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Biden Reportedly Agrees to Iraqi Request to Remove All Combat Troops From Country
The United States has about 2,500 troops in Iraq, with its forces deployed in the country for much of the past two decades following the 2003 invasion. Troops were temporarily withdrawn in 2011, ...
New York Mayor Makes Coronavirus Vaccine Mandatory for Government Workers
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - All government workers in New York City must receive a coronavirus vaccine or face weekly tests as case counts from the Delta variant have surged, Mayor Bill de Blasio announ...
'Not a Contest': Musk Says Computers' Accuracy Surpasses That of Humans
Responding to Musk’s remarks, some social media users argued that machines are still made by people.
Capitol Riot Probe: Will Dems Use 'Benghazi Playbook' Against Trump & GOP Ahead of Midterms?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's attempts to present the 1/6 Select Committee as a non-partisan endeavour are doomed, say US political commentators, adding that the Dems' effort bears a strong resemb...
Tunisian Parliament to Continue Work Remotely Despite Suspension by President, Lawmaker Says
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Tunisian parliament, suspended by President Kais Saied amid mass anti-government protests, will continue to work remotely, lawmaker Maher Madhioub from the moderate Islamist...
China Starts Building at Strategic Dual-Use Airbase Near Tri-Junction Despite India-Nepal Dispute
The main reason for China's president Xi Jinping to visit the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) was to review progress on infrastructure projects in the Chinese province. The trip, which lasted from ...
Ex-Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati Receives Parliament's Mandate to Form Government
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati received the majority of parliamentary votes needed to receive a mandate from President Michel Aoun to form a government, the NBN br...
22 Years Later: Father of Kargil War Hero Whose Body Was Mutilated Keeps Fighting for Justice
Every year on 26 July, India marks "Kargil Victory Day" remembering the courage and determination with which the armed forces fought for the nation in 1999 in the months-long armed conflict again...
Celebrations in Pakistan-Controlled Kashmir as Imran Khan's PTI Sweeps to Victory - Video
The Islamabad-controlled region of Kashmir was formed after the Indo-Pakistani War which ended in January 1949. The region consists of areas that were captured by Pakistani forces. The last elect...
Ex-England Footballer Wayne Rooney Snapped Asleep with Models in Hotel Room
Once again, the married ex-Man United striker has landed in hot water after spending time with other women.
Who’s Afraid of Fort Detrick Probe?
An international online petition calling for an investigation into a US military laboratory and the possible origin of Covid-19 was hacked at the weekend. The hackers were reportedly based in the...
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Police Officers in Yonkers, NY, Save Child Trapped Under Car After Accident - Video
An alcoholic beverage was found in the car and police suspected that the 43-year-old driver of the vehicle was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
‘My Goodness, the Skills It Takes!’: Pentagon Spokesman Swoons Over Air Force Refuelling Video
The first experiments in aerial refueling began in 1920s, less than 20 years after the invention of the airplane. However, the exercise only became common practice in in early 1950s, when the US ...
Tunisia's Islamist Forces Enraged as President Sacks Prime Minister, Ministers of Defence, Justice
Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi and froze the country's parliament on Sunday, with the move coming in the wake of large-scale anti-government protests over ...
Republicans Push to Punish Cheney, Kinzinger for Accepting Pelosi’s Invite to 6 January Committee
Republican House Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, who earlier voted to impeach Donald Trump based on accusations that he had incited the Capitol riot on 6 January, will now join the select co...
After Months of Waiting Labour Leader Keir Starmer Finally Comes Up With a Policy… And It’s Not New
Sir Keir Starmer - a former Director of Public Prosecutions - was elected leader of the opposition Labour Party in April 2020. He has struggled to make an impression politically and in May this y...
US Tech Giants Aim to Disrupt Manifestos and Militias in Database
Until recently, the database for the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) has focused mainly on images and videos from terrorist groups such as Daesh*, al Qaeda and the Taliban.
France Banned From Using Surveillance Drones to Trace Migrants at Border
Despite the deal made by Britain and France last year, which allowed a greater package of cutting-edge surveillance technology, the use of drones won’t be allowed in France.
Magnitude-6.3 Earthquake Hits Indonesia, EMSC Says
Earlier in the day, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Sulawesi Island in Indonesia.
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'Dad' Guilty of Murdering Teenager Who Said He Sexually Abused Her - But Could She Still Be Alive?
