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Germany news: Berlin hosts German-Polish Cabinet talks

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Ukraine updates: Western comms blitz before US-Russia meet

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Finland cut reliance on Russian energy and closed its border due to the Ukraine war, erasing €12 billion in trade.

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European arms manufacturers have seen a boost in the sale of military equipment, largely due to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Kyiv diplomats held meetings with Steve Witkoff and Marco Rubio in Florida ahead of US-Russian talks.

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Sparking a backlash over its decision to talk to Germany's far-right AfD, the family-business group has made a U-turn.

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Georgia's president defended the government and urged the EU to to "change its attitude."

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Experts have called the HIV prevention shot a breakthrough. But locals are questioning cost, safety and accessibility.

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Advocacy and rights groups launched a legal challenge demanding the repeal of South African laws criminalizing sex work.

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Kyiv apartment block hit in deadly Russian missile strike

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Hong Kong: Young activists suffer in silence

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Gender selection in Northern Cyprus raises questions

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Pesticide maker sacrifices profits for being nice to insects

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White House launches tracker to call out 'media offenders'

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Spain: Thousands of protesters call for Sanchez to resign

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Switzerland: Voters reject climate tax in referendum

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