President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to …
Deputy prime minister raises prospect of closing Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany, and says rejecting Russian oil would be ‘catastrophic’ for world Ukraine-Russia …
Lawmakers announce bipartisan legislation to suspend trade relations with Russia, BelarusBlinken: ‘We will defend every inch of Nato territory if it’s attacked’Report: White House willing …
Gymnastics’ governing body condemns Ivan Kuliak’s conductLetter seen to symbolise support for the invasion of Ukraine Gymnastics’ governing body has condemned the “shocking behaviour” of …
The International Paralympic Committee announced on Wednesday that no Russian or Belarusian athletes would be allowed to compete in Beijing due to the ongoing invasion …
Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, says exchanges will comply with curbs on individuals, but rejects blanket ban Russia-Ukraine crisis: live news It is not the …
President Joe Biden plans to announce Tuesday night that the U.S. is banning Russian aircraft from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine
Growing list of countries announce airspace closures in protest at Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine Russia-Ukraine crisis: live news Germany and Italy have become the latest …
The United States and European Union have banned some Russian banks from the Swift financial system in the latest sanction against Vladimir Putin’s attack on …
The United States and European Union have banned Russian banks from the Swift financial system in the latest sanction against Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine.
European leaders have agreed a “massive and targeted” package of sanctions against Russia after it launched an invasion of Ukraine, EU Commission chief Ursula von …
MPs demand explanation from Boris Johnson over scrapping of ban Conservative MPs are organising a revolt against the prime minister over the scrapping of a …
The first two flights carrying overseas tourists to Australia for almost two years have just touched down in Sydney. The Independent’s travel correspondent was on …
Critics say end of scheme risks billions in overseas investment due to myth that ‘foreign money is dirty money’ London lawyers who have made millions …
New rules were expected to be introduced soon but BBC says government likely to drop plan The British government is reportedly considering ditching its pledge …
Researchers estimate a 1,000 calorie decrease in unhealthy purchases associated with the policy A ban on junk food advertising by Transport for London has contributed …
Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives have approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks, moving to tighten access to the procedure ahead of …
Former model Jack Guinness caught up in furore over Mississippi mayor’s attempt to withhold funding for library until ‘homosexual materials’ are withdrawn A British writer, …
Culture secretary Nadine Dorries removes restrictions, potentially paving way for merger of newspapers Nadine Dorries has removed all legal barriers on Rupert Murdoch interfering in …
Boris Johnson’s new press chief believed to have been trying to stop Chinese firm from being dropped from UK’s 5G network Boris Johnson’s new communications …
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill that will ban transgender girls and college-age women from playing in school sports leagues that …
Campaigners concerned proposals do not go far enough, saying ‘you cannot consent to abuse’ Campaigners are urging ministers to ensure any forthcoming UK-wide ban on …
New restrictions on administering drugs to healthy animals come into force across EU to tackle critical overuse, but UK fails to follow suit The reputation …
Guardian will bring challenge against attorney general and Queen’s private lawyers A legal challenge over a decision to ban media organisations from a court case …
Housing secretary gives companies until March to offer sum for cost of removing combustible cladding Michael Gove has threatened a UK trading ban on manufacturers …
Reclaim These Streets has raised tens of thousands of pounds to fund judicial review of Met’s decision Women’s rights activists are at the high court …
Standards watchdog says Daniel Kawczynski must make fresh apologies and commit to improving attitude A Conservative MP faces suspension from the Commons after the standards …
Exclusive: One ski operator is confident enough to sell winter sports trips for the coming weekend as leading travel industry figure warns of ‘devastated’ market
Thousands of people in the capital of the Netherlands have defied a ban to gather for a demonstration against the Dutch government’s coronavirus lockdown measures
Method used to control dogs while making arrests illegal under new animal rights law Berlin police dogs trained to attack perpetrators have been put on …
Ban has caused tattoo industry crisis across bloc with trade associations warning it will ‘criminalise’ artists The UK government is to investigate the health risks …
Government has banned Mother Teresa charity and many other NGOs from receiving donations from abroad Oxfam India has said its work in the country will …
Law bans sale of carrots, bananas and other items in plastic as environment groups urge other countries to follow A law banning plastic packaging for …
Countryside Alliance accuses Labour of ‘anti-rural’ policies after party says public land should be hunt-free A scaled-back Boxing Day trail-hunting programme will go ahead this …
Legislation will mean people currently aged 14 and under will never be able to legally purchase tobacco New Zealand has announced it will outlaw smoking …
Letter signed by 86 organisations asks for sanctions against Israeli firm, alleging governments used its software to abuse rights Dozens of human rights organisations have …
Commons standards committee’s anti-sleaze proposals also include written contracts for outside work MPs should face a complete ban on working as paid consultants and ministers …
It’s been more than two weeks since the Supreme Court’s extraordinarily rushed arguments over Texas’ unique abortion law, and still no word from the justices
Exclusive: Danish minister says proposal to ban bottom trawling in Dogger Bank ‘a very big problem’ Denmark has accused the UK of breaching the post-Brexit …
Marriage of under-18s associated with risk of domestic, sexual and ‘honour’-based violence, say MPs, who will vote on Friday A bill that would ban child …