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Ukrainian refugees will be able to join immediate family members in the UK, says PM

Immediate family members will be able to join Ukrainians settled in the UK as they flee the Russian invasion, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has...

Business

‘No place for dirty money’: PM moves to stop the UK being used to launder ill-gotten wealth

Plans to tackle the flow of “dirty money” and stop the laundering of ill-gotten wealth in the UK property market will be fast-tracked by...

Sports

6N: Ireland put nine tries past 13-man Italy

5:12 PM GMT Ireland kept the pressure on unbeaten Six Nations leaders France with a 57-6 thrashing of Italy on Sunday in a game...

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JackRabbit is the hilarious yet surprisingly effective ‘micro electric bike’ that could revolutionize your commute

The first time I saw a JackRabbit, I couldn’t help but laugh. For someone that comes from the e-bike world, the proportions are just...

Environment

BP offloads stake in Russia’s Rosneft

In this article BP.-GB The Kremlin is reflected in the polished company plate of the state-controlled Russian oil giant Rosneft at the entrance of...

England will not play Russia in international football fixtures ‘for the foreseeable future’

England will not play against Russia in any international football fixture “for the foreseeable future” following the invasion of Ukraine, the FA has announced....

Business

BP to offload its 19.75% stake in state-owned Russian oil giant Rosneft

BP is to offload its 19.75% stake in state-owned Russian oil giant Rosneft “with immediate effect” following the invasion of Ukraine. The firm’s chief...

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‘We were not prepared’: Award-winning filmmaker caught up in desperate escape from Kyiv

A mother who fled under-fire Kyiv with her son, her cat, and a handful of clothes has spoken movingly about “the longest three days...

Technology

Ukraine government raises over $10 million in cryptocurrency donations

In this article ETH.CM= BTC.CM= Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds a press conference on Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, on Feb. 25, 2022 in...

World

Vladimir Putin orders military command to put nuclear deterrent forces on high alert

Vladimir Putin has ordered that Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces are put on high alert. Mr Putin said aggressive statements by NATO leaders and economic...

Politics

‘Hit list’ of Russian oligarchs drawn up as Putin’s allies warned over mansions and private jets

A “hit list” of Russian oligarchs has been drawn up by the Foreign Office as ministers prepare to slap further sanctions on those close...

Technology

Elon Musk says SpaceX’s internet service is available in Ukraine, sending more terminals

A Starlink logo of a satellite internet constellation being constructed by SpaceX is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen. Pavlo Gonchar |...

Politics

Ukraine conflict could last ‘years’: Russia has strong forces but Ukrainians are brave, says foreign secretary

The Ukraine conflict could last “a number of years” and the UK needs to be “prepared for a very long haul” in facing down...

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Quick Charge Podcast: February 26, 2022

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and...

Environment

Bitcoin donations to the Ukrainian military are soaring as Russia invades

Ukrainian servicemen sit atop armored personnel carriers driving on a road in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Vadim Ghirda |...

Sports

UFC Fight Night takeaways: Islam Makhachev continues to follow the plan of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father

10:08 PM ET The knock on Islam Makhachev used to be that he lacked finishing instinct and was susceptible to getting caught. Adriano Martins...

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England shake off Wales’ late comeback as chaos unfolds at Twickenham

9:09 PM GMT TWICKENHAM, London — In the end it was record-breaker Ben Youngs who brought order to the chaos. As Wales threatened the...

World

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian oil terminal and gas pipeline sparking fears of ‘catastrophe’

Russian missiles have hit an oil terminal and a gas pipeline overnight, as Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues. The oil terminal was set...

Business

Western allies agree to cut select Russian banks from global financial messaging system SWIFT

Western allies have agreed to remove selected Russian banks from the SWIFT global financial messaging system. In a joint statement, leader of the European...

Sports

Emblem Road sprints to 99-1 upset at Saudi Cup

2:02 PM ET Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Emblem Road rallied with a wide, sweeping move on the outside to win the $20...