Hadrian's wall is the largest piece of Roman architecture built on the British isles constructed in 122 AD, it has stood for 1900 years but now climate change is posing a big threat to it, our next report gets you all the details.

Climate change threatens Hadrian's Wall

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has disclosed details of the possible sanctions that Moscow could face if it were to resort to invading into Ukraine. She has pointed out that Russia could potentially be cut off from the international financial markets altogether and could also be denied access into major export goods, listen in.

'No access to financial markets of Russia plans to invade Ukraine,' warns EU

16-year-old Chess prodigy from India, R. Praggnanandhaa is extremely happy and grateful to his coach for eight years, Grand Master Ramesh and Chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who has been offering mentorship via video lessons. During the wee hours of Monday(Indian time), the young man from India had defeated World No.1 Magnus Carlsen and scaled a new high in his already celebrated career. With back-to-back tournaments and late-night online matches keeping him busy, the young Grandmaster from Chennai doesn't have the time to savour his big win, but he sure does enjoy the process. WION had an opportunity to speak to him and understand how he feels.

"I worked very hard for this event.. I also tried to manage&nbsp;my sleep schedule by staying awake till 3am, over the last 10 days, in order to prepare myself and adjust to the routine.(The online games as part of the Airthings Masters begin around 10pm India time and go on until 4am)… This is a very important tournament for me" he said.

Referring to having lost three of four matches on his first day, he said that he had played "not-so-good". However, that didn’t deter the lad from fighting with more vigour on day two, when had to take many top-ranked players. "Day 2 was when I faced World No.1 Magnus Carlsen… I was very excited to fight against the top players and tried to forget about the results of the first day.. I was very happy to win against the World Champion and it gives me huge confidence and a boost" he added.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-how-indias-16-year-old-praggnanandhaa-prepared-to-beat-world-no1-magnus-carlsen-455320">Exclusive! How India's 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa prepared to beat World No.1 Magnus Carlsen</a>

Profusely thanking their efforts, Praggnanandhaa acknowledged the efforts of Grandmaster RB Ramesh, for guiding him since 2014 and helping in all the games and tournaments. He also shared special thanks for five-time World Chess champion, Viswanathan Anand, who had been offering support via the Westbridge Anand Academy.

Having bagged a win that is being talked about world-over, the teenager isn't even taking time out, to celebrate and look back. "I'm happy about the win.. But, didn’t celebrate it because I really wanted to focus on the tournament, which is still going on…" The clearly-visible dark circles around his eyes are testimony to the hard work and efforts that the young man has been putting in. This includes staying up during the wee hours and peering into the computer screen for over four hours, with laser-sharp focus on the cerebral game.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aicf-secretary-bharat-singh-chauhan-not-surprised-at-praggnanandhaa-defeating-world-champion-magnus-carlsen-455411">AICF secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan 'not surprised' at Praggnanandhaa defeating world champion Magnus Carlsen</a>

While the ongoing online tournament scheduled to come to a close by a weekend, Praggnanandhaa can't think of resting and living the life of a normal teenager. By February 27th, he's headed for Italy for the next tournament.

16-year-old Chess prodigy from India, R. Praggnanandhaa is extremely happy and grateful to his coach for eight years, Grand Master Ramesh and Chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who has been offering mentorship via video lessons.

