US Navy: Freak Storm in Mediterranean Sends F/A-18 Hornet on Carrier USS Truman Overboard
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/us-navy-freak-storm-in-mediterranean-sends-fa-18-hornet-on-carrier-uss-truman-overboard-1097206606.html
July 11, 2022, 11:38 PM
The US Navy has adopted the light and agile Hornet as its one-size-fits-all aircraft for naval aviation, retiring a number of older aircraft models and modifying Hornets to fill their role, such as submarine hunting and electronics warfare. The newer Super Hornets can cost $67 million each.
--------------------
'Deepest View of the Universe': NASA Reveals First Full Color Image From James Webb Space Telescope
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/deepest-view-of-the-universe-nasa-reveals-first-image-from-new-space-telescope--1097205970.html
July 11, 2022, 10:30 PM
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)--humanity's largest and most complex space science observatory--is set to release a suite of full color images and data on Tuesday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
--------------------
‘Invalid’: Twitter Blasts Musk’s Attempted Merger Cancellation, Demands He ‘Comply With Obligations’
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/invalid-twitter-blasts-musks-attempted-merger-cancellation-demands-he-comply-with-obligations-1097205812.html
July 11, 2022, 10:21 PM
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk is no stranger to the bad side of US economic regulators, being forced to resign as Tesla’s CEO in 2018 after his capricious tweets sent markets roiling back and forth.
--------------------
Video: New York City Unveils Nuclear Preparedness Strategy for ‘The Big One’
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/video-new-york-city-unveils-nuclear-preparedness-strategy-for-the-big-one-1097205442.html
July 11, 2022, 9:22 PM
Despite the low probability of a nuclear strike, New York City officials believe locals would prefer to be prepared for such a “high impact” event. The new campaign follows an NYC Emergency Management Department survey in which Big Apple residents expressed overwhelming insecurity regarding nuclear preparedness.
--------------------
Video: Grove of World’s Largest Trees Threatened by Wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/video-grove-of-worlds-largest-trees-threatened-by-wildfire-in-californias-yosemite-national-park-1097204589.html
July 11, 2022, 8:49 PM
The Castle Fire of 2020 is estimated to have killed nearly one-fifth of all Giant Sequoia trees remaining, an endangered species of giant redwood that lives for thousands of years. Ironically, fire suppression might be what is killing them, since they evolved to survive regular burns but not the massive blazes made possible by accumulated fuel.
--------------------
Nazism in Ukraine Akin to 'Widespread Cancer Tumor' - Russian Envoy to UN
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/nazism-in-ukraine-akin-to-widespread-cancer-tumor---russian-envoy-to-un-1097205088.html
July 11, 2022, 8:37 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia compares the existing Nazism in Ukraine to a widespread cancer tumor in a body, Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Monday.
--------------------
1922 Committee Announces Timetable for Tory Leadership Contest
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/1922-committee-announces-timetable-for-tory-leadership-contest-1097203712.html
July 11, 2022, 6:48 PM
Boris Johnson resigned as UK prime minister and Conservative party leader on July 7 following a wave of resignations from his Cabinet.
--------------------
Respect for Beijing's Sovereignty Over Taiwan 'Test of International Credibility' for US, China Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/respect-for-beijings-sovereignty-over-taiwan-test-of-international-credibility-for-us-china-says-1097203131.html
July 11, 2022, 6:44 PM
As part of the negotiations to normalize diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in 1979, the United States accepted the “One China Principle” and recognized Beijing’s position that Taiwan is a part of China. However, it has continued to informally support Taiwan’s continued autonomy from Beijing.
--------------------
Scientists Come Up With AI That Thinks Just Like... Human Babies
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/scientists-come-up-with-ai-that-thinks-just-like-human-babies-1097202867.html
July 11, 2022, 6:39 PM
Small babies instinctively know that an object that briefly passes behind another object should not reappear elsewhere. Artificial intelligence systems did not have such good intuition... until now.
--------------------
US Extends Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans for 18 Months
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/us-extends-temporary-protected-status-for-venezuelans-for-18-months-1097202748.html
July 11, 2022, 6:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is providing hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants with an 18-month extension of their temporary protected status, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Monday.
--------------------
White House: Kamala Harris to Attend Pacific Islands Forum, Underscore US Commitment to Region
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/white-house-kamala-harris-to-attend-pacific-islands-forum-underscore-us-commitment-to-region-1097202282.html
July 11, 2022, 6:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Vice President Kamala Harris will attend on July 12 the Pacific Islands Forum, where to discuss the United States’ commitment to the region, the White House said on Monday.
--------------------
This Year's Inflation in Austria to Exceed 7% for First Time Since 1970s Oil Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/this-years-inflation-in-austria-to-exceed-7-for-first-time-since-1970s-oil-crisis-1097202172.html
July 11, 2022, 6:09 PM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Austria's inflation rate this year will peak at 7.6%, hitting the record since the global oil crisis of 1970s, according to an inflation forecast published by the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) on Monday.
--------------------
Sri Lankan Parliament to Pick New President on July 20
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/sri-lankan-parliament-to-pick-new-president-on-july-20-1097201831.html
July 11, 2022, 6:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Sri Lankan parliament will elect a caretaker president on July 20 after Gotabaya Rajapaksa promised to step down on Wednesday, speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said.
