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14.12 / 11:01

Art Sport Omicron: Boris Johnson braces for MP rebellion against latest COVID measures

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face the wrath of his party's MPs on Tuesday with dozens set to rebel against a vote to introduce new COVID-19 measures.

14.12 / 00:52

Digital Citizens AIM crypto sector Russian regulators aim to increase legislation in the crypto sector

The Investigative Committee of Russia might be looking to exert more influence over the crypto sector. In a recent interview, Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia said that the decentralized nature of the issuance of digital currency does not allow for full state control in the area.

13.12 / 22:13

Art Prosecutors say Anne Sacoolas to face UK court over Harry Dunn death

Anne Sacoolas, the wife of a US diplomat, is due to appear in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving, the UK’s Crown Prosecution Service said on Monday.

13.12 / 22:13

Art COVID-19 Pandemic dutch Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic

Customers stream in and out of coffee shops in The Hague, as the cannabis trade booms despite the current coronavirus restrictions.

13.12 / 20:48

Art Immigration Inger Støjberg: Denmark's ex-immigration minister convicted over illegal asylum seeker policy

A former Danish minister has been convicted of illegally separating asylum-seeking couples where one partner was under 18.

13.12 / 17:23

business ETF Investments Bank of Russia to ban mutual funds from investing in Bitcoin

The Russian central bank continues its strict policies regarding the cryptocurrency industry, now officially banning mutual funds from investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).

13.12 / 11:30

MET Reuters Assurant China's Xi is set to meet Russia's Putin virtually on Wednesday

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to meet virtually with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday.

11.12 / 12:59

Health G7 UK urges allies to unite against 'Russian posturing towards Ukraine'

The United Kingdom urged allies to "present a united front against...Russian posturing towards Ukraine" ahead of a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Liverpool this weekend.

11.12 / 03:05

cryptocurrency regulation Legal Power freeze Russian Intelligence Service Wants More Power to Seize Crypto, Freeze Wallets

Russia’s answer to the American FBI, the Investigative Committee of Russia, has called upon the government to grant it the power to seize crypto and freeze wallets.

10.12 / 19:21

Blockchain Ethereum Art Artists Why the world’s largest museum is embracing NFT technology

Eventually, all museums will build their digital copy in the metaverse, according to Dmitry Ozerkov, the head of the Contemporary Art Department at The State Hermitage Museum.

10.12 / 13:25

CBDC Adoption regulation Ruble Russia prioritizes CBDC ruble as overall crypto outlook seems positive

After the Chinese authorities introduced a complete ban on cryptocurrency transactions in September by equating them to illegal financial activity, local cryptocurrency miners either dropped off the radar or moved to other countries in order to continue with their business.

10.12 / 08:45

Culture Kyiv President Joe Biden speaks to Ukraine's Zelenskyy on Donbas, NATO

President Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday two days after he signalled that the U.S. would play a bigger role in negotiating an end to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

08.12 / 23:05

cryptocurrency regulation Russian Senate, Gov’t Ministries & Central Bank to Create Crypto ‘Working Group’

The Russian parliament’s upper house, the Federation Council (the equivalent to the American Senate), is stepping up its crypto regulatory efforts – and wants to get involved in the creation of new laws pertaining to the sector.

07.12 / 18:04

MPs Three Latvian MPs suspended from voting in parliament after refusing COVID jab

Three Latvian MPs have been suspended from voting in parliament after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

07.12 / 16:15

Stablecoin Adoption regulation Russia’s largest bank struggles to register its digital asset platform

Sber, Russia’s largest bank, is apparently struggling to obtain a regulatory approval for its digital asset issuance platform as the company continues delaying registration plans.

07.12 / 13:41

World Health Organization Watch live: WHO to speak on Omicron and Europe's COVID surge

The World Health Organization warned that 10% of people in the European region -- which includes parts of central Asia -- will have had COVID-19 by the end of the week.

07.12 / 10:29

French PM outlines new virus measures amid spike in infections

French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced a series of new COVID-19 measures on Monday as the country grapples with a spike in infections.

07.12 / 10:29

Children Far-right divisions on display after parties fail to agree on EU-wide political group

Leaders of European far-right and populist parties failed to agree on founding a new political group in the European Parliament over the weekend, laying bare their differences.

07.12 / 08:39

NATO What can we expect from Biden-Putin talks over Ukraine tensions?

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are due to hold a highly anticipated video meeting on Tuesday amid escalating tensions over Ukraine.

06.12 / 23:31

Winter Olympics US announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

The United States will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses, the White House said on Monday

06.12 / 16:50

Money restrictions Italy tightens restrictions on the unvaccinated with new COVID pass

Italy has become the latest country in Europe to tighten restrictions on those unvaccinated.

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