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Sanctions imposed against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine have failed to achieve any of their aims, the country’s ambassador has told Sky News.Andrey Kelin was speaking to Sky News as an investigation by Sky’s Ed Conway revealed glaring loopholes in the restrictions regime, which has allowed British companies – legally – to help keep Russian gas flowing and generate huge revenues for the Kremlin’s war machine. He defended the continued trade with Europe despite the heightened tensions, arguing “business is pure business”.Ukraine war latest: Attempt to ‘overthrow Kyiv government’ foiledHe also argued the supply of weapons by the West,…

Many first memories of trees might be of clambering among their branches or seeing the fruit that grows on their boughs. But while they are familiar to us all, what exactly are trees? Biologically speaking, they are perennial plants with a woody trunk and branches that can grow to be spectacularly tall. And they are vital for our survival. This is because trees provide many so-called “ecosystem services,” which are defined as “direct or indirect contributions of ecosystems to human well-being.” Ecosystem services of trees Trees supply us with a huge variety of food, including apples, avocados, dates, nuts, olives and citrus fruits,…

Germany’s impressive win over Denmark cemented Julian Nagelsmann’s team’s status as one of the favorites to win Euro 2024. One of the team’s top performers on the pitch, and leaders off it, is Antonio Rüdiger. The Real Madrid defender has been in top form, playing every single minute of the tournament so far. However, one sentence — in fact, one word — from the defender’s post-match interview on Saturday has caused some backlash online. “Those who watched the game saw that we were dominant from its beginning,” Rüdiger said. “The one thing we can criticize is that we did not kill them earlier.”…

Marine Le Pen and her right-wing National Rally party came out on top in the first round of elections in France. For German politicians, this gives rise to fresh concerns about Franco-German relations. Green Party leader Ricarda Lang and Mario Voigt from the opposition center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) were among those who quickly said that they believe President Emmanuel Macron made a mistake by calling new elections. What does the shift to the right mean for Franco-German relations? RN party leader Jordan Bardella said shortly before the election that as head of government, he would not change anything in…

Fresh protests have flared again in several cities in Kenya, with demonstrators facing a heavy police presence. In the capital, Nairobi, police fired tear gas at protesters after they set fires on the main road running through the center of the city and threw stones at police in the central business district. DW correspondent Sella Oneka said she saw “small groups of protesters being chased by police,” with officers sporadically firing tear gas and making arrests. But outside of Kenya’s parliament, where thousands of people had tried stormed the compound last Tuesday in anger over proposed tax hikes, it was quiet,…

At least 60 people are feared to have been killed in a stampede at a religious gathering in northern India, officials have said.More than 150 others were taken to hospitals after the crush in a village in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh. District police spokesperson Manish Chikara said about 60 people have died, but added that figure may rise, while broadcaster NDTV reports at least 87 have been killed.The stampede took place as attendees rushed to leave the event with a religious leader, local media reported, around 217 miles southwest of the state capital Lucknow.Initial reports suggested more than…

A norovirus outbreak hit the picturesque village of Torri del Benaco on the shores of Lake Garda, Italy, last week. More than 300 people have sought medical treatment for the highly contagious stomach bug. The virus is known for its sudden onset of gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever. The rapid spread of the illness led to an immediate investigation by health authorities, who confirmed the presence of the highly contagious norovirus in stool samples of affected individuals. It’s not yet clear what caused the sudden norovirus outbreak, but local health experts suspect the local water supply.…

The most important lasting impact of Euro 2024 is likely to come far away from the football pitch. This year’s tournament has already seen plenty of young stars make a name for themselves and a glut of ‘David vs Goliath’ moments — most notably Georgia pulling off an impressive victory over 2016 winners Portugal. But UEFA’s decision to adopt a human rights declaration just ahead of the start of the competition could prove to be far more significant for players, fans and workers alike. An online form has been created to report any human rights issues and, importantly, provide an immediate response and resolution…

Fresh protests have flared again in several Kenyan cities, with demonstrators facing a heavy police presence. In the capital, Nairobi, police fired tear gas at protesters after they set fires on the main road running through the center of the city and threw stones at police in the central business district. DW correspondent Sella Oneka said she saw “small groups of protesters being chased by police,” with officers sporadically firing tear gas and making arrests. Dozens of shops had shuttered their doors in case of violence. Kenyan police fired tear gas to scatter small crowds in NairobiImage: Monicah Mwangi/REUTERS NTV Kenya’s livestream showed…

A 14-year-old boy dressed in military clothing has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a university student in the neck in Sydney.The 22-year-old victim was taken to hospital in a stable condition, while the suspect was treated for cuts and kept for a mental health assessment. New South Wales Police says a motive has yet to be determined, but detectives stressed there is no ongoing threat to the community. Image: Pic: Reuters The teenager allegedly involved in the attack was described as wearing a “camouflage defence force uniform” and left a kitchen knife at the scene.He then caught a bus from…