16-year-old Chess prodigy from India, R. Praggnanandhaa is extremely happy and grateful to his coach for eight years, Grand Master Ramesh and Chess legend Viswanathan Anand, who has been offering mentorship via video lessons. During the wee hours of Monday(Indian time), the young man from India had defeated World No.1 Magnus Carlsen and scaled a new high in his already celebrated career. With back-to-back tournaments and late-night online matches keeping him busy, the young Grandmaster from Chennai doesn't have the time to savour his big win, but he sure does enjoy the process. WION had an opportunity to speak to him and understand how he feels. "I worked very hard for this event.. I also tried to manage my sleep schedule by staying awake till 3am, over the last 10 days, in order to prepare myself and adjust to the routine.(The online games as part of the Airthings Masters begin around 10pm India time and go on until 4am)… This is a very important tournament for me" he said. Referring to having lost three of four matches on his first day, he said that he had played "not-so-good". However, that didn’t deter the lad from fighting with more vigour on day two, when had to take many top-ranked players. "Day 2 was when I faced World No.1 Magnus Carlsen… I was very excited to fight against the top players and tried to forget about the results of the first day.. I was very happy to win against the World Champion and it gives me huge confidence and a boost" he added. ALSO READ | Exclusive! How India's 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa prepared to beat World No.1 Magnus Carlsen Profusely thanking their efforts, Praggnanandhaa acknowledged the efforts of Grandmaster RB Ramesh, for guiding him since 2014 and helping in all the games and tournaments. He also shared special thanks for five-time World Chess champion, Viswanathan Anand, who had been offering support via the Westbridge Anand Academy. Having bagged a win that is being talked about world-over, the teenager isn't even taking time out, to celebrate and look back. "I'm happy about the win.. But, didn’t celebrate it because I really wanted to focus on the tournament, which is still going on…" The clearly-visible dark circles around his eyes are testimony to the hard work and efforts that the young man has been putting in. This includes staying up during the wee hours and peering into the computer screen for over four hours, with laser-sharp focus on the cerebral game. ALSO READ | AICF secretary Bharat Singh Chauhan 'not surprised' at Praggnanandhaa defeating world champion Magnus Carlsen While the ongoing online tournament scheduled to come to a close by a weekend, Praggnanandhaa can't think of resting and living the life of a normal teenager. By February 27th, he's headed for Italy for the next tournament.

WION exclusive: Win against Magnus Carlsen a big boost, gives confidence, says chess sensation Praggnanandhaa

The Dutch antitrust watchdog on Monday fined apple Apple 5 million euros ($5.72 million) for a third time for failing to allow software application makers in the Netherlands to use non-Apple payment methods for dating apps listed in the company's App Store.

Dutch watchdog fines Apple $5.7 million again in App Store dispute

Russian president Vladimir Putin recognized Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk as independent. He said that he was confident that Russian citizens would support the decision through this move.

Putin: Ukriane's two breakaway regions Donetsk and Lugansk are independent

As tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, India's permanent representative to UN TS Tirumurti has now said that escalation along the border is matter of a deep concern and diplomacy is the only solution.

UNSC Meet: 'Escalation of Russia-Ukraine crisis a matter of deep concern,' says India's TS Tirumurti

The Indian government called for immediate de-escalation on the Russia-Ukraine crisis and also for taking into account legitimate security interests of all countries.

Ukraine-Russia tensions: India calls for dialogue, immediate de-escalation

Nearly two years of covid-19 restrictions have been brought to an end. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the parliament announced details of his government's plan for living with covid-19 by treating it like any other transmissible illness such as flu.

England ends covid-19 restrictions, Boris Johnson announces details of 'living with covid' plan

Protest against covid-19 mandates continue in New Zealand, police has arrested eight individuals following an operation of installing concrete barriers around the country's parliament.

New Zealand police arrests 8 people as covid-19 vaccine mandate protest escalates

The Sri Lankan government has run out of cash to buy fuel, most of the pumps filling stations across the country are now running dry and in fact on Monday two shipments of fuel arrived in Sri Lanka but the island nation was unable to pay for it.

Sri Lanka battles fuel shortage amid foreign exchange crisis

Protest against covid-19 mandates continue in New Zealand, police has made arrests following an operation of installing concrete barriers around the country's parliament. Human faeces hurled at police officers in Wellington.

New Zealand police arrests anti-vaccine protesters

After weeks of warnings to de-escalate military maneuvers in eastern Ukraine, US has now imposed a series of limited sanctions on the two Russian-backed areas in eastern Ukraine's Donbass region. The move came after Putin signed a presidential decree recognizing the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.

Biden condemns Putin's recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions, now imposes sanctions

United States announces new sanction as Russia backs Ukraine's rebel regions

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has his hopes pinned on the FATF plenary. Pakistan is looking to exit the grey list of global anti-terrorist funding and anti-money laundering.

