popular movies that became instant classics during the Soviet times and are still fondly remembered today. The late director also led one of Moscow’s iconic theaters for decades. The celebrated director passed away from pneumonia complications on Saturday. Throughout his long career, Zakharov became a…
French #MeToo trial shows there is no winner in the battle of the sexes
Follow RT on The man whose case launched France’s #MeToo movement has won damages in a defamation case, but it’s a Pyrrhic victory at best, celebrated on the ruins of cultural norms and legal practices that the movement has destroyed. Journalist Sandra Muller launched #balancetonporc (“expose your pig”) in October 2017, naming and shaming TV…
Winger backing Folau to turn it on
Fellow code hopper Reece Robinson is banking on Israel Folau being at his brilliant best as he eyes more tries in the NSW Waratahs’ Super Rugby clash with the Western Force on Saturday. In keeping with concussion protocols, Folau has been placed on a modified training program this week after suffering a heavy head knock…
Finegan: Dynamic duo may reunite once more
With all the turbulence in the nation’s capital. Five Prime Ministers in the last five years and an upcoming election I am hoping the next five years at Brumbies Rugby is smooth sailing. Joe Roff and Stephen Larkham wowed the fans and community of Canberra for almost a decade as rugby players. Is this the…
O'Connor in talks to return home
James O’Connor is not yet sure what his future holds, but a return to Australia could be in the works. O’Connor has been vocal in recent months about his desire to return to Australia, and ultimately the Wallabies fold, with his Toulon deal in its last year, and he reiterated that desire on Friday at…