UK to freeze all Russian banks' assets, bars ships
The UK on Monday said it would freeze the assets of all Russian banks over the invasion of Ukraine, tightening the international economic stranglehold on Moscow over its "unjustified aggression".
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Arsenal reveal record loss of over £100m
Arsenal on Monday announced record losses of £107.3 million ($143 million) for the financial year ending May 31, 2021.
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UN Security Council extends Yemen arms embargo to all Huthi rebels
The UN Security Council voted Monday to extend to all of Yemen's Huthi fighters an arms embargo that until now targeted only some leaders of the rebel group.
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Paris Fashion Week kicks off in 'solemn' wartime mood
Two years on from France's first pandemic lockdown, Paris Fashion Week is almost back to full attendance, but the war in Ukraine led organisers to strike a sombre tone as shows got underway on Monday.
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Russia's nuclear force, the world's biggest
President Vladimir Putin's order to place Russia's strategic forces on high alert has served as a stark reminder that he commands what experts agree is the world's biggest nuclear arsenal.
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Sberbank faces protests, cash withdrawals outside of Russia
From Budapest to Zagreb, Sberbank branches outside of Russia have seen worried customers line up to take out money, while others have become the target of protests after Moscow invaded Ukraine.
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Neil Diamond sells complete catalog to Universal
Neil Diamond, the hitmaker behind "Sweet Caroline" and "Red Red Wine," sold his complete publishing and master recordings catalogs to Universal Music Group, the company said Monday.
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Chelsea face uncertain future after years of Abramovich-backed glory
"Your input and passion made it possible," Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel told Roman Abramovich as the pair celebrated a 19th trophy of the Russian billionaire's reign as owner at the Club World Cup earlier this month.
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Isolated Russia defends Ukraine war at UN General Assembly
Facing deepening isolation on the world stage, Russia faced a crucial test of support Monday as the 193 members of the UN General Assembly held an extraordinary debate on a resolution condemning Moscow's "unprovoked armed aggression" in Ukraine.
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Paris concert hall cancels star Russian conductor
The prestigious Philharmonie concert hall in Paris became the latest arts institution to bar star Russian conductor Valery Gergiev on Monday over his close ties to President Vladimir Putin.
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