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What to know on hopes of averting war

What to know on hopes of averting war

BERLIN (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting Germany’s chancellor on Tuesday after the Kremlin signaled that it was still possible for diplomacy to head off what Western officials have said could be an imminent invasion of Ukraine. In another possible sign that the Kremlin would like to lower the temperature, Russia announced that … Read more

Coleen Rooney says she hopes husband Wayne ‘learnt’ from past mistakes

Coleen Rooney says she hopes husband Wayne ‘learnt’ from past mistakes

Coleen Rooney says she hopes her husband has “learnt” from his past mistakes and will not get into “horrible situations” in future. The wife of the former England star said his past behavior was “not acceptable” but she would have to “live with it”. The footballer has had previous run-ins with both alcohol and other … Read more

Masks, meals and medal hopes dashed: Covid stress pierces Beijing bubble

Masks, meals and medal hopes dashed: Covid stress pierces Beijing bubble

the olympics are always an anxious time for competing athletes. But strict coronavirus restrictions, testing confusion and concerns about quarantine conditions in Beijing have added a new layer of stress to the early stages of the 2022 Winter Games. Amid increasing complaints, organizers stressed that support for athletes was a priority and said they were … Read more

PM starts new week with fresh staff in hopes of turning around fortunes

PM starts new week with fresh staff in hopes of turning around fortunes

Boris Johnson is heading into a new week hoping changes to his top Downing Street team will ease the concerns of backbenchers who were wavering about his future. The Prime Minister made key changes over the weekend, appointing Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Steve Barclay as his new chief of staff and journalist and … Read more