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Boeing jets employed by Russian flag airline Aeroflot are among the sanctioned aircraft. The US government has effectively grounded nearly 100 planes with ties to Russia, including one owned by billionaire Roman Abramovich. The planes, according to the US Commerce Department, are in violation of US sanctions against Russia. It warns that providing service to these planes anywhere in the globe, including within Russia, might result in severe fines and possible jail time. Russian airlines, notably Aeroflot, are represented on the list. While the majority of the planes are Boeings, there is also a Gulfstream private jet owned by Roman Abramovich, the current owner of Chelsea Football Club. The Russian oligarch was one of seven oligarchs sanctioned by the UK government earlier this month as a result of the Ukraine conflict. Mr. Abramovich, 55, is accused of having close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, but he denies it. The government said in a statement that any refueling, mainte

Boris Johnson has been chastised for equating the struggle of Ukrainians opposing Russia's invasion with those who voted for Brexit in the United Kingdom. He stated in a speech that Britons, like Ukrainians, have the instinct "to choose freedom," citing the 2016 Brexit vote as a "recent example." Politicians in the UK and Europe have been outraged by the remarks. Former European Council President Donald Tusk described the remarks as "offensive." Lord Barwell, a Conservative peer, said voting in a referendum was "in no way similar" to risking one's life in a war, while Sir Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat leader, called it a "insult" to Ukrainians. In an interview with the Sunday Times, the prime minister encouraged China to strongly denounce the Russian invasion. He speculated that Beijing was reconsidering its neutral posture. In a speech to the Conservative Party's spring conference in Blackpool on Saturday, Mr Johnson compa

The Ricketts family, who control the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball, a consortium managed by Lord Coe, and another group led by British property investor Nick Candy have all made bids for Chelsea. After Russian owner Roman Abramovich put the Premier League team up for sale, a deadline for bids was established for 21:00 GMT on Friday. Candy, a Chelsea supporter, said that he has received extra funding from South Korea and that his bid is worth "almost £2 billion." A group consisting of Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss, US businessman and Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly, American PR executive Barbara Charone, and British businessman Jonathan Goldstein is also among the confirmed bidders. The consortium is collaborating with Clearlake Capital, an investment business based in the United States that manages around $60 billion (£45.6 billion) in assets. After being sanctioned by the UK government, Abramovich's attempt to sell Chelsea was delayed, and his assets

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are embarking on a week-long tour of the Caribbean, their first joint excursion outside of the United Kingdom since the outbreak began. However, a scheduled visit at the start of the tour has been canceled after local residents in Belize apparently expressed their displeasure. The feud is tied to a charity that William is a patron of. William and Catherine will also travel to the Bahamas and Jamaica. This year's tour will commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The couple's planned excursion to the Akte 'il Ha cocoa farm in Indian Creek hamlet, in the Maya Mountains' foothills, has been canceled. According to accounts, a protest against the trip took place on Friday. Residents of Indian Creek hamlet and Fauna and Flora International (FFI), which has William as patron, are allegedly in a disagreement over land owned by the conservation organization, according to Belizean news station Channel 7. Concerns were also expressed regardin

As the toll from Russia's invasion of Ukraine rises, the US says Beijing has a "duty to utilize leverage with Putin." President Joe Biden of the United States and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, have began their first direct conversations since November, amid mounting US concerns over Beijing's connection with Russia and stance on the increasingly violent war in Ukraine. The White House said Biden and Xi began conversing at 13:00 GMT on Friday, amid warnings from Washington that China may consider giving military assistance to Russia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said earlier in a briefing that Biden would use the call to "make plain that China will bear responsibility for any steps it takes to encourage Russia's aggressiveness," and that such acts would have "costs." "China, in particular, has a responsibility to utilize its clout with President Putin to protect the international standards and principles that it claims to uph

All remaining Covid travel restrictions for passengers entering the UK have now been abolished. Unvaccinated passengers will no longer be required to take tests as of 04:00 GMT (the rule had already been repealed for the vaccinated), and passenger locator forms will be phased out. It comes almost exactly two years after the UK implemented the first Covid lockout measures. Lifting the rules, according to travel executives, was the "ultimate game-changer." "Everything we've worked for - every jab, every test, and the sacrifices made by the entire country means that, finally, nearly two years later, we may all travel without bureaucratic constraints," Aviation Minister Robert Courts said. The move was scheduled to coincide with the Easter holidays, according to the government, but contingency measures have been made up to deal with any future Covid variants. Bookings have increased in recent months, according to Derek Jones, CEO of Kuoni, a tourism company. "T

Kanye West's Instagram account has been suspended for 24 hours after he made a racial slur in reference to comedian Trevor Noah. After saying Kanye's behaviors against his ex-wife Kim Kardashian were "terrifying," the rapper made a post about him. Kanye has been chastised for making disparaging remarks about Kim, their children, and her boyfriend Pete Davidson on social media. The rapper broke Instagram's hate speech and bullying regulations, according to Meta, which owns the platform. The business also stated that its harassment regulations had been broken. Despite the fact that his account is still visible, Kanye is unable to post, remark, or send direct messages. Kanye has also accused Kim of preventing him from seeing their children in recent posts, which she has disputed. Meta stated in a statement that if it sees more infractions of its regulations, it will take "additional steps." "We frequently take additional steps against accounts that con

Jussie Smollett, a black actor from Chicago, has been released on bond awaiting an appeal against his conviction for falsely claiming he was the victim of a hate crime. The former Empire actress, 39, was sentenced to 150 days in prison last week after being found guilty of lying to police. His lawyers filed an appeal after he was sentenced. Smollett has always maintained that the hoax incident in Chicago in 2019 was genuine. Prior to his release, he had to sign a $150,000 (£114,000) recognizance bail and made no statement as he walked out of the Cook County jail, flanked by security. According to CBS News, Smollett's defense team said they were "very, very thrilled" with the appeal courts' decision and that he was the victim of a racist justice system. His legal team contended that his incarceration - for what was classified as a low-level, non-violent offence - was excessive and that his health and safety were jeopardized while he was in custody. They also questioned

After years of captivity in Iran, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori have been reunited with their families in the United Kingdom. In the early hours of Thursday, the British-Iranian nationals were greeted by their loved ones at RAF Brize Norton. Gabriella, Mrs Zaghari-seven-year-old Ratcliffe's daughter, ran forward to hug her mother, whom she hadn't seen in years. Elika Ashoori, Mr Ashoori's daughter, expressed her joy upon seeing her father and shared a video of the two arriving. "Is that mummy?" Gabriella was heard asking. before her mother descended the plane's stairwell at the Oxfordshire airport. Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 43, and Mr Ashoori, 67, were eventually allowed to leave Tehran on Wednesday after months of discussions. The couple's departure from Iran had been questionable until the last minute, but they were in excellent spirits, according to UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. Gabriella had asked MP Tulip Siddiq if her father Richard w

Paul Pogba, a player for Manchester United, claims his home was broken into during his team's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. After 67 minutes, the France player came on as the Spanish side triumphed 1-0. "Our family's biggest nightmare came true when our home was broken into... while our babies slept in their bedroom," Pogba added. Pogba has offered a prize to "anyone who has a clue to help us" because the family's nanny was at home at the time. Pogba's two children are three and one years old. Since re-joining United in a then-world-record £89 million signing from Juventus in 2016, the 29-year-old has stayed at Old Trafford. In the summer, his contract with the club will expire. Pogba continued, "My wife and I ran home without knowing if our children were safe and unhurt." "There is no worse feeling in the world for a father than not being able to defend his children, and I honestly hope that no one ever ha