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BREAKING v NYTimes 'Europe Agrees to $105 Billion Funding Plan for Ukraine European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Unable to overcome opposition, they settled on another way to lend the money'

Europe to Lend $105 Billion to Ukraine, Without Touching Russian Funds

European Union officials wanted to use Russia’s frozen assets to back a major loan to Ukraine. Facing opposition in their own camp, they settled ...

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#BBCNews - Venezuelan opposition leader makes first public appearance after months in hiding

Venezuelan Nobel winner tells BBC she knows 'risks' of Oslo trip after months in hiding

María Corina Machado, who has been threatened by her home country's government, speaks about her secret journey to Norway.

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#BBCNews - Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says

Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says

The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.

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#BBCNews - Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies at 88

Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88

The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".

#BBCNews - Ukraine says 'understanding' reached on US peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin

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Donald Trump's envoy to hold Ukraine peace plan talks at Kremlin

Russia confirms the US president's close aide will travel to Russia, hours after Trump tasked him with meeting Putin.

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#BBCNews - Cycling journeys up by 43% in London, report finds

Cycling journeys up by 43% in London, TfL report suggests

Cycling journeys have increased to more than 1.5 million daily this year, according to a new report.

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US and Russia in Abu Dhabi for Ukraine peace talks after deadly overnight strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks after days of intense talks over a US-backed plan for ending the war.

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#BBCNews - Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia

Jair Bolsonaro says ankle monitor damage caused by paranoia

Brazil's convicted ex-president blames medication for tampering with his monitor under house arrest.

🧐 Friday-night drug deals helping Russian war machine, UK crime agency warns

Friday-night drug deals helping Russian war machine, UK crime agency warns

The National Crime Agency says a "vast criminal ecosystem" funds "really bad things" around the world.