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Portugal will not pay reparations for atrocities committed during the transatlantic slave trade and the colonial era, the government said.The statement was in response to remarks made earlier by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who said his nation should ‘assume full responsibility’ for the colonial-era and find a way to pay compensation. To discuss this, RT talks to Josina Z. Machel, leader of 'Kuhluka movement', a nonprofit initiative dealing with gender-based violence. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 rallied in the Georgian capital Tbilisi in support of a so-called 'foreign agent bill', which has been approved by Parliament. US senators have responded to the bill - in a letter they threatened to impose sanctions and other restrictions on Tbilisi if it becomes law. The chairman of the Georgian Parliament replied by demanding American lawmakers reveal where Washington's sponsorship to the country actually goes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Sikh opposition leaders at a rally in Toronto, assuring the Indian separatist supporters of his full backing. India has lodged a formal protest with Canada over the chanting of separatists pro-Khalistan slogans at the 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

Vladimir Putin’s inauguration will be held on May 7 at 12:00pm Moscow time 11:00am Johannesburg 14:30pm New Delhi 17:00pm Beijing Tune in for RT’s special coverage! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 UN once again is sounding the alarm over the shockingly high number of children killed in Gaza – over 13,000 minors died in the bombing in just past six months. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 took to the streets of Tel Aviv yet again, demanding a ceasefire deal and the immediate release of the hostages kept in captivity by Hamas in Gaza. Giant letters were displayed on the street with a message to the Israeli government, reading ‘Rafah can wait, hostages cannot’. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Jill Stein of the US Green Party has been arrested at a pro-Palestinian rally at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Stein’s arrest came amid a nationwide crackdown on anti-Israel demonstrations. RT talks to Green Party co-chairperson, Margaret Elisabeth to discuss the controversial arrest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Tensions between protesters in New York and NYPD officers ran high amid reports that Columbia University started suspending students participating in Gaza solidarity encampment protests on the premises of the prestigious school. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 this episode of The MO, host Manila Chan delves into the heart of the European farmers’ protests with guest Elijah Magnier, independent journalist and commenter. Together, they uncover the underlying reasons behind the unrest gripping the agricultural sector in the EU. Magnier provides valuable insights into the frustrations felt by farmers, shedding light on the challenges they face, from agricultural policies to economic pressures. Through their discussion, viewers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities driving the protests, and of the broader implications for European agriculture. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Somali government reported the detention of the US-trained officers over 'a diversion of Danab rations within a unit of its forces'. Is this what they were trained to do? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

As civil war rages in Sudan, the Russian envoy for the Middle East and Africa held a meeting with the country's FM to discuss joint cooperation and support the nation's sovereignty. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A winery in Cape Town, South Africa, hired about 1,600 Indian Runner Ducks to provide natural pest control and... just duck around, you know. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

While Western media is full of praise for the latest weapons package for Ukraine, those arms often end up targeting civilians. An independent Australian journalist has published a documentary telling the story of 17-year-old Donetsk boy who tried to help people after a HIMARS strike, but was then killed by a second one. RT talked with the author of the documentary. WATCH MORE on Johnee H's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@caferevolution9393

On this episode of Direct Impact Rick Sanchez takes a look back at the hottest topics of the previous weeks. What did Antony Blinken demand from China on a recent visit? How much aid is going to support Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan against the wishes of the majority of the American people? And did the Bible really tell House Speaker Mike Johnson to support Israel? All of this and more as Rick Sanchez is joined by co-hosts at Radio Sputnik, Dr. Wilmer Leon and Garland Nixon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Far-right Israeli ministers oppose the potential ceasefire deal with Hamas, as group’s delegation is set to arrive in Egypt for talks. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the deal would mean the dissolution of the government, and the country’s finance minister, in turn, only added fuel to the fire… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Dozens of workers held a march in Homestead, Florida as part of 'Que Calor!' ('It's so hot!') campaign against a new state law which places restrictions on wage and employment benefit requirements and prohibits cities and counties from adopting its own requirements for water breaks and protections against the heat. Heat exposure is one of the most prominent reasons threatening workers' lives in Florida. According to local reports an estimated 436 work-related deaths due to environmental heat exposure were reported by US Bureau of Labor Statistics between 2011 and 2022. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Russian troops have destroyed and hauled disabled US-made M1 Abrams tank away from the frontline of the Ukraine conflict to be displayed at a trophy show in Moscow, officials have said. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/csgc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Let’s Talk Bharat, Anupam Kher is joined by one of India’s leading playback singers, Sonu Nigam. The singing sensation opens up about handling stardom and fighting the tests of 'jealousy, greed, and insecurity.' Nigam lauds India as a great civilization at the fountainhead of spirituality with roots in the melodious ragas of Hindustani classical music. He cherishes India’s core values like universal brotherhood and, unlike in the West, its aversion to colonization and imposition of cultural hegemony. Nigam also believes the world will soon witness Bharat’s moment in the Sun. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Nearly 7 months into the war in Gaza, most of its residential buildings have already been destroyed by the IDF. It could take at least 14 years, while using 100 trucks, just to clear away all the rubble, according to the top demining official at the United Nations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Ukrainian top general Aleksandr Syrsky admits that Russian forces are having tactical successes on the battlefield. And while Ukraine is retreating, the US is funneling more dollars to Kiev, but where is the money really going? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Dueling protests at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) erupted in scuffles, as groups of pro-Palestinian supporters clashed with counter-demonstrators after the barrier set to separate the two sides was breached, according to the school's authorities. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

With the passage of Biden’s huge foreign aid bill, it is important to ask: What is next? What is really the purpose of this aid? To help Ukraine to win or only just to starve-off defeat, for now? CrossTalking with Dmitry Babich and Gilbert Doctorow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 powerful tornado swept through Sulphur in Oklahoma, leveling buildings, trees and knocking out power for tens of thousands of residents. At least 3 people are reported dead, including a child. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Turkish activists staged a rally demanding humanitarian aid be allowed safe passage to Gaza after three Freedom Flotilla ships carrying 5,000 tons of aid were blocked by Guinea-Bissau, allegedly due to Israeli pressure. RT's Yasin Eken reports -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Police clashed with protesters after crowds took to the streets of the Georgian capital to protest the foreign agents law.
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