Welsh train journey named one of world's best by Lonely Planet The journey from Llandudno to Porthmadog features in the top five most scenic journeys Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
Randy Newman cancels European tour dates after breaking his neck ‘Recently, I noticed I was shrinking. People over whom I had towered now towered over me’ The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Inside Bernie Ecclestone and Vladimir Putin's friendship as ex-F1 supremo defends Russian From calling for him to run Europe to even wanting to take a bullet for him, Bernie Ecclestone shares a long-lasting friendship with Vladimir Putin Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
Eurostar to let Ukrainian refugees travel to Britain for free on its trains Channel tunnel high-speed rail operator joins other services around Europe in extending free travel The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Inflation in 19 Nations Using Euro Sets Record for 4th Month Surging energy costs have driven inflation in Europe to another record high, raising questions about when the central bank should step in to ease the pain to people's wallets while Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles the global economy. Consumer prices in the 19 countries that use the euro currency increased… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022
Vladimir Putin's next move 'accidentally exposed' on live TV as new country fears invasion Putin's ally, dubbed Europe's last dictator, appeared to have revealed that Moldova could be the next target of a Russian invasion Irish Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
No-fly zone in Ukraine could lead to nuclear WW3 with Russia, defence chiefs suggest Rejecting calls for a no-fly zone, Ben Wallace warned Russia is a “nuclear-armed power” which “may view escalation of all means” - while General Sir Adrian Bradshaw said it would lead to “the third world war in anybody’s language” Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022
Why fracking is not the answer to soaring UK gas prices Even before Russia invaded Ukraine, the wholesale price of gas had quadrupled over the preceding six months. This was largely driven by too much demand chasing too little supply as gas producers struggled to cope with the economic bounce-back from the pandemic lockdowns, plus the tensions between Russia and Europe.… The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
Dior Unveils 'Protective' Clothing for a Time of Crisis Dior's show at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday struck a somber tone, with designer Maria Grazia Chiuri telling AFP her focus on combining "beauty and protection" was apt for a time of war. The collection was put together long before the Russian military began bombarding Ukraine last week. But with… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine conflict splinters the global internet Russia's invasion has forced new dilemmas on the companies that run global tech platforms. Axios · Mar 2, 2022
Inflation in 19 nations using euro sets record of 5.8% Inflation in Europe hit a record high for the fourth month in a row The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Lothar Matthaus brands Rangers 'third rate' as Bayern Munich legend explodes at Dortmund over Europa League exit Matthaus reckons Dortmund should never have gone out to Rangers who he sees as a 'third rate' European side. Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022
As Russia steps up assault, the fleeing fear for fathers left behind Thousands of people fleeing fierce fighting in Ukraine streamed across central European border crossings on Wednesday as Russian troops bombarded Ukrainian cities and looked poised to advance on the embattled capital, Kyiv. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Ukraine-Russia war: What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how might the crisis impact it? Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022
Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022 Oxford Street ‘hardest hit in Europe by Covid’, says Westminster council leader Oxford Street is in danger of being swamped by US style candy and tourist tat shops after being hit harder than any other major shopping destination in Europe during the pandemic, Westminster council’s leader will warn on Wednesday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022 German Leader Visits Israel as Russia-Ukraine War Rages German Chancellor Olaf Scholz kicked off a visited to Israel on Wednesday, briefly leaving Europe as the continent's largest ground war in generations rages between Russia and Ukraine. Scholz arrived in Israel Tuesday evening and will return to Germany later Wednesday in a visit — his first to Israel since…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 This is Russia’s way of war. Putin has no qualm about medieval levels of brutality The playbook involves besieging cities, targeting civilians and starvation – we can’t abandon Ukraine to this terrible fate, says Keir Giles of Chatham House
Chicago Tribune · Mar 2, 2022 Commentary: Russia’s attacks in Syria were a prelude to Putin’s war on Ukraine Syrians have been reacting to the painful events unfolding in Ukraine on social media, not only through an outpouring of sympathy but also with this message to the world: “We told you so.” Syria was a prelude, and a testing ground, for Vladimir Putin’s war in Europe.
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2022 Tony Norman: The right side of history When I walked to my car on Saturday afternoon, I noticed that my neighbors were displaying a large Ukrainian flag on their front porch. Because the family is of South Asian descent, my assumption was that they probably had no direct stake in Russia's invasion of the second-biggest country in…
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022 UN: Droughts, less water in Europe as warming wrecks crops Declining agricultural yields in Europe — and the battle for diminishing water resources, especially in the southern part of the continent — are key risks as global temperatures continue to rise
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 Boris Johnson says he will publish ‘full list of all those associated with the Putin regime’ – UK politics as it happened Latest updates: PM response comes as Keir Starmer asks why Roman Abramovich is not subject to sanctions in UK
Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2022 Liverpool reportedly 'monitoring' talented 19-year-old Czech forward The Sparta Prague attacker is considered to be one of the most talented young players in Europe
Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2022 UK warns Russia will carpet-bomb Ukraine cities to 'break' them in slow, brutal siege Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Putin has 'no limit' and the Russia-Ukraine war will lead to sieges of key cities which US sources claim could last six weeks - but he refused to impose a no-fly zone, saying it could lead to nuclear war
Birmingham Post · Mar 2, 2022 Health-tech specialist Tunstall buys into German market as it expands European reach BeWo bought out in undisclosed deal by South Yorkshire specialist
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2022 Oil price jumps to nearly $114; natural gas prices reach record highs – as it happened US and European shares push higher, while rouble drops 8% and Moscow stock exchange stays shut for third day, as Russia bombards Ukrainian cities