EU to boost military support to Kyiv, mulling new sanctions
The European Union says it will continue applying pressure on Russia by devising a new set of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine while stepping up military … Read More
In Russia, one man has extinguished the bright hope many once felt
Russian President Vladimir Putin isn’t just destroying Ukraine, but two nations, condemning Russians to an isolation they didn’t necessarily choose. Over the past couple of months while I’ve been reporting … Read More
Russia owes Western banks $120 billion. They won’t get it back
Goldman Sachs said Thursday that it is “winding down its business in Russia in compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.” JPMorgan Chase, America’s largest bank, followed within hours, saying it … Read More
UK economy bounced back in January 2022 as it grew 0.8 per cent
UK economy is now 0.8 per cent ABOVE its pre-coronavirus level after GDP grew by almost one per cent in January to reverse its 0.2 per cent contraction in December … Read More
Really grand designs! Incredible photos reveal some of the most bizarre buildings you’ll ever see
Really grand designs! Incredible photos reveal some of the most bizarre buildings you’ll ever see – from a cat-shaped kindergarten to an office block that looks like a fish Amazing … Read More
Russian troops in Ukraine have been issued GAS MASKS amid warnings Putin will launch chemical attack
Russian troops in Ukraine have been issued GAS MASKS: Chemical warfare equipment is seized from captured troops amid warnings from the West that Putin WILL launch a gas attack Ukraine’s … Read More
Crufts hopefuls don stylish prints headscarves, and rainbow onesies as event continues in Birmingham
Strike a paws! Crufts hopefuls step out in stylish prints, rainbow onesies and headscarves as world’s biggest dog show continues in Birmingham Stylish pooches arrived at biggest dog show in the … Read More
World shares mixed as war, inflation hold sway on markets
BANGKOK — Shares were mixed Friday as uncertainty over the war in Ukraine and persistently high inflation hung over world markets. Stocks opened higher in Europe after most Asian benchmarks … Read More
Russia’s misinformation offensive impedes diplomatic efforts to end the war
Not only was Lavrov’s claim a lie, as the world knows, it was especially offensive since it came a day after a horrific Russian attack on a children’s and maternity … Read More
Google, Meta face EU probe into possible competition breach
The European Union has threatened to crack down on an agreement between Google and Facebook parent Meta for online display advertising services, saying the deal may breach the bloc’s rules … Read More
