Ukraine: What will sanctions do to Russia? – BBC News
Western nations are planning to impose severe sanctions on Russia, after it launched an invasion of Ukraine. The measures are … source
Omicron surges in Europe as Italy and Spain tighten restrictions – BBC News
Italy and Spain are the latest European countries to tighten coronavirus restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the Omicron … source
UK tightens sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion fears – BBC News
The UK has said it will “widen” its sanctions on the Kremlin to include “companies involved in propping up the Russian state,” as … source
Russia accused of using cluster bombs as fighting rages in Ukraine’s cities – BBC News
Heavy fighting has taken place in several cities across Ukraine. Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city, has seen some of the fiercest … source
England, Scotland coronavirus: Nations went separate ways on Covid-19. It may lead to a full divorce.
“The Union is a fantastically strong institution — it’s helped our country through thick and thin,” he said. “I think what people really want to do is see our whole…
J.K. Rowling Compares Gender Confirmation Treatment To ‘Gay Conversion’ Therapy
LONDON, July 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling angered the trans community on Monday for comparing hormone treatment for people seeking to transition gender to gay…
New York’s Stonewall Inn Is Fighting For Survival Amid COVID-19 Crisis
LONDON, June 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The owners of New York City’s Stonewall Inn are appealing for help to save the historic LGBT+ bar from closure after more than…
Third of British people have enjoyed coronavirus lockdown
One in three respondents told researchers at University College London (UCL) that, on balance, they had enjoyed the period of restrictions. But the survey highlighted the social inequalities that impacted…
‘Miss Hitler’ pageant entrant and her partner jailed for belonging to neo-Nazi group
Tuesday’s sentencing comes after Alice Cutter, 24, and her partner Mark Jones, 25, were convicted of membership of a terrorist group at a trial in March, alongside Garry Jack, 24,…
Prince Andrew: US prosecutors seek interview with Prince Andrew over Epstein link
The request, initiated by federal prosecutors in the Manhattan US Attorney’s office, is part of a mutual legal assistance treaty request — a form of cooperation between countries for assistance…