Russians turn to cash, putting more strain on slowing wartime economy

Russians have been hit by mobile internet shutdowns and more businesses are seeking to dodge tax after more than four years of war with Ukraine.

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German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

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One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on dissent

While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.

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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes

The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say.

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EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

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Philippines condemns monkey video on Chinese media as racist

The AI video on China Daily showed a monkey in Philippine garments singing its claims to the South China Sea.

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Bodycam footage shows airlift of girl stranded by Texas floods

Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.

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