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Russia-Ukraine war: Biden bans US imports of Russian oil and gas

US president says move aims to put pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end deadly attacks on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022

Miss travelling around Europe? You may not after watching Us

This BBC One series about a man desperately trying to save his marriage during a family holiday is wonderfully acted – and a total nightmare

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2022

Usmanov’s superyacht to languish in Hamburg after crew depart

Alisher Usmanov’s superyacht will languish in a dock in Hamburg after its crew and captain were made redundant after European Union and U.S. sanctions made it impossible to pay their wages.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022

Tip a coastal walk in the UK or Europe for the chance to win a £200 prize

With spring in the air, we’d like to hear about seaside strolls that put a spring in your step, anywhere from the shores of the UK to the Mediterranean

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022

Cardiff AI company appoints new CEO as it eyes oversea expansion

Nightingale HQ has appointed Ruth Kearney as its new chief executive as it looks to develop further partnerships across Europe in the next 12 months

Birmingham Post · Mar 8, 2022

Swedish PM rejects opposition calls to consider joining NATO

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Tuesday rejected opposition calls to consider joining NATO following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying an application now would destabilize security in Europe.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

August full moon 2025: Full Sturgeon Moon arrives ahead of close planetary pass

Our August full moon guide tells you everything you need to know about the Sturgeon Moon, including where and when to see it.

Space · Mar 8, 2022

Donations collected for Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion transported across Europe

Items collected across Stirling to aid those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine are being transported across Europe. In Bridge of Allan, a massive donation drive was held at the parish church there. The collection has now been paused as two van

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2022

Trump jumps on Biden banning Russian oil to promote himself: ‘Do you miss me yet?’

The ban comes as gas prices hit an all-time high

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

EU to commit to phasing out dependency on Russian energy

The European Union is seeking to fully phase out its dependency on Russian energy “well before 2030” to ensure the 27-nation bloc no longer faces difficult decisions about hurting their own economies in geopolitical crises like the invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022