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21.09 / 10:29

Ukraine war: Putin declares partial military mobilisation to bolster Russia's troop numbers

Russia will enforce a partial mobilisation of its citizens to further support the war in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said in a much-expected pre-recorded speech on Wednesday morning.

21.09 / 09:21

Climate change Man set himself on fire amid outcry over Shinzo Abe's state funeral plans

A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo early Wednesday in a sign of protest against the state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe.

21.09 / 01:29

Payments Citizens regulation National hearing Threat Hearing: Alternative payments’ threat to national security goes far beyond crypto

Non-crypto alternative payment systems pose a serious threat to United States security, according to testimony presented at a U.S. House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on National Security, International Development, and Monetary Policy hearing Tuesday. The alternative payments ecosystem should be seen as a whole, and crypto can enhance national security, speakers said.

21.09 / 00:37

Belgian bishops agree to bless same-sex unions, defying Vatican

Roman Catholic bishops from Belgium's Flanders region issued a document on Tuesday permitting the blessing of same-sex unions - in direct contrast to the Vatican's ruling on the matter.

21.09 / 00:37

'Polluters must pay': UN chief calls for taxes to help climate victims at world leader's meeting

Under the shadow of the war in Ukraine, and a worldwide energy and food crisis, world leaders are gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly this Tuesday.

20.09 / 22:49

Government regulation sanctions Mixers Crypto mixers US Treasury official says crypto mixers are a 'concern' in enforcing sanctions

Elizabeth Rosenberg, the assistant secretary for terrorist financing and financial crimes at the United States Department of the Treasury, suggested sanctioning cryptocurrency mixers could help strengthen the government’s response to foreign entities looking to use digital assets for illicit means.

20.09 / 20:29

Queen Elizabeth II European Commission Royal Family Russia-controlled Donbas areas to hold 'referendums' to join Russia

Russian-controlled regions of eastern and southern Ukraine announced plans Tuesday to start voting this week to become integral parts of Russia.

20.09 / 20:29

Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family Italy’s leading right-wing party suspends candidate for Hitler comments

The Brothers of Italy party, which looks set to win the country’s general elections on 25 September, has suspended one of its candidates on Tuesday after he was found to have praised Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in online posts.

20.09 / 18:19

Queen Elizabeth II European Commission Amadou Koumé: Three French police officers convicted over black man's death in 2015

Three French police officers have been convicted over the death of a black man during his arrest in Paris in 2015.

20.09 / 16:45

Bayer Corteva Food Supply Stays Tight as Disappointing U.S. Harvest Adds to Global Challenges

A lackluster U.S. harvest this year is setting back efforts to relieve a global food supply that has been constrained by Russia’s war in Ukraine, agriculture-industry executives said.

20.09 / 16:25

Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family end Ukraine war: Kremlin 'wants to end' conflict, Kyiv counteroffensive and Russia referendum calls

1. Kremlin 'wants to end the war as soon as possible', claims Erdogan

20.09 / 12:49

Adoption Congress Congress demands crypto payments notification from DOS when helping Ukraine

A new bill demanding a congressional notification prior to payments of the United States Department of State (DOS) rewards using cryptocurrencies surfaced as the U.S. Congress raised concerns about the evasion of sanctions.

20.09 / 12:33

Queen Elizabeth II European Commission Royal Family Ukraine war and its fallout set to dominate United Nations meeting

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is set to dominate the first in-person meeting of the United Nations General Assembly in three years.

20.09 / 11:29

COST Target Sweden's central bank launches 100 basis point rate hike, says 'inflation is too high'

Sweden's Riksbank on Tuesday launched a 100 basis point hike to interest rates, taking its main policy rate to 1.75%, as it warned that «inflation is too high.»

20.09 / 09:51

Queen Elizabeth II European Commission Royal Family Prisoners are refusing to join Russian mercenary group, US official claims

The Wagner Group, a Russian private paramilitary organisation, has not been entirely successful in its efforts to recruit 1,500 prisoners, with many are refusing to join, a senior US defence official said on Monday.

19.09 / 20:17

regulation Bank of Russia businesses Russian official says bill to give businesses leeway in use of crypto internationally

A Russian Finance Ministry official has provided new details about a bill on digital currencies that is currently being drafted.

19.09 / 17:17

Climate change Queen Elizabeth II Italy election explained: Why now? Who is running? How does it work? Who is likely to win?

Italy is readying itself for a snap general election on Sunday, 25 September.

19.09 / 17:17

Climate change Queen Elizabeth II Ukraine war: Kyiv claims control of Oskil river and Russia denies Izium accusations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has there would be no let-up in the counteroffensive that has reclaimed northeastern towns and cities.

18.09 / 20:55

Queen Elizabeth II UN London us house US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blames Azerbaijan for renewed Armenia conflict

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has openly blamed Azerbaijan for renewed conflict in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, though this was challenged by Baku.

18.09 / 19:29

Queen Elizabeth II UN London Ukraine war: Russian 'torture chambers', Kherson 'provocations', fears on Ukraine-Russia border

Ukraine claimed to have found makeshift prisons used by Russian forces to "torture" Ukrainian troops on Sunday.

17.09 / 19:35

Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family Ukraine war: Russia's new defences in northeast, Polish waterway opened, 'war crimes' tribunal

Russia's troops are setting up a new defensive line in northeastern Ukraine as Kyiv's troops press on with their offensive.

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