Bernadette Walker went missing from her grandparents’ home in the English city of Peterborough in July 2020. She has not been seen since but defence lawyers at her murder trial insisted it was ...
Jordan’s King Claims Country Has Been Attacked by Drones With ‘Iranian Signature’
Relations between Jordan and Iran have been icy since the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Relations worsened further after Amman expressed support for the overthrow of the Syrian government of Bashar...
Pink Offers to Pay Fine for Norwegian Female Handball Team That Refused to Wear Bikinis
The singer also argued that the European Handball Federation should be “fined for sexism”.
Honduran Ex-Legislator Killed in COVID-19 Break-In Con, Reports Say
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Criminals posing as doctors entered the house of prominent Honduran politician Carolina Echeverria under the pretext of a COVID-19 inspection and killed her, the Tiempo local ...
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Rides Tractor to Parliament as Women Farmers Stoke Protest in Delhi
Indian farmers have intensified their protests against three farm laws amid Parliament's ongoing monsoon session.
London Heathrow Airport Chief Urges UK Gov't to Open Up Borders to Fully Vaccinated
LONDON (Sputnik) – Heathrow Airport Chief Executive Officer John Holland-Kaye urged the UK government on Monday to allow fully vaccinated people to travel in and out of the country, warning th...
Russia Undocks Pirs Module From ISS Ahead of Nauka Module Arrival
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia undocked its old Pirs module, which served in orbit for 20 years, from the International Space Station (ISS) using a Progress MS-16 cargo spacecraft, it will be de-orbit...
Russia's Kaspersky Lab Reveals New System to Recognise Objects Using Images From Drones
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's leading cybersecurity and anti-virus company Kaspersky Lab revealed on 26 July a new system, dubbed Kaspersky Neural Networks, capable of recognising objects in images...
Supporters of Tunisian President Reportedly Clash With Opponents Near Parliament Building
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied are facing off against those of Ennahda, the largest political party in parliament, near the legislature building amid a prolonged p...
Scoop: Russia Working on New Doomsday Plane
Russia is one of only two nations in the world to possess a ‘Doomsday’ plane – an aircraft designed to serve as an airborne command post for leaders and military top brass, and be able to s...
https://sputniknews.com/military/202107261083463939-scoop-russia-working-on-new-doomsday-plane/
Indian Army, Intelligence Agencies 'Targeted' With Pegasus Spyware, Report Suggests
A report by Amnesty International claims that Pegasus spyware was used to unlawfully snoop on over 50,000 people around the world. India's opposition parties and media organisations have demanded...
Acid-Shooting Whip Scorpions 'Invading' National Park in Texas
The species is commonly found in the desert but has also been spotted in grassland, scrub, pine forests, and mountains.
No Harry and Meghan at Wedding of Cousin Lady Kitty Spencer, Who Married 62-Year-Old Billionaire
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex weren't present at Kitty's big day, sparking rumours that they were cold-shouldered.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Lodges Protest to Japanese Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov on 26 July lodged a protest to Japanese Ambassador Toyohisa Kozuki over Tokyo’s recent unfriendly steps related to territorial c...
How Democrats Could Overhaul US Election System Without Passing the Voter Rights Bill
Joe Biden has urged the US Congress to pass H.R. 1, the For the People Act, and H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, calling the voting bills "a national imperative". Although th...
Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Gov’t Over Handling of Chinese 'Intrusion' in India’s Ladakh
India and China have engaged in face-offs and skirmishes along the Sino-Indian border since May 2020. The Government of India has been denying fresh invasion but media reports suggest that the Ch...
UN Fears ‘Unprecedented Numbers of Civilians Will Perish’ in Escalating Afghan Civil War
The decades-long conflict in Afghanistan intensified dramatically in the spring of 2021 as the United States and NATO announced that they would be departing the country after over 19 years of occ...
Epstein & Maxwell; COVID-19; Climate Change; and This Week's Headlines from UK & US
Join George Galloway for the Mother of All Talk Shows - this week we talk about Maxwell's sex-trafficking case, climate change, COVID-19, and the latest headlines from the US & UK.
Al-Jazeera Says Tunisian Police Storm Their Office in Tunis
This comes after Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed the government late on Sunday in a move his rivals have described as a coup.
Equatorial Guinea Closes UK Embassy After London Sanctions President's Son
London has introduced sanctions against Teodoro Obiang Mangue, Equatorial Guinea's First Vice President and the son of the country's president. The UK accuses Obiang of misappropriating millions ...
Cheating Justice: How Many Victims Could ‘The Dating Game Killer’ Have Slaughtered?
Rodney Alcala died of natural causes at a California hospital at the weekend, aged 77. He was awaiting execution after being sentenced to death for five murders but could he have been the US' mos...
Afghanistan’s Army Chief Calls Off India Visit Due to 'Increased Offensive by Taliban'
The withdrawal of US-led forces from Afghanistan has fuelled record levels of violence, as fighting rages on between the Afghan government forces and Taliban. A new report by the United Nations (...
Graphic Video Shows Woman in Charlie Hebdo T-Shirt Being Stabbed in London
Social media users identified the targeted woman as Hatun Tash, a vocal Christian preacher who often talks about the philosophy behind Islam at Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park, London. Her identi...
Tokyo Olympics: Indian Weightlifter Chanu Has Chance of Gold if China's Zhihui Fails Doping Test
On Saturday, Saikhom Mirabai Chanu became the second Indian female weightlifter since Karnam Malleswari - who won a bronze medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics - to win an Olympic medal.
Top BJP Leaders Get Into a Huddle After Yediyurappa Steps Down as Karnataka State Chief
India's Karnataka is the only southern state ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Out of the 224-member state legislature, BJP has 120 members, while Congress, the main oppositio...
Belavia's Boeing 737 Lands Safely at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport After 'Sending a Distress Call'
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Belavia flight from the Belarusian capital Minsk to Antalya, Turkey changed course and will land in Moscow's Domodedovo airport, a source in the aviation sector told Sputnik ...
Mugger Brutally Punches and Kicks 68-Year-Old Man in Broad Daylight in New York
A police union stated the incident demonstrated that recently adopted laws have given criminals "free rein of the streets" in the five boroughs of New York City.
Met Police Investigating Ex-Nurse For Comparing COVID Medics to 'Hung Nuremberg Trial Doctors'
Kate Shemirani, 54 lost her nurse licence and most of social media presence last year for promoting what were dubbed as conspiracy theories against the COVID-19 response, as she compared vaccinat...
159 Dead, 60 Missing as Incessant Rains Hit Indian State of Maharashtra
The country's Western Ghats, including the States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, have recorded their heaviest spell of July rains in decades. The downpour has ca...
Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia Coast
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Indonesian Sulawesi Island on 26 July, the United States Geological Survey said.
https://sputniknews.com/asia/202107261083462862-magnitude-57-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesia-coast/
India's Main Opposition Party Congress Extends Olive Branch to Bengal State Chief to Defeat PM Modi
In the recently-held Bengal state elections, the Congress party failed to win a single seat, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured a majority by winning 213 of 294 constituencies. Two months...
Indian President Axes Drass Trip to Commemorate India's 1999 Win Over Pakistan Due to Bad Weather
Between May and July 1999, India and Pakistan waged a war in the Kargil district of Ladakh that was triggered by the infiltration of Pakistani troops disguised as Kashmiri militants. In July 1999...
Large Meteor Stuns Locals as It Flies Over Sweden, Norway – Photo, Video
Racing toward the Earth, the meteor created a powerful shockwave that blew open doors and hatches. No damage or injuries were reported, however.
Major Incident Declared at Two London Hospitals as Emergency Departments Flooded - Videos
Officials have already issued five flood warnings across southern England and 19 flood alerts, including parts of Wales.
Sandstorm in Utah Leads to Collision of 20 Cars, Killing Seven People - Photo
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Seven people were killed and several others injured in a massive car collision in the sandstorm-hit US state of Utah, local authorities said.
US Sending Over Two Dozen F-22 Fighter Jets to the Pacific as a Message to China
Chinese officials have been accusing Washington of “demonising” Beijing and portraying it as an “imagined enemy”.
Mystery Axe Discovered Off the Coast of Norway Puzzles Researchers – Photo
In the words of a researcher from the Norwegian Maritime Museum, it could be “front page news” as the first metal object from prehistoric times found in Norwegian waters.
Zero Experience and Multiple Mistakes: Can Israel's Foreign Minister Ruin its Foreign Relations?
The deeds and statements of Yair Lapid, who heads the Yesh Atid party, have already raised eyebrows in a number of states, including in the United Arab Emirates, where the Israeli foreign ministe...
Iceland Slips Into Partial Lockdown Barely Four Weeks After Lifting All Restrictions
As the island nation's chief epidemiologist put it, commenting on the recent exponential growth, the new coronavirus wave is definitely here, for the most part amongst the vaccinated.
