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Sports

LA LIGA

Xavi: Catalan derby a litmus test for improving Barcelona

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/22

"Sunday's match is another final for us," he said at a pre-match news conference

12 February 2022, Ukraine, Kiev: Ukrainian military veterans and civilians take part in a training in preparation for a potential Russian invasion at an abandoned camp on the outskirts of Kiev. Photo: Bryan Smith/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Russia slams US for provoking war as foreign nationals leave Ukraine

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/22

A number of countries have advised their citizens to leave Ukraine - including Russia

Spanish police van and helicopter. Photo: @policia/Twitter.

Spain

IN BARCELONA

Spanish police report arrest of one of Europol's most-wanted

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/22

Police released a video in which plain-clothed officers can be seen stopping a vehicle, physically removing the driver and then leading him away in handcuffs

10 February 2022, Ukraine, Kharkiv Region: Soldiers of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces ride a tank during a drill, as tensions remain high over the build-up of Russian forces near the border with Ukraine. Photo: -/Ukrinform/dpa.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Warnings fly to flee Ukraine as NATO reportedly eyeing troop build-up

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/22

In this context, Great Britain, the Netherlands and the US urged citizens to leave Ukraine.

04 February 2022, Spain, Bilbao: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti stands on the touchlines during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) Quarter-final soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid at San Mames Stadium. Photo: Sara A/DAX via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

Sports

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Real Madrid boss Ancelotti 'positive' about Benzema ahead of PSG tie

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/12/22

Ancelotti also said he hopes PSG star Neymar will be fit for the Champions League match

FILED - 19 December 2016, United Kingdom, Crawley: A plane lands at Gatwick Airport who has announced it will reopen its south terminal next month, to meet expected strong demand for air travel this summer. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/dpa.

Tourism

TRAVEL

Getaway rush as Britain drops testing mandate for fully-vaccinated

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/11/22

Turkey, Egypt and Portugal are among the most popular short-haul destinations, while departures to the US state of Florida, Dubai, Mexico and the Caribbean have sold well for longer-haul holidays

11 February 2022, China, Zhangjiakou: Finland's Iivo Niskanen cheers at the finish during the Men's Nordic Cross-Country skiing 15 km classic final at Zhangjiakou National Ski Jumping Centre during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Photo: Daniel Karmann/dpa.

Sports

WINTER OLYMPICS

Finland's Niskanen beats Bolshunov for Olympic 15km gold

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/11/22

Gold in 37 minutes 54.8 seconds came the day after his sister, Kerttu Niskanen, missed women's 10km gold by four-tenths of a second against Norway's Therese Johaug

08 July 2021, Lithuania, Siauliai: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (R) and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, talk during a visit to the Spanish troops on a NATO mission at the Siauliai base. Photo: Pool Moncloa/Fernando Calvo/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

Economy & Business

TRADE

China steps up trade conflict with Lithuania over Taiwan

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/11/22

Beijing considers Taiwan part of the People's Republic of China rather than an independent state and seeks to isolate it internationally

08 February 2022, Berlin: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference ahead of a meeting of the so-called Weimar Triangle with Polish President Andrzej Duda and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Not Pictured), about the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Photo: Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters/Pool/dpa.

World

ENERGY

Macron announces 'renaissance for French nuclear power'

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/11/22

With its 56 nuclear power stations, France is the second-largest generator of nuclear power in the world following the United States

Sports

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Neymar back in PSG training ahead of Real Madrid tie, Ramos doubtful

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/11/22

Ramos sustained another calf injury two weeks ago

27 January 2022, Poland, Tolcze: Armed border guards are seen guarding the border line with Belarus during the construction works. Poland has started building wall on its eastern border intended to block migrants pushed by Belarus, in what the European Union calls a “hybrid attack,” from crossing illegally into EU territory. Photo: Attila Husejnow/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

LARGE-SCALE MANOEUVRE

Belarus, Russia start military exercises amid tensions over Ukraine

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/22

Russia has been moving heavy military equipment into Belarus over the past few weeks including S-400 air defence systems and Sukhoi Su-25 SM fighter jets

17 August 2021, Berlin: Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas speaks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, following their meeting at the Federal Chancellery. Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa POOL/dpa

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Estonian leader calls on West to stand united in Ukraine conflict

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/22

"The unity has held up so far and we are all working together to stay strong and united against Russian aggression – aggression that does not only affect Ukraine but Europe in general," Prime…

27 January 2022, Honduras, Tegucigalpa: US V ice President Kamala Harris (C) arrives for Xiomara Castro's inauguration ceremony as the Honduras's first female president. Photo: Inti Ocon/dpa.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

US VP to attend Munich Security Conference as Russia tensions flare

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/10/22

In addition to Harris, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are…

Customers of a cafe in a park in Lund (southern Sweden). Photo: Núria Vila/File photo.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Sweden lifts most health regulations including for incoming tourists

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/22

People in Sweden began celebrating the change in some nightclubs in the early hours of the morning, with long queues forming outside some clubs at around midnight

World

DENMARK

Danish Queen Margrethe tests positive for Covid-19

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/22

Her winter holiday, planned in Norway and due to begin on Wednesday, has been cancelled

09 February 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Rostock: A cyclist stands to register at the Corona testing station at the main station. Photo: Bernd Wüstneck/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

More than 400 million cases of Covid-19 worldwide official data shows

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/22

The United States, India and Brazil top the ranking of the countries with highest number of infections

02 February 2022, Italy, Rome: Italian Minister of Health Roberto Speranza attends a press conference following the council of ministers meeting. Photo: Fabio Frustaci/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Italy to drop mask requirement outdoors as case numbers fall

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/22

Health Minister Roberto Speranza announced the decree late on Tuesday evening

Spain

BUSINESS

Spanish company fined $6 million for role in deadly Ghana explosion

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/22

The accident of a truck loaded with explosives triggered a huge detonation that completely destroyed a village near the town of Bogoso

Lifestyle

SOCIAL MEDIA

TikTok updates community guidelines due to dangers, eating disorders

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/8/22

As part of the update, TikTok said its rules will now more clearly note the risk of certain dangerous acts and challenges, such as suicide hoax content