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US to take part in Russia’s answer to Eurovision – POLITICO
Howard’s music “transcends borders and unites cultures,” the Intervision organizers said in a post on Telegram announcing his participation.
Intervision, the Soviet-era alternative to Eurovision, was held between 1965 and 1980 in communist Czechoslovakia. Russian President Vladimir…
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Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson
Language learning app apologised for a German lesson in which the question “Do you like books with Harry Potter as a character?” had the correct answer: “Yes, but in my opinion the author is mean.”
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Ursula von der Leyen ‘extremely saddened’ by situation of children in Gaza
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is “extremely…
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Young gorilla Zeytin prepares to go home after rescue in Istanbul
A gorilla named Zeytin, rescued from smugglers at Istanbul Airport in December, is preparing to return home after months of medical care and rehabilitation.
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This Ukrainian startup makes drones that strike deep inside Russia
When a Ukrainian-made drone attacked an ammunition depot in Russia last September, it showcased Kyiv’s determination to strike deep behind enemy lines and the prowess of its defense industry.
The moment…
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Putin open to meeting Zelensky but wants all issues ‘well worked out’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but emphasized that all matters requiring discussion must first be “well worked out.”
Lavrov stated this after talks with…
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Netanyahu set to approve expanded Israeli military operation in Gaza City
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to give final approval Thursday for plans to take over Gaza City, an operation that could start within days. The…
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Europe is ablaze
Meteorologically, Europe is a middling sort of place. Hurricanes, monsoons and sandstorms pass it by. But in one increasingly alarming way, Europe stands out. It is warming faster than other continents. Since the mid-1990s its average…
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Trump wants a Nobel prize. Europe can exploit that to help Ukraine
Foreign dignitaries invited to the White House know a thoughtful gift can help lubricate the wheels of diplomacy. Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, went the safe route as he arrived in Washington this week, offering a golf club to his…
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