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Ukraine crisis: US President Joe Biden orders new sanctions after Russia announcement

The White House says President Joe Biden is ordering new sanctions after Russia moved to recognise separatist eastern Ukraine regions. The Biden administration calls Monday’s announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin a “blatant violation of Russia’s international commitments.” The sanctions will prohibit new investment, trade and financing in the two separatist regions of Ukraine recognized […]

The key dates in Boris Johnson's 'living with Covid' plan

Self-isolation rules will end on February 24 and free Covid tests will be scrapped from April 1: Boris Johnson’s full plan for return to normal life in England Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his ‘living with Covid’ plan for England The premier’s strategy will see self-isolation requirement end from February 24 Free Covid tests […]

Who was Ian Brady? – The Sun

MOORS Murderer Ian Brady was England's longest serving prisoner until he died at the age of 79 – he never showed any remorse for his crimes. The monster, who had been receiving end-of-life care before his death in May 2017, was convicted of killing children in 1966 alongside his twisted girlfriend Myra Hindley. Who was Ian Brady? […]

Priti Patel rejects calls to make misogyny a hate crime

Priti Patel rejects calls to make misogyny a hate crime over concerns it would make it harder to prosecute sexual offences and domestic abuse cases Priti Patel said she believed making misogyny a hate crime would be harmful A recent Law Commission report cited by the Home Office claimed prosecutors would struggle to prove ‘gender-based […]

Loved ones reunite in Melbourne as international border restrictions are removed

For our free coronavirus pandemic coverage, learn more here. When the last of Australia’s international border restrictions were removed on Monday, travellers jumped at the chance to enter the country. There were tears and excitement as family and friends greeted their loved ones at Melbourne Airport’s international arrivals hall. The first overseas visitors touched down […]