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US Justice Dept. investigating Trump’s actions as part of Jan. 6 probe

Jul 28, 2022 03:12

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating former President Donald Trump’s actions leading up to the January 6 assault on the US Capitol by his legions of supporters who were protesting against the 2020 presidential election result.
Nationwide rail strikes shut down much of UK network

Jul 28, 2022 02:42

Organized by the Rail Maritime and Transport Workers union, the 24 hour industrial action has seen more than 40 thousand railway workers walk out in a row over job security and pay at a time of soaring inflation.
Russia to quit International Space Station after 2024, build own orbital station

Jul 27, 2022 12:07

Russia says it will pull out of the International Space Station (ISS) after the country’s current commitment expires at the end of 2024, ending its decades-long partnership with NASA at the orbiting outpost and launching its own, new space station soon afterward.
Concern mounts over EU gas, electricity supplies as Russia reduces exports to continent

Jul 27, 2022 09:04

Up to a quarter of the EU's electricity demand is generated using gas. In some of the bloc's member states, it is higher. As less of it arrives from Russia, EU nations have agreed to reduce gas consumption by 15% until the spring.
Strong earthquake hits Philippines, killing at least 4

Jul 27, 2022 06:08

At least four people were killed in a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the northern Philippine island of Luzon on Wednesday causing dozens of landslides and severely damaging buildings, officials said.
US/EU sanctions against Russia failed to have desired effect

Jul 27, 2022 04:02

The US and EU sanctions against Russia have failed to have the desired effect so the US is now trying to limit the profitability of Russian oil sales by putting a price cap on it.
Russia doing better than expected despite sanctions: IMF

Jul 27, 2022 03:57

Russia’s economy is doing better than expected despite Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over the war in Ukraine, the International Monetary Fund says in a new report.
At least one killed in anti-coup protests in Sudan: Medical group

Jul 27, 2022 03:50

A Sudanese medical group says security forces have killed at least one person in anti-coup protests in the capital Khartoum and other cities of the country while violently dispersing the angry protesters.
US has 'very narrow path' to avoid recession: IMF

Jul 27, 2022 03:42

The United States has only a slim chance of avoiding an economic downturn given the many risks it faces, the IMF said on Tuesday.
US headed to severe recession: American economist

Jul 27, 2022 03:37

Renowned US economist Nouriel Roubini has predicted a severe recession in the United States as the government tries to curb soaring inflation.