Ryan Zimmerman, beloved staple of Nationals, announces retirement

Ryan Zimmerman, beloved staple of Nationals, announces retirement

Ryan Zimmerman, who has been a Washington National as long as this edition of the franchise has existed, is calling it a career. After 16 major league seasons and 1,799 games, a player known as “Mr. National” because he was the organization’s first ever draft pick, in its inaugural year of 2005, announced his retirement … Read more

UK nationals urged to flee Ukraine as Russian invasion fears mount

UK nationals urged to flee Ukraine as Russian invasion fears mount

British nationals should flee Ukraine immediately as Russia has amassed the firepower to attack “at no notice”, the UK government has warned. Diplomatic efforts to avert war continue but fears are growing that Russian President Vladimir Putin could order an invasion in the coming days. The Foreign Office is now telling UK nationals, thought to … Read more

British nationals urged to leave Ukraine immediately as fears of Russia invasion grow

British nationals urged to leave Ukraine immediately as fears of Russia invasion grow

British nationals have been urged by the Foreign Office to leave Ukraine immediately “while commercial means are still available”. The Foreign Office updated its advice as Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Russia could mount an invasion of Ukraine “at any time” – warning that conflict would have “tragic consequences” for both countries. Following talks in … Read more