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25.09 / 20:47

Ukraine war Updates Italy election: Live updates as Italians choose a new government

Join us for live updates as Italy votes in a snap general election that is forecast to see a right-wing coalition -- headed by Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy -- triumph over a Democratic Party-led left-wing coalition and the Five Star Movement.

25.09 / 19:13

Ukraine war 'It could have been you': Protests in London over death of Mahsa Amini

Hundreds of people protested in London this weekend to voice their anger about the suspicious death of Mahsa Amini, alongside the Iranian government's violent suppression of protestors.

25.09 / 18:15

world economy War, Inflation Knock World Economy Off Balance

The global economy is sputtering and financial markets are flashing red, reflecting a sense on Wall Street that a sharper slowdown in worldwide economic activity is likely inevitable.

25.09 / 14:11

Religion Mahsa Amini: Iran protests spread to Europe as hundreds gather in Paris

Several hundred Iranians living in France and human rights activists alike gathered in Paris on Saturday to protest against Iran’s crackdown on demonstrations, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini arrested by the morality police for "inappropriate clothing".

25.09 / 12:43

Religion Russian-installed authorities collect votes door-to-door as 'sham referendums' continue

Russian forces launched new strikes on Ukrainian cities on Saturday as Kremlin-orchestrated votes took place in four occupied regions to create a pretext for their annexation by Moscow.

25.09 / 12:11

Religion Lavrov blames the West for war in Ukraine and accuses it of Russophobia at UN General Assembly

Russia repeated a series of grievances about Ukraine and the West in an attempt to tell the UN General Assembly meeting of leaders that Moscow had "no choice" but to take military action.

24.09 / 20:05

Climate change Ukraine war Ukraine war: 'Referndums' continue, sanctions, captured Sri Lankans

Moscow-installed officials in occupied east Ukraine are continuing with a referendum on whether to join Russia.

24.09 / 14:15

Europe's energy crisis Finland moves to block more Russians on eastern border

Finland is going to "significantly" restrict the entry of Russian citizens to its territory by refusing access to those with tourist visas from any European country in the Schengen area.

24.09 / 11:33

Italy elections: Final rallies held as campaign comes to a close

Italian parties held their final rallies on Friday ahead of a snap general election on Sunday that is expected to be won by the Giorgia Meloni-led right-wing bloc.

24.09 / 11:33

week Iran protests: Pro-government rallies grip Tehran after a week of deadly clashes

Pro-government demonstrators in Tehran took a stand on Friday in favour of the mandatory veiling of women, calling for those who demonstrate against the veil to be "executed".

23.09 / 23:57

Digital regulation Strategy Financial Moscow Exchange drafting bill on digital financial assets and securities trading: Report

The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) is drafting a bill to allow trading in digital financial assets (DFAs) and securities based on them, according to a report in the Russian press. The stock exchange is writing the bill on the behalf of the Russian Central Bank, which does not have the power to introduce legislation, Vedomosti newspaper reported on Thursday.

23.09 / 23:05

Digital politician Crypto Trading and Mining Regulations Must Come in Same Bill, Says Top Russian Politician

The chief architect of Russia’s long-awaited crypto legislation has insisted that crypto trading regulations and new rules about the governance of the crypto mining sector must be addressed in the same bill. And the news could be good for Russian crypto miners – with tax breaks on the cards.

23.09 / 21:59

Ukraine war: Five key developments to know about today

Russia launched referendums on Friday aimed at annexing four occupied regions of Ukraine, raising the stakes in what Kyiv has called a sham that saw residents threatened with punishment if they did not vote.

23.09 / 20:57

Digital Citizens Cross-border Is Russia set to approve cross-border crypto transactions

Russia’s Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Russia have agreed on a bill that will allow Russian citizens to engage in cross-border transactions using cryptocurrencies.

23.09 / 20:31

Italy election: Meloni 'ready to break taboo' and become Italy's first female PM

Italy's far-right leader Giorgia Meloni says she would be "honoured to break a taboo" and become the country's first female prime minister.

23.09 / 20:27

Blockchain Ethereum Digital Bitcoin Why Crypto Prices Are Roaring Back Today in a Show of Strength

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23.09 / 18:57

Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine, say UN investigators

A group of United Nations experts investigating human rights violations committed in Ukraine in the seven months since Russia invaded said on Friday they had turned up evidence of war crimes.

23.09 / 18:57

Kremlin spokesman's son refuses to join Russian army in prank call

The son of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refused to join Russia's army in a prank call with opposition activists.

23.09 / 16:57

NOT Hungarian minister meets Russia's Sergei Lavrov despite EU 'understanding' not to do so

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó met with Russia's Sergei Lavrov on Thursday hours after an EU official said member states had an understanding not to meet with Russian officials as it "doesn't make much sense".

23.09 / 15:25

Italian election: EU can work with any democracy but has 'tools' if it gets 'difficult', VDL says

The European Commission is willing to work with any democratic government across the bloc but has the "tools" if things go in a "difficult direction", Ursula von der Leyen has said in response to a question about Italy's upcoming elections.

23.09 / 15:19

Provident Target Digital Williams UK government launches fraud and money laundering crackdown

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill aims to “drive dirty money out of the UK,” read a press release by the Home Office. The Bill is currently in Parliament for a second reading that will take place next month.

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