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Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Six people have been charged following a track invasion at the beginning of the British Grand Prix. Protesters got on to the Wellington Straight, the fastest point of the Silverstone track on Sunday, before sitting down during the opening lap. The group is understood to be from climate activists Just Stop Oil, which had tweeted demanding the government "stop all new fossil fuel licensing". All six appeared at Northampton Magistrates' Court earlier. Northamptonshire Police said David Baldwin, 46, of Stonesfield, Witney, Oxfordshire, Emily Brocklebank, 24, of Yeadon, Leeds, Alasdair Gibson, 21, of Aberdeen, Louis McKechnie, 21, of London, Bethany Mogie, 40, of St Albans, Hertfordshire, and Joshua Smith, 28, of Manchester, have all been charged with conspiracy to cause public nuisance. A 43-year-old man also … [Read more...] about British Grand Prix: Six charged after F1 Silverstone track invasion

Despite Moscow's attempts to stem any dissent against its invasion of Ukraine, some Russians are continuing to protest -- even if it means facing draconian punishment for the most benign acts of opposition. Some have paid a heavy price for their acts of protest. In the early days of the war in February, authorities moved quickly to quash demonstrations, arresting people who marched or even held blank signs, balloons in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, or other oblique references to the conflict. Critical media outlets were shut down as the government sought to control the narrative. Political opponents were singled out by President Vladimir Putin or commentators on state-run TV. Russia cracks down on independent media during Ukraine invasion Russia's brain drain: War with Ukraine prompts tens of thousands to flee abroad Lawmakers rubber-stamped measures that outlawed the spread of "false information" about what the Kremlin called a "special … [Read more...] about Russians defy crackdown to find small ways of protesting Ukraine war

Speaking at a news conference Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia would have to carpet-bomb the Ukrainian capital and kill its residents to take the city. Meanwhile, the Russian troops are attempting to encircle Kyiv further, fighting against heavy resistance in the west and the north of the city. And after twelve days of siege, the strategic southern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol is without water, gas, electricity or communications, and people were seen fighting for food in recent days. The situation is "almost desperate", warned Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The number of civilians killed during the siege of Mariupol reached 1,582, and some of the casualties had to be buried in mass graves. Local authorities fear that the actual number might be much higher. 03.12.2022 09:24 Saturday's main developments: The worst of the fighting overnight took place in Irpin, Mykolaiv and Sumy, according to the General Staff of the … [Read more...] about Ukraine war: Kyiv would only fall ‘if carpet bombed’ by Russia, Zelenskyy says

Kyiv rejects Russia's announcement that it destroyed two US-made HIMARS in eastern Ukraine Germany to replenish weapons' stock for countries supplying Ukraine New requirements for Ukrainian conscripts scrapped after Zelenskyy's criticism Lavrov to meet some G20 foreign ministers despite G7 threats The article was last updated at 17:43 UTC/GMT Scholz says Germany must speed up energy transition due to war Germany must implement the transition to green energy faster because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. Speaking at an event hosted by the Renewable Energy Association Scholz said Russia was using oil and gas exports as a political weapon. "Energy policy is not just a question of price. Energy policy is also security policy," according to the German leader. "That's why we now have to turbo charge the expansion of renewable energy," he said. Russia to create youth movement reminiscent of Soviet-era Russian lawmakers approved … [Read more...] about Germany’s Scholz: Ukraine war calls for faster energy transition — live updates

In mehreren europäischen Städten hat es erneut Friedensdemonstrationen gegeben. Berlin, Deutschland Unter dem Motto "Stoppt Putin, Stoppt den Krieg" zogen Menschen durch die deutsche Hauptstadt. Ein Protestzug, der von russischen, belarussischen, ukrainischen und deutschen Aktivistinnen und Aktivisten organisiert wurde. Erst am vergangenen Wochenende waren zahlreiche Menschen in Berlin in Solidarität mit der Ukraine auf die Straße gegangen - manchen Schätzungen zufolge waren es eine halbe Million Demonstrierende. Lyon, Frankreich An diesem Sonntag gab es auch in Lyon zum zweiten Mal eine Kundgebung auf dem zentralen Platz Bellecour. 2.500 Menschen waren den Behörden zufolge anwesend, unter ihnen auch viele Russen. Die Anteilnahme wächst offenbar, in der vergangenen Woche waren es nur 2.000 Menschen. "Wir sind als Studenten hier und es ist uns wichtig, zu helfen. Es stimmt, dass wir weit weg von unseren Familien und unserer Heimat sind. Aber wir versuchen, von … [Read more...] about “Stoppt Putin, Stoppt den Krieg”: erneut Friedensdemos in zahlreichen europäischen Städten

