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The European Union aims to impose a price cap on Russian oil and further restrict commercial links with Moscow with a fresh package of sanctions announced on Wednesday by Ursula von der Leyen.The latest proposal comes in direct response to the referendums held in four Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine and the decree of partial mobilisation signed last week by Vladimir Putin to bring up to 300,000 reservists into the national army.The votes are seen as a prelude to annexation.”Russia has escalated the invasion of Ukraine to a new level,” the European Commission president said on Wednesday afternoon.”We do not accept the sham…

The pound dropped to a record low on Monday. It looks set to stay weak for a while after the new UK Chancellor’s mini-budget shook investors last week.That’s bad news for Brits in a range of positions – from homeowners paying off mortgages, to those already struggling with spiralling energy costs (most of us). But what does it mean for travellers wanting to spend their hard-earned sterling abroad?Put simply, the fallen value of the pound means your money won’t stretch as far as before on things like meals out and accommodation.Brits holidaying in America will be particularly affected. The pound…

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled proposals to make it easier for consumers to claim compensation from manufacturers of artificial intelligence (AI) products including robots, drones or smart-home systems if they have caused them harm.The AI Liability Directive aims to provide more legal clarity for manufacturers and consumers as the use of AI grows exponentially, the Commission said.”While considering the huge potential of new technologies, we must always ensure the safety of consumers,” Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said in a statement. “Proper standards of protection for EU citizens are the basis for consumer trust and therefore successful innovation. New technologies like drones…

Ineos Grenadiers are reportedly exploring a move for Remco Evenepoel, with Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team principal Patrick Lefevere and the Belgian sensation’s father refusing to dampen the speculation.Evenepoel became the youngest road race world champion in 29 years in Wollongong, Australia last week to complete a stellar season that has also yielded victories at Liege-Bastogne-Liege and La Vuelta.It is Evenepoel’s credentials at Grand Tours that are said to interest Ineos, with VeloNews claiming their billionaire owner Jim Ratcliffe is “desperate to land a potential Tour de France winner who can deliver immediate success”. CRO Race’That was a piece of class!’…

Artur*, a 26-year-old Russian software developer, bought a one-way plane ticket to Armenia’s capital Yerevan after hearing Vladimir Putin’s announcement to bolster Russia’s military forces.In a speech last week, the Russian president ordered a partial mobilisation of reservists and Artur is one of thousands of Russians who has tried to flee with flights out of the country soaring in price.He paid over €1200 for a flight leaving the following day, choosing Yerevan as it was the cheapest destination he could find.”I feel really nervous to travel alone and under such conditions, but I have no other choice,” he told Euronews via…

For some, receiving a COVID-19 vaccine meant muscle soreness, fever or exhaustion — all side effects that experts warned people could occur. Others noticed an unexpected reaction: a change in their menstrual cycle. A new study published in the journal BMJ Medicine finds that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine causes a slight increase in the length of one cycle, reinforcing the findings of a previous paper that looked at data from U.S. participants. “We found a small change in cycle length of about a day in individuals that got one vaccine in a cycle as compared to an unvaccinated group. And then…

Ready to take your workout routine to the next level? In honor of National Women’s Fitness Day, Peloton instructor Jess Sims is sharing three workouts that push you to tap into your inner strength. The best part? Each of these workouts can be easily modified depending on how intense you want your sweat session to be. 15-Minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) What is it? This 15-minute workout involves three different moves. Over the course of 15 minutes, you’ll do six reps of each move. If you have time left over, repeat the moves. How to modify the workoutJess…

Katie Couric has shared that she is being treated for breast cancer after being diagnosed in June. The former TODAY co-anchor shared her journey in a first-person essay on her Katie Couric Media website after revealing in an Instagram post on Sept. 28 that she has breast cancer. “Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States,” she wrote on Instagram. “On June 21st, I became one of them. As we approach #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, I wanted to share my personal story with you all and encourage you to get screened and understand that you may fall into…

Businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin for the first time says he is ‘proud’ of founding Wagner Group staffed by veterans of the Russian armed forces.Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin has acknowledged he founded the Wagner Group, a private military company in 2014, the first public confirmation after he previously denied ownership and sued journalists for reporting it. The Wagner Group, staffed by veterans of the Russian armed forces, has fought in Libya, Syria, the Central African Republic and Mali, among other countries. The press service of Prigozhin’s Concord catering firm posted his admission on the social network VKontakte in response to a request…

Cabin crew from budget airlines Ryanair and Vueling will strike across Italy on 1 October.Cancellations and disruptions are possible as pilots and flight attendants walk off the job to demand higher pay and better working conditions.The industrial action – coordinated by the Italian Filt Cgil and Uiltrasporti unions – is also a protest against the recent redundancies of 17 Vueling flight attendants based in Rome.Ryanair staff will hold a 24-hour walkout, while Vueling staff will strike for a total of four hours, from 1pm to 5pm.Why are Italian airline staff striking?Vueling and Ryanair staff are striking to demand better working…