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Google ‘pauses’ Russian state media monetisation across platforms

US tech giant’s response follows similar moves by Facebook, YouTube.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 06:30 PM

Google ‘pauses’ Russian state media monetisation across platforms

Ukraine invasion dilemma for US Big Tech

They face calls to stand against globally condemned war, but also retribution for resistance.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 05:50 PM

Ukraine invasion dilemma for US Big Tech

Street fighting in Ukraine second city after Russian forces enter

Kyiv says capital remains under the control of Ukrainian forces.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 05:10 PM

Street fighting in Ukraine second city after Russian forces enter

Nadal downs Norrie to claim Acapulco title

The world number five stakes 91st career victory after beating British player 6-4, 6-4 .       

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 04:30 PM

Nadal downs Norrie to claim Acapulco title

Khashoggi’s fiancée urges Turkey to insist on justice despite Saudi thaw

2018 killing of Riyadh critic must not be forgotten, says Hatice Cengiz.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 03:50 PM

Khashoggi’s fiancée urges Turkey to insist on justice despite Saudi thaw



China envoy to Ukraine postpones evacuation of citizens

Fan Xianrong says conditions too dangerous for Chinese nationals to leave the country.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 03:10 PM

China envoy to Ukraine postpones evacuation of citizens

North Korea blames US for Ukraine crisis

Researcher says Washington meddled in the internal affairs of other countries in the name of ‘peace and stability’.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 02:30 PM

North Korea blames US for Ukraine crisis

Australian ‘rain bomb’ floods claim sixth life

34-year-old man dies after car is submerged in early morning deluge.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 01:50 PM

Australian ‘rain bomb’ floods claim sixth life

Musk activates Starlink internet service in Ukraine

More terminals en route, tech titan says.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 01:10 PM

Musk activates Starlink internet service in Ukraine

Japanese billionaire Mikitani donates US$8.7 million to Ukraine

Hiroshi Mikitani calls Russian invasion ‘a challenge to democracy’.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 12:30 PM

Japanese billionaire Mikitani donates US$8.7 million to Ukraine

Trump praises Putin, revives election lies at conservative forum

Former US president blames Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Biden’s ‘weakness’.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 11:50 AM

Trump praises Putin, revives election lies at conservative forum

YouTube blocks monetisation for some Russian channels

Videos to also be ‘restricted’, rep says.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 11:10 AM

YouTube blocks monetisation for some Russian channels

Russia closes airspace to carriers from Baltics, Slovenia

Restrictions include transit flights through country’s airspace.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 10:30 AM

Russia closes airspace to carriers from Baltics, Slovenia

N. Korea fired ‘unidentified projectile’, South’s military says

It comes after quiet month without launches during Beijing Olympics.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 09:50 AM

N. Korea fired ‘unidentified projectile’, South’s military says

Plane with 14 people on board crashes in the Comoros

Speedboats sent to search for survivors.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 09:10 AM

Plane with 14 people on board crashes in the Comoros


UK cancels reception Queen was due to attend

Decision believed to be related to current Ukraine crisis.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 08:30 AM

UK cancels reception Queen was due to attend

Russia needs to be completely isolated, say UK and Ukraine

PM Boris Johnson praises bravery of citizens.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 07:50 AM

Russia needs to be completely isolated, say UK and Ukraine

Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea to club’s foundation

Move to protect club’s reputation amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Sunday, 27 Feb 2022 07:10 AM

Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea to club’s foundation

13 dead after tourist boat sinks in Vietnam

Four others still missing off the coast of Hoi An.

Saturday, 26 Feb 2022 11:59 PM

13 dead after tourist boat sinks in Vietnam

Greeks protest at soaring cost of living

Greece’s inflation surged to 6.2% last month.

Saturday, 26 Feb 2022 11:50 PM

Greeks protest at soaring cost of living

100,000 Ukrainians cross border into Poland

Polish deputy interior minister says 90% of the refugees have concrete places to go in his country.

Saturday, 26 Feb 2022 11:10 PM

100,000 Ukrainians cross border into Poland

France intercepts Russia-bound cargo ship in Channel

Vessel is loaded with cars heading for Saint Petersburg.

Saturday, 26 Feb 2022 10:30 PM

France intercepts Russia-bound cargo ship in Channel

Dutch shift Ukraine embassy to Poland

Foreign affairs ministry says move to ensure the safety of staff after Russia invasion.

Saturday, 26 Feb 2022 09:50 PM

Dutch shift Ukraine embassy to Poland

British Airways cancels flights due to ‘technical issues’

All short-haul travel from Heathrow Airport affected.

Saturday, 26 Feb 2022 09:10 PM

British Airways cancels flights due to ‘technical issues’

Chinese banks limit financing for Russian purchases

At least two largest state-owned banks have adopted measure for fear of Western sanctions.

Saturday, 26 Feb 2022 08:30 PM

Chinese banks limit financing for Russian purchases