EA removes Russian teams from Fifa 22 game
Games publisher Electronic Arts has announced it will remove the Russian national team and all other Russian teams from Fifa 22 and associated games. The company tweet
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US ambassador to UN says Russia is moving banned weaponry into Ukraine
CNN is reporting that the US ambassador to the UN told the General Assembly that Russia planned to use banned weapons. US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said they
Ceasefire talks at Belarus border but battles for Ukraine's cities go on
Russian and Ukrainian representatives have concluded talks held in Belarus aimed at brokering peace amid the ongoing conflict. Both sides will return to their capital
Putin says he is moving Russia's nuclear deterrent to special alert
Russia's President Vladimir Putin says he has ordered the Russian military to put its nuclear forces on special alert in response to what he described as aggression by th
Ukrainian soldier blows himself up to stop Russian military from advancing
A Ukrainian soldier blew himself up on a bridge to stop Russian soldiers trying to advance. Vitaliy Volodymyrovych Skakun was an engineer for a battalion of marines on
Pacific countries will feel an economic impact due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Professor Tarte
University of the South Pacific’s Acting Head of the School for Law and Social Sciences, Professor Sandra Tarte says the invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a si
Kyiv under attack as Russian military mounts full scale invasion
The sound of gunfire has echoed through Ukraine's capital Kyiv as Russian tanks were filmed entering the city for the first time. Ukraine's Ministry of Defence called
Putin shatters peace in Europe as Russia invades Ukraine
Russia has launched a “full-scale invasion†of Ukraine, with dozens reported dead after cities across the country were targeted with weapons strikes, promptin
Ukraine under full scale Russian attack
Russian forces have launched a major assault on Ukraine, firing missiles on cities and military targets. BBC News reports the invasion by land, air and sea began afte
Russia orders troops into rebel-held regions in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Russia said the troop
Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth is experiencing "mild cold-like symptoms" but expects to conti
US President says he is convinced Russia has decided to invade Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has said he is convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to launch an invasion of Ukraine, and that an assault could happen in the "co
Prince Andrew settles US civil sex assault case
Prince Andrew has settled a civil sexual assault case brought against him in the US by Virginia Giuffre. Giuffre had been suing the Duke of York, claiming he sexually
US to re-open Solomon Islands embassy
The United States has said it will re-establish a Solomon Islands embassy as it attempts to curb China's influence in the Pacific Island nation. US Secretary of State
Sir Peter Jackson tops Forbes' Highest-Paid Entertainers 2022 list
Kiwi filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson has topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid entertainers, having raked in a fortune due to the sale of Weta Digital last year.
Ukraine tensions: US warns Russia invasion could begin any day
The US has warned that Russia has the troops in place to invade Ukraine "at any time" and American citizens should leave within the next 48 hours. The White House says
Australia will re-open its international border on the 21st of this month.
It has been almost two years since the Australian government closed their borders to the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morri
Queen announces she wants Camilla to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King
Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she wants Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King. In a message marking t
Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi killed in Syria – Biden
US President Joe Biden says the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group has been killed in an overnight US special forces raid in north-west Syria. Biden says the death
Police in the UK investigate parties at the PM's office & residence
The Metropolitan Police in the UK has launched an investigation into parties held in the office and residence of UK PM Boris Johnson during the coronavirus pandemic.
Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
At least eight people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Video footage showed football fan