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UK slaps fines on Russian imports, vodka

Britain on Tuesday imposed an additional 35% tariff on a swathe of Russian imports, from vodka to steel, and banned exports of luxury goods over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “We want to

15th March 2022

Europe/World

Ukraine economy could collapse if war drags on: IMF

By Delphine Touitou Ukraine’s government continues to function, the banking system is stable and debt payments are viable in the short term, but the Russian invasion could plunge Ukraine into a devastating

15th March 2022

Markets/World

EU to sanction Abramovich, oligarchs over Ukraine

By Marc Burleigh The EU is to sanction Roman Abramovich and other oligarchs in its latest round of punishment of Russians seen as supporting Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, three diplomats told AFP

14th March 2022

Europe/World

Markets rise on Ukraine hope as oil slumps

European and US equities largely rebounded Monday as investors seized on hopes of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, sending oil tanking alongside news of key crude consumer China’s Covid

14th March 2022

Markets/World

Chelsea shrug off uncertainty, Arsenal in top four

Chelsea shrugged off uncertainty over the club’s future to beat Newcastle 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s late goal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, while Arsenal moved into the top four with a

13th March 2022

Europe/Life & Society

Draghi walks sanctions tightrope over Russian energy

By Brigitte Hagemann Even as Italy’s Mario Draghi voices firm opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country’s dependence on Russian gas puts the prime minister in a tight spot. Italy was

13th March 2022

Energy/Markets/World

PL chops Abramovich as Chelsea director, Hyundai pulls out

Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a Chelsea director by the Premier League board, while Hyundai became the latest major sponsor to suspend their deal with the troubled club after the British

13th March 2022

Europe/Life & Society

Netting 807, Ronaldo crowned world top scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading men’s goalscorer in football history as his brilliant hat-trick inspired Manchester United’s 3-2 win against Tottenham, while Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester

12th March 2022

Life & Society/World

In Greece, Russia sympathies die hard despite Ukraine war

When Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis took the floor in a parliament debate on Ukraine this month, there was no doubt which side his government was taking in the conflict. “There can

12th March 2022

World

Stocks climb on Putin comments

US and European stock markets were buoyed Friday by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments about a “positive shift” in talks with Ukraine, traders said. Oil also rose on Iran supply fears, but remained

11th March 2022

Markets/World