The EU has said leaks in two major gas pipelines from Russia to Europe were caused by sabotage – but stopped short of directly accusing Russia. Deliberate disruption would result…
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UK: Bank of England to calm markets
The Bank of England has announced that it will step in to calm markets after the government’s tax-cutting plans sparked a fall in the pound and caused borrowing costs to…
Brazil: Racial abuse of Richarlison condemned
Richarlison says racism will continue “every day and everywhere” unless the authorities “punish” the perpetrators after a banana was thrown at him during Brazil’s 5-1 win over Tunisia. The incident…
Spain: Shakira to stand trial for tax evasion
Colombian music star Shakira will stand trial in a Spanish court for allegations of tax fraud amounting to €14.5m (£12.9m). A Barcelona court has ordered the singer to stand trial…
USA: The fear of hurricane Ian grips Florida
Residents in Florida are anxiously bracing for life-threatening tidal surges, floods and winds as Hurricane Ian approaches. The storm has already thrashed western Cuba and is expected to intensify before…
UK: Government tax plans attract IMF criticism
The International Monetary Fund has openly criticised the UK government over its plan for tax cuts, warning that the measures are likely to fuel the cost-of-living crisis. In an unusually…
USA: Staff messages cost Wall Street firms $1.8bn in fines
Some of Wall Street biggest companies have been fined a total of $1.8bn (£1.7bn) by US financial watchdogs after staff discussed deals and trades on their personal devices and apps.…
Cuba: Hurricane Ian puts the country in complete blackout
Cuba is completely without power after Hurricane Ian pummelled the western end of the island, its government has announced. The electrical system is experiencing total collapse, officials said, after one…
German: Residents sue government over toxic air pollution
A group of German residents are suing their government over “dangerously” high air pollution levels. They claim their right to breathe clean and healthy air is being violated, and that…
USA: Nasa flies spacecraft into an asteroid
The American space agency’s Dart probe has smashed into an asteroid, destroying itself in the process. The collision was intentional and designed to test whether space rocks that might threaten…