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11.06 / 13:17

European Union Ukraine war: Russia using 'inaccurate' Soviet-era missiles likely to hit civilians, says UK

There are warnings that Russia is using old and indiscriminate weapons as it tries to make headway in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region.

10.06 / 18:25

Environment NOT 'It's just not happening': Crops go to waste as UK farmers struggle to find workers

British farmers, forced to throw away tonnes of crops due to a shortage of labour, are calling for the UK government to bring back freedom of movement.

10.06 / 18:25

Police School Man with knife injures woman and minor at primary school in Germany

A woman and 7-year-old girl have been injured in a knife attack at a primary school in southwestern Germany.

10.06 / 16:07

business Blockchain Technology Adoption AIM Bear market: Some crypto firms cut jobs while others aim for sustainable growth

To put things into perspective, since November 2021, the total market capitalization of the digital asset industry has plummeted from it’s all-time high of $3 trillion to its current levels of approx. $1.27 trillion, thus showcasing a loss ratio of over 55%.

10.06 / 15:55

Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate to Pre-Invasion Level as Impact of Sanctions Wanes

Russia’s central bank cut its key interest rate to the level it was at when the country invaded Ukraine in late February in a sign that the economy is weathering some of the pain caused by Western sanctions.

10.06 / 12:17

LGBT History Putin compares himself to Peter the Great over drive to 'take back Russian land'

Vladimir Putin has compared his actions in Ukraine to Russian tsar Peter the Great's conquest of the Baltic coast during his 18th-century war against Sweden.

10.06 / 11:27

interview World Economic Forum Bitcoin Bitcoin at the WEF: What did the world's elite think of crypto?

Cointelegraph introduces “Crypto Street,” a series of spontaneous conversations with strangers on the street to educate, entertain and take a temperature check on the world’s relationship with crypto.

10.06 / 10:27

LGBT European Union Nearly all of Portugal in 'severe' drought after hottest May on record

Almost all of Portugal was in severe drought at the end of May, the country’s weather service (IPMA) said on Thursday.

10.06 / 07:45

Climate change European Union Ukraine war live: Kyiv losing up to 200 troops a day - Zelenskyy aide

Follow our live updates of the Ukraine war below or watch Euronews TV's coverage in the player above.

10.06 / 02:21

COST Yellen Sees High Gasoline Prices Persisting

WASHINGTON—Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said elevated gasoline prices—near $5 a gallon—are likely to persist, but she doesn’t see a slowing U.S. economy slipping into recession.

09.06 / 23:01

Stablecoin Tether Bitfinex Bitcoin Tether is ‘instrument of freedom’ and 'Bitcoin onramp,’ says Bitfinex CTO

On a sunsplashed day in the Swiss Alps, the CTO of Bitfinex and Tether, Paolo Ardoino shed light on the Plan B Lugano strategy, Tether as an onramp into Bitcoin (BTC) and–crucially–his favorite pizza toppings.

09.06 / 22:11

exits KPMG fully exits Russia and Belarus amid ongoing Ukraine war

KPMG on 8 June said it has fully exited Russia and Belarus amid the invasion of Ukraine, about three months after announcing plans to do so. The move follows Deloitte’s, which exited those countries last month.

09.06 / 20:05

markets CFTC SEC Bitcoin Bitcoin derivatives Bitcoin derivatives data forecasts sub-$30K BTC price heading into Friday’s $800M options expiry

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke above $32,000 on May 31, but the excitement lasted less than 4 hours after the resistance level proved to be tougher than expected. The $32,300 level represented a 20% increase from the May 12 swing low at $27,000 and it provided the necessary hope for bulls to buy some $34,000 and higher call options.

09.06 / 19:15

Climate change European Union Britons sentenced to death for fighting with Ukraine's army

Two British citizens and a Moroccan have been sentenced to death by pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine for fighting on Ukraine's side.

09.06 / 16:29

cryptocurrency Adoption Bitcoin New Law Will Ban Crypto Pay in Russia (Again) as Miners Struggle to Convince Central Bank to Legalize Industry

Crypto advocates are still facing an uphill struggle in Russia – where MPs are expected to vote in favor of a proposal that will ban the use of “monetary surrogates” as a form of payment. And it appears that crypto miners are yet to persuade the influential Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina that their industry should not be banned.

09.06 / 15:29

LGBT Climate change European Union Interest rates Eurozone to get its first interest rate hike in 11 years next month

The European Central Bank (ECB) has confirmed it will raise interest rates in a bid to bring down soaring prices across the eurozone.

09.06 / 15:13

Oil prices U.S., European Allies Try to Restrain Global Oil Prices

WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its allies are searching for ways to limit further surges in global oil prices, attempting to balance efforts to cut off Russia’s revenue from its energy sales while shielding the global economy from a possible recession.

09.06 / 14:37

Europe European Union Lithuania aims to tighten crypto regulation and ban anonymous accounts

In its efforts to fight money laundering risks and the possible schemes of Russian elites circumventing financial sanctions, the 2.8-million nation of Lithuania is planning to tighten its scrutiny over crypto.

09.06 / 14:17

LGBT Climate change European Union Algeria suspends friendship treaty with Spain over Western Sahara

The Algerian president’s office announced on Wednesday that the North African nation was “immediately” suspending a two-decade-old friendship treaty with Spain.

09.06 / 13:15

LGBT European Union Renewables The EU needs renewables to curb Russian fossil fuel dependence. For these, it's dependent on China.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exposed the European Union's dependence on Russian fossil fuels and accelerated the bloc's transition into renewables.

09.06 / 12:11

Champions League Champions League final policing was 'a failure', admits Paris' police chief

Paris' police chief has admitted policing before the Champions League final in the French capital was "obviously a failure".

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