
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kremlin claims Britain helped plan missile strike on Crimea on Black Sea Fleet’s HQ
Black Sea fleet commander Viktor Sokolov has appeared in a second video aired on Russian TV, days after Ukraine claimed he was killed in a missile strike on Sevastopol. A TV station run by Russia’s defence ministry showed an interview with the commander on Wednesday saying the fleet was performing successfully, although it was unclear from his comments whether the clip was filmed after Ukraine’s missile strike on 22 September. Ukraine’s special forces said on Monday that Mr Sokolov and 33 other officers were killed in the missile strike carried out on the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in Crimea. The new video comes after Russia’s defence ministry released another clip on Tuesday, appearing to show Mr Sokolov on a video conference call with Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu. It also remains unclear when this video was recorded. Ukraine is now saying it is working to “clarify” earlier reports that he had died. Russia has not yet directly confirmed or denied the claims. Read More Viktor Sokolov seen for second time in newly emerged video as he claims Russia’s Black Sea Fleet ‘performing successfully’ New video of ‘dead’ Russian Black Sea fleet commander raises doubts over Ukraine’s claim Hillary Clinton mocks Putin over Nato expansion: ‘Too bad, Vladimir. You brought it on yourself’ Ukrainian forces ‘enjoy success’ near Bakhmut as Putin deploys reserves
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Fuel Hoarding Unnerves Polish Refiner in Push to Cut Prices
Poland’s state-controlled refiner Orlen SA appealed to Poles to refrain from hoarding fuel following reports that its bid
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Britain Loses Green Jobs in Latest Blow to Net Zero Transition
The UK said the number of “green jobs” associated with the push toward net zero fossil fuel emissions
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China Shies Away From Confrontation With Europe Over EV Probe
As Europe’s top trade chief headed to Beijing this month shortly after announcing a probe into China’s electric
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Does UK’s Approval of New Rosebank North Sea Oil Field Boost Energy Security?
The controversial Rosebank oil and gas field in the UK North Sea got the go-ahead on Wednesday, despite
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China Property Stocks Slide to Lowest Since 2011 as Rout Extends
Chinese property stocks tumbled to their lowest levels since October 2011 as worries about liquidity and weak housing
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Banks Put on Notice as Climate Liabilities Hit Capital Planning
Banks that underestimate the financial fallout of the climate crisis are exposing themselves to regulatory and investor backlash
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Dawn raids across Germany as neo-Nazi group banned for ‘disgusting’ targeting of children
Germany banned yet another neo-Nazi group and conducted raids at the homes of dozens of its members, according to reports. The authorities raided the houses of at least 39 members in the early hours on Wednesday after the country’s interior minister Nancy Faeser banned the group “Artgemeinschaft” accused of spreading Nazi ideology. Across 12 states, at least 26 homes belonging to the members of the group were searched. The authorities said that the group has about 150 members nationwide, including children and adolescents. “This is another hard blow against right-wing extremism and against the intellectual arsonists who continue to spread Nazi ideologies to this day,” Ms Faeser said. “This right-wing extremist group has tried to raise new enemies of the constitution with its disgusting indoctrination of children and young people.” This is the second neo-Nazi group to be banned in about a week. Ms Faeser banned “Hammerskins Deutschland” which had roots in the United States about a week ago. The Hammerskins Germany is an offshoot of the Hammerskins Nation founded in the United States in 1988, according to the German Interior Ministry. Local reports said that this organisation held a significant position within Europe’s right-wing extremist sphere. Across the globe, its members identified themselves as “brothers” who embrace a subcultural lifestyle. As per the ministry’s investigation, the group also regards itself as the vanguard within the right-wing extremist community. “The ban of the ‘Hammerskins Germany’ is a hard blow against organised right-wing extremism,” Ms Faeser said then. She added that the ban included the association’s regional chapters and its sub-organisation Crew 38. “With this ban, we are putting an end to the inhumane activities of an internationally active neo-Nazi association in Germany,” she added. “This sends a clear signal against racism and antisemitism.” The ban on the “Hammerskins Germany” marked the 20th instance of the German Interior Ministry banning a right-wing extremist organisation. “Right-wing extremism remains the greatest extremist threat to the basic democratic order in Germany,” Ms Faeser said. Meanwhile, “Artgemeinschaft” reportedly maintains eight regional “fellowships” and “circles of friends”, according to local media. It was reported that their children are brought up according to supposedly pagan customs and Germanic traditions. The organisation also bears the nickname “Germanic Religious Community of Essential Life” and describes itself as the “largest pagan community in Germany”, according to local reports. It was founded in 1951. Additional reporting with agencies Read More Canada's government calls on House speaker to resign over inviting a man who fought for a Nazi unit Opposition lawmakers call on Canada's House speaker to resign for honoring man who fought for Nazis German police raid locations across the country in connection with smuggling of Syrian migrants How white supremacist fight clubs are building covert far-right militias Putin sends troops to ‘overstretched’ frontline as Kyiv ‘digs in’ in Verbove - live Hillary Clinton mocks Putin over Nato expansion: ‘Too bad, Vladimir’
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Dubai Starts Repaying Bailout Loan as Part of Huge Debt Cutback
Dubai said it began repaying a $20 billion bailout loan from Abu Dhabi and country’s central bank, as
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Humans of New York Founder Criticizes Indian Spinoff Over Copyright Row
Humans of New York, the popular storytelling platform, accused a Mumbai-based spinoff of “appropriating” its work after the
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Italy Seeks Monte Paschi Deal in Push to Create New Banking Hub
Italy is seeking to turn Banca Monte Paschi di Siena SpA into the country’s third largest bank by
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ECB’s Holzmann Says Shocks Could Force ECB to Raise Rates Again
It’s unclear whether the European Central Bank has lifted borrowing costs to their peak, with the persistence of
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