Follow RT on Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell has written an angry email to staff after the newspaper declined to publish his latest cartoon, allegedly over worries about “anti-Semitism” and a possible “legal challenge.” In a leaked letter posted to Twitter by BuzzFeed journalist Mark Di Stefano, Bell refers to a “bizarre telephone conversation” he had…
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Sponsor of Berkeley’s gender-neutral city code calls Tucker ‘white supremacist goblin’ in show snub
Follow RT on The 23-year-old council member who spearheaded the removal of gender-specific words from the Berkeley city code has bragged about turning down an appearance on the Tucker Carlson show, labeling him a “white supremacist goblin.“ Rigel Robinson, who was a co-sponsor of the ordinance to cross out such commonly used words as “manhole,”“manpower”…
US discontent over Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400s is ‘sign of true competition’
Follow RT on The US has punished Turkey for buying Russian air defense systems by cutting it from the F-35 program. The rationale behind the move is speculative, and Ankara’s example may prompt other US allies to buy Russian, experts told RT. Turkey received its first deliveries of the S-400 long-range air defense system last…
Moscow summons US diplomat in protest over claims of visa denial for school employees
Follow RT on The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned the minister-counselor of the US Embassy in Moscow Tim Richardson amid controversy over alleged visa denial to employees of the Anglo-American School. Earlier, US Ambassador to Moscow Jon Huntsman said that Russia had refused to issue visas for 30 new teachers at the Anglo-American School….
Amputee shocked to discover photo of his own leg on box of cigarettes
Follow RT on A man in eastern France made a discovery that left him appalled. A photo of his amputated leg was used, without permission, on a box of cigarettes to spread awareness of the dangers of smoking. He now wants answers. The photo appeared on packs of cigarettes sold throughout the European Union, and…
Iran suggests ratifying deeper nuclear inspections in return for US sanctions relief
Follow RT on The Iranian foreign minister has said he offered Washington to provide the UN nuclear watchdog with immediate expanded access to all parts of the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions. Speaking to reporters in New York on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran had…
Sailor missing from US aircraft carrier rehearsing strike on Iran’s doorstep
Follow RT on A search and rescue operation is underway for a US Navy sailor who fell overboard from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. A Spanish and Pakistani ship are assisting the search. The sailor, whose name is being withheld in accordance with navy policy, was reported overboard on Wednesday….
Trump boasts that his ‘kept promises’ made Israel great… What about America?
Follow RT on Donald Trump’s reelection campaign is already sounding like a victory lap, but some may find his choice list of accomplishments puzzling. What does recognizing occupied Israeli land have to do with MAGA – and what about Americans? US President Trump’s campaign refrain is one of “promises kept,” but Americans not immersed in…
SpaceX’s ‘Starhopper’ test craft bursts into flames on launch pad (VIDEO)
Follow RT on SpaceX’s ‘Starhopper’ – the test vehicle for a reusable long-haul spacecraft project – has burst into flames after a series of tests in Texas. The craft was left damaged by the blaze. After successful tests last week saw the Starhopper literally hop several inches off the ground, SpaceX’s engineers lined up a…
Not yet: Vote on Trump impeachment fails in Democrat-controlled House
Follow RT on The US House of Representatives has overwhelmingly voted against a resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, sponsored by those hoping to capitalize on the backlash to Trump’s attacks on four progressive congresswomen. The majority of Democrats sided with Republicans to put a pin in the resolution, which was tabled with a final…