Storm Goretti has battered the United Kingdom and parts of northern Europe, bringing violent winds, heavy snow, and widespread disruption. Rail services have been suspended, flights cancelled, and hundreds of schools closed as dangerous weather conditions swept across multiple regions.

United States President Donald Trump has backed a powerful new bipartisan bill aimed at punishing countries that continue to buy Russian oil, according to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The proposed legislation would give Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500 percent on imports from nations doing business with Russia’s energy sector. China and India are expected to be among the most impacted.