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EU adopts new sanctions package targeting Russia's energy, banking, military sectors
Yeni Safak
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The EU on Friday adopted its 18th package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia, targeting Moscow's energy revenues, banking operations, military suppliers, and trade flows, while also tightening restrictions on Belarus. The latest...
England’s Resilience Propels Lionesses to Women’s Euros Semifinals
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 18, 2025
There’s drama, and then there’s England’s quarterfinal against Sweden at Women’s Euro 2025. Surely one of the most chaotic matches in the tournament’s history, England outlasted Sweden and advanced to the semifinals by winning 3–2 in a penalty...
UK sanctions Russian spies trying to ‘destabilise Europe’
The Irish News
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The UK has sanctioned a string of Russian spies and hackers, accusing them of carrying out a campaign to “destabilise Europe”. Those sanctioned include a unit that targeted the daughter of Sergei Skripal years before Russian agents attempted to...
30 years of sustainable banking: Triodos Bank UK announces £2.5 billion of total lending
Ethical Marketing News
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July 19, 2025
Since opening its UK business in 1995, Triodos has been at the forefront of sustainable banking, enabling individuals and organisations to use their money in ways that benefit people and the planet. As it marks its 30th anniversary this year,...
St Kitts & Nevis opens bids for geothermal project as part of OECS renewable energy thrust
Dominica News Online
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July 18, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, July 18th, 2025 at 2:26 PM Delegates at the GSIS Nevis geothermal forum visit the site earmarked for development into a 30-megawatt geothermal power plant. Photo: OECSThe Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States...
She's Andy Burnham's right-hand-woman - but you may have never heard of her
Manchester Evening News
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July 20, 2025
If you were to make a list of the most powerful women in Greater Manchester, two immediately spring to mind. Kate Green is the deputy mayor for policing and crime. Bev Craig is the leader of Manchester city council. But while Ms Green’s influence...
Oil prices steady as mixed US economic news offsets new EU sanctions on Russia
Channel News Asia
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July 18, 2025
NEW YORK :Crude oil futures held steady on Friday as mixed U.S. economic news offset worries the European Union's latest sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine could reduce oil supplies. Brent crude futures fell 15 cents, or 0.2 per cent,...
UK Lowers Price Ceiling For Russian Crude Oil
Charter 97
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London has acceded to the EU decision. The UK has joined the EU's decision to lower the price ceiling on Russian oil. It will also be lowered from $60 to $47.6 per barrel, according to the country's Finance Ministry. "The UK and its EU allies are...
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The Motley Fool UK
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July 19, 2025
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Scotland cuts landfill and waste generation rates in 2023
Packaging News
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July 18, 2025
Official figures on national waste sources published by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) concluded that the overall landfill rate was 19% for the year. This amounted to 1.81 million tonnes of waste, which was a 21.1% reduction...
UK Sanctions Russian GRU Spies Over Cyberattacks and Skripal Poisoning
Mezha
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July 18, 2025
On July 18, 2025, the United Kingdom announced sanctions against several Russian espionage units and military intelligence officers in response to “Moscow’s hybrid war against Western countries.” This information was released by the government...
UK sanctions Russian cyber spies accused of facilitating murders
The Record
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July 18, 2025
Editor's Note: Story updated 9:15 a.m. Eastern U.S. time with additional details and names of sanctioned individuals. The British government sanctioned 18 Russian military intelligence officers on Friday, alleging their units were responsible for...
British Airways signs SAF deal with EcoCeres
Aviation Business News
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July 18, 2025
British Airways has signed a multi-year agreement with renewable fuels producer EcoCeres to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reinforcing the airline’s efforts to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions and move towards its net-zero goals. The...
Europe Gas: Prices dip on stronger Norwegian supply, wind power forecasts
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 18, 2025
Dutch and British wholesale gas prices edged lower on Friday morning as supply from Norway rose and forecasts for higher wind output in Germany next week curbed demand. The benchmark Dutch front-month contract at the TTF hub was down 0.90 euro at...
UK sanctions Russian spies for malicious activity
BBC
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July 18, 2025
A number of Russian spies have been sanctioned for conducting a "sustained campaign of malicious cyber activity" including in the UK, the Foreign Office has said. Three military intelligence units from Russia's GRU espionage agency and 18 officers...
UK sanctions Russian intelligence units involved in cyberattacks
The Kyiv Independent
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July 18, 2025
The British government sanctioned three Russian military intelligence units and 18 officers on July 18 for their involvement in a long-running campaign of cyberattacks and reconnaissance. The sanctions target operatives of Russia's military...
EU, UK hit Russia with new sanctions
Nagaland Post
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July 18, 2025
The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions. “The message is clear: Europe...
Pakistan ready to diversify exports to match UK industry needs: Jam
Daily Times
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July 19, 2025
The Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, continued his official visit to the United Kingdom with a productive day of engagements in Birmingham, aimed at promoting deeper commercial ties, unlocking new market opportunities, and expanding...
UK’s WB Alloys to create first U.S. production facility in Danville, says Gov. Glenn Youngkin
WDBJ7 - Virginia
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July 18, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) -WB Alloys will invest $6.6 million to open a production facility in Danville that’ll specialize in wire alloy production for the Navy and Department of Defense (DOD), according to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office. “We are proud...
UK sanctions Russian spies linked to Mariupol strikes
Politico Europe
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July 18, 2025
Unit 26165 also interfered with foreign assistance to Ukraine through targeting ports and transport hubs, according to the British government, while the French government has blamed the unit for cyber attacks during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic...