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The EU must prove that it is not a vassal of the United States, the French president has said in a keynote speech, also saying that ‘our Europe today is mortal and it can die.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

On this episode of Moscow Mules, Chay Bowes examines how American congressmen have cheated voters by spending tens of billions on Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan without giving a penny to secure the US border – and that’s after months of empty talk about ‘America first’. Should 'the shining city on a hill' be called 'the bulls**t city in a ditch' now? Watch and decide for yourself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Hundreds rallied in Paris protesting against NATO and the EU, demanding withdrawal from the organizations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to China this week to boost relations between the two counties… oh wait, in the end of his trip he actually accused Beijing of attempting to meddle in US elctions… ‘Blinken in Beijing is like Blinken in Wonderland - it’s not clear what he was doing there or what he wanted to achieve,’ - Einar Tangen, senior fellow at the Taihe Institute said, discussing the turbulent trip with RT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Living within your means is considered a virtue in many cultures, with one notable exception – the United States, whose public debt grows by roughly a trillion dollars every 100 days and is projected to continue doing so for the next few decades. In the past, it helped to sustain the so-called American lifestyle, but the benefits of this seemingly endless ballooning for ordinary citizens are much less apparent now. How much longer can the United States exist on the assumption that the world owes it a living? To discuss this, Oksana is joined by Michael Hudson, Distinguished Research Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A German-made Leopard 2 tank and T-92 battle tank used by Ukrainian army are among the latest trophies brought to Victory Park in Moscow, home to museums of the war victories of 1812 and 1945. Over the past week, the collection in Moscow was reinforced by a US-made M113 armored personnel carrier and a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, as well as a German-made Marder 1A3 IFV. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the site of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, accusing US journalists of undercovering the war in Gaza and misrepresenting it. Chants of ‘shame on you’ greeted guests arriving for the annual event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russia and China are pushing for a UN Security Council resolution, calling for an international probe into the sabotage of Nord Stream. The gas pipelines, linking Russia to Germany, were destroyed by explosives in September 2022, Moscow says the West has been trying to cover up the truth. Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson also briefed the UN Security Council on the matter. He said the world body is obligated to expose the culprits behind the act of industrial terrorism. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv calling for PM Netanyahu’s immediate resignation and demanding intensive talks to free those hostages still held by Hamas

Tensions run high as locals in Amsterdam clash with pro-Palestinian protesters who are blocking traffic 'to put pressure on the govt' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

At least 5 people reportedly killed and more than 30 injured in a strong tornado that hit China's Guangzhou along with a hailstorm which battered the city -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian Pacific Fleet’s missile boats launch projectiles as they carry out firing exercises in the Sea of Japan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

5 people reportedly killed and dozens more suffered devastating burns after over 70 cars were scorched from flames that burst after a fuel tanker caught alight after crashing in Nigeria's Rivers State -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

As South Africa is celebrating one of its most important national holidays - Freedom Day, RT speaks with the country's Deputy Foreign Minister Candith Mashego-Dlamini about a wide range of issues -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Hundreds march through of the French capital to protest against the reported expulsions of undocumented migrants ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A recent report conducted by the Gallup analytics company indicates that the US is losing its grasp on Africa, with Washington's approval ratings falling to 56%. Meanwhile, the popularity of China rose 6% points to 58%. Social Science researcher Nichodemus Minde tells RT that the reason behind the contrasting reactions is that the two countries practice different approaches on the continent. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Around 300 people brave the rain in Taipei to denounce a government plan to extend the use of a nuclear power station in southern Taiwan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

President of Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik spoke exclusively to RT, stating that the West is looking for someone small enough to demonstrate its power on, adding that Russia plays an important role in maintaining a system based on the rule of law on the international level. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Footage shared by a Russian war correspondent Telegram channel appears to show the novel, healthy approach to combatting Ukraine's aerial approach. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A fuel-carrying freight train derailed and erupted in flames near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, prompting the closure of an interstate highway. No injuries were reported. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with Berlin police to oppose the clearing of the camp set up just outside the Reichstag. The camp residents were reportedly demanding the halt of German arms shipments to Israel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Burkina Faso has suspended BBC Africa and Voice of America for reporting on Human Rights Watch that accused country’s armed forces of abuse of the civilian population, with the Supreme Council of Communication of Burkina Faso calling the report 'arbitrary and prejudiced' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Putin chairs meeting on economic issues

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has threatened to halt funding to the Palestinian administration if the Palestinian State receives UN recognition. We hear from political analyst Saad Nimr, who says possible court cases are another cause of concern for Israel if Palestine is granted statehood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Every day, doctors and volunteers try to save lives in Gaza, while putting their own safety at risk. At least 685 health workers have been killed so far. We continue our special coverage with the stories of those who managed to escape the deadly attacks. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com