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As part of the annual Balikatan military drills, the Philippine, US and French navies conducted joint maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Riot police arrested at least 40 pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Texas at Austin after they refused to leave. The officers reportedly used pepper spray and stun grenades to disperse the crowd. Details: https://on.rt.com/cshg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Thousands of d̶i̶n̶o̶s̶a̶u̶r̶s̶ people gathered in Drumheller, Alberta, attempting to break the world record for the ‘Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Dinosaurs’. (If your party doesn’t look like this, don’t invite us) 
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Thousands of Palestinian supporters gathered in central London to protest against the supply of weapons to Israel and demand an immediate ceasefire. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 of thousands of people gathered in Jamsil Hangang Park in Seoul, South Korea, to watch drones create glowing shapes in the night sky during the Drone Light Show 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 woman professing to be a Christian activist has staged a Quran-burning in the Swedish capital. The protest is believed to have been sanctioned by the local authorities, as police officers on site do not appear to have attempted to stop it. Details: https://on.rt.com/csfg -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 attending an early Labor Day march in Nazareth, northern Israel protested against the Israel-Hamas war and demanded an immediate Gaza ceasefire. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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

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