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Freak V-Day glitch? Facebook engine CENSORS iconic photo with Soviet flag raised over Reichstag (PHOTOS)

Social media feeds are filled with historic shots marking Victory Day, but Facebook seems to have taken issue with one that symbolizes the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, and it keeps deleting a recently-colorized version of it.
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Night clubs and bars shut down in Seoul after new Covid-19 hotspot emerges in city’s main leisure district

Authorities have cracked down on Seoul’s night life after reports of a young clubber infecting people with Covid-19 in South Korea’s capital. The nation now fears a new wave of infections after easing social distancing rules.
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Drunken death threats: Ex-Croatia star Ognjen Vukojevic arrested after 'threatening to kill' his 'Miss Croatia' wife - REPORT

Former Croatia international and current Under-21 manager Ognjen Vukojevic was arrested by police Friday night after allegedly threatening to kill his wife, her mother and her sister while in a drunken state, according to reports.
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Rock’n’roll legend Little Richard, the man behind the 1950s hit ‘Tutti Frutti’ dies at 87

One of the founding fathers of rock’n’roll, songwriter and singer Little Richard, has died at the grand old age of 87. He inspired generations of musicians with his energy and drive to experiment with new genres.
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'I take responsibility': Dana White shoulders the blame for Khabib Nurmagomedov's absence from UFC 249 (VIDEO)

UFC president Dana White says that he was at fault for Khabib Nurmagomedov being unable to compete at UFC 249 after he admitted that the UFC lightweight champion followed his directives which led to him being 'stranded' in Moscow.
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Moscow e-commerce sales jump 40% during coronavirus lockdown

The volume of online sales in the Russian capital grew rapidly in March, reaching 16 billion rubles (almost $218 million), according to the official Moscow mayor’s office website.
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'I like to face guys that have COUNTRIES behind them': Floyd Mayweather leaves door open to Khabib, McGregor boxing bouts (VIDEO)

While he says he has no interest in facing a top-ranked boxer, Floyd Mayweather is refusing to rule out a fight with the likes of Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov, as long as the money is right.
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UN rapporteur on torture ‘scared to find out more about our democracies’ after delving into Assange case

Discovering that the cruelty visited on Julian Assange by Western democracies had been premeditated has heightened the fear of learning more about how those democracies operate, the UN’s rapporteur on torture has admitted.
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'It will be NOTHING LESS than equal': US women's soccer team vows to FIGHT BACK after equal pay claims were dismissed (VIDEO)

The United States women's soccer team has filed an appeal against a ruling that dismissed their claims for equal pay, with star player Megan Rapinoe insisting nothing less than equality will be acceptable to the players.
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Trump is watching: Dana White says US President Donald Trump is keeping tabs on UFC 249 ahead of fight night (VIDEO)

UFC president Dana White said his team has worked flat out to keep fighters safe ahead of UFC 249, and revealed President Donald Trump is watching developments in Jacksonville ahead of fight night in Florida.
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UFC 249: An all-time classic between Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje beckons as UFC emerges from coronavirus hiatus (VIDEO)

Despite once again being denied seeing Tony Ferguson do battle with Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC has served up the next best thing as the fiercely exciting Justin Gaethje steps in to face Ferguson for the interim title at UFC 249.
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Fighting with their fingers crossed: 'Jacare' Souza's positive test means the shadow of COVID-19 looms large over UFC 249 (VIDEO)

The news that Ronaldo '"Jacare" Souza, plus his two cornermen, tested positive for coronavirus couldn't have come at a worse time for the UFC, who had done everything they could to mitigate risk ahead of UFC 249.
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Russia’s mightiest military aircraft buzz over Moscow to mark 75th anniversary of Nazi defeat (PHOTO, VIDEO)

Defying clouds in the sky and Covid-19 on the ground, Russia’s deadliest bombers, nimblest fighter jets and strongest transport aircraft flew over the capital in celebration of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany 75 years ago.
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War & peace: Vincent Bal creates ‘Shadowology’ tributes to WW2 victory

As part of RT’s #VictoryPages, artist Vincent Bal is creating call-to-peace illustrations using shadows cast by toy soldiers. His unique technique is an art form in itself, which he refers to as “shadowology.”
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Goldman Sachs: Oil demand could exceed supply by end-May

