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Von der Leyen vows to turn EU into ‘military powerhouse’ – media
The EU needs to become a “military powerhouse,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said, according to Euractiv sources Read Full Article at RT.com
19 mins ago

Putin and Lula discuss Venezuela in phone call – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the situation in Venezuela in a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart Read Full Article at RT.com
55 mins ago

Denmark to deploy more troops to Greenland – media
Denmark is expected to expand its military presence in Greenland amid the escalating row with the US over the self-governed island Read Full Article at RT.com
1 hour ago

Why Washington will take Greenland
America’s ambitions demonstrate that Western Europe is no longer protected by the very system it helped to build Read Full Article at RT.com
1 hour ago

Orban slams ‘Brusselian war plan’
EU loan plan for Ukraine would shift the burden onto households in member states, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com
2 hours ago

UK police cited AI fake in banning Israeli football fans
The West Midlands police chief constable has admitted a key piece of evidence used to ban Israeli fans was made-up by Microsoft Copilot AI Read Full Article at RT.com
2 hours ago

Is Trump trying to break the Federal Reserve?
The feud between the Fed chair and the US president seems shocking, but the foundation for central bank independence has long since eroded Read Full Article at RT.com
2 hours ago

Russia open to further contact with Trump’s envoys – Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister says Moscow is open to contact with Trump’s envoys amid reported plans by senior US negotiators to visit Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
3 hours ago

US is ‘main enemy of the dollar’ – ex-IMF director
The US is the main enemy of the dollar and the Western financial system, Brazilian economist Paulo Nogueira Batista has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
4 hours ago

US operation in Venezuela a ‘flagrant violation’ of international law – Lavrov
The US attack on Venezuela was a “flagrant violation” of international law, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
4 hours ago

EU seeks figurehead for Russia talks amid isolation fears – Politico
The EU is reportedly weighing an office of a Russia negotiator, potentially eroding Kaja Kallas’s role as the bloc’s chief diplomat Read Full Article at RT.com
4 hours ago

Disorder instead of protest: Who tried to radicalize Iran’s streets – and why it failed
Radicalization, diaspora politics, and fears of foreign interference have turned public discontent into a dead end Read Full Article at RT.com
4 hours ago

Trump offers new reason to acquire Greenland
The Danish autonomous territory is crucial for building the Golden Dome missile defense shield, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com
5 hours ago

US opens missile facility in Qatar amid Iran tensions
The US has opened a new Qatar air defense cell as Donald Trump threatens tougher moves on Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
5 hours ago

US lawmakers move to block Trump from invading Greenland
US lawmakers have introduced legislation to block funding and personnel from being used for military action against NATO members Read Full Article at RT.com
6 hours ago

South Africa favors US trade deal extension
South Africa ‘s trade minister has stated that a short-term extension of AGOA will offer crucial relief to businesses Read Full Article at RT.com
6 hours ago

Russia and Namibia outline key areas for partnership
Russia and Namibia have discussed mining, energy, agriculture, tourism, and other sectors during high‑level talks in Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
6 hours ago

Trump flips off worker who called him ‘pedophile protector’
Trump gave the middle finger to a Michigan autoworker who called him a “pedophile protector” amid the Epstein files row Read Full Article at RT.com
7 hours ago

India advises its citizens to leave Iran
Students, business persons, and pilgrims have been told to use any available transport to leave Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
7 hours ago

Details of high-level Ukrainian vote-buying probe released
Ukraine’s NABU has released evidence in a vote-buying case allegedly involving former Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko Read Full Article at RT.com
7 hours ago

India needs dialogue with US over Iran sanctions threat – lawmaker
International law doesn’t recognize unilateral sanctions by individual countries, Indian MP Shashi Tharoor has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
7 hours ago

Trump envoy not welcome at Greenland dog sled race – organizers
Organizers of a Greenland dog sled race are probing who invited US envoy Jeff Landry to the event Read Full Article at RT.com
8 hours ago

Kiev attacked Kazakh-commissioned tanker – Russian military
The Russian Defense Ministry has identified Ukraine as the party responsible for the drone attack on an oil tanker on Tuesday Read Full Article at RT.com
8 hours ago

