Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years

By Europe Times May 6, 2022 No comment

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A Belarusian court sentenced a Russian student to six years in prison, one year after she and her dissident journalist partner were detained and arrested on a Ryanair flight. Sofia Sapega and Roman Protasevich were on their way to Lithuania when their flight was forced to land in Minsk. The case prompted widespread condemnation and new […]

Ukraine war: Zelensky plea as Russians seek Mariupol endgame

By Europe Times May 5, 2022 No comment

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Russian forces have launched an all-out assault on the Azovstal steelworks, the last Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol, according to Ukrainian officials. According to the commander of the Azov regiment, Ukrainian forces inside the plant are fighting “difficult bloody battles” for the second day. After days of sustained attacks, Russian forces are said to

Britain’s Got Talent star Jonathan Goodwin paralysed

By Europe Times May 4, 2022 No comment

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Jonathan Goodwin, an escapologist, has been paralysed following an accident, according to his fiancee Amanda Abbington. After an accident during rehearsals for America’s Got Talent: Extreme last year, the Sherlock actress said he nearly died twice. She revealed that the stunt performer, who competed on Britain’s Got Talent in 2019, now uses a wheelchair.

Meghan Markle’s animated series Pearl has been cancelled by Netflix

By Europe Times May 3, 2022 No comment

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In an effort to save money, Netflix has cancelled the development of Pearl, an animated series created by Meghan Markle. The show, which was announced last year, is one of several projects that the streaming behemoth has cancelled. Netflix announced a sharp drop in subscribers last month, warning that millions more are on the verge of […]

A four-year-old Dutch boy enjoys a joyride in his mother’s car

By Europe Times May 2, 2022 No comment

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After driving his mother’s car in the Netherlands, a four-year-old boy may have a future in Formula One. On Saturday, the child crashed into two parked cars in Utrecht’s central city before fleeing the scene in his pyjamas and bare feet, according to police. After seeing him walking down the street alone in the cold, concerned […]

After a two-year hiatus, the White House press dinner is back

By Europe Times May 1, 2022 No comment

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After a six-year hiatus, US President Joe Biden has resumed his tradition of speaking at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.  Since 2016, he is the first leader to speak at the event, where the president is mocked by a friendly audience of journalists.  It was postponed for two years due to the pandemic, and […]

Volunteers deliver emergency contraception pills during the Ukraine conflict

By Europe Times April 30, 2022 No comment

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As reports of rape rise, charities are working to get emergency contraception into Ukrainian hospitals. Nearly 3,000 packets of morning-after pills have been delivered to areas of the country hardest hit by the Russian invasion. The pills were provided by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and volunteers are delivering them. Caroline Hickson, a

Biden proposes $33 billion to assist Ukraine in its war

By Europe Times April 29, 2022 No comment

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President Biden has requested $33 billion (£27 billion) in military, economic, and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, despite insisting that the US is not “attacking Russia.” Mr. Biden stated that approval of the deal by US lawmakers was “critical,” as it would aid Ukraine’s defence. More than $20 billion in military aid, $8.5 billion in

Olivia Wilde: Actress given custody papers on stage

By Europe Times April 28, 2022 No comment

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Olivia Wilde, an actress and director, appeared unfazed after receiving child custody documents while performing on stage in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, she was giving a presentation when she was handed a brown envelope. When she opened it, she discovered custody papers from her ex-boyfriend Jason Sudeikis. According to sources close to Sudeikis, he had no […]

The Ukraine conflict will result in the largest price shock in 50 years

By Europe Times April 27, 2022 No comment

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The World Bank has warned that the conflict in Ukraine will result in the “largest commodity shock” since the 1970s. According to a new forecast, the conflict’s disruption will result in massive price increases for goods ranging from natural gas to wheat and cotton. According to Peter Nagle, a co-author of the report, the price hike […]