Crude oil prices were trading up nearly 4% on Monday afternoon, with analysts attributing the spike to escalating geopolitical tensions, and the aftermath of a massive Ukrainian drone strike on four Russian military airports…
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Britain will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines
LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines, get its army ready to fight a war in Europe and become “a battle-ready, armor-clad nation,” Prime Minister Keir…
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Ukraine invited to NATO summit – Zelenskyy
Ukraine has been invited to the NATO summit, which will take place in The Hague on June 24-25, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.
“We had a meeting with the NATO Secretary General. We were invited to the NATO summit….
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Jess Phillips apologises for grooming gangs report delay
Home Office Minister Jess Phillips has apologised to MPs for a delay to the publication of a report on grooming gangs.
In January, the government asked Baroness Louise Casey to lead a “rapid” three-month audit into the data and evidence on the…
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Police launch new search in Portugese town
PA MediaMadeleine McCann went missing during a family holiday in Portugal in 2007 Portugese and German police have launched a new search in Portugal this week as part of ongoing investigations into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
The search will cover the municipality of Lagos, which sits…
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Veterans set off from The Hague to Ukrainian border to raise money for Ukraine’s Army
Four veterans from Ukraine and four active-duty military servicemen from the Netherlands set off on a long walk from The Hague to the Ukrainian border with the aim of raising EUR 100,000 for medical care, rehabilitation and psychological support for Ukrainian veterans and their families.
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EU trade chief to meet US counterpart in Paris amid increased tariff tensions
Despite rising tensions, the Commission still hopes to restart negotiations with the US over customs duties.
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Cambodia to take up long-running border dispute with Thailand at UN's top court
In 1962, the ICJ awarded disputed territory on which a historic temple is located to Cambodia, a move that rankled Thailand and to this day remains a major irritant in bilateral relations.
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Next round of talks with Russia could make sense if they imply preparing summit of leaders – MFA
The next meetings of negotiators from Ukraine and Russia will make sense if they are held in the context of preparing for a summit of the two presidents.
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Condor Airlines: Seattle’s Connection to Europe
Thinking about your next European getaway?
Condor Airlines now makes it easier than ever with nonstop flights from Seattle to Frankfurt and smooth connections to top destinations across Europe. Our travel contributor Kidd O’Shea is at…
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