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Mobile World Congress to open with uncertainty over Russian involvement

Mobile World Congress to open with uncertainty over Russian involvement

The tech show, which begins in Barcelona on Monday, has confirmed a Russian Pavilion will not be present, but questions remain over wider involvement.

Child abuse images helpline sees number of calls double

Child abuse images helpline sees number of calls double

A total of 165,225 people contacted Stop It Now! by phone or online with concerns about their own behaviour or that of someone close to them in 2021.

Man charged over Emma Caldwell death to appear in court

Man charged over Emma Caldwell death to appear in court

The 49-year-old will be at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

Johnson pledges to get more arms to beleaguered Ukrainian forces

Johnson pledges to get more arms to beleaguered Ukrainian forces

The PM dismissed President Putin’s order to put Russian nuclear forces on heightened readiness as a ‘distraction’.

Immediate family members will be able to join Ukrainians in UK, PM announces

The move comes after the Government faced intense criticism over failing to relax the visa requirements for Ukrainian nationals.

Boris Johnson criticises RT and calls for Ofcom review

It came after the EU announced it will ban the channel.

Samsung reveals new laptops for the ‘mobile-first generation’

Samsung reveals new laptops for the ‘mobile-first generation’

The tech giant has announced its new Galaxy Book2 Pro Series.

Boris Johnson dismisses Putin’s nuclear warning as a ‘distraction’

Boris Johnson dismisses Putin’s nuclear warning as a ‘distraction’

The PM said the Russian leader is trying to divert attention from the fierce resistance his forces are facing in Ukraine.

Olympic curling team share ‘unbelievable’ aftermath of winning gold

Olympic curling team share ‘unbelievable’ aftermath of winning gold

Eve Muirhead, Vicky White, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith secured Team GB’s only gold medal at this year’s games.

Johnson fast-tracks plans to tackle Russian ‘dirty money’ in UK

Johnson fast-tracks plans to tackle Russian ‘dirty money’ in UK

Following the package of sanctions announced by Boris Johnson last week, ministers will table a new bill on Tuesday.

Ireland will not be ‘found wanting’ on Ukraine – Irish premier

Ireland will not be ‘found wanting’ on Ukraine – Irish premier

Ireland will not take part in the funding of weapons to Ukraine, after the EU announced plans to fund supplies of weapons and equipment to Ukraine.

Fears grow for Ukraine’s Antonov AN-225, the world’s largest plane

Fears grow for Ukraine’s Antonov AN-225, the world’s largest plane

Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russia ‘may have destroyed’ the aircraft

BP to sell stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft after Ukraine invasion

BP to sell stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft after Ukraine invasion

The oil giant’s chief executive Bernard Looney is also resigning from the Rosneft board.

People in UK can ‘raise’ their voice and donate to aid Ukraine refugees – Unicef

People in UK can ‘raise’ their voice and donate to aid Ukraine refugees – Unicef

James Elder of Unicef has spoke of ‘harrowing’ scenes in Lviv, in western Ukraine, with thousands of ‘everyday people’ trying to flee.

Russians and Ukrainian protesters condemn ‘shame’ and ‘nightmare’ of invasion

Russians and Ukrainian protesters condemn ‘shame’ and ‘nightmare’ of invasion

Many Russians joined the Trafalgar Square rally on Sunday, holding up placards with messages like: ‘Russia against the war’.

Dozens rally again in Dublin against Russian invasion

Dozens rally again in Dublin against Russian invasion

The demonstration comes amid growing calls for ambassador Yury Filatov to be expelled from the country.

Huawei unveils new laptops, PC and Kindle-rivalling e-ink tablet

The Chinese firm has launched a wide range of new products ahead of the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona.

Thousands of children missing out on early social care help

Thousands of children missing out on early social care help

Action for Children said opportunities to protect youngsters and reduce the numbers going into care were being missed.

EU sanctions to go ahead despite planned Ukraine-Russia meeting – Irish minister

EU sanctions to go ahead despite planned Ukraine-Russia meeting – Irish minister

Irish foreign affairs minister Simon C said he hopes the world is seeing the ‘first step’ towards the ending of war.

Putin puts Russia’s nuclear deterrent on alert in stand-off with West

Putin puts Russia’s nuclear deterrent on alert in stand-off with West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to talks with a Russian delegation on the border with Belarus.

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