That view throws down the gauntlet to the White House, which, in its increasingly cozy relationship with the Kremlin, had hoped to convince Russian President Putin to join Ukraine in agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire. Russia has said it would approve a more limited truce, suspending targeting…
Category: 3. Europe
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EU rebuffs Russia’s demand for sanctions relief and asks for ‘unconditional withdrawal’ of troops
The “unconditional withdrawal” of Russian forces from the territory of Ukraine is a key precondition to amend or lift sanctions, the European Commission has said in reply to the Kremlin’s demand.
The European Union has emphatically rebuffed the Kremlin’s demand that the…
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Nowruz in Azerbaijan: Celebrating Persian New Year with fire, feasting, and tradition
In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, we discover Nowruz, the Persian New Year – an ancient festival of spring and renewal and look at how it is deeply rooted in Azerbaijani traditions.
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a cherished festival in Azerbaijan, marking the…
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French deficit came in lower than expected in 2024 but risks remain
The public deficit was 5.8% of GDP in 2024 instead of the expected 6%, yet the Minister of the Economy said it was “not good news”.
The French public deficit came in at €169.6 billion in 2024, 5.8% of GDP, as revenues accelerated and spending did not grow as much as…
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Paris Noir: Pompidou’s landmark exhibition spotlights decades of Black art and resistance
A new landmark exhibition at the Pompidou Centre is exploring the influence of Black artists in Paris from the 1950s to 2000, showcasing over 300 extraordinary works.
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Dozens of people injured in Ukraine as Russian strikes target residential areas
The strikes mostly targeted residential areas, injuring at least 12 civilians, and come as a limited ceasefire between the two sides was agreed on Tuesday.
At least 12 people have been injured, including a 12-year-old girl, in a Russian strike late on Wednesday on the…
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Search for missing US soldiers in Lithuania continues as vehicle is found submerged in water
Rescuers drained water from a swamp as they tried to retrieve an M88 Hercules armoured vehicle.
Rescue efforts continued on Thursday for four missing US soldiers near the Belarus border in Lithuania after their vehicle was found submerged in water a day earlier.
The M88…
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Which EU countries rank best in the world for women’s health?
In 12 EU countries, women’s satisfaction with the quality of care has decreased, with Greece reporting the lowest score at 32%.
Austria was the top country in Europe for women’s health, ranking third on a global index, according to a new study.
Finland, Germany, and…
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Why is Lady Gaga being sued for $100m by a surf company?
“Pay the toll to the angels”… and maybe to a California-based surf company, who is claiming the pop star has copied their logo…
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Next posts strong growth amid ongoing economic struggles in the UK
Although Next recorded impressive yearly results, other clothing retailers such as H&M continued to struggle as UK consumers remain cautious in their spending.
British multinational clothing giant Next revealedon Thursday that its full price sales for 2024 increased…
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