Longest drought in decades over in Morocco
Morocco has declared its seven-year drought over after heavy rain raised dam levels Read Full Article at RT.com
9 hours ago

US ends temporary protected status for Somalis
Homeland Security has said allowing Somalis to remain in the US under Temporary Protected Status goes against national interests Read Full Article at RT.com
9 hours ago

France ‘uneasy’ over German rearmament – Bloomberg
France is concerned about Germany’s military buildup, viewing it as a challenge to its influence in Europe, Bloomberg has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
9 hours ago

Gulf states urging US against Iran strikes – WSJ
Arab Gulf states are reportedly trying to persuade Trump to abandon regime-change plans in Tehran, warning of regional instability Read Full Article at RT.com
9 hours ago

EU at odds over Ukraine loan terms – media
EU nations are reportedly at odds over how Kiev should be allowed to spend the €90 billion loan approved to support its collapsing economy Read Full Article at RT.com
9 hours ago

US senators target Trump branding of federal institutions
The US legislation aims to prevent sitting presidents from putting their names on public infrastructure and programs Read Full Article at RT.com
10 hours ago

India eyes combined rocket-missile force – army chief
An arms upgrade is essential for combat effectiveness, the Indian Army chief has said Read Full Article at RT.com
11 hours ago

Expert tells RT which country Trump could target after Greenland
US President Donald Trump could target Iceland after acquiring Greenland, military expert Stanislav Krapivnik has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
11 hours ago

Ugandan opposition leader issues election warning
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has accused incumbent President Yoweri Museveni of planning to rig the January 15 vote Read Full Article at RT.com
11 hours ago

Kiev’s European backers too slow on weapons purchases – Zelensky
Vladimir Zelensky has complained of slow progress with funding of the PURL initiative to buy American weapons for Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
12 hours ago

Ex-Ukrainian PM targeted in vote-buying probe
Western-backed investigators in Ukraine have raided the office of former Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko’s party Read Full Article at RT.com
12 hours ago

US seeking to seize dozens more oil tankers – Reuters
The US government is pursuing court warrants to seize vessels suspected of transporting Venezuelan oil without Washington’s authorization Read Full Article at RT.com
17 hours ago

Clintons refuse to testify in Epstein inquiry
Former President Bill Clinton and ex-State Secretary Hillary Clinton have ignored subpoenas to testify before the House Oversight Committee Read Full Article at RT.com
19 hours ago

Trump threatens Greenland’s leader with ‘big problem’
US President Donald Trump has dismissed the prime minister of Greenland as someone he doesn’t even know Read Full Article at RT.com
20 hours ago

Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over institutions’
US President Donald Trump has called for protesters in Iran to seize control of state institutions, promising that “help is on its way” Read Full Article at RT.com
21 hours ago

US ‘vassals’ will fall into line on Greenland grab – American journalist
Western European nations will inevitably submit if President Donald Trump moves to annex Greenland, American journalist John Varoli told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
22 hours ago

Russian-flagged tanker seized by US spotted near UK – media
The Russian-flagged tanker Marinera captured by the US military has been seen near the shores of Scotland Read Full Article at RT.com
22 hours ago

Ukrainian parliament approves dismissal of Zelensky’s defense minister
The Ukrainian parliament has voted to confirm the resignation of Denis Shmigal as defense minister Read Full Article at RT.com
23 hours ago

‘A jellyfish has more spine than Europeans’ – professor on Trump’s plans to annex Greenland
De-industrialized Europe is “gutted” and can’t effectively compete for control in the Arctic, journalism professor Greg Simons has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Is Iran about to get regime-changed?
In a familiar pattern, internal frustrations have led to protests that are now being co-opted and hijacked by external actors Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

West seeking to ‘destroy’ Iran through ‘color revolution’ – Moscow
Illegal sanctions pressure is the root cause of the protests in Iran, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Le Pen in court: The French far-right veteran is fighting a conviction and ban from politics
French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen is appealing last year’s ruling blocking her from the 2027 presidential race Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Prosecutors seek death penalty for ex-South Korean president
South Korean prosecutors have demanded the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is on trial for insurrection Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Israeli tanks target area near Spanish peacekeepers in Lebanon – UN
Israeli tanks have fired shells at an area with Spanish UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, the mission has stated Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Two migrants arrested after brutal attack on Italian ministry official – media
The unnamed Italian Ministry of Enterprises official is in critical condition after being mobbed outside Rome’s biggest railway station Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

