Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 350 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy in first UK visit since war began; UK adds 15 new designations to Russia sanctions list The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023
More survivors found as quake toll tops 11,200 ANTAKYA, Turkey: Searchers were still pulling survivors on Wednesday from the rubble of the earthquake that killed over 11,200 people in Turkey and Syria, even as the window for rescues narrowed. Bangkok Post · Feb 8, 2023
Live Updates | Turkey, Syria quake is deadliest in decade The European Union says Syria has asked for humanitarian assistance to deal with the victims of the devastating earthquake The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Germany's Scholz: New Russia sanctions planned around Ukraine war anniversary Europe will tighten sanctions against Russia once again near the anniversary of the start of its invasion of Ukraine as a signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday ahead of a special EU summit. Reuters · Feb 8, 2023
Eight claims about Brexit which have proved totally untrue Brexit campaigners made many promises that have not worked out that way Wales Online · Feb 8, 2023
Northern Ireland Protocol is lawful, Supreme Court rules The contentious trading arrangements have created economic barriers on the movement of goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Syria Requests Assistance from EU after Massive Earthquake Syria has requested assistance from the European Union, two days after a massive earthquake hit it and neighboring Türkiye, the European Commission said on Wednesday. "Earlier today, this morning, we have received a request from the government of Syria for assistance through the civil protection mechanism," European Commissioner for crisis… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023
Verdict underlines need for political solution to NI Protocol – DUP leader The UK Supreme Court dismissed a challenge from a group of unionists and Brexiteers over the legality of the trading arrangement. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Deal to curb harmful fishing devices a ‘huge win’ for yellowfin tuna stocks Agreement to restrict use of aggregating apparatus in the Indian Ocean hailed as a ‘giant step forward’ for conservation of stocks The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023
Syria requests EU support for the first time after earthquake Syria has, for the first time, asked for assistance from the European Union, two days after a devastating earthquake killed more than 11,000 people there and in neighbouring Turkey, the European Commission said on Wednesday. Reuters · Feb 8, 2023
Supreme Court rejects challenge over Northern Ireland Protocol A collective of unionists and Brexiteers had challenged the legality of the trading arrangement. The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Brexit Northern Ireland protocol is lawful, supreme court rules Judges reject legal challenge to UK-EU trade arrangements by group of unionist leaders The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023
Britain and Italy sign export and investment partnership Britain and Italy on Wednesday signed an export and investment partnership, Britain's first with a European Union member since it left the bloc, aimed at boosting the countries' bilateral trading relationship. Reuters · Feb 8, 2023
Farmers drive tractors through Paris in protest at pesticide bans French farmers drove hundreds of tractors into Paris on Wednesday to protest against pesticide restrictions and other environmental regulations they say are threatening farm production in the European Union's largest agricultural power. Reuters · Feb 8, 2023
France 24 · Feb 8, 2023 Ukraine ‘can count on France to win this war’, Macron tells Zelensky in Paris President Emmanuel Macron said France would stand firmly by Ukraine in its war against Russia as he stood alongside Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Élysée presidential palace in Paris. The Ukrainian leader’s visit comes hours after he addressed a joint session of the British…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023 IEA: Asia Set to Use Half of World's Electricity by 2025 Asia will for the first time use half of the world’s electricity by 2025, even as Africa continues to consume far less than its share of the global population, according to a new forecast released Wednesday by the International Energy Agency. Much of Asia's electricity use will be in China,…
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2023 Sunak says ‘nothing off the table’ after Zelenskiy’s plea for fighter jets – as it happened Ukrainian president earlier urged parliament ‘give us wings’ to protect freedom
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023 After Brexit, Britain’s competitors are running rings around us. Sunak’s not even at the races This reshuffle will make little difference: we’re going nowhere as the PM leads us further down an economic dead end, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023 ‘They get the big picture’: the Swedish tech startup helping cities go green Online tool used by more than 50 cities helps planners weigh costs against climate and social benefits
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023 Supreme Court set to rule on lawfulness of Northern Ireland Protocol The appellants argue that the legislation passed at Westminster to give effect to the Withdrawal Agreement conflicts with the 1800 Acts of Union.
Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023 Russia’s latest information war tactic: Spoofing foreign media The Russian government is supporting operations that impersonate international media outlets as part of its disinformation campaigns, which have become more sophisticated and active since its invasion of Ukraine, according to a European Union study.
Bangkok Post · Feb 7, 2023 Markets meant to limit climate change Attempts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are not restricted to environmental and technological approaches, as economic instruments are meant to support campaigns against global warming.
Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2023 John Major says Britain made a “colossal mistake” when it left the European Union "I understand the sovereignty arguments, though many of them are more semantic than real"
The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023 The EU shows its weaknesses again amid another looming migration crisis The 2015 European migration crisis still impacts the European Union today. More than 1.3 million displaced people sought asylum in the EU, the most since the Second World War.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 Aid to quake-hit Syria slowed by sanctions, war's divisions Aid workers say getting aid into Syria after this week’s devastating earthquake has been hampered by the country’s deep fragmentation from years of war