Boeing's Starliner capsule, plagued with issues, has returned to Earth without its crew, leaving the astronauts to wait until February for their return, as SpaceX has been contracted to bring them back. This follows NASA reportedly refusing assistance from Russia's Roscosmos. Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko spoke to RT about what happens when a spacecraft malfunctions and how the ISS handles unexpected scenarios.

China has pledged $50 billion to support Africa, focusing on infrastructure projects to improve sea and rail transport links between the continent and the Asian nation. We discuss this initiative with Mmamoloko Kubayi, South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements.

Thousands of pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside the University of Amsterdam to protest the institution's alleged complicity in supporting Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Details of a three-year investigation into the US's botched withdrawal from Afghanistan will be unveiled by the Chairman of Washington's Committee on Foreign Affairs on Monday. This follows reports of American military weapons surfacing in other parts of South Asia. RT India correspondent Runjhun Sharma explains.

Italian firefighters used a crane to rescue a Sri Lankan tourist who suffered a heart attack inside the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Tuscany.

Boeing has been mired in legal and safety controversies for the last five years. Known for cutting corners to reduce costs, the American manufacturing giant has prioritized profits over safety. Numerous whistleblowers have come forward, providing documents and firsthand testimonies detailing these issues. Why is there still a lack of oversight for the company? Captain Dennis Tajer sheds light on the implications of flying planes made by a company embroiled in controversy, emphasizing the critical need to prioritize proper training and safety standards over commercial interests when the lives of hundreds are at stake.

RT spoke with Aleksandr Ionov, head of the Russian Anti-Globalization Movement, about the ongoing trial in Florida where four activists are being accused of acting as Kremlin agents, among other topics.

Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, warned Israel that attempts to displace Palestinians to Jordan would be seen as a declaration of war. Daoud Kuttab, a Palestinian-American journalist and writer, emphasizes the importance of setting a red line for Israel regarding the West Bank.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft undocked from the ISS without its crew, leaving astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams stranded in space until February. The capsule landed in New Mexico six hours after departing the ISS.

The Communist Party of Türkiye (TKP) have made their feelings on the arrival of a US warship crystal clear, unfurling a giant banner which read ‘Yankee go home’ in the Port of Izmir. The USS Wasp, tasked with protecting Israel, anchored in the port earlier this week, to the disapproval of many in Türkiye, who have protested the arrival. A video of the banner was shared on X by the TKP, who said, ‘It’s not enough to hide on your ship! You will hear our slogans, you will see our banner. We will shout in unison, we’ll get you out of this country.’ The move comes after two US marines were assaulted during a port visit in Izmir on Monday, during a protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza and ‘US imperialism.’

Large swathes of southeast Asia are bracing for one of the deadliest typhoons in a decade, as Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in China. Over 400,000 people have been evacuated on the Chinese island of Hainan, with schools being forced to close and flights grounded across the region due to catastrophic wind and rain. Winds in Hainan reached over 200km/h as it made landfall, uprooting trees and shattering windows. Hong Kong airport, the Hong Kong-Macau-Zhuhai bridge and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which were all closed as the edge of the super typhoon passed, reopened on Friday. However, ports and airports across northern Vietnam will remain closed on Saturday, when Yagi is expected to make landfall. Yagi, which killed 16 in the Philippines earlier this week, is due to reach Vietnam and Laos this weekend, and affect parts of Thailand and Myanmar before finally dissipating.

Crowds of locals from five district associations of Arganzuela marched through Madrid streets to express their criticism of tourist flats and the impact of mass tourism on the area.

US National Security spokesperson John Kirby failed to grasp President Putin’s irony about Russia’s support for Kamala Harris’ candidacy and asked the Russian President ‘stop interfering’ in US election. Nice advice from the US, but personal example would be cooler.

Following the meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, Alexey Likhachev, the Chief of the Russian Atomic Energy Corporation (Rosatom), warned about the consequences of an attack on the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, saying that ‘Chernobyl will seem like a warm-up.’ RT’s Murad Gazdiev brings us details of the Grossi-Likhachev meeting.

In this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez, along with Craig ‘Pasta’ Jardula from The Convo Couch, takes you through a rollercoaster of global events. They kick things off with a dramatic look at how a tragic case of friendly fire has caused a major shakeup in Ukraine’s military. The show also explores a rare moment of tension between the UK and Israel, highlighting shifts in international alliances. Rick then sits down with former Pentagon official Michael Maloof to unpack the latest developments in Ukraine and their broader implications.

In this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez, alongside veteran war correspondent Ghadi Francis, takes a closer look at the rising tensions in the South China Sea, where clashes between Chinese and Philippine coast guards are sparking international concern. Rick delves into the broader geopolitical implications of this maritime dispute, unpacking the region’s strategic and economic importance. The episode also explores US Attorney General Merrick Garland’s recent warnings about foreign election interference and contrasts them with the significant influence of lobbyists in American politics. To round out the discussion, Rick is joined by independent journalist Sarah Bils to analyze the fallout from a challenging week for both Israel and Ukraine.

Russian President Putin voted online in the Moscow city legislative election.

Donald Trump mocked the current US administration's attempts to start the ’Russia Russia Russia scam’ all over again.

A commuter train collided with a truck in the Leningrad Region of Russia. The accident occurred when the truck driver failed to see the approaching train due to a blind spot created by another train. Fortunately, all those involved survived.

On the sidelines of the 2024 Eastern Economic Forum, Dmitry Mezentsev, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus, told RT that Western sanctions against Moscow will eventually perish because it’s impossible to neglect Russia or make it vanish.

RT had a chance to speak exclusively with Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok.

A whopping $50 billion in financial aid for Africa has been put on the table by China. The proposal was made at a forum on cooperation with the continent. Beijing says the cash would come without political conditions.

Protesters held a demonstration in Tel Aviv, carrying mock coffins covered with Israeli flags to call for a hostage release deal to save those captives who are still alive.

A precision airstrike on a French-made 155mm Caesar SPG was carried out by Russian forces in the bordering Kursk region.