--------------------
Ted Cruz Urges AG Garland to Testify Over Measures to Protect Supreme Court Justices
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/ted-cruz-urges-ag-garland-to-testify-over-measures-to-protect-supreme-court-justices-1097200819.html
July 11, 2022, 6:02 PM
Since the SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, effectively making it easier for states to criminalize abortion, the justices have received many threats and demonstrations have been held in front of their houses, with some abortion rights activists even threatening to kill some of them.
--------------------
Prof: Russian Gas is Irreplaceable, But If EU Wants More African Fuel It Should Invest First
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/prof-russian-gas-is-irreplaceable-but-if-eu-wants-more-african-fuel-it-should-invest-first-1097201519.html
July 11, 2022, 6:01 PM
The EU is striving to buy as much natural gas from African producers as possible in order to substitute Russia's banned hydrocarbon supplies, according to Bloomberg. Africa, however, desperately needs the fuel to lift millions out of poverty.
--------------------
World Population Projected to Reach 8 Billion People on November 15
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/world-population-projected-to-reach-8-billion-people-on-november-15-1097201409.html
July 11, 2022, 5:59 PM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - The world’s population will grow to 8 billion on November 15, according to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs’ estimates and projections, released on Monday.
--------------------
Former Formula 1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone Charged in Tax Evasion Probe
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/former-formula-1-boss-bernie-ecclestone-charged-in-tax-evasion-probe-1097201187.html
July 11, 2022, 5:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has been charged with fraud by false representation for concealing offshore assets worth over 400 million pounds ($476 million), UK prosecutors said Monday.
--------------------
VIDEO: Father of Mass Shooting Victim Escorted Out as He Interrupts Biden's Gun Legislation Speech
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/video-father-of-mass-shooting-victim-escorted-out-as-he-interrupts-bidens-gun-legislation-speech-1097200665.html
July 11, 2022, 5:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - White House personnel on Monday escorted out Manuel Oliver, the father of a 2018 mass shooting victim in Florida, after he heckled US President Joe Biden during a speech on the state of gun control legislation in the United States.
--------------------
Over Half of US Consumers Think 2023 Will Be Worse Than This Year, NY Fed Survey Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/over-half-of-us-consumers-think-2023-will-be-worse-than-this-year-ny-fed-survey-reveals-1097200511.html
July 11, 2022, 5:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - More than half of US consumers surveyed by the New York division of the Federal Reserve say their household financial situation has deteriorated from a year ago and nearly half expect it to worsen in the year ahead.
--------------------
French National Assembly Fails to Pass Vote of No Confidence in Government
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/french-national-assembly-fails-to-pass-vote-of-no-confidence-in-government-1097200414.html
July 11, 2022, 4:59 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The French parliament's lower house, the National Assembly, failed to pass on Monday a vote of no confidence in the government.
--------------------
VIDEOS: Cars Form Mile-Long Lines at Gas Stations for Days in Sri Lanka's Colombo
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/videos-cars-form-mile-long-lines-at-gas-stations-for-days-in-sri-lankas-colombo-1097200252.html
July 11, 2022, 4:55 PM
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (Sputnik) - In Colombo, Sri Lanka's commercial capital, cars formed mile-long lines at gas stations while waiting for an opportunity to refuel for several days, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Monday.
--------------------
Navy: US Sees Increased Demand for Carrier Strike Group in Europe Amid Ukraine Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/navy-us-sees-increased-demand-for-carrier-strike-group-in-europe-amid-ukraine-conflict-1097200102.html
July 11, 2022, 4:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - There is an increased demand for a US Navy carrier strike group to be present in Europe amid Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, US Fleet Forces Command chief Adm. Daryl Caudle said on Monday.
--------------------
Trans Tory MP Banned From Driving After Fleeing Crash in Miniskirt and High Heels
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/trans-tory-mp-banned-from-driving-after-fleeing-crash-in-miniskirt-and-high-heels-1097196392.html
July 11, 2022, 4:47 PM
Bridgend MP Jamie Wallis came out as transgender in March this year, receiving copious praise from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and opposition leaders for doing so. Since then, the MP has continued to use his birth name and male pronouns and to dress as a man.
--------------------
Biden 'Determined' to Ban Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Magazines
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/biden-says-determined-to-ban-assault-weapons-high-capacity-magazines-1097199455.html
July 11, 2022, 4:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said on Monday that he is “determined” to ban so-called assault weapons and high-capacity gun magazines of 30 rounds and more amid a surge in mass shootings across the United States.
--------------------
Hideo Kojima Considers Legal Action Over Fake Accusations He Killed Shinzo Abe
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/hideo-kojima-considers-legal-action-over-fake-accusations-he-killed-shinzo-abe-1097197403.html
July 11, 2022, 4:23 PM
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination on Friday has caused shockwaves across the world, but one of those who really felt the repercussions of the tragedy was Hideo Kojima, the iconic Japanese game developer, who was wrongly accused of being behind the murder.
--------------------
Car Rams Into Theatergoers in Argentina Leaving 23 Injured – Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/car-rams-into-theatergoers-in-argentina-leaving-23-injured--reports-1097199010.html
July 11, 2022, 4:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A car rammed into a crowd of theatergoers in Argentina, leaving 23 people injured, after the driver lost control of the vehicle, media cited police as saying.