German businesses sound alarm over record bankruptcies
High energy prices are pushing German businesses towards bankruptcy, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Pentagon announces new AI acceleration strategy
The US Department of War has launched a new strategy to rapidly integrate artificial intelligence to become an “AI-first” force Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Police discover hideout for $100 million Louvre jewel heist – Le Parisien
French Investigators have reportedly located a garage linked to the crown jewels stolen from the Louvre Museum last year Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

EU loses by ‘isolating’ Russia – Moscow’s envoy to OSCE
Cutting relations with Russia is a strategic mistake by the EU, according to Moscow’s envoy to OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Elite German unit probed over drugs, harassment and Nazi salutes – media
Dozens of soldiers from an elite German paratrooper unit are under investigation over abuse, extremism and drug use allegations, media claim Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

UK and France reluctant to send troops to Ukraine without US backing – FT
A European troop plan for Ukraine would look shaky without US participation, sources have told the Financial Times Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Russian cat becomes world champion 2025
An Abyssinian from Russia becomes the most beautiful cat in the world in 2025, according to the World Cat Federation Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

UK military budget hole is ‘classified secret’ – defense chief
UK’s armed forces reportedly face a $37.5 billion budget gap Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

‘Are You Dead?’ app goes viral in China (VIDEO)
Paid app ‘Si Le Ma’, which alerts an emergency contact if users go silent, has gone viral in China Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Moscow releases VIDEO of retaliation for Kiev’s strikes on commercial ships
Moscow has released a video of a drone raid on a Ukraine-bound ship following Kiev’s attacks on Russian commercial shipping Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Drone hits Kazakh tanker en route to Russian port
A drone attack on an oil tanker sailing to a Russian Black Sea port has been confirmed by the vessel’s Kazakh owner Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Trump is not bluffing about Greenland and here’s why
The US is building a resource-driven world order based on energy dominance, territorial leverage, and Europe’s strategic weakness Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

India eyes innovation and sustainability as BRICS chair – foreign minister
India will adopt a “people-centric approach” during its BRICS presidency, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has said Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Deep-state forces from abroad instigated violence in Nepal – former foreign minister
Nepal’s engagement with neighboring countries may have irked big powers, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali had told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Czech govt unveils details of covert Ukraine arms program
The Czech government has revealed details about artillery munition supplies to Ukraine scheme launched under the previous cabinet Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Why Palestine Action hunger strikers are nearing death in UK prisons (and why British media have barely noticed)
Britain’s largest prison hunger strike in decades has unfolded with surprisingly little public scrutiny Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Russia demands Poland release renowned archaeologist
Russia has protested Poland’s detention of a Hermitage archaeologist at Ukraine’s request, demanding his immediate release Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

UK military chief ignores Russian warnings on Ukraine troop deployment
UK won’t deploy troops to Ukraine unless it is certain they will be safe there, a British military chief has said Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Denmark pushes back against US Greenland annexation bill
Copenhagen has reaffirmed that Greenland is part of Denmark as the US hints at the use of force to acquire it Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Nigerian army saves 18 after pirates hijack boat (PHOTO)
The Nigerian army has rescued 18 passengers including two infants after suspected sea pirates hijacked a boat Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

African state terminates agreements with UAE
Somalia has accused the Emirati government of violating the principles of sovereignty and respect for state independence Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Kiev awards major mining project to Trump-linked investors
Kiev has awarded a major lithium project to investors linked to US President Donald Trump as a pilot scheme under a minerals deal Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Russia details civilian deaths caused by Ukraine during holiday season
Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik has detailed the civilian casualties caused by Ukrainian forces during the holiday season Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Ukrainian lawmakers defy Zelensky over bid to oust security chief
Vladimir Zelensky’s bid to remove (SBU) chief Vasily Malyuk has faced resistance in the parliament Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Zelensky ‘nullifying’ Trump’s peace efforts – Moscow
Russia’s envoy to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has accused Kiev of undermining US peace efforts with unrealistic demands Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

