RT News - June 11, 2019 (17:00 MSK)

Leaked messages suggest a corruption case against Brazil's former president, Lula da Silva, was in fact a stitch-up designed to destroy his re-election bid. We look at the controversial figure whose death in Syria is being mourned by parts of the mainstream media. Outlets are dubbing the man who condoned jihadists, fought against President Assad and praised the 9/11 attacks - a 'rebel icon'. Accusations of US meddling in British politics - after America's Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is taped pledging to "push back" against UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn becoming Prime Minister.