Des milliers de personnes ont manifesté dimanche pour le deuxième jour consécutif dans de nombreuses villes européennes, pour dénoncer l'invasion russe de l'Ukraine . A Bruxelles , environ 5 000 personnes, selon la police, sont descendues dans la rue, brandissant de nombreux drapeaux ukrainiens. " Russes, rentrez chez vous! ", scandait la foule. " Stop à la guerre ", " Europe, sois courageuse, agis maintenant ", pouvait-on lire sur des pancartes brandies par les protestataires. Certains manifestants portaient des fleurs jaunes assorties de rubans bleus. A Toulouse , dans le sud-ouest de la France, ville jumelée avec Kyiv, les manifestants ont défilé derrière une grande bannière jaune et bleu, brandissant des portraits du président russe tachés de rouge et proclamant " Stop Poutine assassin ". L'angoisse des expatriés ukrainiens désemparés et désespérés de pouvoir aider Représentant le ciel de l'Ukraine, un nuage de toile bleue de cinq … [Read more...] about Des milliers de manifestants dans des villes européennes dénoncent la guerre en Ukraine

In New York ermittelt die Staatsanwaltschaft wegen Hassverbrechens und versuchtem Mord gegen einen Ukrainer. Der 31 Jahre alte Mann wird beschuldigt, einen anderen ukrainischen Einwanderer Ende April mit zwei zerbrochenen Bierflaschen verletzt zu haben, weil er ihn Russisch sprechen hörte. Der Angreifer Oleg S. soll sein Opfer nach einem Beweis für seine ethnische Zugehörigkeit aufgefordert haben. Als er diesen nicht zu seiner Zufriedenheit liefern konnte, soll der Angeklagte laut Staatsanwaltschaft gesagt haben: "Ich werde dir zeigen, was ein echter Ukrainer ist", zwei Bierflaschen zerschlagen und ihn dann mit dem Glas im Gesicht und am Hals aufgeschlitzt haben. Gegenüber der Justiz sagte der Angeklagte, das Opfer habe "ausgesehen wie ein Russe". Pro-russische Demonstranten in Deutschland fühlen sich "diskriminiert" Katia (23) aus Odessa: "Wir werden den Russen in den Hintern treten" Die Anklage umfasst insgesamt 24 Punkte, darunter neben … [Read more...] about “Sah aus wie ein Russe”: Ukrainer schlitzt Ukrainer auf in New Yorker Bar

A dentist has issued a stark warning to Brits thinking of going overseas for cheap 'Turkey teeth'. The latest cosmetic dental trend of travelling abroad to get cheaper treatment is becoming increasingly popular as in the UK alone - 63% of those considering treatments are aged between 18-34, Liverpool Echo reports. However, experts say people committing to a lifetime of unnecessary, expensive and painful treatments could be at risk as many don’t even know what work they’ve had done when going for veneers, which is a wafer-thin covering for the front of the tooth. And coming away with a far more invasive outcome like crowns, where the surgeon will file down the existing teeth and add a fake tooth cap, or crown, could see patients walk away with 'Turkey teeth'. Dentists are warning Brits not to end up with 'Turkey Teeth' ( Image: Getty Images/Stock Image) While it may be cheaper in the short-term to travel abroad for the treatment, it could end up costing … [Read more...] about Dentist’s urgent warning to Brits thinking of going overseas for cheap ‘Turkey teeth’

By Tom Espiner Published 2 hours ago comments Comments Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The pound has fallen to a two-year low against the dollar reflecting traders' increasing concerns about recession around the world as energy prices continue to soar. But sterling is also weak because markets are worried about future UK economic growth, analysts said. Sterling could fall even further after predictions of economic stagnation and as inflation rises, they added. London shares regained some ground on Wednesday following Tuesday's falls. The resignation of two senior government ministers on Tuesday evening, including former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, was not a significant factor in the pound's fall, Rabobank head currency strategist Jane Foley told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme. UK household energy bills to hit £3,000 per year Sunak … [Read more...] about Pound slides to two-year low against the dollar

Ukraine needs an 'urgent' reconstruction agenda says expert Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info THE EXTENT of President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine has been revealed as a new map shows how many thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia’s invasion. Russia began massing its troops along the Ukrainian border in February of last year — an exercise that continued for a few months until the summer, when personnel slowly peeled away. By October, however, the pile-up began again, and with the soldiers arrived military equipment. Related articles China’s President Xi refuses to visit Moscow Putin humiliated as blitzkrieg plans … [Read more...] about Horrific map exposes how many civilians have died in Ukraine