--------------------
US to Ask India, Japan to Back Plan to Cap Russian Oil Price
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/us-to-ask-india-japan-to-back-plan-to-cap-russian-oil-price-1097195151.html
July 11, 2022, 4:15 PM
The Indian government has been emphatic in its rejection of US and European Union (EU)’s demands urging it to reduce reliance on Russian crude imports as western allies try to disrupt Moscow’s commercial relationships as payback for its special military operation in Ukraine.
--------------------
Just Like David! Video of Romeo Beckham Scoring a Stunning Freekick Goal Goes Viral
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/just-like-david-video-of-romeo-beckham-scoring-a-stunning-freekick-goal-goes-viral-1097196746.html
July 11, 2022, 4:12 PM
In the age of social media, children of star footballers are as popular as their dads, especially if they are trying to build careers in the same sport. The sons of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham are both engaged in football - while the former is a player at Man United's youth academy, the latter is a member of Inter Miami's reserve team.
--------------------
NBC News: Biden Admin Prepping Unified Message on Anniversary of Botched Afghan Withdrawal
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/nbc-news-biden-admin-prepping-unified-message-on-anniversary-of-botched-afghan-withdrawal-1097198268.html
July 11, 2022, 4:09 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration is preparing to address the first anniversary of the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan and subsequent takeover by the Taliban* by coordinating talking about the issue across departments and agencies, NBC News reported on Monday.
--------------------
Over 300 Trucks From Kaliningrad Region Queue at Border With Lithuania
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/over-300-trucks-from-kaliningrad-region-queue-at-border-with-lithuania-1097197962.html
July 11, 2022, 4:06 PM
KALININGRAD, Russia (Sputnik) - More than 300 trucks are queuing at the Russian-Lithuanian border attempting to exit the Russian exclave region of Kaliningrad, with another 200 trucks awaiting entry into the region, Kaliningrad customs service said on Monday.
--------------------
Macron Urged to Resign Amid Claims of 'Secret Deal' With Uber
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/macron-urged-to-resign-amid-claims-of-secret-deal-with-uber-1097195615.html
July 11, 2022, 3:57 PM
According to the documents leaked by the Guardian, tech giant Uber exploited violence against its drivers and used its influence to secretly lobby political leaders as it expanded across the world. One of such leaders was allegedly the French president.
--------------------
Iran to Become Member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization This Year - Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/iran-to-become-member-of-shanghai-cooperation-organization-this-year---uzbekistans-foreign-ministry-1097197285.html
July 11, 2022, 3:56 PM
Iran will be admitted to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), also known as the Shanghai Pact, as an observer state before the year is out, according to a Monday statement by the Uzbek Foreign Ministry.
--------------------
French Court Reportedly Dismisses Sexual Assault Case Against Interior Minister Darmanin
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/french-court-reportedly-dismisses-sexual-assault-case-against-interior-minister-darmanin-1097197009.html
July 11, 2022, 3:51 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - A court in France has dismissed the sexual assault case against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, the BFMTV broadcaster reported on Monday, citing sources.
--------------------
UK to Continue Buying Russian Fuel Through 3rd Parties, Circumventing Sanctions - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/uk-to-continue-buying-russian-fuel-through-3rd-parties-circumventing-sanctions---reports-1097196632.html
July 11, 2022, 3:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is likely to continue buying Russian fuel even after a full embargo comes into effect, The Times reported on Monday.
--------------------
Poll: Slim Majority of Americans Say Want to Re-Elect Their Representatives to Congress
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/poll-slim-majority-of-americans-say-want-to-re-elect-their-representatives-to-congress-1097196425.html
July 11, 2022, 3:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Slightly more than half of Americans want to re-elect their current representatives to the US Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, a new Gallup poll revealed on Monday.
--------------------
Biden to Continue Push for Action Against Gun Violence - White House
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/biden-to-continue-push-for-action-against-gun-violence---white-house-1097196276.html
July 11, 2022, 3:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden is seeking to press the Congress to take more action to combat gun violence following recent mass shootings, the White House said on Monday.
--------------------
Swedish Anti-War Organization Considers Country's Accession to NATO Anti-Democratic
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/swedish-anti-war-organization-considers-countrys-accession-to-nato-anti-democratic-1097196162.html
July 11, 2022, 3:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swedish Peace and Arbitration Society, a non-governmental organization advocating peace, disarmament and democratization, believes that Sweden's accession to NATO is anti-democratic, as the decision was made without the participation of people, a spokeswoman said on Monday.
--------------------
Putin, Erdogan Discuss Trade in National Currencies, Uninterrupted Energy Supplies Ahead of Summit
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/putin-erdogan-discuss-trade-in-national-currencies-uninterrupted-energy-supplies-ahead-of-summit-1097196045.html
July 11, 2022, 3:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone ahead of the Russian-Turkish summit planned in the near future, the Kremlin said on Monday.
--------------------
'Cristiano is Not for Sale': Ronaldo & Man Utd Tussle Set to Escalate After Eric ten Hag's Remarks
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/cristiano-is-not-for-sale-ronaldo--man-utd-tussle-set-to-escalate-after-eric-ten-hags-remarks-1097194586.html
July 11, 2022, 3:33 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo and Man United are at loggerheads after the football star reportedly communicated to the club that he wants to leave Old Trafford this summer. While the English giants don't intend to sell him, Ronaldo is hellbent to part ways with them.