Suspect in Failed Assassination Attempt on Mali’s Interim President Dies, Government Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A man arrested on suspicion of being involved in the failed assassination attempt on Interim Malian President Assimi Goita has died, the country's government informs.
United Airlines Plane Evacuated After Teenager Sends Photo of Gun to Passengers Onboard via Airdrop
Following the incident, all the passengers went through security screening for the second time. The teenager, however, was not allowed to get back on board.
Norwegian Party Leader Calls Beheading of French Teacher Samuel Paty 'Right-Wing Extremism'
With his opinion piece, Labour leader Jonas Gahr Støre left the public in doubt over whether Islamist radicals should be from now on counted as “right-wing extremists”.
Russian Envoy to Japan Reportedly Calls Tokyo's Protest Over Mishustin's Kuril Visit 'Inappropriate'
Russian Prime Minister Mishustin arrived on the island of Iturup on 26 July - the territory is claimed by Japan.
Best Friends? Puppy and Monkey Caught in Bizarre Situation
We have got used to seeing examples of unusual animal friendship between a dog and a duckling, a monkey and a bird, a cat and a sheep...But this pair's interaction looks so unusual that it leaves...
Soul Above Flesh: Once Popular Strip Club in Alaska Converts Into Baptist Church
The electricity was out when the pastor and congregation first arrived, but cellphone flashlights revealed black and red carpeting, booth seating, private showrooms, poles, a catwalk, a stage, an...
Eight People Dead in Guatemala Amid Heavy Rains, Flooding
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Eight people have died and two others were injured amid heavy rains and flooding in Guatemala, the country’s National Coordination for Disaster Reduction (CONRED) said.
Ex-CIA Agent Says US Wasted Trillions on Wars in Iraq & Afghanistan, Achieved Nothing
As the US approaches the completion of its withdrawal from Afghanistan, which should be over by September 11, as well as in light of more and more audible demands from Iraq to withdraw troops fro...
Planes With Russian Humanitarian Aid Land in Cuba - Videos
HAVANA/MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The first two planes with Russian humanitarian aid have arrived in Cuba, a Sputnik correspondent reports from the Jose Marti International Airport.
FARC-EP Dissidents Claim Responsibility for Attack on President Duque's Helicopter
BOGOTA (Sputnik) - The Middle Magdalena Bloc of the FARC-EP (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia - People's Army) has claimed responsibility for the attack on the helicopter of Colombian Presi...
China's E-Yuan Could Be 'Largest Threat' to West, as US Slow to Develop Digital Dollar - Report
Analysts widely believe that the dollar's status as the world's primary reserve currency is safe for the time being, as it is held by more central banks and significant financial institutions for...
Tunisian Army Surrounds Parliament Building as Protesters Attack Offices of Islamist Party - Reports
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Tunisian army forces have surrounded the parliament building in the capital city, Tunis, after Tunisian President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Hicham Mechichi and sai...
Russia Starts Developing New Fifth-Generation Carrier-Based Fighter, Source Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Aircraft Corporation "MiG" (Mikoyan) has started to develop a fifth-generation carrier-based fighter and plans to create a prototype aircraft in the next few years, a s...
Watch Tunisians Celebrate as President Dismisses PM, Freezes Parliament Following Protests
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Tunisian President Kais Saied has dismissed Prime Minister Hicham Mechichi and said he was freezing parliament after the recent anti-government protests.
Just Another Day in Florida: Man Washes Ashore in Hamster Wheel-Like Vessel, Tried to Reach NY
A lover of walking on water, who is reportedly identified as Reza Baluchi of Central Florida, told the local news that he was attempting to go from Florida to Bermuda in his floating "bubble" cra...
Biden Says 'Remains to Be Seen' Whether 'Dreamers' Could Get Citizenship
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden does not exclude that steps will be taken by the Democrats to have some of the so-called "Dreamer" immigrants get US citizenship.
Two Killed in Daylight Shooting in DC, Police Confirm - Video
This comes amid a surge in homicides in five major American cities, including the US capital. In anticipation of the spike in crime, the Biden administration announced that it will crack down on ...
'Unusual Warning': Israel Reportedly Tells US That Iran Is One Step Away From Obtaining Nukes
Israel has long been sounding the alarm about Iran allegedly working to develop nuclear weapons. However, the Jewish State itself is widely believed to have obtained weapons of mass destruction a...
