Comment RIGA, Latvia — A Russian court has sentenced former investigative journalist Ivan Safronov to 22 years in prison on charges of treason, a grim ruling in one of the most high-profile prosecutions of a journalist in Russia in recent years. The harsh sentence is just the latest episode in a Russian crackdown on media and free expression that has shut down nearly all independent media outlets in the country and imposed strict regulations on reporting on the ongoing conflict in neighboring Ukraine....

The plans are part of emergency measures drawn up by the Wall Street bank to ensure it can continue trading if Europe’s biggest economy loses power this winter, following Vladimir Putin’s decision to cut Russian gas supplies on the continent. Russian gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline remained at zero on Tuesday, with Putin saying they would only resume if Western sanctions – imposed over his ongoing invasion of Ukraine – are lifted....

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney answers questions during a news conference in Victoria on July 12, 2022. He said Tuesday that his party was founded on a strong Alberta within Confederation and will not stand idly by while being “risky, dangerous , half-baked”, the “banana republic” plan for more provincial independence is being put forward by one of the candidates vying to replace him. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Ippolito Premier Jason Kenney says his party was founded in a strong Alberta within Confederation and won’t stand idly by, while one of the candidates vying to replace him suggests a “dangerous, dangerous, half-baked” plan and “democracy of banana” for more....

C’est ce qu’indiquent les résultats d’une étude menée par une équipe du Centre de recherche du CHU Sainte-Justine et de l’Université de Montréal, qui a analysé des échantillons de salive prélevés sur 384 enfants entrés à la maternelle en 2017 ou 2018. “On s’inquiète souvent de la façon dont les enfants vivent la transition vers la maternelle, et diverses mesures sont proposées pour préparer les enfants à faire face aux défis de la transition scolaire”, explique Maggy Leblond, auteure principale de l’étude....

The UK Conservative leadership election will (finally) conclude on Monday. Unless the poll data was wildly inaccurate, Liz Truss will claim the prize and name a new cabinet. The FT will provide full analysis of these events. Sweden’s Magdalena Andersson is hoping to be re-appointed prime minister as her country goes to the polls on Sunday. Like the outgoing and incoming British prime ministers, Anderson came to power in chaotic circumstances after her party had already ruled the country for several years....

Liz Truss has been warned there is “no more time to waste” on tackling the cost of living crisis after defeating Tory leader Rishi Sunak in a hard-fought six-week race to succeed Boris Johnson. The Foreign Secretary faced warnings of one of the toughest domestic records of any new prime minister in decades as she was handed the keys to No 10 at Balmoral on Tuesday, with Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford among many to insist “action is needed now”....

Liegio, who also handles the punting duties, was relieved of the kicking role midway through last season and replaced by veteran Sergio Castillo. Lieggio has returned to both roles this season, but has struggled at times. In a 20–17 loss to the Montreal Alouettes on August 11, he missed a 32-yard field goal on the final play of regulation and a 37-yard field goal in overtime. His 55 on Sunday, which is the most of Liegghio’s career, came with three minutes left in the game and gave the Bombers their first lead in the tense CFL contest....

Sharing his analysis, he told followers: “ACTION: Liz Truss administration going to freeze prices at current level? If so, what does that mean for those on the price cap and corrections, and it’s good. Here’s rough provisional analysis of what may come…” In a document attached to the tweet, he wrote: “The planned energy price rise set for 1 October in England, Scotland and Wales is a disaster, only set to get worse in January with a further predicted 50 per cent increase ....

Stand: 05.09.2022 22:18 Uhr Trotz gegenteiliger Empfehlung der Netzbetreiber werden die Kernkraftwerke zunächst zum Jahresende vom Netz genommen. Einige Grüne hätten den Streckvorgang akzeptiert – die Debatte darüber sollte also weitergehen. Von Hans-Joachim Vieweger, ARD-Hauptstadtstudio Die Stromversorgung kann im Winter unter bestimmten Bedingungen an ihre Grenzen stoßen. Das zeigt der neue Stresstest der Stromnetzbetreiber. Daher empfehlen die Unternehmen, die drei verbleibenden Kernkraftwerke weiter zu betreiben. Doch das geht Bundesfinanzminister Robert Habeck zu weit – zumindest vorerst....