Oil demand could rebound enough to exceed supply by the end of this month, Goldman’s head of commodities Jeffrey Currie told Barron’s Market Brief.
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Top German politician wants to ‘urgently’ reopen French border despite Berlin’s reluctance to ease Covid-19 travel restrictions

The head of Germany’s most populous state has called for the reopening of the country’s French border to be fast-tracked. The federal government earlier warned that such actions risk launching a new wave of Covid-19 infections.
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UFC star Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza TESTS POSITIVE for COVID-19, but UFC 249 will still GO AHEAD (VIDEO)

The build-up to Saturday night's UFC 249 event has been hit by a major setback following the news that UFC middleweight contender Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, plus two cornermen, have tested positive for coronavirus in Jacksonville.
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Storming of Berlin: Rare HD WW2 photos from May 1945 colorized for the first time

#VictoryPages presents rare historical footage of the Battle of Berlin for the first time in color as part of RT’s tribute to the 75th anniversary of the defeat of fascism.
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Why China is better prepared than other economic powers for any global crisis

While the world’s second-largest economy, China, has suffered its first contraction on record due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some experts argue the country has been preparing for a possible crisis for a long time.
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‘India is an important force’: US Afghanistan envoy Khalilzad calls for direct talks between New Delhi and Taliban

Washington’s special envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has called on New Delhi to directly engage with the Taliban, asking India to play a “more active” part in the Afghan peace process and the fight against terrorism.
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WaPo in league with Maduro? Venezuela’s Guaido says US mercenary contract is fake, even after own allies give full doc to US media

Opposition leader Juan Guaido continues to deny any link to a failed armed incursion into Venezuela, despite his own allies handing over a lengthy contract to American media naming him as the commander of the operation.
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Forgetting someone? WH attributes victory over Nazis to ‘America & UK’ in bizarre VE-Day message, gets schooled on Twitter

The White House has marked the victory over Nazi Germany in a tweet hailing the role of the US and the UK, while leaving out the nation that sacrificed the most – the Soviet Union. Netizens were quick to provide a history lesson.
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No options: The choice between Trump & Biden is meaningless & proves US democracy is a ‘sham,’ Roger Waters tells RT

With US President Donald Trump preparing to square off with presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden in the 2020 race, Americans might as well be choosing between Orwell and Huxley, Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters told RT.
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Censors crack down on ‘Plandemic’ conspiracy documentary. What’s so dangerous about it?

Pulled from YouTube, censored in internet searches, and denounced by every single mainstream media outlet, what kind of information could make everyone so mad about ‘Plandemic’? We watched it to find out.
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War of words over actual war? US BLOCKS UN resolution on global Covid-19 ceasefire over its support for WHO

A dispute between the US and China scuttled a proposed UN resolution calling for a global ceasefire during the Covid-19 pandemic, after Beijing insisted on support for the World Health Organization and Washington vetoed it.
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One in five US kids is obese, and it could get WORSE due to Covid-19 lockdowns, even amid growing shortages

Nearly a fifth of America’s youth are severely overweight, the latest national data shows. The trend only got worse with millions idling indoors under Covid-19 lockdowns – even as the same policies propel food shortages in the US.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s non-apology for pushing FAKE NEWS about VP Pence shows partisanship rules MSM

After even mainstream outlets objected to a deceptively edited video of VP Mike Pence, comedian Jimmy Kimmel issued a sarcastic apology suggesting that lying about the Trump administration is fine because they don’t “value truth.”
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Resistance rejoices as wife of Trump immigration aide tests positive for Covid-19

The White House asked reporters to wear face masks after a second staff member in two days tested positive for the coronavirus. Critics of President Donald Trump reacted with joy after finding out who it was.
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'They say I'll get a BULLET in the head': Russian MMA fighter details threats after releasing Khabib diss track

Russian MMA fighter Dmitry 'Anubis' Kuznetsov has revealed scorned fans threatened he would receive "a bullet in the head" in response to releasing a diss track titled 'Hypocrisy King,' aimed at UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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Cuts no ice: Why Alexandra Trusova’s 'betrayal' brought Russian figure skating to the brink of civil war

When Russian quad-jumping prodigy Alexandra Trusova parted ways with her famed coach, Eteri Tutberidze, she was quickly denounced as a traitor by some of her former colleagues.
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‘Police state’ & bad for IT business: Telegram founder who ditched Russia unloads on the US & life in Silicon Valley