Video: IDF Says Struck Hamas Base in Gaza in Response to Incendiary Balloon Launches
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israeli Air Force targeted Palestinian military sites in the Gaza Strip in response to the Sunday launches of incendiary balloons, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
Biden to Meet With Intelligence Representatives on Tuesday, White House Says
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden will meet with representatives of the intelligence community on Tuesday, July 27, to discuss national security, the White House said.
Intel CEO Believes Chip Deficiency May Stretch Up to 2023, But Will Ease Later This Year - Report
The deficit, which has slowed auto production and disrupted supply chains in a variety of industries, including cellphones and consumer electronics, is the outcome of COVID-19-related dislocation...
Azerbaijan's Aliyev Says Serbian Firms Could Participate in Restoration of Karabakh
BAKU (Sputnik) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev mentioned on Sunday that Serbian companies could potentially participate in the reconstruction work in the territories that were seized by Baku...
Videos: Italy's Sardinia Declares Emergency Over Raging Fires
ROME (Sputnik) - The regional government of the Italian Island of Sardinia on Sunday declared an emergency over raging fires in the province of Oristano.
Syrian Air Defenses Shot Down Rockets Launched Towards Damasсus Vicinity, Russian Military Says
The Syrian government has repeatedly accused Israel of conducting regular airstrikes on its territory, calling on international organizations to denounce the attacks as violations of Syria's sove...
Pelosi Appoints Trump's Republican Critic Kinzinger to US Capitol Riot Investigation Committee
Calling the Republicans she wouldn’t appoint to the committee as “people who would jeopardise the integrity of the investigation,” Pelosi reportedly insisted that she would not tolerate “...
Iraq’s PM Says There’s ‘No Need for Any Foreign Combat Forces on Iraqi Soil’ Ahead of Biden Meeting
Senior Iraqi officials are set to meet US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday to discuss the continuation of the ‘strategic partnership’ between the two countries, and potentiall...
Cristiano Ronaldo to Stay With Juventus, Club's VP Reportedly Says
Pavel Nedved said the contracts of Paulo Dybala and Giorgio Chiellini are also being negotiated.
Torrential Downpour Floods London Streets – Videos
According to the BBC, the London Fire Brigade has received many calls from residents reporting flooded basements and roads.
https://sputniknews.com/uk/202107251083459768-torrential-downpour-floods-london-streets-videos/
Pentagon Threatens to Ramp Up Airstrikes Against Taliban if Group ‘Continues Attacks’
Amid the imminent US and NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan after over 19 years of occupation, the Taliban* has launched offensives in virtually every region of the country, seizing multiple border...
Opposition Parties Will Not Succeed in Dividing Hindus, Says Vishva Hindu Parishad President
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) or World Hindu Council, a key Hindu organisation linked to India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was founded in 1964 and has been one of the main groups t...
Some 400 People Evacuated on Sardinia Amid Raging Fires, Reports Say
ROME (Sputnik) - Approximately 400 people have been evacuated on Italy's Sardinia island amid raging fires, the SkyTg24 broadcaster reported on Sunday.
France’s Macron Reportedly Phoned Israel’s Bennett Personally to Ask for Probe Amid Spying Scandal
The French head of state is one of over a dozen world foreign leaders whose phone number appeared on a 50,000+ name list of individuals potentially targeted for hacking using Pegasus, the Israeli...
UK Health Secretary Apologises for Tweet About 'Cowering' From Coronavirus
The UK politician's tweeting about COVID has landed him in hot water.
Tokyo 2020: Twitter Slams Indian Men’s Hockey Team After Humiliating Defeat Against Australia
Indian men’s hockey team started their Olympic campaign well in Tokyo after defeating New Zealand in their opening match on Saturday. However, they've been brought down to Earth with a bump.
DOJ Won't Launch Investigation Into 2020 Nursing Home Orders by Cuomo and Other Governors
However, federal prosecutors will continue their probe into Cuomo's administration over its handling of the COVID-19 crisis.
'Number 1 Super Spreader of COVID-19 Misinformation' Pinpointed by Media
Dr. Mercola has reportedly been placed on top of the list of people allegedly responsible for “65 percent of all anti-vaccine messaging on social media. ” The ranking was compiled by the Cent...
Iran's Outgoing President Blasts Parliament for Interfering With Effort to Lift Sanctions
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Outgoing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday accused the country's parliament of undermining the effort to lift the economic sanctions that were imposed on Iran over its...
