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Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions
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Sources: US wants to prevent EU from taking Russian billions

The US is reportedly lobbying several EU countries in an attempt to block the use of frozen Russian state assets to help Ukraine. Russia, in turn, is threatening consequences “forever
The requirement: Publish video of deadly double attack
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The requirement: Publish video of deadly double attack

Release the video of the deadly US double attack on a “drug boat” in the Caribbean Sea, Congressional Democrats are demanding, following an interrogation of a military official who had operational responsibility for the high-profile incident.
Had to leave BBC – makes World Cup podcast for Netflix
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Had to leave BBC – makes World Cup podcast for Netflix

England football legend Gary Lineker, who was forced to leave the BBC and lose his job as a World Cup anchor after being accused of anti-Semitism, will now host a daily World Cup podcast, which will be streamed on Netflix.
Matthew Perry's doctor sentenced to 2.5 years in prison
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Matthew Perry's doctor sentenced to 2.5 years in prison

Doctor Salvadore Placensica – who was found guilty of prescribing large amounts of the narcotic drug ketamine to “Friends” actor Matthew Perry – has been sentenced to 2. 5 years in prison, reports the BBC, among others
This is what we know: Eurovision and the Israel row
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This is what we know: Eurovision and the Israel row

A decision is approaching about next year's Eurovision Song Contest. Several countries want to kick Israel out because of the war in Gaza
Signs of World War I poisoned protesters
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Signs of World War I poisoned protesters

Georgian authorities may have used a type of poison used during World War I against anti-government protesters last year, according to expert testimony and testimony seen by the BBC.
Isak broke his goal drought: "It took time"
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Isak broke his goal drought: "It took time"

Alexander Isak broke his goal drought – and his struggling Liverpool finally won the Premier League. Isak scored the first goal in the 2-0 away win against West Ham
Playwright Tom Stoppard dies
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Playwright Tom Stoppard dies

British playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard has died, aged 88.
Russia rebuilds on the ruins of Mariupol
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Russia rebuilds on the ruins of Mariupol

During the brutal first months of the Ukraine war, Mariupol was one of the bloodiest places to be fought. Now Russia is promising its citizens a bright future in the city – in houses being built where Ukrainian neighborhoods have been razed and tens of thousands of civilians have been killed
Japan's new leader: "Sleeps about two hours"
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Japan's new leader: "Sleeps about two hours"

"Work, work, work, work and work. " That's what Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi promised her party colleagues to do
Smog in Delhi makes children sick: "Panic"
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Smog in Delhi makes children sick: "Panic"

Sick children are flocking to hospitals in India's capital, where smog is thick. The air in the Delhi area is now so polluted that the famous Red Fort palace is starting to turn black
Fashion designer Pam Hogg dead
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Fashion designer Pam Hogg dead

British fashion designer Pam Hogg, whose clothes have been worn by stars such as Princess Diana, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue and Kate Moss, has died, the BBC reports.
“Femicide” becomes a hate crime in Italy
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“Femicide” becomes a hate crime in Italy

The murder of women because they are women is to be considered an aggravating circumstance in Italy. The Italian parliament has voted to introduce a new criminal category – femicide
After the Isak burglary: Thieves to pay one pound
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After the Isak burglary: Thieves to pay one pound

The burglars struck at the homes of football star Alexander Isak, among others, and made off with over 15 million kronor. Now three of them have been sentenced to repay a smaller portion of the sum: one pound, or more precisely 12
Russia rebuilds on the ruins of Mariupol
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Russia rebuilds on the ruins of Mariupol

During the brutal first months of the Ukraine war, Mariupol was one of the bloodiest places to be fought. Now Russia is promising its citizens a bright future in the city – in houses being built where Ukrainian neighborhoods have been razed and tens of thousands of civilians have been killed
Initial meeting on peace proposal "productive"
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Initial meeting on peace proposal "productive"

Discussions in Switzerland on a peace proposal have been productive, both Ukraine and the United States say. A new joint proposal could be ready "very soon," according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
"Line of Duty" gets a new season
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"Line of Duty" gets a new season

The hit series "Line of Duty" is getting a new season, writes the BBC.
At least 25 dead in Russian attacks on high-rise buildings
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At least 25 dead in Russian attacks on high-rise buildings

At least 25 people have been killed in Russian night-time attacks on a residential area with high-rise buildings in Ternopil in western Ukraine. Several floors have been blown away and searches are still underway for bodies among the rubble on Wednesday evening
Britain bans expensive second-hand tickets
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Britain bans expensive second-hand tickets

The British government is expected to ban the resale of concert tickets that cost more than the regular price, reports the BBC.
Jumped on Grande – got nine days in prison
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Jumped on Grande – got nine days in prison

A man who jumped on actor and singer Ariana Grande on the red carpet in Singapore has been sentenced to nine days in prison, the BBC reports.
BBC boss: Will challenge Trump's subpoena
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BBC boss: Will challenge Trump's subpoena

The chairman of the British public service broadcaster BBC, Samir Shah, says he is determined to challenge US President Donald Trump's subpoena. The case concerns the BBC's editing of Trump's high-profile speech shortly before the deadly storming of the Capitol in January 2021
The Swede saved points against top team Chelsea
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The Swede saved points against top team Chelsea

Jumbo Liverpool took points at home against top team Chelsea in Super League football. Thank Beata Olsson for that
Trump: Will sue BBC for billions
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Trump: Will sue BBC for billions

US President Donald Trump will sue the BBC for up to five billion dollars, after the British media company admitted that they heavily edited a speech by Trump on January 6, 2021.
Author Marina Lewycka has died
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Author Marina Lewycka has died

British-Ukrainian author Marina Lewycka, known for the breakthrough novel “A Short Story about Tractors in Ukrainian” from 2005, has died.
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