British consumer confidence slumps to record low

The country’s major purchase index is in freefall as food and energy costs weigh on households Consumer sentiment in the UK fell to record lows in August as the cost-of-living crisis continued to deepen, and inflation hit a four-decade high.

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New law targeting LGBT propaganda introduced in Russia

Proposed fines for promoting non-traditional sexual relations could exceed $160,000 Russian lawmakers are considering a new law targeting LGBT propaganda. It would provide for fines of up to $160,000 for promoting non-traditional sexual relations. The draft legislation was submitted to Russia’s State Duma on Tuesday and is currently being reviewed by the state-building and legislation…

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West blocked Russia from international maritime body – Moscow

Russia failed to secure re-election to the executive body of the UN ship agency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), on Friday. Moscow has blamed the setback on the efforts of Kiev and its Western backers.

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