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Ukraine Recap: Putin plays historian while the west closes its ranks
On day one of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, February 24, Russian troops seized Snake Island, a tiny rocky outcrop south-west of Odesa which – before the war – played host to a marine research station and a lighthouse. Resistance to the Russian assault became a propaganda coup for Ukrainians.Continue Reading
FDA backs changing Covid booster shots to target most recent omicron subvariants
There hasn’t been enough research on how much protection a fourth dose can offer, medical professionals told CNBC. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said vaccine manufacturers should update their Covid-19 booster shots to target the most recent omicron subvariants that are gaining groundContinue Reading
Who is Katie Boulter and is she dating US tennis star Jack Sock?
IT has been a nightmare week for British tennis with Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray crashing out of Wimbledon. But 25-year-old Katie Boulter has already turned the mood around. 5 Katie Boulter beat Clara Burel in the first round before stunning Karolina Pliskova in the second Boulter brilliantly BEAT lastContinue Reading
G7 and Nato summits lay bare deep and hostile divide between Russia and China and the west
Against a backdrop of unprecedented turmoil – the first major war in Europe in three decades, the highest inflation rates in decades and a rapidly worsening global food crisis – western leaders have met for two major summits. The G7 met in Germany and Nato leaders gathered in Madrid. TheContinue Reading
The World Can’t Wean Itself Off Chinese Lithium
China dominates the global supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Now rival countries are scrambling for more control over “white oil.”Continue Reading
Four ways to stop thinking the worst will happen when you’re stressed
Catastrophising can lead to undue stress and anxiety. Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock Imagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some people might think about what kind of questions they will be asked so that they can prepare, or imagine the interview going well. For others, the thought of anContinue Reading
‘Cognitive immobility’ – when you’re mentally trapped in a place from your past
Sometimes the body moves, but not the mind. fizkes/Shutterstock If you have moved from one country to another, you may have left something behind – be it a relationship, a home, a feeling of safety or a sense of belonging. Because of this, you will continually reconstruct mental simulations ofContinue Reading
Who is Jay Younger? Love Island 2022 bombshell and investment analyst
T he latest series of Love Island is off to a gripping start, with the contestants vying with one another for the attention of the latest bombshell to cause a stir. This week, two new bombshells hit the villa, with Jay Younger and Remi joining the throng. Here’s everything youContinue Reading
Scottish independence: what has changed since the last referendum
Michael Reynolds / EPA-EFE If the SNP Scottish government and Nicola Sturgeon, first minister, get their way, then in October 2023 voters in Scotland will again be asked “Should Scotland be an independent country?”. This will be the same wording used in September 2014 for the first independence referendum. This,Continue Reading
Andy Murray vows to play Wimbledon again after John Isner defeat – but injuries might shatter Brit’s dream
ANDY MURRAY has vowed to be back at Wimbledon – but only if his body lets him. The two-time champion crashed out to American John Isner in four sets on Centre Court. 2 Andy Murray trudges off Centre Court following his defeat by John IsnerCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunContinue Reading