--------------------
Why US & Europe's Support for Ukraine May End Sooner Than Imagined, Despite Bellicose Rhetoric
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/why-us--europes-support-for-ukraine-may-end-sooner-than-imagined-despite-bellicose-rhetoric-1097195334.html
July 11, 2022, 3:11 PM
Washington announced a fifteenth military package for Ukraine on July 8. The new $400 million bundle includes four additional High Mobility Rocket Systems (HIMARS), bringing the total to 12. However, officials have warned that US and European weapon stocks will run low at some point.
--------------------
Boris Johnson Pledges Not to Back Any Tory Bidder as 'Dirty' Leadership Race Gains Steam
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/boris-johnson-pledges-not-to-back-any-tory-bidder-as-dirty-leadership-race-gains-steam-1097194813.html
July 11, 2022, 2:30 PM
Late last week, UK media claimed that BoJo’s allies were planning to prevent former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak from becoming Conservative party leader, amid reports that the outgoing prime minister considers leaving politics altogether.
--------------------
Poland Commemorates Volyn Massacre Victims Killed by Ukrainian Nationalists
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/poland-commemorates-volyn-massacre-victims-killed-by-ukrainian-nationalists-1097194399.html
July 11, 2022, 2:29 PM
Over the past days, Poles have been holding marches across the country to remember the victims of the 1943 mass civilian killing.
--------------------
Countering US' Indo-Pacific Strategy? China, Pakistan Launch Naval Drills Off Shanghai
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/countering-us-indo-pacific-strategy-china-pakistan-launch-naval-drills-off-shanghai-1097193656.html
July 11, 2022, 2:11 PM
The China-Pakistan Sea-Guardian 2 drills are aimed to work towards preparing for “joint response to maritime security threats” and promote defence cooperation between the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and the Pakistani Navy, an official statement said.
--------------------
Nairobi Fly Infection Triggers Panic as It Spreads Across Southern Asia
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/nairobi-fly-infection-triggers-panic-as-it-spreads-across-southern-asia-1097186121.html
July 11, 2022, 2:01 PM
Nairobi flies, also called Kenyan flies, are small orange and black collar beetles that cause a burning sensation and blister similar to acid dissolving the skin after biting. Its first major outbreak was reported in 1988 in Kenya and other parts of eastern Africa.
--------------------
Tory Leadership: How 358 MPs Will Decide Finalists in Race to be Next PM
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/tory-leadership-how-358-mps-will-decide-finalists-in-race-to-be-next-pm-1097184471.html
July 11, 2022, 2:00 PM
Conservative backbench MPs will meet on Monday the elect the 18 members of the powerful 1922 Committee — who will then set the rules for the most hotly-contested party leadership race in living memory.
--------------------
Collapse of High-Rise Carousel Near Italy's Naples Leaves 10 People Injured, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/collapse-of-high-rise-carousel-near-italys-naples-leaves-10-people-injured-reports-say-1097193561.html
July 11, 2022, 1:53 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Ten people were injured when a high-altitude chain carousel collapsed near the Italian city of Naples, local newspaper Il Mattino reported on Monday.
--------------------
Abe's Assassination Plotted for Almost Year, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/abes-assassination-plotted-for-almost-year-reports-suggest-1097193249.html
July 11, 2022, 1:39 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The man who killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe admitted to having plotted the assassination for almost a year, media reported on Monday.
--------------------
Juventus Hail Return of 'Champion' Paul Pogba
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/juventus-hail-return-of-champion-paul-pogba-1097192385.html
July 11, 2022, 1:38 PM
Paul Pogba had the time of his life during his time with Juventus in his first stint from 2012 to 2016. The French international powered them to four Serie A titles in as many years in Turin, besides inspiring them to the Champions League final in 2015. The former Man United midfielder is now back at the club for his second spell.
--------------------
'Agnipath' Scheme a 'Grave Mistake' Owing to Border Row With China, India's Defence Minister Warned
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/agnipath-scheme-a-grave-mistake-owing-to-border-row-with-china-indias-defence-minister-warned-1097188208.html
July 11, 2022, 1:33 PM
The Indian government has staunchly defended the ‘Agnipath’ scheme, describing it as a “transformative” and a “revolutionary” decision to make the forces more “youthful”. “Few of our initiatives might seem to be bitter in the present times. But, they will bear fruits in the coming days,” PM Modi has said amid reservations about the new scheme.
--------------------
Poll: Almost 65% of US Democrats Do Not Want Biden Re-elected in 2024
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/poll-almost-65-of-us-democrats-do-not-want-biden-re-elected-in-2024-1097192807.html
July 11, 2022, 1:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The majority of US Democrats do not want President Joe Biden to run for reelection in 2024, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll out Monday.
--------------------
Nature vs Human: WATCH Angry Sea Lions Chasing Away San Diego Beachgoers
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/nature-vs-human-watch-angry-sea-lions-chasing-away-san-diego-beachgoers-1097191017.html
July 11, 2022, 1:27 PM
People who observe lions in their natural habitat know very well they have got be careful and not approach the big cats, or it may go south very quick. While sea lions appear less menacing and way more squishy, it seems they may be pretty rough too.
--------------------
Indian Minister Calls for Stringent Birth Control Law on World Population Day
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/indian-minister-calls-for-stringent-birth-control-law-on-world-population-day-1097185419.html
July 11, 2022, 1:22 PM
According to the latest UN report, India is expected to surpass China as the world's most populous country as early as next year, with Central & South Asia projected to become the most populous global region by 2037.
--------------------
'F**king Free the F**king Nipple': Florence Pugh's Audacious Pink Dress Causes Buzz Online
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/fking-free-the-fking-nipple-florence-pughs-audacious-pink-dress-causes-buzz-online-1097190342.html
July 11, 2022, 1:20 PM
On Saturday, the 'Black Widow' star, Florence Pugh, showed up to a Valentino fashion show in Rome rocking an all-pink dress that left little to the imagination, leaving the actress' nipples visible.
--------------------
Lone White Tiger in India's Rajasthan Dies at Nahargarh Park - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/lone-white-tiger-in-indias-rajasthan-dies-at-nahargarh-park---video-1097190132.html
July 11, 2022, 1:13 PM
White tigers are considered to be rare species; only several hundred are in captivity worldwide, with about one hundred being found in India.
--------------------
Team China? Pacific Nations Start Snubbing US Allies as Kiribati Quits Key Bloc
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/team-china-pacific-nations-start-snubbing-us-allies-as-kiribati-quits-key-bloc-1097181420.html
July 11, 2022, 1:02 PM
China's increasing involvement with the Pacific island nations, some quite close to the largest US military command in Hawaii, has sent ripples among Washington and its regional allies. China has intensified negotiations with the Pacific nations to sign an umbrella deal focusing on economic and security cooperation.
--------------------
Campaign Website of UK's Liz Truss Registered Month Before Johnson's Resignation
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/campaign-website-of-uks-liz-truss-registered-month-before-johnsons-resignation-1097189145.html
July 11, 2022, 12:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The election campaign website of UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who plans to run for the post of the country's prime minister, was registered almost a month before Boris Johnson, the outgoing head of the government, announced his intention to step down.
--------------------
US Reportedly Considers Lifting Ban on Sale of Offensive Arms to Saudi Arabia
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/us-reportedly-considers-lifting-ban-on-sale-of-offensive-arms-to-saudi-arabia--1097187835.html
July 11, 2022, 12:33 PM
In February 2021, Joe Biden, who as a presidential candidate vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah” state, declared a halt to US support for the Kingdom’s offensive operations in Yemen, including “relevant arms sales” to Riyadh.
--------------------
India's Central Bank Announces International Trade Settlement in Rupees
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/indias-central-bank-announces-international-trade-settlement-in-rupees-1097188567.html
July 11, 2022, 12:32 PM
The Central Bank explained that the decision had been made in order to promote the growth of global trade with an emphasis on exports from India.
--------------------
Video: Bill Gates-Funded Picnic Facility Catches Fire in the Netherlands
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/video-bill-gates-funded-picnic-facility-catches-fire-in-the-netherlands-1097186959.html
July 11, 2022, 12:16 PM
Picnic is a grocery delivery company funded by Bill Gates that uses electric vehicles and promotes sustainability. In 2021, the Amsterdam-based company raised €600 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
--------------------
Sri Lankan Parliament Speaker Walks Back Claim President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Has Left Country
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/sri-lankan-president-is-in-neighboring-country-will-return-on-wednesday-reports-suggest-1097187491.html
July 11, 2022, 12:12 PM
Previously, local media reported that president Rajapaksa fled the country, as mass demonstrations against his government hit Colombo, and the protesters strormed his residence.
--------------------
Russia's Gymnastics Federation Vows to Seek Removal of Sanctions by Year-End
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/russias-gymnastics-federation-vows-to-seek-removal-of-sanctions-by-year-end-1097186547.html
July 11, 2022, 11:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Artistic Gymnastics Federation of Russia (AGFR) will do everything it can to ensure that its athletes are cleared of sanctions by the end of 2022, AGFR chairman Vasily Titov told Sputnik on Monday.
--------------------
Russian Blockchain-Based Analog of SWIFT Ready for Testing
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/russian-blockchain-based-analog-of-swift-ready-for-testing-1097186227.html
July 11, 2022, 11:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A pilot version of Russia's blockchain-based SWIFT analog is ready for testing and can be used in Russian banks, the National Technology Initiative Platform (NTI), told Sputnik on Monday.
--------------------
Canada to Send Sanctioned Nord Stream Turbines to Germany After July 14, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/canada-to-send-sanctioned-nord-stream-turbines-to-germany-after-july-14-reports-say-1097185560.html
July 11, 2022, 11:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Shipments of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline's turbines to Germany from Canada, where they were sent for repairs and then stranded due to sanctions on Russia, may start after mid-July, Russian business newspaper Kommersant reported on Monday, citing sources aware of the matter.
--------------------
Gaza Lacks Resources to Handle Its Historical Heritage, Says Archaeologist
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/gaza-lacks-resources-to-handle-its-historical-heritage-says-archaeologist---1097185174.html
July 11, 2022, 11:19 AM
According to some estimates, the Palestinian territories are home to more than 12,000 archaeological sites; nearly 200 of them are in the Gaza Strip. However, Hamas, which controls the enclave, doesn't have the means to excavate them and many antiquities have been destroyed or smuggled abroad.
