Benjamin Netanyahu was more than a “control freak” when it came to media coverage of himself, his one-time confidante and adviser told an Israeli court on Monday during the former prime minister’s ongoing corruption trial. His control over media matters was “absolute and total, with no exceptions,” according to Nir Hefetz, a key prosecution witness […]
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China’s ‘Sputnik moment’ missile test confounds US – media
The hypersonic weapon test thought to have been conducted by China in July reportedly showcased a physics-defying technological leap, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Scientists at the Pentagon’s DARPA research agency are apparently still trying to figure out how China’s hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) – a type of nuclear-capable maneuverable spacecraft – was able […]
Putin către Lavrov: Starea de tensiune creată în Occident trebuie să persiste – media de stat
„Avertismentele noastre din ultimul timp se fac totuşi simţite şi produc un anumit efect. O anumită tensiune s-a instalat acolo. (…) Este necesar ca această stare să persiste cât mai mult timp pentru ei, ca lor să nu le treacă prin minte să provoace vreun conflict inutil la frontierele noastre de vest. Nu avem nevoie […]
Dior bows to Chinese state media criticism
French luxury giant Dior has taken down a controversial photograph that had been criticized in China for “smearing Asian women” by pandering to Western stereotypes while “distorting Chinese culture.” The photo, which was part of the brand’s ‘Lady Dior’ exhibition in Shanghai, depicts an Asian model wearing a traditional dress and clutching a Dior handbag. […]
German media reveals jail terms for fake Covid certificates
Those making and knowingly using fake vaccination certificates in Germany could soon face up to five years behind bars, as the country’s likely future coalition government is looking to tighten the screws. Coming under the same category are also fake test results and Covid recovery certificates, with similar penalties for the counterfeiters and the holders. […]
Syria says Israel attacked Damascus countryside with missiles – state media
Israel has allegedly launched two missiles targeting an area south of the Syrian capital of Damascus, Syria’s state media reported, noting that one of the projectiles was intercepted. There are no reports of damage. The reported attack took place shortly after midnight on Wednesday local time, according to Syria’s SANA news agency. The projectiles came […]
Australia better prepare for ‘sacrifice’, Chinese media boss warns
If the Australian military intervenes in Beijing’s relations with Taiwan, it should better be ready to “sacrifice” its soldiers to an imminent counter attack, said the editor-in-chief of China’s state-affiliated Global Times. Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton vowed to “support the US in an action if the US chose to take that action” against China […]
Soldier raped at France’s presidential palace – media
French prosecutors are reportedly investigating an allegation that a female member of President Emmanuel Macron’s defense staff was raped by a colleague at the Elysee Palace back in July, after a farewell party for a general. The incident is alleged to have taken place at the building that houses the president’s personal military staff on […]
Syria claims Israel targeted area outside Damascus in missile strike resulting in ‘material losses’ – state media
The Damascus countryside has come under a missile attack, Syria’s state media reported, blaming Tel Aviv for carrying out “aggression” with a number of missiles. The strike reportedly inflicted material damage outside the capital. The alleged attack took place early on Wednesday, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported, citing a military source. “A number of […]
Statistică sumbră: Media deceselor COVID în România, mai mare de 68 de ori decât cea din Portugalia
Media deceselor este de aproape 68 de ori mai mare în România decât în Portugalia, care are o acoperire vaccinală de peste 90%. Acestea sunt diferenţele dintre ţări cu rată mare de acoperire vaccinală şi cele cu rată mică de acoperire vaccinală, este concluzia lui Gheorghiţă. Media deceselor în cazul pacienţilor COVID în România este […]
Knife-wielding attacker shot by Paris railway security after shouting ‘France is ruled by the Islamic State’ – media reports
Officers at France’s Saint-Lazare station have reportedly shot a knife-wielding man, who ran at staff shouting “Allahu Akbar. France is ruled by the Islamic State,” following a routine request to follow Covid safety protocols. DETAILS TO FOLLOW source: RT
Global elites flying private jets to COP26 climate conference emit more CO2 than hundreds of citizens would in a year – UK media
The bigwigs heading to Scotland for the COP26 climate summit – where they ostensibly aim to help save the planet from greenhouse gases – will generate outsized emissions themselves by employing private jets for the trip. More than 400 private jets carrying politicians and business executives to this week’s conference will belch out 13,000 tons […]
Macron tells Johnson to ‘respect rules of the game’ at meeting over fishing licenses dispute – media
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed to de-escalate tensions over fishing licenses, according to the media. Macron reportedly told Johnson to “respect” the rules of the EU-UK trade deal. The leaders agreed on a “de-escalation” in the “coming days,” a French presidential official told BFM TV after Macron and Johnson […]
Ransomware hackers, presumably Russian-linked, steal personal data on Trump, Oprah & others in online jewelry firm heist – media
A group of cybercriminals broke into the servers of luxury jewel-maker Graff, stealing client information on Donald Trump, Hollywood stars, and other celebrities, a UK newspaper said. Hackers from the Conti group leaked 69,000 documents they stole from Graff, a London-based jewelry giant, to the dark web, the Mail on Sunday reported. The group, described […]
Israeli missile strikes near Damascus leave 2 soldiers wounded – Syrian media
Two soldiers were injured after Israel hit targets near the Syrian capital, Damascus, Syria’s SANA news agency has reported. The agency added that several missiles were destroyed in mid-air. Israel launched several missiles from the northern side of the West Bank at a number of targets in the Damascus countryside shortly after 11am local time […]













