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Boris Johnson has stated that sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will be implemented "imminently." They will face asset freezes, which the EU is also imposing, but not a travel ban, according to the UK's sanctions list. The declaration comes a day after Russia invaded Ukraine with tanks, which have been stationed in Kyiv, the country's capital. Mr. Johnson stated that the world must ensure that Mr. Putin's "violence" is unsuccessful. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has prompted outrage and retaliatory penalties from Western countries. Mr Johnson told Nato military chiefs in a virtual meeting that a "catastrophe" was enveloping Ukraine and that Mr Putin was on a mission to "overturn the post-Cold War order." The prime minister warned allies that Russian President Vladimir Putin's goals might not be limited to Ukraine, saying it was "essential" that Nato be strengthened now i

Patrick Mahomes has reached the two-minute warning when it comes to wedding countdowns. And the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was treated to an incredible bachelor party in Las Vegas before marrying his high school girlfriend Brittany Matthews this spring. Patrick began off the festivities on Feb. 24 with supper at Carversteak, inside Resorts World Las Vegas, with teammates Travis Kelce, Jerick McKinnon, Clyde Edwards, and Orlando Brown Jr. The party went on late into the evening at TAO Nightclub inside The Venetian Resort, when the NFL athlete, 26, and his team went into overtime. The group celebrated at a VIP table for the venue's "Worship Thursdays," according to a source. Brittany, not to be outdone, is having a good time with her closest friends. The bride-to-be, 26, and her BFFs, including Travis' fiancée Kayla Nicole, gathered for "Britt's Bach Bach," as seen on Instagram. As the proprietor of Britney Lynne Fitness put it on Instagram, "My g

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, a Ukrainian-born Dancing With the Stars pro, is keeping fans updated on his safety while he remains in Kyiv, his country's capital, following Russia's invasion. The 42-year-old professional dancer sent two videos on Friday, telling followers he's 'safe,' but cautioning them about the country's increasingly 'aggressive' and 'dire' condition. 'I'm not moving towards the border... it's, I heard, not safe,' he clarified in the second video, adding that he is 'not now trying to exit' Ukraine. 'I'm out here, again, safe,' he said at the opening of the first video. We haven't been told to move, and all I'm doing is obeying orders. That's all I have to say about it.' 'However, the reality is that I'm also speaking with my Ukrainian friends who are here, and the situation is quite severe.' People in Ukraine are'very strongly charged,' according to the DWTS pro. &#

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has reaffirmed that no British troops will be sent to Ukraine to confront Russia. Mr Wallace told the BBC that Ukraine would be backed instead to "fight every street with every piece of equipment we can supply to them." Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday morning, and its forces have already pushed on Kyiv, the country's capital. Russia failed to achieve its key objectives on the first day of its operation, according to Mr Wallace, losing 450 men. Over the last month, UK government ministers have consistently stated that UK forces are unlikely to get involved in military action in Ukraine. Mr Wallace stated that deploying British forces to fight in Ukraine, which is a British ally but not a member of the Nato military alliance, would lead to a European conflict. He claimed that the UK had "done the next best thing" by training over 20,000 Ukrainians and providing them with "lethal capabilities, which they are currently using.&qu

Thousands more migrants from Ukraine are expected to arrive in the UK, according to charities, equal the effort made following the violence in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s. In a letter to the Times, Save the Children and Amnesty International, among others, stated that the UK should take the lead in offering refuge. The United Nations has warned that Russia's invasion could result in the displacement of five million people. However, they encountered severe traffic congestion, and bus and train systems were overburdened. Air travel is no longer a possibility, as Western airlines are avoiding the country's airspace entirely, and Kyiv's international airport was apparently one of the first Russian targets. Some people crossed the border into Poland and Hungary on foot, hauling their belongings in luggage. Fuel, currency, and medical supplies are running low in parts of Ukraine, according to UN assistance agencies, which might force up to five million people to leave over

The most noticeable shift in how millions of Americans today view the threat from COVID-19 is that wearing a face mask is becoming increasingly unnecessary as pandemic laws relax across most of the United States. With the exception of Hawaii, every state is abandoning or plans to abandon mask laws as the Omicron outbreak subsides, with infections and hospitalizations falling even as the disease continues to kill roughly 2,000 Americans every day.  This month, California, Nevada, and New Mexico were among the states that repealed mask laws. Some of the country's largest firms are returning to some form of pre-pandemic existence, with others going even further and eliminating vaccine obligations for employees. Indoor mask rules for businesses were abolished in New York and Rhode Island this month, but they are still required in schools. By the end of March, Illinois, Oregon, Washington, and Washington, D.C. plan to let mask requirements expire. A Massachusetts school mask order is sl

After recent attacks that have left subway users on edge, New York City is considering building underground barriers. Michelle Go was struck and killed by a train at the Times Square subway station after an assailant shoved her onto the tracks without warning more than a month ago. Residents in New York City are concerned about an increase in violence against subway commuters, so the agency's transit commissioner stated on Wednesday that the city will test erecting barriers or doors on a select subway platforms. Michelle Go, a 40-year-old woman, was struck and murdered by a train at the Times Square subway station after an assailant shoved her onto the tracks without warning more than a month ago. "It doesn't work in a lot of places," Lieber said, adding that the installations would be tested in Times Square and two other high-traffic areas before being expanded if successful. "We'll also be testing new technologies to detect track intrusion using heat techno

At the White House, President Joe Biden hosts a virtual discussion on securing vital minerals. In a phone discussion with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy just after Russia launched a nighttime invasion of Ukraine, US Vice President Joe Biden pledged "support and aid." During the call, Biden stated that the US will "continue to provide support and assistance to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people." He denounced Russian military forces' "unprovoked and unjustified strike." Zelenskyy asked Washington to "call on the leaders of the world to speak out unambiguously" against Russian President Vladimir Putin's "flagrant actions," according to a statement released by the US president. Biden had previously stated that he will meet with his G7 counterparts on Thursday to lay out additional punitive measures against Russia, and that the US and its partners would act "uniformly and decisively" and "impose significant sanctions on

Following a positive Covid test, the Queen has postponed engagements for the second time in a week. The monarch, who tested positive for the illness on Sunday, will continue with "light duties," according to Buckingham Palace. It was also announced that Thursday's virtual audiences will be rescheduled for a later date. The Queen, who is 95 years old, also canceled virtual engagements on Tuesday, but she did have a phone meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday. "Her Majesty continues to do minimal duties. There are no additional engagements planned for this week." While on light duties, the Queen is expected to study documents provided to her every day from UK government ministers and Commonwealth representatives, approving and signing them as necessary. The palace claimed in a statement announcing the Queen's positive test over the weekend that she was experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms." A number of persons are believed to have t

Boris Johnson has stated that the UK "cannot and will not just look away" from Russia's "hideous and brutal" invasion on Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin, the PM claimed, had launched a "massive invasion by land, sea, and air" without provocation. He stated that the United Kingdom and its partners will implement a "massive package" of sanctions to "hobble" Russia's economy. At 17:00 GMT, the Prime Minister will announce new measures against Russia in the Commons. Mr Johnson said in a pre-recorded TV address that Ukraine was not some remote country, but one "that has experienced freedom, democracy, and the opportunity to determine its own destiny for decades." He stated that the UK and the rest of the globe could not allow that freedom to be "simply wiped away." "Our job is clear: this heinous and barbaric effort of Vladimir Putin must fail internationally, politically, economically, and militarily,"