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LONDON (Reuters) – A British lawmaker from Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ruling Conservative party who was convicted of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy has resigned as a member of parliament, triggering a by-election that will be a test of Johnson’s popularity. Imran Ahmad Khan, 48, who represents the Wakefield area in northern England, had denied …

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By Andrew MacAskill and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Thursday sanctioned two close associates of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying the men had been subjected to the largest asset freeze ever imposed by the government. Chelsea Football Club director Eugene Tenenbaum and another Abramovich business associate, David …

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LONDON (Reuters) – The British government said on Thursday it had sanctioned Chelsea Football Club director Eugene Tenenbaum in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Tenenbaum will be subject to an asset freeze as well as transport sanctions meaning that any ship or aircraft owned, chartered, controlled or operated by him could be detained if …

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LONDON (Reuters) – Central banks are racing to get on top of surging inflation, with New Zealand and Canada delivering aggressive half-point rate hikes this week and the ECB on Thursday sticking with plans to dial back stimulus this year. But policymakers must also, while watching inflation, guard against the fallout from the war in …

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LONDON (Reuters) – The Ukrainian towns of Kramatorsk and Kostiantynivka are likely to be targeted by Russia for levels of violence seen in other urban centres since Moscow invaded Ukraine in late February, British military intelligence said on Thursday. In an update on the war, Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) said that “widespread missile and …

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(Reuters) -Dunelm said on Thursday its total sales jumped in the third quarter, as the British homeware retailer benefited from the reopening of stores after coronavirus curbs were eased. The company, which sells furnishings ranging from cushions and bedding to kitchen equipment, also reported a better-than-expected rise of 30 basis points in gross profit margins, …

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LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) – Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain’s Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win over the Portuguese team. Juergen Klopp’s side had been 3-1 up on the night before the visitors struck twice late …

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MADRID (Reuters) – Manchester City produced a disciplined performance to secure a fractious 0-0 draw at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and reach the Champions League semi-finals 1-0 on aggregate. Tensions boiled over in the closing stages and Atletico defender Felipe was sent off after receiving a second yellow card before the teams played out 12 …

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