Russia flexes military for Ukraine move; West to respond
MOSCOW — Russia set the stage for a quick move to secure its hold on Ukraine‘s rebel regions on Tuesday with new legislation that would allow the deployment of troops … Read More
China’s reaction: As the West condemns Russia over Ukraine, Beijing strikes a different tone
Beijing is navigating a complex position as the crisis in Ukraine intensifies, attempting to balance deepening ties with Moscow with its practiced foreign policy of staunchly defending state sovereignty. In … Read More
Rishi warns on inflation as public finances record first surplus in TWO YEARS
Government records a month without adding to its £2.3trillion debt mountain for the first time in TWO YEARS… but Rishi Sunak warns of inflation pressure on public finances By James … Read More
Ukraine crisis: Invasion has begun, Sajid Javid declares
‘The invasion of Ukraine has begun’: Sajid Javid issues stark warning as tanks are seen rolling through Donetsk after Putin ordered ‘peacekeeping mission’ to begin, prompting Western sanctions against Russia … Read More
Whitty and Vallance use Downing St briefing to warn on Covid threat
Millions of over 50s are set to be offered Covid boosters this autumn as boffins rain on Boris’s freedom parade with Whitty and Vallance using No 10 briefing to warn … Read More
Kate Garraway reveals husband Derek Draper travelled 11,000 miles to Mexico for specialist treatment
‘He is just so desperate to get better’: Kate Garraway reveals she accompanied Covid-stricken husband Derek Draper on 11,000-mile trip to Mexico for specialist treatment Covid-stricken Derek underwent specialist treatment … Read More
Beekeepers turn to anti-theft technology as hive thefts rise
WOODLAND, Calif. — For a few frenzied weeks, beekeepers from around the United States truck billions of honeybees to California to rent them to almond growers who need the insects … Read More
HSBC says 2021 profit triples to $12.6B, outlook ‘good’
HSBC PLC says 2021 profit more than tripled to $12.6 billion as the bank sold its retail business in France and expanded wealth management in Asia ByThe Associated Press February … Read More
Asian shares drop as Putin orders troops to east Ukraine
Shares in Asia have fallen sharply after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, a step suggesting a long-feared invasion was possibly underway By ELAINE … Read More
Russian forces to be sent into pro-Moscow regions for what the Kremlin is calling a ‘peacekeeping’ mission
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council Monday evening that Putin’s recognition of the pro-Moscow regions was an “attempt to create … Read More
