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Ukraine cites risk of 'brutal strikes' by Russia on Independence Day

With Ukraine set to mark its independence from Soviet rule in 1991 and six months since Russian forces invaded, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned of the risk of "brutal strikes" by Russia and said any attack would provoke a powerful response.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Explainer-Blood, treasure and chaos: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has left tens of thousands of dead, displaced millions and sown economic strife across the world.

Reuters · Aug 23, 2022

Serbian minister visits Moscow, accuses EU of 'anti-Russian hysteria'

Serbia’s interior minister met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday in Moscow in a rare visit by a state official from Europe, highlighting Belgrade’s refusal to join Western sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine.

France 24 · Aug 23, 2022

Droughts Take Widening Toll On World's Largest Economies

Severe droughts across the Northern Hemisphere -- stretching from the farms of California to waterways in Europe and China -- are further snarling supply chains and driving up the prices of food and energy, adding pressure to a global trade system already under stress.

Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2022

Canada would need ‘business case’ for LNG exports to Europe: PM

Justin Trudeau says natural gas exports costly and logistically difficult, but Canada will boost global energy supplies.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2022

Could Nord Stream Pipeline Maintenance Benefit US Stocks? Analysts Thinks So — And One Sees 26% Upside Potential On This Energy Stock

The cost of wholesale European gas has increased by 572% this year to 276.23 euros per megawatt-hour, or approximately $274.70. Analysts predict that price increases will continue as winter approaches, fueling inflationary fears as Europe battles to cope with Russia's interruption of natural gas supplies.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2022

Germany's Scholz in Canada to diversify energy supply

German leader Olaf Scholz says he's working as fast as he can to reduce Germany's dependence on Russia for energy, but Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a business case is needed to send gas from Canada to Europe

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

In sign of support, US bombers fly over Dubrovnik, Balkans

A pair of U.S. Air Force B52 strategic bombers have flown over the Croatian resort of Dubrovnik and three other NATO-member European states in a sign of support amid the Russian aggression in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022

Ryan Reynolds boldly claims curry house in small Cheshire town has ‘best Indian food in Europe’

The 45-year-old lauded the Light of India Balti House in Ellesmere Port on Saturday

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2022

Ryan Reynolds declares Cheshire eatery to have ‘best Indian food in Europe’

Light of India balti house in Ellesmere Port enjoying moment in the spotlight as Hollywood actor sings its praises on Instagram

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022