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Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies
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Ukrainian officials criticise Polish president’s decision to strip Zelensky of honour
Polish president Karol Nawrocki has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of Poland’s highest state honour
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Poland's Top Economist: Germany’s economy needs “bold revolutionary approach”
Germany is Europe's largest economy. Poland is Europe's most successful one. For economist Marcin Piątkowski, that sounds like a "…
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Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital this winter
Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness …
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Kazakhstan and the European Union: Building the next chapter of a strategic partnership
The partnership between Kazakhstan and the EU is more important today than ever before, writes President of the Republic of Kazakh…
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Europe’s heat pumps replace Middle East gas imports twice over. Which country is leading the way?
A new analysis says that heat pumps avoided a staggering €9.7 billion in import costs alone last year.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fuel sales halted after Kyiv strikes both sides of Crimean bridge
Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies
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The aftershocks of Brexit’s failure could be gaining strength – a fearful prospect for Ireland | Fintan O’Toole
On our side of the Irish Sea we have made the best of a bad job. But we saw the damage a reckless and reactionary British governme…
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From mobile jungles to shadow art: how Dutch people try to beat the heat
A national heatwave plan has been activated to help people stay cool during the Netherlands’ increasingly hot summers Households i…
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Thousands of staff at Czech public broadcasters strike over funding plans
Industrial action is biggest escalation yet in months-long dispute with populist government of Andrej Babiš Thousands of public se…
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Major explosion at Qatar's largest energy site injures dozens as 18 remain unaccounted for
Qatar’s Interior Ministry says search and rescue operations are continuing to locate close to two dozen people who remain missing …
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Lower-level technical talks to continue as first round of direct US-Iran negotiations wrap up
Iran’s top diplomat hailed mediators Pakistan and Qatar’s efforts over what he called “major progress” to end the continued Israel…
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Scorching heatwave forces school closures, train cancellations across Europe
More than 800 schools in several parts of France were closed Monday as a record heatwave, which killed three people over the weeke…
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‘We want a new Albania’: protests against Jared Kushner-backed resort turn anger on government
Opposition to plans for ‘small paradise’ island of Sazan becomes wave of dissent against establishment For Ina Shkurti, like so ma…
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Ukraine war briefing: Dispute over second world war army unit threatens to divide Poland and Ukraine
Poland prime minister Donald Tusk hopes to defuse a ‘mistake’ from spiralling further; gasoline sales suspended in Crimea. What …
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Conflict between Polish and Ukrainian presidents a “strategic mistake”, warns Tusk
The Polish prime minister said that he is now trying to "minimise the losses" caused by the diplomatic spat.
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The last hours of Starmer?
Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the UK could once again be facing a dramatic change in leadership. Prim…
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Spain clinch their first win of the tournament in 4-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia
18-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal took just 10 minutes in his first World Cup start to score his first ever goal on the sport's …
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James Burrows, director of beloved sitcom "Friends", dies aged 85
James Burrows won 11 Emmy awards during his career and worked as director, producer and writer in more than 1,000 episodes of hit …
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US and Iran publicly trade threats as talks take place in Switzerland
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble", while Iran's ch…
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Romania's Dan taps new PM, breaks democratic norms
President Nicusor Dan has nominated a new prime minister, without consulting Romania’s governing parties. Critics accuse Dan of br…
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Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
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Drone show in Matosinhos breaks Guinness record
Almost 3,100 drones flew in sync in a show by Catalan Flock Drone Art Studio, which also marked the opening of the Sagrada Família…
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Scottish police arrest man over Edinburgh attacks
Five people were injured in the attacks on Friday that were described by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as being motivated by "anti-M…