News24/7: February 2022

Monday 28 February 2022

E.U. sees adequate winter energy, but seeks longer-term independence.

By BY MONIKA PRONCZUK from NYT Business https://ift.tt/MOrfDT3

Uber distances itself from Yandex.Taxi, the Russian ride-sharing service.

By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Business https://ift.tt/Ppa2t8C

Ukraine invasion: 'There are no dollars - I don't know what to do!'

Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine.

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Deadline Day Arrives as M.L.B. and Players Continue Negotiations

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/PFZHSzA

Biden y Putin, hijos de la Guerra Fría, enfrentados por la guerra en Ucrania

By BY PETER BAKER from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/NSWbwBr

Sunday 27 February 2022

Once Sleepy and Picturesque, Ukrainian Villages Mobilize for War

By BY MARIA VARENIKOVA from NYT World https://ift.tt/c1d7hPW

Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day four

The EU is sending arms to Ukraine and banning Russian flights. Here's what you need to know after Day Four of the war.

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Satellite images show large unit of Russian troops near Kyiv.

By BY CHRISTOPH KOETTL from NYT Video https://ift.tt/n3ak0pH

Ukraine conflict: Refugee's tearful description of why she fled

Zhanna Gavrilenko spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen near the Ukrainian-Polish border.

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Caitlin Clark Is Piling Up Points and Records at Her Own (Fast) Pace

By BY ADAM ZAGORIA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/0PMZonc

Ukraine conflict: Putin's war prompts dramatic German U-turn

Germany's new chancellor announces a massive increase in military spending as anti-war crowds gather.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/vHoKudh

Saturday 26 February 2022

Vladimir Putin’s Clash of Civilizations

By BY ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/GsXNw0I

Ukraine conflict: Children on their own, parents stay behind

Mothers and grandmothers lead their children into the unknown as men aged 18 - 60 must stay behind.

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Swift payments crackdown on Russia edges closer

Germany, the main opponent of excluding Russia from the Swift banking system, now says it favours curbs.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OyrXMAg

Germany to send weapons directly to Ukraine

The move reverses Germany's long-standing policy banning weapon exports to conflict zones.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c94rUKs

Zelensky: The comedian president who is rising to the moment

Ukraine's president had no experience of politics when when elected in 2019, but has emerged as a convincing war leader.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WBm74Tj

How dozens of soccer players are trying to escape Kyiv.

By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT World https://ift.tt/wMJ8W9t

Ukraine conflict: The women making Molotov cocktails to defend their city

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford visits Dnipro, where women are making Molotov cocktails to defend the city.

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Friday 25 February 2022

Putin’s War on Ukraine: Rising Outrage

By Unknown Author from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/G0gPXHh

Putin inicia una secuela de la Guerra Fría

By BY EL COMITÉ EDITORIAL from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/DWMB05O

Bappi Lahiri, India’s ‘Disco King,’ Dies at 69

By BY ALEX TRAUB from NYT World https://ift.tt/u1kBL9A

Jackson had long been at the top of Biden’s short list.

By BY KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/kR6S5nj

Overturning Roe Isn’t Just About Abortion

By BY KATHERINE STEWART from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/61hAVfs

This Novel Theory of Negotiation Also Works in the Real World

By BY PETER COY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/Kvi80aX

This Greek Meatball Soup Is Lemony, Velvety and Bright

By BY MELISSA CLARK from NYT Food https://ift.tt/kwIHXuA

Thursday 24 February 2022

Some, but not all, former European leaders quit Russian boards.

By BY MELISSA EDDY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2rKzFa4

What happened on Day 1 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/WIo3rMJ

In a Texas Border Town, Democratic Officials Are Becoming Republicans

By BY J. DAVID GOODMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/aRSlL1J

Marshall Sues Conference USA Among Latest Spats in Realignment

By BY ALANIS THAMES from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/7fbO0DB

Refugee resettlement leaders urge Biden to welcome Ukrainians to the U.S.

By BY MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/VOCvYhf

Ukraine’s museums scramble to protect their collections.

By BY VALERIE HOPKINS AND ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3Zpx1RL

Florida House of Representatives passes 'Don't Say Gay' bill

The legislation restricts classroom discussion around sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Biden announces new sanctions: Putin and Russia ‘will bear the consequences’ of their war.

