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The problem with current Russia sanctions

It has been five months since Europe and the United States imposed tough economic and financial sanctions on Russia. While the sanctions have been gradually strengthened in the intervening months, debate rages about their effectiveness, implications for markets and the global economy, and what the West's next steps should be.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2022

Wildfires burn coastal homes, forests in Greece as Europe's heatwave spreads east

Greek firefighters battled wildfires on the island of Lesbos for a second day on Sunday as well as new fires in the western Peloponnese and in northern Greece, evacuating nearby settlements as a heatwave set in.

Reuters · Jul 24, 2022

Ten of the best value-for-money signings so far in this transfer window

With more than £2bn spent in Europe’s top five leagues already, here are some of this summer’s best low-cost permanent deals

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Mediterranean ships find 5 dead, rescue over 1,100 migrants

Ships in the Mediterranean Sea have rescued over 1,100 people struggling to reach Europe in rickety smugglers' boats and found five bodies

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2022

Italy’s loss of Mario Draghi is a warning to progressives across Europe – and to the EU

The prospect of the far right taking power underlines the failure of technocratic government – and the need for true alternatives, says Italian philosopher Lorenzo Marsili

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Businesses have the responsibility to invest in health and safety when governments fail to

With the lifting of public health measures all over North America and Europe, some governments seem to believe the pandemic is over. Restaurants and theatres are operating at full capacity and without proof of vaccination. PCR testing has been scaled back or nearly eliminated. Masks are gone — even in…

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2022

Monkeypox declared global health emergency: Symptoms, causes, prevention and everything you need to know

While the world only recently started recovering from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the discovery of monkeypox, a fatal disease found in the US and Europe has perturbed several countries and caused havoc. 3413 confirmed monkeypox cases and one death has been reported to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Times of India · Jul 24, 2022

A new wave of migration is coming – and Europe is not ready for it

Britain and the EU responded dismally to the 2015 migrant crisis. The number of ‘irregular entries’ is up by 84% this year – and the ways to deal with the issue now range from limited to bizarre

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022

Wightman joins Scottish greats with stunning World 1500m title - Susan Egelstaff

ANDY MURRAY becoming Wimbledon champion. Celtic winning the European Cup. Josh Taylor becoming undisputed champion of the world. For a small…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24, 2022

The Observer view on the ousting of Italy’s prime minister Mario Draghi

After bringing down an effective leader, Italy’s far right is having its hour on stage, but the die has yet to be cast at the polls

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2022