High taxes, bad healthcare, police repression, lack of culture, poor education… Telegram founder Pavel Durov wants you to know he really doesn’t like Silicon Valley and thinks living or doing business in the US is a terrible idea.
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White House accuses FBI of ‘MANUFACTURING CRIME’ in case against General Flynn

The war of words between the White House and the James Comey-era FBI has intensified, with Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany accusing the agency of “manufacturing” a criminal case against Michael Flynn.
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Would you like bullets with that? Swedish gangsters unload on McDonald’s with AK-47 in drive-by shooting (VIDEO)

Police in Sweden are investigating after a pair of thugs opened fire on a McDonald’s restaurant with an AK-47 rifle. The shooting is one of two violent incidents at a McDonald’s outlet in the country in as many days.
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'Drunk as sh*t': Dennis Rodman recalls boozy karaoke session with Kim Jong-un

Former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman has discussed how his unlikely friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was forged in a vodka-soaked karaoke session after the pair had watched a basketball game together.
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‘Situation fragile’: EU says borders should stay closed until June 15 on Covid-19 fears

The European Union will likely keep its external borders shut until June 15, after a recommendation from the European Commission to extend the current Covid-19 travel ban by another 30 days.
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UFC 249: Dominick Cruz can cement legacy as bantamweight royalty with win against Henry Cejudo

Injury-plagued former champ Dominick Cruz makes his return from another extended absence from the cage to challenge Henry Cejudo for bantamweight gold at UFC 249, knowing that a win will mark him out as the best of all time.
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Coronavirus ‘doesn’t like heat’ & stops being so infectious at just +30°C – Russian health watchdog

Hot summer days may finally rid humanity of the Covid-19 scourge as the virus becomes almost non-infectious at air temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the Russian consumer watchdog.
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Venezuela charges two Americans with terrorism and conspiracy over failed mercenary plot

Venezuela has charged two former US soldiers with terrorism and conspiracy offences for taking part in a botched bid to oust President Nicolas Maduro, the country’s top prosecutor said on Friday.
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'Let's make Curtis Blaydes mad!' Fans take dig at UFC heavyweight with Rachael Ostovich beach bikini post (PHOTOS)

MMA fans have taken aim at UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes using Rachael Ostovich's new smoking beach snaps as ammunition after Blaydes questioned whether the women's flyweight was fighting in the organisation on merit or on looks.
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'Craven and repugnant': Dem Feinstein roasted for attack on Biden accuser Reade after backing Blasey Ford during Kavanaugh fiasco

Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein is being lambasted for apparent double standards after attacking Tara Reade, the former Joe Biden staffer who alleges the Democrat presidential candidate sexually assaulted her.
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Milan branded a ticking Covid-19 time 'BOMB' by Italian virologist as people flout precautions after lockdown eased

People snapped grouping together at popular spots in Milan, defying social-distancing rules just days after the city eased its lockdown, have prompted an Italian virologist to compare it to a ticking coronavirus infection ‘bomb.’
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US attempts to push Covid-19 China lab theory undermine plan for independent probe into virus' origin – reports

The push for a comprehensive inquiry into the origin of the novel coronavirus is being hampered by the US narrative that Covid-19 may have stemmed from a lab in China, Australian diplomatic and intelligence sources told Reuters.
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Positive sign? On VE Day, Putin and Johnson agree need to improve British-Russian relationship

Victory Day brought a rare positive moment between Russia and the UK, as President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed on the need to improve the badly soured relations between the two countries.
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Kiev won’t reciprocate to Georgia’s move and recall ambassador after Saakashvili headed Ukraine’s reform body


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Which of Europe's footballing elite could be the biggest WINNERS and LOSERS from the coronavirus chaos?

Football across Europe is edging ever closer to a return from its coronavirus-enforced hiatus, but which teams could benefit most from the break? We look at what the Covid-19 chaos could mean for the European big boys.
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Trump says ‘sick man’ Comey and ‘Sleepy Joe’ Biden tried to take him down, warns ‘it’s all coming out’

A day after the Justice Department dropped charges against Gen. Michael Flynn, President Trump is accusing Joe Biden and a host of Obama administration officials of trying to sabotage his presidency, saying “it’s all coming out.”
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Worst month since Great Depression: US unemployment rate soars to 14.7%, with 20.5 million jobs lost in April

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday that the coronavirus shutdown has slashed a record number of jobs from nonfarm payrolls, sending the unemployment rate to record highs.
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