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British man missing after entering Lake Como to rescue teenager
A British man is missing after diving into Italy’s Lake Como while attempting to help a teenager and his father who were in difficulty in the water, according to local officials.
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Ukraine seeks ways to counter faster Russian jet-powered drones
Ukraine is trying to develop effective defences against a new type of Russian jet-powered drone, which is described as more difficult to intercept and...
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Lithuania says it is ready to resist attack amid Russian threats
Lithuanian Prime Minister Sinkevičius says the country feels constantly threatened by Moscow but is prepared to fight back if attacked, while maintain...
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Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed two near Moscow
Russia says a large Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region killed two people, reportedly struck an oil refinery in the capital and led to flight...
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Trump signs Russia sanctions bill named after Lindsey Graham
Trump has signed a sweeping bill introducing sanctions relating to Russia. The legislation is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent...
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Four-minute warnings leave Kyiv residents exhausted by repeated missile attacks
Increasingly frequent and intense Russian missile attacks on Kyiv are leaving residents on edge, with warnings of about four minutes described as insu...
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Petrol shortages leave Russian drivers waiting hours in queues
Drivers in Russia are facing lengthy waits for petrol as Moscow prepares to mark Russian Flag Day, highlighting the growing impact of the war on daily...
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Germany Investigates Suspected Russian Link to Weapons Cache
German authorities are investigating whether guns found in woodland last year were connected to an alleged Russian operation to carry out assassinatio...
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Ozon warehouses hit in overnight strikes across southern Russia
Ozon, described as Russia’s second-largest online retailer, says warehouses in southern Russia, including Dagestan and Krasnodar, were struck overnigh...
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Storm Shadow missile’s potential impact in Ukraine examined
An explainer examines the technology behind the UK’s Storm Shadow missile and considers whether it could significantly affect the war in Ukraine.
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UK offers Ukraine blueprints to build long-range missiles
The UK is offering Ukraine technical blueprints intended to help Kyiv produce its own long-range missiles, although the material indicates this may no...
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CIA chief John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials, Kremlin says
CIA chief John Ratcliffe made a rare, unannounced visit to Russia on Tuesday and held meetings with Russian intelligence services, according to the Kr...
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French court recognises former Air France stewardess’s breast cancer as occupational disease
A French court has recognised former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault’s breast cancer as an occupational disease, linking it to exposure to cosmi...
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Zelensky urges airlines to avoid Russian airspace amid drone escalation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on airlines to avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine increases its drone operations. Chinese and Gulf st...
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Analysis says Putin seeks to keep UK uncertain over Russia’s intentions
An analysis of Russian policy argues that Vladimir Putin is trying to keep Britain uncertain and anxious about Moscow’s intentions as part of a wider...
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Germany blames Russia over Leipzig airport attack amid wider incidents
Germany has accused Russia of involvement in an attack at Leipzig airport, as a series of suspicious incidents across Europe fuels concern about a bro...
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Eiffel Tower closed after staff protest over female workers’ relocation
The Eiffel Tower was shut after staff protested over female employees being moved during a religious visit. A union representative said the workers fe...
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At least two people killed in Russian drone strikes on Kyiv
At least two people have died after Russian forces launched drone strikes on Kyiv early on Tuesday, with air-raid alerts and explosions reported acros...