The Lancet Accused of ‘Suppressing’ January 2020 Study on COVID’s Human-to-Human Transmissibility
The West and China are in the midst of an info war regarding the origins of the coronavirus, with more and more US officials now alleging that the virus may have leaked from a Chinese lab. China,...
Over 70 People Reportedly Detained in Saturday Rallies Against Sanitary Passes in France
PARIS (Sputnik) - Seventy-one people protesting against COVID-19 restrictions were detained in France on Saturday, media reported, citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Member of Greenpeace Russia Apologises for Comments Linking Yakut People to Wildfires
YAKUTSK, Russia (Sputnik) - The head of Greenpeace Russia's wildfire unit, Grigory Kuksin, has apologised for his recent comments in which he blamed forest fires in Siberia on certain social prac...
Arizona Rally: Trump is Always There For Voters Who Just Don't Trust Biden and Harris, Analyst Says
Donald Trump has been publicly flirting with the idea of a 2024 presidential run but has not yet officially signalled his intentions. “It’s not that I want to. The country needs it,” Trump ...
Missing UK Hiker: French Police Ask for Dental Records After Discovery of Possible Human Remains
British hiker Esther Dingley, 37, went missing on 22 November 2020 when she was walking alone in the mountains along the Spanish-French border.
Royals Have 'Very Real Fears' That Prince Harry’s Book Deal Could Hurt Monarchy and His Dad – Report
The Duke of Sussex, who currently resides in the US, is planning to release his first memoire to discuss his life journey “not as the prince” he was born but “as the man” he has apparentl...
French Lawmakers Reportedly Reach Consensus on Controversial COVID Bill as Protests Rock Nation
The Fifth Republic has been shaken by two weeks of protests over a government initiative which would dramatically tighten anti-coronavirus restrictions, introduce strict vaccination requirements ...
UK Government Could Be Facing Decades-Long COVID-Linked Financial Risks, Lawmakers Say
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK government could be facing decades-long financial risks linked to its quick response to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers said in a report published on 25 July.
Piers Morgan Reveals He Was 'Flat-Lined in Bed' With COVID For Week Despite Being Double-Jabbed
Having recovered from the virus, Morgan wrote an article for the Daily Mail, in which he said he owes a "heartfelt debt of thanks" to the scientists who developed the Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccin...
Death Toll From Flooding in Central China Reaches 63, Local Government Says
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The death toll from the heavy rains and flooding that hit China's central province of Henan has risen to 63, while five people remain missing, the local government said on 25 ...
Protesters Take to Streets in Italy, Slamming Proposed Health Passes as 'Discriminatory' - Videos
This comes after Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced his cabinet's plans to introduce a health pass, the document serving as proof that a person has received at least one shot of a coro...
Four-Time Olympics Champion Simone Biles Fails to Qualify For Uneven Bars Finals
The American athlete - who is one of the biggest stars of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics - was widely expected to dominate this year's games.
Putin: Russia Constantly Perfects Navy Armament, Including Unparalleled Hypersonic Weapons
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russia constantly and successfully refines its naval armament, including cutting-edge hypersonic weapons, and is fully equipped for countering any attack, President Vla...
Iranian Warship That Petrified US and UK on High Seas Spotted at Russian Naval Parade – Video
US and UK media spent months fretting about the cargo and possible destination of a two-ship Iranian warship flotilla that deployed in the Atlantic Ocean this spring. Earlier this month, the comm...
'Twins': Amanda Seyfried Lookalike Takes TikTok by Storm
The most-watched video has gathered over three million views on TikTok. It has loads of comments likening the woman to the actress, where comparison photos of the two of them are shared.
'Such a Disgrace': Trump Slams 'Cleveland Indians' Baseball Team for Changing Its Name
The former president also complained about “a small group of people, with absolutely crazy ideas and policies”, which is allegedly “forcing these changes to destroy our culture and heritage...
Pegasus Snooping Scandal: Indian Parliamentarian Files Petition Seeking Court-Monitored Probe
It has been a week since the Pegasus spyware scandal triggered a massive political row in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is accused of having used Pegasus spyware to snoop on ne...
Belgium's Walloon Region Hit by Floods, No Victims Reported
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Heavy rainfall overnight has caused severe flooding in Wallonia, the southern French-speaking region of Belgium, RTBF said Sunday, adding that no victims had been reported.