By BY MICHAEL D. SHEAR AND ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/Ta21UmH

Wednesday 23 February 2022

Weekly Health Quiz: Jane Brody, Condoms and Covid

By BY TOBY BILANOW from NYT Well https://ift.tt/gwyNRfb

Justice Dept. to End Trump-Era Initiative to Deter Chinese Threats

By BY KATIE BENNER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/plt0YOw

On Edge of War, No Exodus From Ukraine but Anxiety Grows

By BY MARC SANTORA AND EMILE DUCKE from NYT World https://ift.tt/ljHJSCo

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/28AsD6w

Ukraine conflict: Where are Russia's troops?

Up to 190,000 troops are positioned near Ukraine's borders.

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2 Prosecutors Leading N.Y. Trump Inquiry Resign, Clouding Case’s Future

By BY WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, BEN PROTESS, JONAH E. BROMWICH, KATE CHRISTOBEK AND NATE SCHWEBER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/vA8soQD

Ukraine-Russia crisis: The soldiers on the front line

BBC International correspondent Orla Guerin met Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russian-backed separatists.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/muigAFb

Tuesday 22 February 2022

Twin Brothers on a Quest to Find the Next Dalai Lama

By BY MOLLY YOUNG from NYT Books https://ift.tt/vmCtTxK

E.U. adopts first sanctions and they will ‘hurt a lot,’ diplomat says.

By BY MATINA STEVIS-GRIDNEFF from NYT World https://ift.tt/PkOt3ye

From Einstein to Couture, This 96-Year-Old Captured It All

By BY SASKIA SOLOMON from NYT Style https://ift.tt/0FUi5HO

Senators start work on legislation to aid Ukraine and punish Russia.

By BY JONATHAN WEISMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/U9gP68l

Here’s how classical music orchestras are navigating the pandemic.

By BY JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/xDo6ZRq

Armed hostage situation at Apple Amsterdam shop

Dutch police are responding to a hostage situation at Apple's flagship store in the city.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m7LM8sB

Review: Two Years Later, a Beethoven Cycle Reaches Its Finale

By BY JOSHUA BARONE from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/bYQcue9

Monday 21 February 2022

US reveals claims of Russian 'kill list' if Moscow occupies Ukraine

The US says it has "credible information" that Russia is creating lists of Ukrainians to be killed.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xDZTKaS

Highlights from Putin’s address on breakaway regions in Ukraine.

By BY VALERIE HOPKINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/rp1BCFh

Ukraine: Putin announces Donetsk and Luhansk recognition

President Putin says Russia will sign treaties of friendship and support with the breakaway Ukrainian regions.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6kI1Gwd

‘Barococo’ Review: Fop Till You Drop

By BY MAYA PHILLIPS from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/WERIJl8

In Photos: Eastern Ukraine on Monday.

By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/l26xtdk

Russia recognises Ukraine separatist regions

The move from Vladimir Putin raises fears that Russian troops could be sent into the regions in eastern Ukraine.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qH8pVAg

Sunday 20 February 2022

Queen Elizabeth tests positive for the coronavirus, as England is poised to relax rules.

By BY MARK LANDLER from NYT World https://ift.tt/15xEWnX

Charley Taylor, Running Back Turned Hall of Fame Receiver, Dies at 80

By BY ALEX TRAUB from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/iTZBx6r

Here’s what would happen if Queen Elizabeth were too ill to carry out her duties.

By BY EMMA BUBOLA from NYT World https://ift.tt/yxdZCLJ

Ukraine tensions: US sounds fresh alarm over Russia invasion fears

The secretary of state says Russia is "on the brink" of invading, amid reports of an imminent attack.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1R5k8Tz

This Is the Russia-China Friendship that Nixon Feared

By BY FARAH STOCKMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/va6iznL

Scrappy and Invaluable, a Unique Music Ensemble Returns

By BY DAVID ALLEN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/v2z3jYf

Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak

A new investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oGk825e

Saturday 19 February 2022

Miami helicopter crash: Police share footage showing swimmers metres away from site

Miami Beach Police said two of the three passengers were taken to hospital in a stable condition.

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Satellite images show Russian missiles on alert.

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT World https://ift.tt/lwFBrjD

Counting Russian troops is an imprecise science.

By BY JULIAN E. BARNES AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/IcoaqXj

‘Be Calm,’ He Said, as Mortar Shells Fell on the Road Behind Us

By BY VALERIE HOPKINS, ANDREW E. KRAMER AND IVAN NECHEPURENKO from NYT World https://ift.tt/F0QDNwx

Storm Eunice Unleashes Fierce Winds in Northern Europe, Killing at Least 8

By BY AINA J. KHAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/wIdvTQb

Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says

But President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to defend itself, amid a deadly rise in fighting.

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