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London (CNN Business) Millions of people in the United Kingdom are steeling themselves for colossal rises to their energy bills over the next few months, a coda to a year already marked by record price increases. The crisis is not unique to the country. Prices have shot up across Europe since last fall, driven by a spike in demand as countries lifted pandemic lockdowns. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in late February, and the subsequent drop in Moscow's oil and natural gas exports to Europe , have pushed prices even higher. But UK energy prices are now higher than in comparable economies like France and Italy, analysts told CNN Business. And Brits have suffered much bigger price increases than in most European countries, including Germany, where decades of energy policy has been turned on its head by the Ukraine war. The Office for National Statistics said this week that UK natural gas prices rose nearly 96% in the year to July, while electricity … [Read more...] about Why UK energy prices are rising much faster than in Europe

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 BERLIN (AP) — Former Olympic diver Jan Hempel has accused the German swimming federation of failing to heed his complaints of being sexually abused for years by former coach Werner Langer. Hempel, who represented Germany at four Olympic Games, says Langer repeatedly abused him for 14 years starting in 1982 – when he was 11 years old. “The federation (DSV) suggested to me that if I spread that around, it would put our sport in danger and then you can’t take part in your sport anymore. Of course, I was at a level where I had goals in mind and I wanted to reach them,” Hempel told news agency DPA on Friday. Hempel first made his allegations against Langer in a documentary called “Abused – Sexual Abuse in German Swimming” aired by public broadcaster ARD on Thursday. It also documented other former swimmers’ allegations of abuse by unnamed coaches across the sport. The DSV reacted … [Read more...] about German swimming federation accused of ignoring sexual abuse

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A 81-year-old Danish woman traveling from Africa to Canada was arrested at Warsaw airport on suspicion of illegal possession of heroin worth over $515,000, officials in Poland said Friday. Customs officers at Frederic Chopin Airport decided to check the woman's luggage Sunday after becoming suspicious of her itinerary and her uneasy behavior. Packages with 5 kilograms (11 pounds) of heroin were discovered under a false suitcase bottom. The woman, traveling from Malawi and Kenya through Doha and Warsaw, denied any wrongdoing and said family members had given her the suitcase with gifts for relatives in Canada, according to Aleksandra Skrzyniarz, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office in Warsaw. She was detained for three months and prosecutors have opened an investigation. Under Polish law, she faces up to 15 years in prison for illegal possession of … [Read more...] about Poland nabs octogenarian with 5 kilos of heroin in suitcase

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 4 STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish police say two people have been wounded in a shooting at a shopping center in the southern city of Malmo. A suspected was arrested after the shooting Friday afternoon at the Emporia shopping center, which police said appeared to be gang-related. “Police are on site with big resources to map the incident by interviewing witnesses and going through material from surveillance cameras. The immediate danger to the public appears to be over,” Malmo police said. Shootings by criminal gangs have become a growing problem in Sweden in recent decades, including in Malmo, the country's third-biggest city. Gang violence is among the main campaign issues ahead of Sweden's national election on Sept. 11. Last month a gunman opened fire inside a shopping mall across the Oresund Strait in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Three people were killed and four wounded. … [Read more...] about Sweden: 2 wounded in shopping center shooting

Care for your home with 0 Home & Garden First day of the Highwood festival lives up to hype. Check out our photo gallery below the article. Tim Moran , Patch Staff Posted Reply A Chicago suburb is decked in red this weekend and it has nothing to do with the Blackhawks’ pursuit of a third Stanley Cup in six years. Well, actually quite a few were donning Hawks jerseys, but most came to downtown Highwood Saturday to celebrate the art of having red hair. The first ever Redhead Days Festival in the United States kicked off on the lawn outside Highwood City Hall on Saturday. According to … [Read more...] about Day 1 of Redhead Days a Success; Record-Breaking Ginger Photo Planned for Sunday

The thatch house in Charlevoix, MI, has received plenty of attention on Realtor.com®. After racking up tens of thousands of clicks a couple of weeks ago, it earned the title of the week's most popular home . “I knew it has gone crazy, but I didn’t know it was the most popular home—that’s crazy,” says listing agent Nate Granata , with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. “This thatch house is kind of the face of Charlevoix, and when it went [up] for sale, it was a frenzy and everyone kind of went nuts. Once our town went nuts, it kind of blew up.” The home with the distinctive undulating roof and its guesthouse are on the market for $4.5 million. Measuring roughly 4,000 square feet, the spectacular main home dates to 1918 when Earl Young built the stone walls, which still stand today. “Those stones came out of Lake Michigan, which is right across the street from the property,” Granata explains. “You can see the lake through the living room. You get better views in the … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Thatch House Is a Masterful Mushroom-Styled Renovation

63 Health & Fitness Here is a town-by-town look at coronavirus cases in Connecticut, and some new trends are emerging. Rich Scinto , Patch Staff Posted Replies CONNECTICUT — Reported Covid-19 cases, deaths and the state positive test rate all improved in the latest weekly report. Connecticut reported 3,449 cases over seven days, a positive test rate of 9.88 percent and 16 new Covid-19 deaths. There were 329 Covid-19 patients in hospitals as of Thursday, which was a net four-patient increase compared with last Thursday. Current 7-day Prior 7-day Cases 3,449 4,849 Positive test rate 9.88% 12.07% Hospitalizations 329 325 New deaths 16 34 Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, New London and Litchfield counties are in the medium Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Covid-19 level. The rest of the state’s counties are in the low level. The U.S. has averaged about 400 daily … [Read more...] about CT Covid-19 Cases Decrease As School Year Approaches

Click here to read the full article. Ryan Gosling is in talks to join Margot Robbie in Warner Bros.’ new “Ocean’s Eleven” reboot, Variety can confirm. After co-starring as Ken and Barbie in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Barbie” movie, Gosling and Robbie have made plans to team up again for the franchise reboot, directed by Jay Roach and written by Carrie Solomon. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the prequel story is expected to take place in 1960s Europe, far away from Las Vegas, where the Rat Pack-starring original 1960 film and the George Clooney-fronted trilogy of the early 2000s were based. “Ocean’s 8,” which boasted an all-woman heist crew led by Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway, set its action in New York City. More from Variety Everything We Know About 'Joker 2' So Far Margot Robbie and Delta Goodrem Return for 'Neighbours' Finale 'The Gray Man' Sequel With Ryan Gosling and Spinoff Film in Development at Netflix In … [Read more...] about Ryan Gosling in Talks to Join Margot Robbie in ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ Reboot

Ben Affleck (left) is reportedly dating "SNL" producer Lindsay Shookus (right). (Reuters/Getty) NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Ben Affleck is stepping out with his rumored girlfriend three months after finalizing his divorce from Jennifer Garner. The Hollywood A-lister is reportedly dating "Saturday Night Live" producer Lindsay Shookus. A source told E! News the new couple are in "the early stages" of their relationship but it's "more than a summer fling." PHOTOS: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner celebrate July 4 together The source added they are taking things slow and just "having fun and care for each other." Shookus and Affleck recently met up in London where they were caught by the paparazzi on a date night. A rep for Affleck did not immediately return Fox News' request for comment. Affleck and ex-wife Jennifer Garner filed for divorce nearly two years ago after 10 years of marriage. They have three children … [Read more...] about Ben Affleck reportedly dating ‘SNL’ producer Lindsay Shookus