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Morning opening: Ukraine and Europe left in limbo as attention shifts elsewhere
Jakub Krupa
Ukrainian diplomats have been left frustrated – and in some cases embittered…
Category: 3. Europe
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Swimming in Spree River? Berliners rally to reclaim water access after 100-year ban
Berliners want to lift a 100-year Spree River swimming ban, citing improved water quality and rising urban heat.
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These New Night Trains In Europe Will Offer Affordable Alternative To Short-Haul Flights
As concerns about the climate, busy airports, expensive fares and growing travel demand continue to shape mobility in Europe, rail travel is gaining renewed attention. A Berlin-based startup, Nox, is…
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UK inflation slowed less than expected in May – POLITICO
Consumer price inflation in the U.K. slowed only slightly in May, all but ensuring that the Bank of England won’t cut interest rates at its policy meeting on Thursday.
The Office for National Statistics said the consumer price index rose 3.4 percent in…
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How much does Starmer know about Trump’s Iran plan? – POLITICO
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.
They start by picking over what Sir Keir Starmer had to say about the potential for an American attack on Iran – which sounded rather different from the line his…
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Exclusive: EU visa rule change set to target Israeli citizens
Mechanism to suspend short-stay visa-free travel into the EU has been reformed to include human rights breaches, and Israel could be one of the first countries affected.
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World War II hero Alan Turing’s saved papers sell for record price at UK auction
A treasure trove of wartime codebreaker Alan Turing’s scientific papers has sold for more than three times their expected sale price… All after being saved from the shredder.
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Asian shares mixed and oil prices stay high over Iran-Israel crisis
Israel and Iran continued to exchange air strikes on Wednesday while the US moved fighter jets to the region.
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Japan shines as Tanaka claims -70kg gold and Murao triumphs in all-Japanese -90kg final
Shiho Tanaka takes her long-awaited first World title in -70kg. Sanshiro Murao defeats reigning champion Tajima in golden score to capture -90kg gold. Day 5 in Budapest belongs to Japan, with power, precision, and podium domination.
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