EU oil embargo on Russia will be painful for both - but will reduce Putin's ability to wage war
The EU was notable by its absence when, in early March, the US and the UK announced they would no longer be importing oil from Russia.
"What do you mean I can’t sit here?" - can you write a funnier caption?
Director Melly Still and conductor Robin Ticciati have done Ethel Smyth’s 1906 opera proud, with dynamic and intense performances from an excellent cast and chorus.
At least two people were killed and 44 were injured after a tornado touched down in Gaylord, in Otsego County, Michigan, on Friday, May 20, officials said.This footage taken by Brendan Gutenschwager on Saturday morning shows the scene on Gaylord’s West Main Street, where multiple businesses, including a Hobby Lobby, sustained damage.Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency for Otsego County to fast track resources to affected areas.The storm knocked power out for thousands, according to reports. Credit: Brendan Gutenchwager via Storyful
Bereaved must find funds to cremate loved ones or face having them buried in a common grave
Pope Francis has expressed his spiritual closeness to Catholics in China and voiced hope that the church there operates in “freedom and tranquility
The Taliban has imposed several restrictions for women and girls since overtaking Afghanistan in August
THOUSANDS of Hampshire children aged between five and 11 have already received their first Covid-19 jab as the battle against the virus continues.
YORK City have sealed a return to the National League after a five-season absence from the fifth-tier of English football.
Boris Johnson says it is important to ‘keep an eye on’ outbreak, with 20 cases confirmed in England
Senior executive at Guide Dogs charity says he was ‘publicly humiliated’ by security guard
JOHN Studholme (The Cumberland News, letters, May 13) states that ‘people are not happy (with Brexit)’ on the basis of a very small survey.
A Ukrainian court found a young Russian soldier guilty of war crimes Monday for killing a civilian and handed him a life sentence, in the first verdict of its kind since Russia's invasion three months ago.
Dan Tehan and Karen Andrews both touted as potential challengers, but conservatives confident Dutton has the numbers to succeed Scott Morrison
Monkeypox, which is related to the now eradicated smallpox virus, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa
The cheapest new car in the UK now costs more than £10,000 - making it more expensive than ever to buy a brand-new vehicle.
A woman has reported being raped at a church in Plumstead.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has said he does not know who requested a meeting between the prime minister and Sue Gray over her partygate report, but is confident there was "no way" she would allow herself to be influenced by anybody.
The 2022 French Open started amid downpours. So it was that keeping the crowds away. Pole positionDuring the opening match on centre court between sixth seed Ons Jabeur and Magda Linette, it really did look the attendance limits imposed during the coronavirus pandemic were still in force. The stands were sparsely populated. Still, more fool those who missed the tie. It provided a shock as Jabeur – one of the favourites for the 2022 title – went down in three sets. On-court interviewer Marion Bar
Star power has been out in force at the 75th Cannes Film Festival
The Game of Thrones creator was speaking exclusively to The Independent during the Santa Fe Literary Festival