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05.05 / 12:23

Technology Power stake UK elections: Key test for Boris amid partygate furore and Northern Ireland power-sharing at stake

Polls have opened in the UK for Thursday's local elections which are seen as a major test for Boris Johnson, under pressure over a cost-of-living crisis and damaged by the "partygate" scandal.

05.05 / 12:07

Aware Gap coinbase Bitcoin Coinbase: 33% of UK consumers have purchased cryptocurrency

A significant jump from 29% in October 2021, this Coinbase Pulse survey also revealed that a staggering 64% plan to increase their holdings by buying more, and 23% will diversify into new currencies, as awareness and ownership become par for the course. Coinbase highlights that while historically a knowledge gap has permeated the investment space, 13% of respondents stated that they had a good understanding of traditional investment assets such as property or stocks and shares.

05.05 / 10:15

Health Russia planning victory parade in Mariupol, says Ukrainian intelligence

Russia is planning a military parade in the embattled city of Mariupol, Ukraine's intelligence service said on Wednesday.

05.05 / 02:03

Blockchain cryptocurrency Binance Bitcoin regulatory approval regulatory Crypto exchange Binance gets French regulatory approval, eyes Paris as regional hub in Europe

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered with France's market regulator, Chief Executive Officer Changpeng Zhao said in a tweet on Wednesday, advancing the company's plan to make Paris its European base.

04.05 / 17:41

European Union Support Ukraine war: EU will increase military support to Moldova, says Charles Michel

The European Union will "considerably increase" its military support to Moldova, according to European Council President Charles Michel.

04.05 / 10:19

European Union Italian PM calls for changes to EU treaties amid threats linked to Ukraine war

The EU’s institutions are no longer fit for purpose and need reforming if the bloc is to address the multiple crises it currently faces, according to Italy's prime minister.

04.05 / 10:19

European Union Ursula von der Leyen end Brussels proposes to stop Russian oil imports by the end of the year

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has today unveiled a proposal to impose an EU-wide ban on Russian oil imports, one of Moscow's main sources of revenue.

04.05 / 08:23

European Union Abortion Ukraine war: Russian strikes include Lviv as EU set to propose ban on oil imports

Russian airstrikes on Tuesday included the western city of Lviv, hitting power plants and causing blackouts.

03.05 / 23:47

LGBT European Union Killing Zacharias Kostopoulos: Two men jailed for killing of Greek LGBT+ activist

Two men have been convicted of killing prominent LGBT+ activist Zacharias Kostopoulos in Athens in 2018.

03.05 / 18:23

Morgan Stanley’s Frankfurt offices searched by German officials over tax case

German prosecutors searched Morgan Stanley’s offices in Frankfurt on 3 May in connection with a years-long tax-fraud probe that has embroiled several financial companies across Europe.

03.05 / 17:07

Art European Union School 'Sulky liver sausage': Olaf Scholz slammed after refusing to visit Kyiv

The Ukrainian ambassador to Germany has slammed Chancellor Olaf Scholz for refusing to visit Kyiv following Russia's invasion.

03.05 / 13:55

Cooper Morgan Stanley’s Frankfurt offices searched by German officials

Morgan Stanley offices in Frankfurt were raided on Tuesday, 3 May, the US bank confirmed in a statement, adding that the investigation is related to past activity and it is fully cooperating with German authorities.

03.05 / 07:35

European Union Energy pandemic Brussels says difficult months ahead for Europe, after EU energy ministers meeting

Brussels says it is preparing for difficult months ahead in the energy sector, following an extraordinary meeting of the bloc's energy ministers on Monday to discuss its strategy after Russia decided to cut off gas to Poland and Bulgaria last week.

02.05 / 13:03

European Union Russian gas: EU crisis talks seek unity over Putin's demand for payments in roubles

European Union energy ministers hold emergency talks on Monday, as the bloc strives for a united response to Moscow's demand that European buyers pay for Russian gas in roubles or face their supply being cut off.

01.05 / 15:13

World War II Germany files case against Italy in UN court over war reparations

Germany has filed a case against Italy at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over war reparations related to World War II, the Hague-based UN court said.

01.05 / 10:47

Blockchain Google Android Bitcoin Warning Warning: Smartphone text prediction guesses crypto hodler’s seed phrase

Seed phrases, a random combination of words from the BIP 39 list of 2048 words, act as one of the primary layers of security against unauthorized access to a user’s crypto holdings. But what happens when your ‘smart’ phone’s predictive typing remembers and suggests the words next time you try to access your digital wallet?

30.04 / 17:33

Refugees UK MP resigns after admitting to watching pornography in parliament

Neil Parish, a Conservative lawmaker in Britain, has resigned after admitting to watching pornography twice in the House of Commons.

30.04 / 17:09

UPS Provident Deutsche Bank’s Frankfurt headquarters raided by German authorities

German authorities searched Deutsche Bank’s headquarters in Frankfurt on 29 April, a move the bank said was related to suspicious activity reports it filed to an anti-money-laundering agency.

30.04 / 12:11

business Eastern Europe teams up to reduce EU's dependence on Russian gas

Countries in Eastern Europe are partnering up to develop projects and share resources to counter the Russian dominance in the gas market and curb the EU's reliance on Russian supply.

30.04 / 11:41

business Updates Ukraine war live updates: Russian forces likely suffering from 'weakened morale', UK says

Many Russian military units are "likely suffering from weakened morale", the UK said in its latest defence intelligence update, stating that Russia has been forced to "merge and redeploy depleted and disparate units".

29.04 / 22:33

Technology Terrorism Refugees Islamic State 'Beatle' gets life sentence for beheadings

British national Alexanda Kotey, an Islamic State fighter known as one of the 'Beatles' by the hostages he guarded along with other British members of his terror cell, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday at a courtroom in the US state of Virginia.

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