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The United States has piled pressure on Russia to use its “influence” to secure a fully-fledged ceasefire in Syria’s rebel-held enclave of eastern Ghouta. US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert called for an “immediate end to offensive operations” in the region to allow aid workers to treat the wounded. “The regime claims it is fighting terrorists, but is instead terrorising hundreds of thousands of civilians with airstrikes, artillery, rockets, and a looming ground attack. The regime’s use of chlorine gas as a weapon only intensifies the misery of the civilian population,” she tweeted. “#Russia has the influence to stop these…

Business groups have broadly welcomed Jeremy Corbyn’s backing for a customs union with the EU after Brexit – but remain sceptical about the Labour leader’s wider agenda. The CBI said Mr Corbyn’s position put “jobs and living standards first”, though it remains troubled by the prospect of the nationalisation of key industries should Mr Corbyn enter Downing Street. Other private sector organisations also welcomed – with their own caveats – Mr Corbyn’s pledge to negotiate a “new and strong relationship with the single market that includes full tariff-free access”. The position outlined by the Labour leader piles pressure on Theresa…

Britain is bracing itself for heavy snow after the Met Office issued amber weather warnings – indicating a possible risk to life – for large swathes of the country. The alert has been raised for snow showers on Tuesday morning, covering the South East, northeastern England and the East Midlands. Forecasters predict up to 15cm (6in) of snow could fall in just a few hours with the warnings in place between 2am and 12pm. Drivers, commuters and those looking to catch planes are being warned they could face even more severe disruption on Tuesday morning as the freezing temperatures continue…

President Donald Trump has pledged to turn grief over the Florida school shooting into “action” to make sure it never happens again. Speaking during a meeting with state governors from across the country, Mr Trump said that he would be willing to stand up to the powerful National Rifle Association (NRA) over issues like tougher background checks. As teachers from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school returned to campus for the first time since 17 people were murdered on Valentine’s Day, he said there is “no bigger fan of the Second Amendment than me” but he wanted to be sure…

A snowy blast – called “the Beast from the East” – is causing havoc for commuters as train operators limit or cancel services and forecasters predict disruption to roads. Temperatures colder than the Arctic Circle could been seen in some parts of the country as the extreme weather continues into the week. The Met Office warned of “heavy snow showers” and said travel delays on roads were “likely” with some people being left stranded as a result. A spokesman said: “Some delays and cancellations to rail and air travel are likely. There is a good chance that some rural communities…

A group representing Ryanair pilots has called on chief executive Michael O’Leary to quit, claiming it is “inevitable” the airline is facing more costly cancellations. In its letter, the European Employee Representative Council (EERC) – an unofficial body representing mostly pilots based on the continent – tells him the no-frills carrier has failed to stem an exodus of pilots to rivals. Ryanair faced down a wave of anger before Christmas by saying it would, for the first time in its history, recognise unions. While that climbdown averted the prospect of strikes during the crucial festive season, the airline has only…

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 21, 2018—Evangelist Billy Graham died today at 7:46 a.m. at his home in Montreat. He was 99. Throughout his life, Billy Graham preached the gospel of Jesus Christ to some 215 million people who attended one of his more than 400 Crusades, simulcasts and evangelistic rallies in more than 185 countries and territories. He reached millions more through TV, video, film, the internet and 34 books. Born Nov. 7, 1918, four days before the armistice ended World War I, William Franklin “Billy” Graham Jr. grew up during the Depression and developed a work ethic that would carry…

Investment in Irish technology companies had its second strongest performance in more than a decade last year – as the presence of multi-national companies continues to transform the capital. Google, Facebook & Twitter are just some of the recognisable names with European headquarters’ in the Grand Canal Dock area of Dublin, otherwise known as Silicon Docks. Ireland’s low corporate tax rate has long made it an attractive hub for them but the start-up scene there is also thriving. Some €458m was invested in the Republic in 2017, according to figures by PitchBook. Figures from The Irish Venture Capital Association showed…

More than £2bn of old-style £10 notes are still in circulation with less than two weeks before the deadline when they can no longer be accepted in UK shops. The Bank of England has said the withdrawal rates of the notes, which feature Charles Darwin, is “broadly as expected” ahead of the cut off point on 1 March. On that date, the paper £10 will cease to be legal tender and will be completely replaced by the polymer version, which features Jane Austen. Anyone with older notes beyond that date will still be able to exchange them at the Bank…

The Prime Minister is set to admit students in England face one of “most expensive systems of university tuition in the world” as she announces a wide-ranging review of funding for further and higher education. In a speech on Monday afternoon, Theresa May will say the system of variable tuition fees for university degrees has failed to create the “competitive market” originally envisaged. Mrs May is expected to challenge the “outdated attitude” towards technical qualifications, saying many graduates with academic degrees end up questioning their value relative to the size of the debt accrued and the high interest rates on…