Priti Patel Reportedly in Hot Water Over Immigration Rules That Fuel Food Shortages
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has heard many criticisms about Britain’s asylum accommodation policy, which was changed during the pandemic. and strict immigration rules that turned into an acut...
Over 5,500 Reports Made to Police After Violent Protests in Sydney
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 5,500 reports were made to Australia's police department of Crime Stoppers after violent protests broke out in Sydney on Saturday, the New South Wales (NSW) Police said.
Pizza Giant Domino's Announces 'Free Pizzas for Life' for India's First Tokyo Medalist Chanu Mirabai
26-year-old Indian weightlifter Chanu Mirabai won the first medal for the country in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Saturday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind, and ot...
Macron Warns Against Vaccination 'Irresponsibility' as Anti-COVID Pass Protests Sweep France
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that avoiding vaccination was a demonstration of "irresponsibility," with his statement coming shortly after large-scale protests e...
Biden 'Kept Private Email Accounts' as VP Under Fake Names 'Robin Ware' & 'Robert L. Peters': Report
US President Joe Biden is battling accusations that he used his vice presidential position in Barack Obama's administration to meddle into his son Hunter Biden’s business deals while the latter...
Moscow: Situation in Black Sea Being Artificially Ratcheted Up by Outside Powers
The Russian military has reported a major escalation in NATO drilling and reconnaissance activity in the Black Sea in recent weeks. Last month, the Royal Navy tried to test the security of Russia...
Israel Launches First Direct Commercial Flight to Morocco
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The first nonstop commercial flight from Israel to Morocco's Marrakesh departed on 25 july, almost eight months after the two countries agreed to normalise relations.
Ship Overturns in Southern China Leaving 70 People in Water, Reports Suggest
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Seventy people found themselves in the water after a vessel capsized in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong on 25 July, the media reported.
Days after Modi Gov’t Refuses Caste-Based Census in India, BJP-Ally Reiterates the Demand
The last caste census in India was conducted 90 years ago, in 1931. However, in 2011, the Congress-led United Progress Alliance government conducted a Socioeconomic Caste Census to get data on th...
Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannons to Disperse Anti-Vaccination Protest in Athens
ATHENS (Sputnik) - The Greek police said it had deployed water cannons and tear gas to disperse people protesting against mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in Athens.
Navy Day Parade Held in St. Petersburg, Russia
Military parades all over Russia mark the country's Navy Day. The main naval parade will be held in St. Petersburg without spectators because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://sputniknews.com/military/202107251083457367-navy-day-parade-held-in-st-petersburg-russia/
Israeli Defense Forces Say Opened Fire on Suspects Trying to Attack Car in West Bank
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli military opened fire on three individuals who threw Molotov cocktails and stones at a car in the northern West Bank, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said on 25 July.
Report: More Than Half of Women Serving in UK Armed Forces Face Harassment, Bullying, and Sex Abuse
According to newly presented data, six in ten women did not report harassment they had faced.
'Frightened to Death' Johnson Put France on Amber-Plus List in Fear of Beta Variant Spread – Report
From this week onwards, fully vaccinated Britons do not need to quarantine following their arrival from amber-listed states. However, the UK government made a last-minute decision not to apply th...
Typhoon In-Fa Strikes Southeastern Coast of China as Country Recovers From Mass Flooding
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Typhoon In-Fa has lashed China's southeastern coast as the country is trying to eliminate the consequences of mass flooding, the China Meteorological Administration said on 25...
Man Arrested in Japan for Scattering Anti-Olympic Flyers From Subway Train, Reports Suggest
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Police have arrested a 59-year-old man in the Japanese prefecture of Aichi for scattering flyers criticising the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games from a subway train, national...
Naval Parade Held in Russia’s Far East With Participation of Vietnamese Vessels
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - A naval parade was held in the Russian port city of Vladivostok with the participation of vessels from the Russian Pacific Fleet and the Vietnam People's Navy, the press s...
Set for Reset: Are Israel-Turkey Relations Back on Track?
Ties between the two nations soured in the past decade following the Mavi Marmara incident and the several escalation rounds between Israel and the Gaza militants, allegedly supported by Turkey. ...
Breaking in Like a Pro: Adorable Fluffy Doggos Team up to Open Glass Door
Dogs are very social creatures, which makes them perfect friends for humans. But it also means they are pack animals, who are always ready to work together - especially when no one is looking, an...