Auch für das dritte Kind soll das Kindergeld erhöht werden – das hat Familienministerin Paus bestätigt. Damit passt die Regierung das Hilfspaket nach Kritik vor allem aus der Union an. Nach Kritik an der geplanten Erhöhung des Kindergeldes nur für das erste und zweite Kind stellt die Ampelregierung ein. Auch für das dritte Kind soll der Freibetrag erhöht werden, wie Bundesfamilienministerin Lisa Paus der Nachrichtenagentur dpa auf Anfrage bestätigte....

Truss will announce an energy support plan on Thursday New prime minister rules out windfall tax on power companies Sterling falls to lowest level since 1985 against US dollar Kwarteng says borrowing will be higher BoE says energy support could help reduce inflation LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) – Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday prepared the final details of a plan to tackle rising energy bills that looks likely to reduce inflation but adds more than 100 billion pounds ($115 billion) to the borrowing of the country....

Tiafoe upset Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in three hours and 34 minutes for a place in the quarterfinals. Thus, Tiafoe kept alive his dreams of becoming the first home player with the US Open crown in 19 years. Francis gave it his all in a career win at Arthur Ashe Stadium, playing bold and aggressive tennis and taking ten points clear of Rafa. The American made 18 aces and saved four of six break opportunities....

L’ancienne députée Sira Sylla, élue en 2017 sous l’étiquette La République en marche, a été condamnée mardi 6 septembre par le conseil des prud’hommes de Rouen pour harcèlement moral d’une ancienne députée, à qui elle doit par ailleurs 76.000 euros. Le conseil « constate que les multiples SMS envoyés par Mme Sira Sylla » à la plaignante « contiennent des menaces répétées de sanctions, des propos désobligeants, des critiques sur sa pathologie », selon la décision de justice consultée sur place par l’Agence France-Presse (AFP)....

Instead, it was construction debris. Crews were installing and sanding exterior polystyrene insulation on a three-story building next to Dellert’s home near Richmond and Bathurst streets, just west of downtown Toronto. The little white beads blowing around the neighborhood were Styrofoam – better known as Styrofoam. “It was literally snowing,” Dellert said. “It covered all my outdoor spaces and because it’s so light, the wind just picks it up and swirls around....

Die Gesamtkosten machen also bis zu vier Milliarden Euro aus. Einem durchschnittlichen Wiener Haushalt bringt das im Jahr maximal 870 Euro im Jahr, je nachdem, welchen Vertrag man derzeit hat. Teure Verträge würden natürlich mehr gefördert, sagte der Leiter der volkswirtschaftlichen Abteilung bei der E-Control, Johannes Mayer, in „Wien heute“. Wenn man einen günstigeren Vertrag hat, etwa mit der Wienenergie mit Treuebonus und so weiter, „dann ist das 190 bis 380 Euro im Jahr“, so Mayer....

Saskatchewan RCMP have charged two people wanted by police and the number of injured has risen to 18 following the fatal stabbings of 10 people Sunday in various locations across the province, including the James Smith Cree Nation. Police from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are searching for Myles Sanderson, 30, and Damien Sanderson, 31, after the attacks sparked a dangerous person alert. “To the people of Saskatchewan and beyond, please be assured that we are using every human, investigative and technological resource at our disposal to identify and apprehend those responsible for this tragedy and ensure your safety,” said Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the Saskatchewan RCMP....

Marcel Zierfuss said he was bicycling on Colborne Lodge Drive around 2 a.m. Friday when he was threatened by a driver. He told CTV News Toronto that their paths had not crossed before the interaction and that the driver began shouting profanities as he approached an intersection, telling him that all cyclists should get off the road. “You don’t respect the road, you don’t respect the law, you never stop,” Zierfuss allegedly told the driver....