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As a result of the Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has advocated for a "step-by-step" transition away from Russian oil and gas. Following talks with the Prime Ministers of Canada and the Dutch, Mr Johnson stated that nations must work together to secure alternatives. Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, stated that Europe did not want to repeat the error of being overly reliant on Russia. However, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte warned that imposing a boycott at this time would have "huge consequences." Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany warned against banning Russian oil and gas. He said in a statement that Europe had "deliberately exempted" Russian energy from sanctions because its supply could not be secured "any other way" right now. Meanwhile, Russia has warned that if the West halts oil imports over the invasion of Ukraine, oil prices may rise to $300 per barrel, and it may block the main gas pipeline to Germany. &quo

More than 1.7 million people have fled Ukraine, most traveling at first to central European nations, including Hungary According to the Home Office, the number of Ukrainian refugees awarded visas under the UK's new system has increased from roughly 50 on Sunday to 300. It said 17,700 applications to re-join family have been launched, and it has expanded staff and appointments. However, more than 500 refugees remain stranded in Calais, with many claiming they were turned away due to a lack of documentation. According to French officials, nearly 300 people have been turned away while attempting to cross into the United Kingdom. People in Calais have been encouraged to apply for their visas in Paris. Some Ukrainians said that they had to wait more than a week just to get an appointment in Paris. More than 1.7 million people have fled Ukraine's conflict, the majority of whom have sought refuge in Poland. Unlike the European Union - which is offering Ukrainians three-year residency

A south Florida teacher was taken to the hospital last week after she was attacked by a 5-year-old student, leaving her "dazed" and "unresponsive," officials said Monday. The unidentified instructor was found by first responders “sitting on the ground against the wall" and "appearing to be in a faint state" at Pines Lakes Elementary School, about 15 miles southwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale, according to a heavily redacted Pembroke Pines Police Department incident report. The victim was "obviously weak and bewildered," according to the report, able to "blink and breathe regularly but was unable to speak answer or show indicators of a response." According to authorities, the disturbing episode began when a 5-year-old kid was removed from class for "throwing stuff around" and "turning the chairs." The youngster was taken to an empty “cool down” room, where the attack on the teacher allegedly took place, police s

Authorities say two boys were stabbed in the head and their mother was badly injured during an attack in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon. A 15-year-old was stabbed twice in the back of the head, while a 10-year-old was wounded once in the back of the head and once in the left leg, according to the injured brothers. The mother of the boys, who was in her late 30s, was stabbed multiple times in the body.  She was initially listed in critical condition while the boys were stable.l On Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police declined to disclose any details. However, a department spokesman stated via email that a suspect was in custody and that more information will be disclosed once the booking procedure was completed. The stabbing victims were assisted by a good Samaritan who did not want to be identified. "Then she started rambling," the woman continued. "'Help me,' she pleaded. 'Please assist me.' She stumbled down the stairwell. 'I called the ambulance

More than 75 million people from Atlanta to Philadelphia were threatened by severe storms on Monday, just days after a horrific tornado outbreak in Iowa killed seven people, including an EF-4 twister. According to CNN meteorologist Haley Brink, other cities that could see severe weather include Washington, DC, and Baltimore. The main threats include isolated tornadoes and damaging winds. Monday's storms will bring heavy rain, especially throughout the Ohio River Valley, with rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour possible, she said. Flood warnings have been issued for sections of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia, and the area's soil has already been soaked by torrential rains over the last two weeks. Any extra rain, according to Brink, will exacerbate the current river flooding. As broad swaths of the country prepare for the possibility of additional severe weather, recovery efforts in Iowa continue, where several tornadoes struck near Des Moines on Saturday, ki

The majority of refugees, cross the border into Poland. The Home Office has announced that fifty Ukrainians have been given visas under a scheme for refugees with family ties to the UK. It represents around 1% of the 5,535 persons who applied since the program began 48 hours ago. Minister for Europe James Cleverly said he didn't have exact figures but that the numbers will rise "quite fast." The Ukrainian envoy welcomed the British effort but insisted on the admission of the "maximum" number of persons. Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, said she was "doing everything possible" to expedite the issuance of the travel permits. The UK has continuously enlarged its visa offer to Ukrainian refugees, now include parents, grandparents, and siblings as well as "close relatives" and extending visas to three years. However, it has been criticized for being less liberal than the European Union's program, and France has accused the UK of a "lack o

Boris Johnson will meet with the prime ministers of Canada and the Dutch in London as Western countries prepare to agree on new sanctions on Russia. The UK Parliament is also expected to enact laws aimed at oligarchs linked to Vladimir Putin. However, after it was discovered over the weekend that roughly 50 Ukrainians had been granted visas, the government's refugee policy is being questioned. As Russia's invasion of Ukraine proceeds, there are calls for stronger action. Officials claim Russian forces are targeting hospitals, nurseries, and schools in Ukrainian communities, and citizens have been caught in the crossfire. Officials claim Russian forces are targeting hospitals, nurseries, and schools in Ukrainian communities, and citizens have been caught in the crossfire. After two earlier attempts to evacuate civilians failed, Russia claims it will create humanitarian corridors in numerous regions today. Routes from Kyiv and Kharkiv to Belarus and Russia have been proposed. Mr

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express have announced that all operations in Russia will be suspended. The impact on consumers, though, has already been minimised by Russia's big banks. Until the cards' expiration dates, shoppers will be able to use them to make purchases in Russia. However, foreign-issued Visa, Mastercard, or American Express cards will no longer operate in Russian stores or ATMs. Clients will no longer be able to use their Russian cards outside of Russia, nor will they be able to make foreign payments online. Outside of China, Visa and Mastercard alone handle almost 90% of all credit and debit payments. Previously, Russia's central bank stated that all Visa and Mastercard bank cards issued by Russian banks would continue to function normally on Russian soil. This is due to the fact that domestic payments in Russia are made using a national system that is not reliant on foreign systems. Sberbank, Russia'

According to rumours, the Queen will no longer live in Buckingham Palace and will instead reside permanently in Windsor Castle Since the outbreak of the epidemic, the 95-year-old queen has been residing at Windsor. As the UK faced its first national lockdown in March 2020, she and Prince Philip moved to the royal home in Berkshire. According to the Sunday Times, the Queen has grown to prefer life at Windsor, where she used to spend her weekends. When the Queen and Prince Philip relocated to Windsor during the Covid-19 outbreak, insiders say they "rediscovered the joys of their early years together." Before Prince Philip died in April 2021 at the age of 99, they shared the palace as their last home together. The relocation is also thought to have been inspired by a 10-year makeover of Buckingham Palace, which makes it impractical for the Queen to live there at this time, according to The Sunday Times. "Re-servicing will continue until 2027. It's not really a place to

Ukraine claims that NATO's decision allows Russia to continue bombing its cities and villages. NATO has rejected Ukraine's request for a no-fly zone, triggering outrage from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who claims the decision allows Russia to continue bombing his nation. "As NATO allies, we have a responsibility to prevent this conflict from spreading beyond Ukraine because it would be even more deadly, catastrophic, and cause even more human misery." In a harsh and impassioned speech, Ukraine's president slammed the decision. "Today there was a NATO summit, a weak summit, a confused summit, a summit where it was evident that not everyone regards the battle for Europe's freedom to be the number one aim," Zelenskyy said late Friday in a televised address. "After refusing to establish a no-fly zone, the alliance's leadership gave the green light for more bombing of Ukrainian cities and villages today." Following an emergency meeting of