Friends, Fans Express Condolensces Over Death of Contentious Jewish Comic Jackie Mason
Mason's father was a rabbi, and he was born Yacov Moshe Maza. More to that, all of his three brothers went on to become rabbis. Mason, who had parishes in Pennsylvania and North Carolina at one t...
Batsarashkina Wins Russia’s First Gold at 10-Meter Pistol Event at Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Russian Vitalina Batsarashkina won gold in the women's 10-meter pistol event at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday.
Prince Charles' Biographer Slams Sussexes as 'Vicious, Horribly Self-Serving' - Report
In the explosive Oprah Winfrey interview with his wife Meghan Markle, Harry made several controversial claims, including blasting his father Charles parenting and claiming that he was financially...
Videos: Over 160,000 People Demonstrate Against Coronavirus Passes in France
PARIS (Sputnik) - More than 160,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday, protesting against new coronavirus restrictions, with violence reported in some cities and at least nine ...
Cuban Courts Reviewing Over Dozen Cases Related to July 11 Unrest
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Courts in Cuba are reviewing 19 cases involving 59 people who are accused of crimes related to the recent protests, Ruben Remigio Ferro, president of the Cuban Supreme Peo...
Mummy's Last Supper: Famous Iron Age Tollund Man Had Primitive Porridge for Meal, Research Reveals
Tollund Man's death, which was most likely some type of human sacrifice, dates back roughly 2,400 years, and the researchers stressed that thousands of individuals died under the same circumstanc...
‘Make America Great Again Again’: Trump Slams 'Communist' Biden Administration at Arizona Rally
The former commander-in-chief reiterated his earlier claims to protect the "election integrity", as he also touted the achievements of his administration. This comes as Arizona continues to re-ex...
At Least Seven Soldiers Killed by Boko Haram Militants in Cameroon - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Insurgents of the Boko Haram* terrorist group (also known as the Islamic State of West African Province, or ISWAP), have attacked an army base in Cameroon, killing at least sev...
Biden Administration Spent Around $2 Bln on Halting Border Wall Construction, Senate Report Finds
On his first day in office, Biden terminated the Trump-era border wall project, which had seen more than 720 km (450 miles) of the wall erected, with hundreds of miles still funded and contracts ...
Six People Detained in London During Anti-Lockdown Protest, Four Officers Injured - Videos
LONDON (Sputnik) - At least four police officers were injured and six people were detained during anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine demonstrations in London, Commander Catherine Roper, the Metropoli...
Algerian Judo Fighter Withdraws From Olympics Over Possible Bout With Israeli Player - Reports
During the 2016 Olympics in Rio, another judoka from Egypt, Islam El Shehaby, also withdrew from the competition over refusing to shake hands with an Israeli athlete.
Taliban Beheaded Afghan Interpreter Who Was Working With US Troops, Report Claims
The purportedly slain man had been a US military interpreter for 16 months and had sought asylum in the US for security reasons. He was denied a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) because he had been f...
UK Could See 22,000 Illegal Immigrants Trafficked Across Channel This Year
219 illegal immigrants intercepted in 11 boats on Wednesday plus 175 more on Thursday took the total this year to 8,840. Almost 3,000 have arrived so far this month. Thousands more are expected t...
Two Turkish Soldiers Killed in Attack in Northern Syria, Military Says
The Turkish forces did not specify the perpetrators of the attack, but it could apparently come from Kurdish forces fighting in the region, who Ankara considered to be terrorists, affiliated with...
Taliban Urge Int'l Community to Assist Them With Handling of COVID-19 Pandemic
KABUL (Sputnik) - The Taliban movement* is calling on the international community and non-governmental organizations to assist it with combating the COVID-19 pandemic, Taliban spokesman Suhail Sh...
Iran's Foreign Ministry Slams UNHR Chief's Statement on Protests in Country's South-West
As violent protests hit the south-western regions, local media have been reporting daily about riots, exchanges of gunfire and clashes in the streets, which have resulted in injuries and even dea...
Video: UK Activists Rally in Support of Socialist Cuba, Against US Blockade
LONDON (Sputnik) - Dozens of people rallied on Saturday in London to express their support for Socialist Cuba and against the US unilateral blockade of the small Caribbean Island nation, in the l...
What Would Happen if The Earth Stopped Spinning One Day?
Our planet spins due to the way Solar System was formed 4.6 billion years ago. Back then, a huge cloud of gas and dust collapsed under its own gravity. As this process occurred, the cloud began t...