The US has warned Raiffeisen, an Austrian bank, that its access to the dollar system could be curbed if it continues to facilitate transactions for Russian entities. The warning comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Moscow over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Raiffeisen has yet to respond to the warning, but experts believe that losing access to the dollar system could have serious consequences for the bank’s operations.
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Why you can expect to see fewer slugs in the garden this spring
Experts predict a significant drop in slug populations this spring, attributed to cold winter weather and a recent dry spell by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) entomology team. This decline will benefit gardeners growing plants like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli from seed, following a record-breaking year for slugs in 2024 due to mild, wet conditions. The RHS notes that years of high slug activity typically lead to periods of lower activity, with weather playing a...
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