Russian attacks leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine as at least 10 are killed
At least 10 people have been killed and more than 90 injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine over the past 24 hours, the Kyiv Independent reports.
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Russia Likely to Deny Involvement in Ship Attacks Near Bulgaria, Expert Says
Bulgaria has summoned the Russian ambassador over attacks on ships off the coast of the NATO member. Russia will, of course, deny any involvement, says defense expert Johan Huovinen.
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Swedish Finance Committee Rejects SD Push to Extend Petrol and Diesel Tax Cuts
The Sweden Democrats (SD) have failed to win Finance Committee support for extending tax cuts on petrol and diesel. The proposal was unrealistic, says Mikael Damberg (S).
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EU Budget Dispute Deepens as Sweden Demands Hundreds of Billions in Cuts
Despite attempts at compromise, the parties remain deeply divided over the EU’s major budget dispute. Sweden is demanding cuts of another “several hundred” billion euros.
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Russia has supplied Europe with $343 billion in energy since 2022, Novak says
Moscow has supplied Europe with gas, oil and other energy sources worth approximately SEK 3,600 billion (about $343 billion) since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
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Hackers Target Refrigerators and Freezers at Hundreds of French Grocery Stores
Hundreds of grocery stores across France have had their refrigerators and freezers hacked, raising food safety concerns and forcing the retail groups to throw away fresh and frozen food.
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Ukraine’s Minority Law Change Clears Path for Broader EU Membership Talks
Clear signs of progress on a new minority law in Ukraine have paved the way for broader negotiations on EU membership.
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Sweden Urges EU Not to Weaken Emissions Trading Rules as ETS Reform Debate Begins
“Don't move the goalposts in the middle of the game,” Sweden urged as EU countries discussed emissions trading (ETS).
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