Russia tries to stop Western companies fleeing the country

Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to stem the flow of Western businesses fleeing the country over his decision to wage war on Ukraine.
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Wheat futures are soaring. Food prices could be next

Russia's attack on Ukraine is causing wheat prices to spike, exacerbating already high food prices.
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Exxon is quitting its last Russian project

ExxonMobil pledged Tuesday to leave its last remaining oil-and-gas project in Russia, and it will not invest in new developments in the oil-rich country.
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The UK's clampdown on Russian money is complicated. Here's why

Much of Russian wealth has made its way into London, earning the city the moniker "Londongrad." But as the UK sanctions Russia for invading Ukraine, CNN's Nina Dos Santos looks at how targeting ill-gotten gains will be a challenging task.
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Celeb-packed shows and bombastic sets return at Milan Fashion Week

Like London before it, Milan Fashion Week returned with beautiful in-person shows, plenty of influencers and A-listers in attendance and collections that spanned high glamour and sure-fire commercial hits.
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Search reveals 169 potential unmarked graves at former Canadian residential school, officials say

Officials uncovered 169 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former Catholic residential school in Canada, an Indigenous tribe in Alberta said Tuesday.
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Australia continues flood relief and rescue efforts as Sydney braces for heavy rains

Military helicopters airlifted stranded people from rooftops of flooded neighborhoods in eastern Australia and a tenth victim was found on Tuesday following days of torrential rain as the wild weather slowly shifts south toward Sydney.
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