FATF to review progress made by Pakistan o exit the grey list of anti-terrorist funding

Russia's recognition of Ukraine's rebel regions has drawn differing views within Ukraine. Kyiv residents have refused to accept it while Donetsk celebrated the move, there were celebrations in the center of the city of Donetsk, some residents of rebel controlled Donetsk celebrated with fireworks.

Donetsk residents celebrate recognition, wave Russian flags

Markets across Asia tumbled on Tuesday morning as tensions between Ukraine and Russia continued to escalate.

Asia markets sink as tensions between Ukraine and Russia escalate

Tensions have ratcheted in eastern Ukraine following Russian recognition of independence of separatist regions, fears of an invasion are now growing in the countries. Recognition of the rebel-held territory's independence will effectively shatter the Minsk peace agreements. John Blaxland , International Affairs expert shares his views on the same.

Russia recognizes independence of Ukraine separatist regions, US condemns move

Russian president Vladimir Putin recognized Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk as independent. He said that he was confident that Russian citizens would support the decision through this move. On more on this we are joined by Dr Kadira Pethyagoda, International Affairs expert to shed more light on this.

Putin recognizes Ukraine's breakaway regions of Donetsk, Lugansk as independent, a call for concern?

Tensions have ratcheted in eastern Ukraine following Russian recognition of independence of separatist regions, fears of an invasion are now growing in the countries. Recognition of the rebel-held territory's independence will effectively shatter the Minsk peace agreements.

Fears of Russian invasion growing in Eastern Ukraine

Russia's decision to recognize two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent with “peacekeeping operation” into the area has accelerated the crisis. Watch this report for more.

Ukraine's 2 breakaway regions are independent, Russian envoy speaks at the UNSC

Hundreds flee from the eastern Donbass region after reports of shelling and the OSCE will be holding its security meeting later in the day today. The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged for an immediate ceasefire in the area.

Explosions heard in Ukraine's Donetsk, OSCE calls for security meet to discuss de-escalation

After months of ongoing protests against covid-19 protocols, the Canadian police have now reclaimed the capital Ottawa from the protesting truckers.

Freedom convoy protests ends, police reclaim Canadian capital Ottawa

Nearly two years of pandemic linked closing, Australia has fully reopened its global borders to travelers outside the country but they should be vaccinated against covid-19, this as tourists returned and hundreds of people were united with family and friends once again.

Australia welcomes back tourists nearly after two years of Covid linked closing

Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in five months in February as output contracted, underscoring the prolonged impact that global supply chain disruptions are having on the world's third-largest economy.

Japan's Feb factory activity growth falls to 5-month low

Thousands rallied in the capital Khartoum demonstrating against last year's military coup and as United Nations Human Rights expert arrived in the country, a Sudanese man was shot dead by security forces. Regular protests have rocked the northeast African country since its Army chief led a military takeover in October.

Sudan rocked by regular protests, thousands rally in capital Khartoum

EU: 'Russia to be cut off from International financial markets if it plans to invade Ukraine'

Western powers have now stepped up their diplomatic efforts to try and see if an invasion by Russia into Ukraine can be averted. France has held a series of talks with all parties involved in a bid to try and de-escalate the rising hostilities.

France proposes Ukraine summit; Biden, Putin to de-escalate tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said that the US-Iranian deal that is taking shape is now weaker than the original agreement that was signed way back in the year 2015. Naftali Bennett has also underlined his concerns that this potential deal that could be struck between Iran and six world powers led by the United States could actually make Middle East a lot more volatile.

Israel PM Naftali Bennett slams emerging Nuclear Deal

An air strike by the Nigerian army targeting 'bandits' has left seven children dead and five others wounded "by mistake" in the Maradi region of southern Niger.

Nigeria airstrike targeting bandits kills 7 children, injured 5

The American secretary of state Antony Blinken has now said that President Joe Biden is willing to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at any time to prevent a war in Ukraine. It's also added that Russia appears to be on the verge of invading its neighbor.

Blinken: Biden to meet Putin anytime to prevent war in Ukraine

Britain’s 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms, the Buckingham Palace said in a statement. Meanwhile, the British monarch will continue to perform light duties.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19

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