--------------------
Adam's Rib No More? Church of England Can't Define What Makes a Woman
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/adams-rib-no-more-church-of-england-cant-define-what-makes-a-woman-1097181147.html
July 11, 2022, 11:10 AM
'Gender critical' feminist campaigner Maya Forstater, who was sacked from her research job at the Centre for Global Development for tweeting that a woman is an adult human female and that a man cannot become a woman, pointed out that the answer to the C of E's conundrum was in the Bible.
--------------------
Twitter Shares Plummet After Musk Torpedoed $44 Billion Buyout Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/twitter-shares-plummet-after-musk-torpedoed-44-billion-buyout-deal-1097182447.html
July 11, 2022, 11:04 AM
On Friday, the SpaceX and Tesla founder made it official: he's walking away from his multibillion Twitter deal, refusing to purchase the social media platform because of the excessive number of "spam bots".
--------------------
Biden's Visit to Saudi Arabia Was Postponed Due to Concerns Over President's Age, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/bidens-visit-to-saudi-arabia-was-postponed-due-to-concerns-over-presidents-age-report-says-1097181773.html
July 11, 2022, 10:53 AM
Concerns over Joe Biden’s health have been continuously mounting since the 79-year-old took office in January 2021. POTUS has become known for his public gaffes, recently being mocked for falling off his bike and misreading his teleprompter at speeches and press conferences.
--------------------
Leaders of Sri Lankan Parties Discuss Formation of New Government, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/leaders-of-sri-lankan-parties-discuss-formation-of-new-government-reports-say-1097182553.html
July 11, 2022, 10:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Leaders of Sri Lanka's political parties are holding a special meeting in the country's parliament on Monday to discuss the political situation and make decisions regarding the formation of a new unity government after the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, media reported on Monday.
--------------------
Sri Lankan Army Denies Shooting at Protesters During Saturday Unrest
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/sri-lankan-army-denies-shooting-at-protesters-during-saturday-unrest-1097181901.html
July 11, 2022, 10:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Sri Lankan army has denied that its soldiers opened fire at protesters who attempted to force their way into the president's residence in Colombo on July 9.
--------------------
Uber ‘Defied Taxi Laws, Lobbied Governments’ as Firm Expanded Its Global Clout, Leaked Docs Reveal
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/uber-defied-taxi-laws-lobbied-governments-as-firm-expanded-its-global-clout-leaked-docs-reveal-1097179676.html
July 11, 2022, 9:57 AM
The leaked files cover Uber’s murky operations across scores of countries during a period between 2013 and 2017, when the cab-sharing company turned into a global behemoth. Nowadays, the $43 billion company makes a whopping 19 million journeys per day across the world.
--------------------
One Person Killed and Two Others Injured as Bus Crashes Into Pedestrians in UK, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/one-person-killed-and-two-others-injured-as-bus-crashes-into-pedestrians-in-uk-reports-say-1097180777.html
July 11, 2022, 9:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A woman has died and two other people have been injured after a double-decker bus crashed into pedestrians at a bus stop in the UK city of Manchester, media reported on Monday.
--------------------
India to Surpass China as the World's Most Populous Country in 2023: UN Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/india-to-surpass-china-as-the-worlds-most-populous-country-in-2023-un-report-1097177667.html
July 11, 2022, 9:36 AM
Geographically, China is almost three times bigger than India. The latter is approximately 3.2 million sq km, while China is approximately 9.5 million sq km.
--------------------
Kremlin: Putin, Lukashenko Discuss Response to Lithuania Restricting Kaliningrad Transit
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/kremlin-putin-lukashenko-discuss-response-to-lithuania-restricting-kaliningrad-transit-1097179950.html
July 11, 2022, 9:34 AM
In response to Lithuania's restrictions of goods transit through Russia's Kaliningrad region, the latter's authorities proposed to impose a full ban on the movement of goods between the Baltic states and Russia. Vilnius, in turn, has already banned the transit of cement and alcohol from Russia to Kaliningrad.
--------------------
Police in India’s Uttar Pradesh Seize Autorickshaw Ferrying 27 Passengers, Video Goes Viral
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/police-in-indias-uttar-pradesh-seize-autorickshaw-ferrying-27-passengers-video-goes-viral-1097177459.html
July 11, 2022, 9:26 AM
In India, autorickshaws are considered one of the cheapest modes of public transport and people prefer using them to travel from one part of a city to another. Autorickshaws usually have a capacity to carry 3-10 people at the maximum depending on their different models.
--------------------
Indian State Education Paper Brands Pythagorean Theorem 'Fake', Newton's Apple Story 'Propaganda'
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/indian-state-education-paper-brands-pythagorean-theorem-fake-newtons-apple-story-propaganda-1097170148.html
July 11, 2022, 9:23 AM
The federal education ministry has asked every state to submit proposal papers, which should be included in the school curriculum.
--------------------
Anthony Albanese Ignores Beijing’s Proposals Aimed to Get Australia-China Ties ‘Back on Track’
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/anthony-albanese-ignores-beijings-proposals-aimed-to-get-australia-china-ties-back-on-track-1097177188.html
July 11, 2022, 9:06 AM
During last week's meeting between Australian and Chinese foreign ministers, Wang Yi blamed the previous Scott Morrison government for “difficulties” in bilateral ties in recent years. However, he commended the new Australian government for “re-affirming” its commitment to stabilizing relations and urged it to take “concrete” steps to improve ties.
