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Kremlin says tough line from Merz on Ukraine risks escalating war
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin criticised Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz on Monday over comments suggesting Germany might send Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine.
Merz, asked by German public broadcaster ARD on Sunday if he…
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Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France
Greece has signed a new defence agreement with France on Monday to acquire 16 Exocet anti-ship missiles, the latest in a series of arms purchases aimed at enhancing the country’s military capabilities.
Defence Minister Nikos Dendias signed the deal in Athens on Monday alongside his…
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Zelenskyy: Russian daily attacks on Ukrainian cities killed 13,000 civilians, including over 600 children
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes that Russian strikes have claimed the lives of 13,000 civilians, including more than 600 children.
“Our people are paying the highest price possible,” Zelenskyy told 60 Minutes. “There is no higher price….
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Deposit Guarantee Fund pays insolvent bank depositors UAH 9B over three years
Over three years since full deposit guarantee refund payments were introduced in April 2022, the Ukrainian Deposit Guarantee Fund has transferred more than UAH 9 billion to the depositors of insolvent banks.
The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Deposit…
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China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in Trump’s tariff war
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — China’s leader Xi Jinping said no one wins in a trade war as he kicked off a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Monday, presenting China as a force for stability in contrast…
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International Paper in talks to divest five plants in Europe — TradingView News
International Paper IP said on Monday it has entered into exclusive negotiations with a family-owned company to sell its five corrugated box plants in Europe to meet the regulatory commitments for the acquisition of UK rival DS Smith…
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Civilians killed in Kharkiv region by Russian shelling – Synehubov
Head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration Oleh Synehubov has said there are civilian casualties as a result of shelling by Russian armed forces.
“Kupyansk. As a result of artillery shelling, a 68-year-old man and a…
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Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices by 25% in UK, Europe and Australia
Sony’s decision to hike prices in other markets such as Europe and Australia could be an attempt to protect its key US market from price increases.
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Museum buys rare Emily Brontë painting at auction
A rare painting by the English writer Emily Brontë (1818 – 1848) has been purchased for £32,000 (€37,034) by the Brontë Parsonage Museum at auction.
The piece was offered by Forum Auctions at a presale estimate of £20,000 (€23,152) and eventually went to the museum after a…
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