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‘Barbaric.’ Founder of Russia’s Google slams Putin’s war on Ukraine
In rare admission, sanctioned ex-Yandex chief says he is 'categorically' against Moscow's invasion. #press
Don’t go slow on electric cars, says Shapps
The energy secretary says “clear picture” on petrol and diesel phase-out can boost investment. #press
Poland to deploy 10K soldiers at Belarus frontier
Warsaw moves to deter 'aggressor' Minsk, which it accuses of being directed by Russia. #press
Mark Drakeford, Welsh first minister, to quit parliament at next election
The first minister is expected to step down as first minister in the next two years. #press
Russian ‘revenge’ mission: Ukraine braces as Kremlin steps up attacks on recaptured areas
Moscow tests Kyiv's fortifications on the northeastern front. #press
Russia blames Ukraine for drone barrage on Moscow and Crimea
Kremlin says 13 drones were downed overnight. #press
Special counsel obtained search warrant for Donald Trump’s Twitter account
Twitter’s initial resistance to complying with the warrant resulted in a federal judge holding the company in contempt and levying a $350,000 fine. #press
Biden sets new rules restricting US investments in China
The executive order, aimed at slowing Beijing’s military development, represents the first time Washington has exerted broad oversight on American business overseas. #press
No global security without net zero, Grant Shapps warns Tories
Britain announces plans for major international summit on energy security in February 2024. #press
Chianti, steak and a windfall tax fiasco: How Italy botched its raid on banks
Can Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini save their tax plan — and their credibility? #press
Trump is a serious threat to the union of American states
The former US president seems like a dark throwback to the 19th century, when men like John C. Calhoun, Nathan B. Forrest and Jefferson F. Davis wanted their truth to be victorious. #press
Beware the beguiling Doctor Chatbot
A chatbot can provide convincing advice, but it can’t tell you where the advice came from, why it's giving the advice or how its ethical balances have been considered. #press
Musk vs. Zuckerberg: Round-by-round scoring of the cage fight of the century
It’s just not a fight without the pre-fight hype. #press
Northern Ireland’s police publish data of entire force by mistake
'It is important that data anyone has accessed is deleted immediately,' senior officer says. #press
Italian government softens shock 40 percent bank tax
Move represents sharp U-turn on announcement made Monday night. #press
41 migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa island
Maltese boat rescues 4 survivors. #press
UK signs deal with Turkey to tackle small boat gangs
UK and Turkish police will work to disrupt the supply of small boats on the way to Britain. #press
Right wing set for big gains in 2024 EU election, polling shows
Still, a grand coalition of center right, socialists and centrists would keep a majority. #press
Germany has spent €55K on Merkel’s hair and makeup since she left office
Former chancellor racks up big bill in the 'performance of continuing official duties.' #press
UK migration policy has ‘failed’, says Tory deputy chair
Lee Anderson gave his verdict in a discussion with former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage. #press