Western civilization and culture have been infected by a mindset that prizes ideology over competence and virtue over reason. And democracy is only a good idea if and when it serves elite interests. Then there is an issue of competence. Competence used to be rewarded, now incompetence is overlooked when serving ideology.   CrossTalking with John Laughland, Danny Haiphong, and Arthur Cleroux. #news #trending #currentevents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rt.news Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtintl Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-J4IfLaXQs

The US is a major exporter of liquefied natural gas, and will expect more income from its allies as it imposes sanctions against Russia. Thus, Germany has just signed a 20-year contract with a major American gas supplier – one of the few options left for the EU while cutting ties with Moscow. RT’s Fiorella Isabel explains Washington's motivations behind the sanctions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Firefighters in Southern California have been attempting to put out a brush fire from the air. Several choppers and a plane were seen dropping fire retardant and water around the blaze. It reportedly broke out near Santa Clarita. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said they were helping US Forest Service crews extinguish the fire. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Skirmishes erupt in the city of Marseille between young protesters and police as France enters 5th night of unrest over police killing of a teen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com