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Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich, Owner of Chelsea Soccer Club, Is Sanctioned by UK
Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich, Owner of Chelsea Soccer Club, Is Sanctioned by UK

LONDON—The British government ratcheted up pressure on Kremlin-linked businesspeople, sanctioning a handful of Russian oligarchs, including Roman Abramovich, the billionaire owner of British soccer club Chelsea FC. It was the first time any Western government has moved on Mr. Abramovich. His trophy assets, including Chelsea, high-end property in London and mega yachts, have helped turn […]

Bitcoin Price Surges on Biden’s Crypto Executive Order
Bitcoin Price Surges on Biden’s Crypto Executive Order

WASHINGTON—The price of bitcoin rose on Wednesday as cryptocurrency advocates cheered President Biden’s executive order directing agencies across the federal government to consider new regulations for digital currencies. The order, titled “Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets,” outlined the risks cryptocurrencies pose to the economy, national security and climate, while also noting their possible benefits. […]

Shell, BP to Withdraw From Russian Oil, Gas
Shell, BP to Withdraw From Russian Oil, Gas

European oil giants Shell SHEL 3.18% PLC and BP BP 5.21% PLC said they were stepping back further from doing business with Russia, with Shell saying it will immediately halt all spot purchase of crude from the country and will phase out its other trading and business dealings. A spokesman for BP said it won’t […]

How the Letter Z Became a Russian Pro-War Symbol
How the Letter Z Became a Russian Pro-War Symbol

When 20-year-old Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak stepped onto the podium at the Gymnastics World Cup beside event winner Illia Kovtun from Ukraine, a barely discernible symbol on his uniform prompted an official investigation into his conduct and widespread condemnation from the international community. The letter Z—taped in white over Mr. Kuliak’s white shirt as he […]

Stocks Fall Sharply After Oil Hits $130 a Barrel
Stocks Fall Sharply After Oil Hits $130 a Barrel

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 700 points, putting the blue-chip gauge on track to enter a correction, as surging oil prices deepened concerns about economic growth. The Dow industrials were recently down 2.1%, or about 713 points, following four consecutive weeks of losses. At that level they would close in a correction, […]

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