RT News - August 07, 2019 (12:00 MSK)

The Venezuelan government denounces the latest US sanctions as an 'act of war' , while the White House threatens to rope in allies of Caracas, and again urges President Maduro to step down. Months after the UK's Guardian newspaper wrongfully accused the Russian news agency Sputnik of doctoring an image to amplify an anti-Muslim narrative - it finally issues an apology. Another expenses row brews in the EU over chauffeur services and comfy seats - a new report reveals some of the luxurious perks on tap for MEPs.