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Thousands of people take part in an 'Israel Day on Fifth' parade in NYC with Israeli and American flags as they call for the release of Hamas hostages -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Thousands take to the streets of Berlin to show their solidarity with the Palestinian people and to denounce Israel's military operation in Gaza -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

On today’s episode, Anupam Kher is joined by Bollywood star-turned-producer and director Sunny Deol – the eldest son of veteran actor Dharmendra Deol. He made a spectacular Bollywood comeback in 2023 with “Gadar-2,” a period action-drama about the violent fallout of the partition of colonial India in 1947. Deol is known for his larger-than-life on-screen characters and patriotism for his homeland. He is impressed by the realistic portrayals of South Indian films that have struck a chord with their audience. As a one-term member of parliament with the BJP, Deol is ready to bid farewell to politics and concentrate fully on creating engaging cinema that makes his family tradition proud. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Protesters carry mirrors and put themselves in chains to denounce PM Pashinyan and call for the release of those detained during a protest outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yerevan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Schools were closed in Sri Lanka as heavy floods and landslides affected many parts of the island, resulting in several casualties. Over 5,000 people have been moved to evacuation centers, and more than 400 homes have been damaged, officials say. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Russian veteran has been denied his request to join military operations in Ukraine on account of being 100 years old. Ibragim-pasha Sadykov fought for Russia during the Second World War, but still thought he had enough fight in him for another tour of duty, so wrote to the Russian Ministry of Defense, asking to be sent to Ukraine. And when that didn’t work, he went straight to the top. ‘Dear President of the Russian Federation! I am now 100 years and 5 months old, I am still young,’ he said, at a ceremony at the Kremlin. ‘I am a machine gunner, I was on the fronts from 1941 to 1945.’ He detailed how his request was denied: ‘Ibragim-pasha, we take only up to 60 years old, and you are 100+ years old,’ the ministry wrote back. Russian presidents do not send the centenarians to the front. Instead, Putin decided to award Sadykov the ‘Gold Star’ Hero of the Russian Federation medal for his lifetime of service. Sadykov, a veteran of both Stalingrad and Kursk, had previously been awarded the Order of Glory third and second class, and Order of the Patriotic War first class, Medal ‘For Courage,’ Medal ‘For the Liberation of Warsaw,’ Medal ‘For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945,’ and Medal of Zhukov among his many decorations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

The Maldives has decided to ban holders of Israeli passport from entering the country due to the ongoing war in Gaza. RT hears from former Maldivian Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon, who believes that more countries should support the Palestinian cause. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Kim Jong-un will stop sending his dirty balloons south. The North Korean leader had escalated the ‘balloon wars’ in retaliation for South Korea sending balloons full of propaganda leaflets and K-pop USB sticks northwards, and was continuing to send balloons full of manure and garbage south. This second offensive saw 600 more balloons carrying ‘sincere gifts’ of waste paper, scrap clothing, expired batteries and manure fly south of the border, bringing the total to 3,500 balloons, or 15 tons of waste. South Korea has dispatched crack teams of dirty balloon disposal experts to cordon off the affected areas, however, the North believe they have succeeded in their goal of letting the South ‘experience how much effort is required’ to remove the propaganda drops. North Korean Defense Minister Kim Kang Il has said they will ‘temporarily halt dropping trash over the border,’ however, they will resume the dirty balloons if South Korea shows any sign of violating the ceasefire (ceaseballoon?). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo Subianto has expressed the country's willingness to offer humanitarian assistance and, if requested by the UN, significant peacekeeping forces to Gaza. He emphasized a basis of 'mutual respect for the rights and concerns of all parties'. University lecturer Adri Arlan Sinaga tells RT that Indonesia aims to act as a peace broker between Israel and Palestine to help bring an end to the conflict. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Madrid streets saw dozens of XR climate activists dance in protest against fossil subsidies in European countries ahead of EU elections -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the national election as a victory of constitutional order. He called the voting process free, fair, credible and peaceful. RT’s Noluvuyo Kunge brings more on the story. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Mounted police deployed to disperse dozens of protesters who were blocking roads in Jerusalem after Israel's Supreme Court heard cases against widespread military enlistment exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jewish men -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

The FSB detains 5 agents of Ukrainian Intelligence and the SBU who were planning terrorist attacks in Sevastopol with over 5.5 kg of British-made explosives and ready-made IEDs. Criminal cases of terrorism and treason have been opened -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

South African President Ramaphosa's ruling party, the African National Convention, has lost its majority in a crucial vote. RT speaks with Themba Godi, President of the African People's Convention, who emphasizes that a coalition government must prioritize the long-term interests of the people. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system unit from the Russian forces delivered a strike on Ukrainian troops, using coordinates provided by unmanned aerial vehicles' operators. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

The ongoing Israeli offensive has upended the lives of three sisters in central Gaza. This is not the first time their family has faced death, destruction, and mass displacement. RT sat down with the women, who recounted their family's harrowing experiences dating back to the 1948 Israeli persecution of Palestinians. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Violent clashes break out in Tel Aviv between protesters and police during a rally calling for the govt to resume negotiations for the return of hostages in Gaza -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

The US Republican Party is set to nominate Donald Trump as its presidential candidate despite his recent felony conviction, according to a senior official. RT correspondent Caleb Maupin has the details. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

In anticipation of the upcoming Paris Olympics, The MO tackles the contentious issue of athlete treatment amidst geopolitical tensions. Host Manila Chan sits down with author and cartoonist Ted Rall to explore the perceived hypocrisy surrounding the mistreatment of Russian athletes amid the Ukraine conflict, while athletes from other countries embroiled in conflicts receive less scrutiny. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

13 Western countries, including 11 European nations, have agreed to let Kiev use their weapons to strike targets inside Russia, despite strong opposition from several nations. Meanwhile, Europeans marched in the Hungarian and German capitals, protesting NATO's role in Ukraine. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

In today’s episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez is joined by the co-hosts of The Critical Hour on Radio Sputnik to take a look at Israel’s bombing of a refugee camp in Rafah. The show then shifts to the conclusion of former President Donald Trump’s trial over alleged campaign finance violations and, finally, Rick also covers a controversial move by Taiwan’s legislature that is sparking political tension. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Up the escalation ladder: NATO is inching closer to war with Russia in a desperate attempt to salvage its failing Ukraine project. Also, will the American people elect a convicted felon president? CrossTalking with George Szamuely and Martin Jay. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

The Russian army has taken over a dozen localities in the Kharkov region and is currently fighting for the strategic town of Volchansk. RT's Igor Zhdanov was one of the first to visit the Russian army's positions on that part of the front. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

As the vote counting concludes in South Africa, President Ramaphosa's ruling party, the ANC, has lost its majority in parliament and will need to form a coalition to govern. We hear from Obed Bapela, Deputy Chair of the ANC International Relations Sub-Committee, who says that despite some parties chipping away at their votes, the ANC is committed to resolving all the issues highlighted by the voters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Joe Biden will take part in the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-day, which, in his opinion, was had the biggest impact on the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Though the landing was really impressive, it was the Soviet Union, not the US, who had been pushing back the Nazis for 3 years by that time. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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