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European Union agrees to partial embargo on Russian oil as part of Ukraine invasion sanctions

European Union leaders reach a compromise on a long-delayed package of sanctions that was being blocked by Hungary, agreeing to impose a partial oil embargo on Russia.

ABC News · May 30, 2022

NHS needs 13,000 beds to tackle A&E waiting times and ambulance delays – report

Research by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine also said the UK has the second lowest number of beds per 1,000 people in the EU.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

EU leaders agree to ban export of Russian oil to the bloc - EU's Michel

EU leaders agreed on Monday to ban the export of Russian oil to the 27-nation bloc, EU Council President Charles Michel said.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

Why you need to get a passport stamp for holidays in Spain, Portugal and other EU countries

The UK Government urges passport holders who visit Schengen countries including France, Italy and Greece to make sure they get stamped

Chronicle Live · May 30, 2022

Johnson’s ‘red meat’ policy proposals are telling of his insecurity

In the wake of Partygate, turning to issues popular with the Tory faithful is a likely placation strategy

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

Ukraine fed up with separate models for its EU integration -formin

Ukraine was fed up with "special solutions" and separate models for its integration into the European Union, the country's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

Could a cartel of large energy consumers cut oil and gas prices?

Italy’s PM Mario Draghi suggests big consumers club together to limit how much is paid and raises idea of EU gas price cap

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

Brent crude rises above $120 a barrel as UK fuel prices hit record highs

Price increases on global oil markets and at UK forecourts add to concerns about rising inflation and its impact

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

EU missed climate spending target despite claiming it was met

The European Union missed its target to spend 20% of its pre-2020 budget on fighting climate change and overstated its green spending to claim that the goal had been met, the European Court of Auditors said on Monday.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

The EU should forget about sanctions – they’re doing more harm than good

Far from compelling Russia to exit Ukraine, they are causing great suffering worldwide as food and energy prices soar, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022