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Volkswagen’s ex-boss charged with fraud in Dieselgate scandal German prosecutors have brought charges against former Volkswagen (VW) Chief Executive Martin Winterkorn over his role in the diesel emissions-cheating scandal. Four other managers were also indicted in the case. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Milestone v risk to innovation: EU govts back controversial copyright regulation despite protests A majority of EU governments approved a much-criticized copyright directive, targeting platforms like Google and Facebook. The new rules were earlier slammed by Big Tech, rights groups, and ordinary users alike. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Russia’s long-endurance Arctic drone sub to swim 10,000km under ice during trials A secret Russian drone designed for long patrols of its Arctic waters will be ready for the first phase of sea trials in 2021, a top defense research official said. The non-nuclear sub is meant to stay underwater up to 3 months. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

'Can it play center-back?' Fans react after sex toy found in Old Trafford dugout United picked up a 2-1 win over the Hammers at Old Trafford, but the score wasn't the only talking point after the match, as a rubber sex toy was discovered in the dugout after the game by Press Association journalist Simon Peach. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Man accused of raping teen on cruise released by judge thanks to legal loophole A man accused of raping a teenage girl while on a Mediterranean cruise ship has walked free from a Spanish court on a legal technicality because the alleged attack occurred on international waters. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

#ExtinctionRebellion shuts down London’s busiest streets with climate change protest (VIDEOS) Environmental protesters have mobilized to take over five of London’s most iconic locations, bringing streets to a standstill, with the aim of forcing the UK government to take serious action on the “global climate emergency.” Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

‘What the hell do I know?’: Trump roasted on Twitter for unsolicited Boeing advice Amid the ongoing Boeing 737 MAX scandal, the company's share price has plummeted and international fleets of the problematic plane are grounded, but one unlikely source has offered some advice: Donald Trump. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Weather anchor says she got ‘death threats’ for interrupting Tiger Woods’ Masters triumph Ella Dorsey, a weather presenter for Atlanta’s CBS46, said she was bombarded with “death threats” after cutting into Tiger Woods’ Masters victory to make a tornado warning. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

Jack Ma defends ‘truth over correctness’ as overtime work routine comment evokes online fury The founder of one of the world’s biggest e-commerce firms, Jack Ma, has defied social media bashing, which followed the Chinese billionaire’s controversial comment on the industry’s severe overtime culture. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF

‘Bats**t, Foolish’: Tory MPs blast Pro-EU Labour colleague who compared Brexiteer group to Nazis Conservative lawmakers including Jacob Rees-Mogg have hit back at pro-EU politician David Lammy for likening the Tories’ European Research Group to Nazis. Read Full Article at RT.com Source: NF