--------------------
Kaliningrad Authorities Want to Exempt Transit From Latest Set of EU Restrictions
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/kaliningrad-authorities-want-to-exempt-transit-from-latest-set-of-eu-restrictions-1097177857.html
July 11, 2022, 8:18 AM
Earlier in the day, Lithuania expanded restrictions on the transit of goods to the Russian exclave, Reuters reported, citing the customs service of the Baltic state.
--------------------
Live Outside Tokyo Temple Amid Wake Ceremony for Assassinated ex-PM Shinzo Abe
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/live-outside-tokyo-temple-amid-wake-ceremony-for-assassinated-ex-pm-shinzo-abe-1097173571.html
July 11, 2022, 7:51 AM
The 67-year-old politician was shot on Friday in the city of Nara. A suspect, former Japanese Navy sailor Yamagami Tetsuya, shot Abe twice with a handmade gun. Abe was rushed to a local hospital suffering from heart and collapsed lungs, and succumbed to his wounds later in the day.
--------------------
Sweden Faces Drastic Decrease in Childbirths Coinciding in Time With COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/sweden-faces-drastic-decrease-in-childbirths-coinciding-in-time-with-covid-19-vaccination-campaign-1097170334.html
July 11, 2022, 7:20 AM
Regarding COVID-19, Sweden ranks among the most-vaccinated nations in the world, with the vaccine uptake level among people aged 12 and over reaching 87.1 percent.
--------------------
EU Losing 'Battle of Narratives' Over Ukraine, Top Diplomat Borrell Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/eu-losing-battle-of-narratives-over-ukraine-top-diplomat-borrell-says-1097175646.html
July 11, 2022, 7:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is losing "the global battle of narratives" concerning Ukraine and has to work further to change the situation, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said following the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bali.
--------------------
Indian Embassy Says New Delhi Will Not Send Troops to Sri Lanka Amid Political Turmoil
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/indian-embassy-says-new-delhi-will-not-send-troops-to-sri-lanka-amid-political-turmoil-1097169117.html
July 11, 2022, 7:08 AM
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed their fellow citizens that they were willing to resign. However, protesters continued to occupy the houses of the President and Prime Minister in Colombo, awaiting their formal resignation.
--------------------
Reports: Sri Lanka to Hold General Election by March 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/reports-sri-lanka-to-hold-general-election-by-march-2023-1097173765.html
July 11, 2022, 6:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sri Lanka will hold presidential and parliamentary elections before March 2023, following the decision of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit his resignation amid mass protests in the country caused by an ongoing economic crisis, Sri Lankan newspaper Daily Mirror reported on Monday, citing senior political sources.
--------------------
Rishi Sunak’s Team Denies Links to Dom Cummings Amid Emergence of ‘Dirty Dossier’ on Ex-Chancellor
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/rishi-sunaks-team-denies-links-to-dom-cummings-amid-emergence-of-dirty-dossier-on-ex-chancellor-1097172632.html
July 11, 2022, 6:33 AM
Last week’s move by BoJo to step down as Conservative Party leader while continuing to run the UK until his successor is picked has triggered a leadership race, in which ex-Chancellor Rishi Sunak is seen as one of the favorites.
--------------------
Faroe Islands Set to Limit Controversial Dolphin Killings Due to Overfishing
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/faroe-islands-set-to-limit-controversial-dolphin-killings-due-to-overfishing-1097171030.html
July 11, 2022, 6:30 AM
While whaling in the Faroe Islands is a tradition dating back to the Viking Age and the hunts are carried out on a non-commercial basis in an ordinary fashion as a community-binding activity, it has sparked vocal demands across the globe to end the practice, which is seen as barbaric and out of date.
--------------------
Sri Lankan President Confirms Intention to Resign to Prime Minister, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/sri-lankan-president-confirms-intention-to-resign-to-prime-minister-reports-say-1097170641.html
July 11, 2022, 5:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially confirmed his intention to resign from the post to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, media reported on Monday.
--------------------
Gas Deliveries Via Nord Stream Suspended on Monday, Pipeline Operator Data Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/gas-deliveries-via-nord-stream-suspended-on-monday-pipeline-operator-data-shows-1097170024.html
July 11, 2022, 5:36 AM
MOSCOW, July 11 (Sputnik) - Deliveries of Russian gas via the Nord Stream pipeline have stopped on Monday at 04:00 a.m. gmt, according to the data frome the pipeline’s operator, Nord Stream AG.
--------------------
Israel’s Blue & White, New Hope Parties Sign Political Merger to Run as Joint Slate in November
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/israels-blue--white-new-hope-parties-sign-political-merger-to-run-as-joint-slate-in-november--1097168762.html
July 11, 2022, 4:25 AM
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz proclaims that Israel “deserves better” and should be offered a central option, rather than being forced “to pick from the extremes.” Israel’s November 1 elections mark the nation’s fifth national vote since 2019.
--------------------
US Intel Supplies Kiev With Satellite Images to Target Civilians in Russia, RaHDIt Hackers Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/us-intel-supplies-kiev-with-satellite-images-to-target-civilians-in-russia-rahdit-hackers-say-1097168460.html
July 11, 2022, 4:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US intelligence passes on satellite imagery to Kiev, including images of the Russian territory, where Ukrainian strikes are later carried out, targeting civilians, a member of the RaHDIt Russian hacker group told Sputnik.
