Crimea bans use of motorcycles and scooters at night because ‘they sound like drone attacks’

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Crimea has banned the use of motorised vehicles such as scooters, quad bikes and motorcycles at nighttime, saying they sound like drone attacks, Moscow-installed authorities said. Sergei Aksyonov, the […]

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Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts NEET, has defended the ban on Telegram, saying it was imposed in response to the “organised use of the platform by cheating rackets to defraud candidates”, although it acknowledged the “inconvenience” it would cause users who rely on it for “legitimate personal, educational, professional and informational purposes”.

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G7 leaders agree to increase weapons deliveries for Ukraine, step up pressure on Russian economy

Published on 17/06/2026 – 8:34 GMT+2 G7 leaders have adopted a joint statement committing to increased deliveries of weapons, including air defense systems and long-range capabilities, while signaling the “right moment” has come to tighten the screws on Russia’s energy sector. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The leaders of the G7 countries have been meeting in Évian-les-Bains, France, […]

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