Power of Russia sanctions lies in US financial system that greases the wheels | World News

Power of Russia sanctions lies in US financial system that greases the wheels | World News

US sanctions against Russia’s two largest energy companies, the state-owned Rosneft and privately held Lukoil, are perhaps the most significant economic measures imposed by the West since the invasion of Ukraine. If fully implemented, they have the potential to significantly choke off the flow of fossil fuel revenue that funds Russia’s war machine, but their…

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Downing Street refuses to make time for MPs to debate Prince Andrew’s conduct amid growing calls by MPs | Politics News

Downing Street refuses to make time for MPs to debate Prince Andrew’s conduct amid growing calls by MPs | Politics News

The government is refusing to make time in parliament for MPs to debate the conduct of Prince Andrew amid a flood of new allegations against him. The prime minister’s spokesperson told reporters: “Prince Andrew has already confirmed he will not use his titles. “We support the decision made by the Royal Family, and we know…

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NBA’s Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in gambling probe

NBA’s Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in gambling probe

NEW YORKΒ β€”Β Federal prosecutors unsealed two indictments Thursday outlining an illegal betting scheme that has rocked the NBA and named current and former players, including the Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier; former Clippers player and current Portland head coach Chauncey Billups; and retired NBA player and friend of LeBron James Damon Jones. Prosecutors are accusing Rozier and…

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