India reacts to German call to reduce ‘dependence’ on Russian weapons
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for closer security cooperation between Germany and India Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

EU Parliament bans Iranian diplomats from premises
The European Parliament has banned all representatives of Iran from entering its buildings, President Roberta Metsola has announced Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

US warns Americans to ‘leave Iran now’
The US State Department has issued an urgent security alert, warning all American citizens in Iran to depart the country immediately Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Trump threatens 25% tariff against anyone doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a blanket 25% tariff on any nation that conducts business with Iran amid ongoing unrest Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

US congressman introduces Greenland annexation bill
The Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act would authorize the president to take “whatever steps necessary” to bring it under US control Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Over the top? ICE agent shoots soccer mom, blames ‘domestic terrorism’
The death of an apparently innocent woman at the hands of immigration police does no favors to the split plaguing American society Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

Iran ‘prepared for war’ – foreign minister
The Islamic Republic is even more combat-ready than it was during last year’s conflict with Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

EU admits it will have to talk with Putin
The European Commission’s chief spokesperson says the EU will have to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

UK urged to act over Palestine Action hunger strikers
Former hunger strikers from Ireland and Guantanamo Bay have urged the UK government to intervene on behalf of Palestine Action prisoners Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

US Fed chief accuses Trump of ‘intimidation’
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell has claimed the government probe against him is meant to pressure him over interest rate policy Read Full Article at RT.com
1 day ago

France launches military recruitment drive
France has launched a recruitment drive for a new voluntary force as part of a wider European push to bolster armed forces Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

Russia is turning its military into a high-tech arsenal – here’s what’s next
From nuclear-powered subs to AI-powered drones, these upgrades are set to transform Russia’s battlefield reach Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

UK plans new missiles for Ukraine capable of striking deep inside Russia
The UK Defense Ministry announced Project Nightfall to develop missiles that will enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike deep inside Russia Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

Constantinople’s ‘Antichrist’ and British spooks trying to split Orthodox Christianity – Russian intel
Bartholomew I is working with UK spy agencies to displace the Russian Orthodox Church in Baltic countries, Russia’s SVR has said Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

UK believes it can seize any tanker under Russia sanctions – BBC
The UK wants to use the military to seize tankers it claims are part of a ‘shadow fleet’, state broadcaster the BBC has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

French farmers block ports over controversial EU trade deal (VIDEO)
French agricultural workers are concerned that cheaper Latin American beef could drive them out of business Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

India-EU free-trade pact likely this month – German chancellor
An agreement is necessary to unlock the full potential of economic ties between Germany and India, Friedrich Merz has said. Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

US toy giant unveils first autistic Barbie doll
US toy maker Mattel has launched the first autistic Barbie doll as part of what it calls its devotion to diversity and inclusion Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

Why Venezuela and Greenland are not so different
At least Latin America has a history of resisting Washington’s imperialism, unlike its European vassals Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

Beijing slams Trump for citing Russia and China over ‘acquiring’ Greenland
China’s foreign ministry has stated its opposition to the US using it and Russia as a pretext for Washington’s Arctic ambitions Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

Zelensky makes another move to avoid election
The Ukrainian leader has submitted a bill to prolong martial law, effectively postponing elections once again Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

Zelensky ‘had no cards from day one’ – Trump
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky “has no cards” to negotiate peace with Russia, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

EU defense head calls for permanent 100,000-strong bloc army
The EU should establish a unified military force to cut reliance on the US and NATO, Andrius Kubilius has said Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

Oreshnik strike disabled Ukrainian warplane plant – Moscow
Last week’s Oreshnik strike on Ukraine hit a plant servicing warplanes and producing drones used for attacks on civilians, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

UK pays terror suspect tortured by US
The British government has paid compensation to Guantanamo prisoner Abu Zubaydah in a torture case, his lawyers have announced Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

Iran has evidence US and Israel had ‘big hand’ in unrest – Tehran
Iran has evidence showing the US and Israel had a “big hand” in recent unrest in the country, foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago

South African president warns against ‘bullies’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated that the values of human solidarity and social justice are under attack across the world Read Full Article at RT.com
2 days ago