When the energy crisis first hit, Beverley Jones was so worried about how she would pay her bills that she turned her heating off completely and ended up with mouldy…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,043
Here are the key developments on the 1,043rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Here is the situation on Thursday, January 2:
Northen Ireland: Man in court over Dublin hit-and-run that killed couple
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged hit-and-run in west Dublin that killed a husband and wife.John Halpin, 45, of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, appeared at…
Northern Ireland: Murder investigation launched after County Wexford death
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 58-year-old man in County Wexford on Tuesday. Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services were called to the incident at…
UK: Homes flooded in Greater Manchester as storms hit New Year’s Day
More than 100 flood warnings have been issued across the UK and a major incident declared in Greater Manchester as wind and rain hits parts of the country on the…
Europe: Moldova faces energy crisis as flow of Russian gas ends
On New Year’s Day, Russian gas stopped flowing through Ukraine. Kyiv is calling it a “historic” day as its refusal to extend a transit agreement with Russia’s Gazprom has halted…
France: 17 men appeal against Gisèle Pelicot rape convictions
Dominique Pelicot, the 72-year-old man who drugged and raped his wife Gisèle and recruited dozens of men to rape her over a decade, will not appeal against his 20-year jail…
Europe: Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
Russian gas has stopped flowing to EU states via Ukraine after a five-year deal expired, marking the end of a decades-long arrangement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country…
UK: Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident ends
A critical incident declared by the Welsh ambulance service has been stood down.It comes after its boss urged people to “drink sensibly” at new year to help reduce demand, following a 340-call…
Ukraine: Kyiv ends transit of Russian gas to EU
Russian gas supplies to EU states via Ukraine have ended after a five-year deal between Ukraine’s gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russia’s Gazprom expired. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier…