David Beckham hands over Instagram account to Ukrainian doctor

David Beckham has handed over control of his Instagram account to a doctor in Ukraine, in a bid to highlight the “amazing work” of medical professionals caring for patients amid the Russian invasion of the country. Throughout Sunday, the former England football captain, who has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005, enabled Dr Iryna– head […]

Google blocks RT, other Russian channels from earning ad dollars

Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) on Saturday barred Russia’s state-owned media outlet RT and other channels from receiving money for ads on their websites, apps and YouTube videos, similar to a move by Facebook after the invasion of Ukraine. Citing “extraordinary circumstances,” Google’s YouTube unit said it was “pausing a number of channels’ ability to monetize on […]

Putin urges Ukraine military to overthrow country’s leaders

Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin has appealed directly to Ukrainian troops and told them “it will be easier for us to agree if you take power in your own hands”. During the address, the Russian president said it was “easier to negotiate with you” than the “gang of Nazis that has captured Kyiv” – an apparent reference to […]