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Dutch police use brute force to disperse and arrest a group of pro-Palestinian activists at The Hague decrying the recent Israeli attacks on Rafah -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Millions of South Africans are taking to the polls in general election, a most pivotal in 30 years. In Johannesburg, we talk the Deputy President of the ‘Build One South Africa’ party, to discuss the latest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 French parliament session was brought to a halt after MP Sebastien Delogu waved a Palestinian flag during a debate over whether Paris should recognize Palestinian statehood. The politician was suspended for 15 days and docked two months salary Details: https://on.rt.com/ctq4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Millions of South Africans are taking to the polls in general election, a most pivotal in 30 years. In Johannesburg, we talk to a former South African government special adviser Sipho Seepe, to discuss the latest. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

UN Security Council discusses Middle East at UN Headquarters in NYC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 delves into pressing global issues. The show opens with a harrowing report on the recent attack on Rafah, where over 40 civilians, including children, were burned alive, sparking international outrage against Israel. Rick then critiques the deterioration of democratic values in the US, exemplified by recent congressional behavior, before turning his attention to the European Union’s sweeping bans on Russian media. Lastly, Rick features an interview with Dr. Hasan Unal, who has voiced strong criticism against Israel’s actions and predicts significant repercussions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

South Africans are heading to the polls today for the country’s general elections. We spoke with South African ANC party member Mzoxolo Nonkumbi, who believes unity in this vote will help ease the economic tension in the country. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 is expanding cooperation with civil-war-stricken Sudan, including a recent agreement to establish a military supply base. This development between the two countries highlights contradictions in the Western narrative about the ongoing conflict in the region. RT's Oumaima Ichchar reports. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 $320 million floating pier, erected by the US military to receive aid, has partially sunk mere days after being completed. The pier appears to have been damaged by the sea, according to the Pentagon, who said that high seas and a strong African weather system had caused the pier to break apart. Deputy Defense Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said the army would start rebuilding the supplementary, temporary pier. ‘The rebuilding and repairing of the pier will take at least over a week, and, following completion, will need to be re-anchored to the coast of Gaza,’ she said. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

During the State Council meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin reminded the group that the Ukrainian conflict has historical importance for Russia and asked officials to be as effective as those on the frontline. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

Russian President Vladimir Putin is attending a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects

SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the EarthCARE satellite to low-Earth orbit on a mission to study the role that clouds and aerosols play in heating and cooling Earth's atmosphere -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

German police scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters following the use of fireworks at a demonstration in Berlin’s Neukölln district. Several of the protestors were subsequently arrested. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Clashes with tear gas break out in Paris as thousands of pro-Palestine protestors flood the streets over the devastating Rafah strike which killed over 40 people in a displaced camp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Demonstrators in Bahrain took to the streets to condemn the government's decision to normalize relations with the United States, as Washington supports Israel. Police used tear gas and smoke canisters to disperse the angry crowds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 122-mm BM-21 ‘Grad’ MLRS crew carried out fire missions to destroy Ukrainian strongholds with help from unmanned aerial vehicle units ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

South Africans are heading to the polls, and the African National Congress faces its toughest election yet, needing 50% of the National Assembly to maintain its parliamentary majority. RT correspondent Noluvuyo Kunge takes a look at the country’s political landscape. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Intense clashes erupt between police and pro-Palestinian protesters in Mexico City with tear gas and fire extinguishers deployed to disperse the crowds -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Politicians in the West are split over allowing Kiev to strike territories outside the battlefield. The EU's Foreign Policy chief Borrell says some of the bloc's members want Ukraine to start hitting Russia with weapons they've sent, while admitting that a number of European countries oppose the move. RT contributor Rachel Marsden reports. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 FM Lavrov stated that the West’s task nowadays is to ‘isolate Russia’ and prevent its development – calling these attempts ‘illusionary’, while speaking at ambassador roundtable on settlement of Ukrainian crisis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is participating in a diplomatic roundtable discussion in Moscow aimed at finding a solution to the Ukraine 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

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dives into history to explain Washington and the collective West’s strong desire for hegemony. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://x.com/RT_com

While speaking to the press in Uzbekistan, President Vladimir Putin stated, 'maybe the idea of the current masters of Ukraine who are located overseas is to place the burden of making all unpopular decisions on [Ukraine’s] executive branch.' Meanwhile, Ukrainians are being forcibly sent to the frontline as the new mobilization law takes effect. RT’s Igor Zhdanov reports. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

An F-35 crashed near the international airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot managed to escape the burning fighter jet and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 servicemen have rescued 21 soldiers in the Central African nation of Chad who were taken hostage by Islamist terrorists nine months ago. The troops had been seized while they were carrying out a de-mining operation at an airport in the north of the country. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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