UK and EU sanction 178 Russian separatists ‘aiding and abetting’ Putin in Ukraine Leaders behind so-called Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republic targeted The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
The best duty free booze bargains available at Dublin Airport A litre of Smirnoff vodka or Bacardi rum costs just €13 for those travelling to destinations outside the EU Dublin Live · Apr 13, 2022
Now the right wants to claim Ukraine At global gathering of right-wing nationalists, a startling pivot: Putin's toast — and wow, do they love Ukraine Salon · Apr 13, 2022
West Midlands receives £210m funding boost Local leaders will decide how many can be spent to help businesses and create employment opportunities Birmingham Post · Apr 13, 2022
Russian oligarch's superyacht moors in Fiji A luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch sanctioned by the United States, Britain and the European Union has moored in Fiji in the Pacific Ocean, media and a vessel tracking website reported on Wednesday. Reuters · Apr 13, 2022
Marine Le Pen has secret plan to take France out of European Union, says Macron Marine Le Pen has a secret plan to follow Britain out of the European Union and create a Right-wing alliance with Poland and Hungary, according to French president Emmanuel Macron. Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2022
UK tourist visa fee rises to £100 ‘Anything that makes the UK less affordable than our near neighbours is a barrier to recovery,’ says London Tourism Recovery Board The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022
‘People really need to know’: can we trust beauty products to be safe? In a shocking new docuseries, the highly unregulated and highly dangerous world of cosmetics is thrust into the spotlight The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2022
Global overseas aid climbs to all-time high, rising 4.4% in real terms – OECD Concern expressed that figures count Covid vaccines as aid, while Britain is among EU countries accused of ‘gutting’ contributions The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022
Italy’s superbonus 110% scheme prompts surge of green home renovations More than 122,000 applications approved, and €21bn so far spent, under scheme offering tax credit of up to 110% on costs The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022
Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites linked with in-demand Brazilian wonderkid A round up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours from across the web Leeds Live · Apr 13, 2022
EU turns to Nigeria as alternative to Russian oil and gas In tonight's edition: The EU turns to Nigeria as it looks for alternative suppliers of oil and gas. The bloc is trying to strengthen its ties to Africa's top petroleum producer as Europe tries to wean itself off Russian resources. Also, dozens have died as extreme floods hit KwaZulu-Natal province… France 24 · Apr 12, 2022
Marine Le Pen: can the right-wing ‘wolf’ really pull off a moderate rebrand? She’s closing in on the French president, with insiders saying this month’s election could be her third time lucky. From her traumatic upbringing to her complicated relationship with her father, Katie Strick charts the rise of the right-wing candidate known as MLP Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022
Urgent recall for ice cream bar due to presence of cancer-causing pesticide The FSAI has warned the public against consuming the product Dublin Live · Apr 12, 2022
Irish Mirror · Apr 12, 2022 Irish customers alerted after popular ice cream recalled from supermarkets The products were recalled due to the presence of an unauthorised pesticide known as ethylene oxide
Radio France Internationale · Apr 12, 2022 What might a Le Pen presidency mean for the future of the European Union? As it became clear on Sunday evening that Marine Le Pen will face incumbent Emmanuel Macron in the second round of France's presidential election, the European Union and NATO are coming to terms with the possibility of a Euroskeptic leader in the Elysée Palace - one who has been a…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2022 ‘Scared for our lives’: grave concerns over safety of refugees detained by Ukraine Campaigners are calling for the release of all foreign nationals being held, as conditions deteriorate after the Russian invasion
Birmingham Post · Apr 12, 2022 Wales performs well in latest export and job figures despite current global situation Exports have not been hit as badly as other parts of the UK and unemployment falls again - but inactivity rate remains high
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022 France’s ex-president Sarkozy endorses Macron in election battle against Le Pen Emmanuel Macron has ‘necessary experience as we face deep international crisis’, says Nicolas Sarkozy
The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022 US tells some consulate staff to leave Shanghai as Covid outbreak worsens State department cites risk of children and parents being separated as EU warns zero-Covid strategy eroding investor confidence
Wales Online · Apr 12, 2022 People in Wales want post-Brexit funds managed here not solely in London - poll A poll of 1,000 people carried out by Beaufort Research found that most wanted the Welsh Government to have full or shared responsibility for dispensing the replacement for EU funds
Reuters · Apr 12, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges quick EU sanctions on Russian oil, all banks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged the European Union on Tuesday to impose sanctions on all Russian banks and Russian oil and to set a deadline for ending imports of Russian gas.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2022 Greece to Speed up Gas Exploration to Help Replace Russian Gas, Says PM Greece will speed up gas exploration projects in concert with private investors, its prime minister said on Tuesday, as it cuts its reliance on Russian energy and looks to become an energy hub in Europe. Russia's invasion of Ukraine and fears over gas supply in Europe have exacerbated a jump…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2022 EU Parliamentary Delegation in Tunisia to Discuss Political Reforms Members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee arrived in Tunis on Monday for consultations on the country’s path towards political reforms and a return to institutional stability. According to observers, the visiting delegation will underline the need for a comprehensive political dialogue, respect for the rule of law, civil…
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022 Potential far-right victory for Le Pen in France’s election race viewed as a threat to the EU Victory for Marine Le Pen in France's presidential election would have immense repercussions for the bloc