--------------------
Returning to MLS? English Superstar Wayne Rooney Reportedly Agrees to Manage DC United
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/returning-to-mls-english-superstar-wayne-rooney-reportedly-agrees-to-manage-dc-united-1097168023.html
July 11, 2022, 4:11 AM
Rooney, a Manchester United star and the most prolific scorer in the history of the English national team, announced his retirement in January 2021 - not long after being announced as manager of Derby County, a second-tier English team.
--------------------
US Senate Majority Leader Schumer Tests Positive For COVID-19 - Spokesperson
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/us-senate-majority-leader-schumer-tests-positive-for-covid-19---spokesperson-1097167922.html
July 11, 2022, 3:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has contracted the coronavirus despite having been vaccinated, his spokesperson Justin Goodman said.
--------------------
Blinken Makes Stopover in Japan to Express Condolences Over Abe’s Death
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/blinken-makes-stopover-in-japan-to-express-condolences-over-abes-death-1097167795.html
July 11, 2022, 3:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Japan to express his condolences on the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on Friday, the Kyodo news agency reports.
--------------------
Twitter Hires Lawyers to File Lawsuit Compelling Elon Musk to Buy Company
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/twitter-hires-lawyers-to-file-lawsuit-compelling-elon-musk-to-buy-company-1097167283.html
July 11, 2022, 3:32 AM
This Friday, the eccentric billionaire officially announced he was refusing to buy the social network for a whopping $44 billion. One of the main reasons for the sudden U-turn, according to Musk, is that Twitter severely undercounted the number of "spam bots" using the platform.
--------------------
Video: British Hiker Captures Nearing Avalanche After Taking Shelter Last Minute in Kyrgyzstan
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/video-british-hiker-captures-nearing-avalanche-after-taking-shelter-last-minute-in-kyrgyzstan-1097165908.html
July 11, 2022, 2:42 AM
The descent of the glacier took place in the Kyrgyz part of the Tian Shan mountain range, at the country's south, where the group of British and American tourists were hiking. Notably, Jengish Chokusu, the tallest peak in the Tian Shan, rises to a height of 7,439 meters (24,406 feet).
--------------------
Russian Hacker Groups Have Obtained Ukrainian Army’s Secret Operational Files
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/russian-hacker-groups-have-obtained-ukrainian-armys-secret-operational-files-1097166970.html
July 11, 2022, 2:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The RaHDIt Russian hacker group and the Ukrainian Beregini female hacker team have obtained secret documents relating to the operation of the Ukrainian armed forces, a member of the RaHDIt Russian hacker group told Sputnik.
--------------------
South Africa Reels as Trio of ‘Random’ Tavern Shootings Leaves at Least 21 Dead, Dozens Injured
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/south-africa-reels-as-trio-of-random-tavern-shootings-leaves-at-least-21-dead-dozens-injured--1097166281.html
July 11, 2022, 1:59 AM
A trio of tavern shootings in South Africa has resulted in at least 21 deaths, and more than a dozen injured, many in life-altering conditions. Authorities responding to the Soweto Township shooting said they remain unaware of “why they were targeting these people.”
--------------------
Report: US Intel Operatives Backed Plans to Buy Infamous NSO Group Before Negotiations Were Axed
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/report-us-intel-operatives-backed-plans-to-buy-infamous-nso-group-before-negotiations-were-axed-1097164780.html
July 11, 2022, 1:26 AM
The firm in question is responsible for Pegasus, a "zero-click" hacking tool that can remotely extract everything from a target's mobile phone, including messages, contacts, images and videos. Additionally, it can make the phone into a tracking and recording tool.
--------------------
Video: Spirit Airlines Flight Catches Fire After Brakes Overheat Upon Landing in Georgia
https://sputniknews.com/20220711/video-spirit-airlines-flight-catches-fire-after-brakes-overheat-upon-landing-in-georgia-1097164998.html
July 11, 2022, 12:22 AM
No stranger to drama, the budget Spirit Airlines previously dealt with a fire on one of its planes in October 2022, when a bird strike prompted a jet fire and forced pilots to abort takeoff procedures in New Jersey.
--------------------
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Parties Reportedly Agree to Form Unity Government
https://sputniknews.com/20220710/sri-lankas-opposition-parties-reportedly-agree-to-form-unity-government-1097164858.html
July 10, 2022, 11:39 PM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Opposition parties in Sri Lanka have agreed to form an interim government of unity after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigns, the Deccan Herald newspaper reports.
--------------------
Ukrainian Troops Target Donetsk Village Using 6 Grad Rockets - DPR Mission to JCCC
https://sputniknews.com/20220710/ukrainian-troops-target-donetsk-village-using-6-grad-rockets---dpr-mission-to-jccc-1097164641.html
July 10, 2022, 10:54 PM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops shelled the village of Novobakhmutivka in the Donetsk region using BM-21 "Grad" rockets late on Sunday night, the Donetsk People’s Republic’s (DPR) mission to the Joint Center for Control and Coordination on the ceasefire regime (JCCC) said.
--------------------
Biden: Americans Should ‘Keep Protesting’ After Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
https://sputniknews.com/20220710/biden-americans-should-keep-protesting-after-supreme-court-abortion-ruling-1097164514.html
July 10, 2022, 10:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden has called on American citizens who feel discontent after the historic Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion was overturned to keep protesting.
--------------------