Ukraine vows to defy Russia's 'null and worthless' referendums

Ukraine vows to defy Russia’s ‘null and worthless’ referendums and keep liberating its territory despite Putin’s nuke threats as US ‘agrees new $12bn military aid package’ Moscow announced results of sham referendums in occupied Ukraine yesterday, claiming – unsurprisingly – that they had voted to become part of Russia Ukraine foreign ministry vowed never to respect […]

Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukraine despite outcry

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia is poised to formally annex areas of Ukraine where it has military control after referendums there reportedly endorsed Moscow’s rule. But the ballots were widely discredited and earned the Kremlin no relief Wednesday from international pressure over its assault on its neighbor. Pro-Moscow administrations of all four occupied regions of […]

Hurricane Ian leaves Cuba without power, takes aim at Florida

‘Apocalyptic’ Hurricane Ian reaches Category 4 as it bears down on Florida: Winds hit 140mph and power is out for 17,000 houses before it makes landfall after first pummeling Cuba killing two and taking out island’s electricity Hurricane Ian reaches a catastrophic Category Four as it inches closer to the west coast of Florida at 10mph […]

Russia Ukraine news: EU threaten Putin over Nord Stream pipeline

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR LIVE: EU insists Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions were sabotage and warns Putin of retaliation This is the MailOnline’s live blog about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with the latest reports about the conflict.  Host commentator CIA ‘warned about attack on Nord Stream pipes WEEKS ago’ The CIA warned weeks ago that the […]

Can you go to Dubai with a criminal record? | The Sun

DUBAI is one of the top holiday destinations for Brits with year-round sun, sea and sand. But with specific rules about who is allowed to visit and who isn't, it's best to know beforehand, to stop you getting into trouble with the authorities. Can you go to Dubai with a criminal record? Dubai prides itself […]

Gibraltar sells Russian oligarch's yacht for $37.5 million

Gibraltar on Tuesday sold a superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch Dmitry Pumpyansky for $37.5 million following its seizure in March under Ukraine war sanctions, judicial authorities said. Gibraltar's Admiralty Marshal, a specialist British maritime court that handles the sale of ships, did not release the buyer's name. The 72-metre (236-foot) vessel, MV Axioma, was seized […]

Tower e-bike fire victim killed falling from 16th floor fled Taliban

Tower blaze victim killed falling from 16th floor trying to escape fire started by electric bike was Afghan asylum seeker, 30, who had fled Taliban Abdul Jabar Oryakhel, 30, became trapped in a 16th floor flat with three friends He arrived in the UK in February after fleeing the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan He hoped […]

Deaf mum forced to quit when bosses refused to reduce hours wins £36k

Deaf mother who was forced to quit her job at the British Deaf Association when bosses refused to reduce her hours after having a baby wins £36,000 sex discrimination payout Lisanne Hedger quit after charity rejected request to work 2 or 3 days a week She sued for sex discrimination and constructive unfair dismissal in […]