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German inflation accelerates to 2.8% in July
German inflation rose in July on higher energy prices caused by the Iran conflict, while core inflation fell slightly.
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Bank of England policymakers keep rates on hold but more back hike
The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as expected on Thursday, but a third policymaker backed a rate hike due to renewed conflict between the United States and Iran.
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Shelter gaps leave Ukrainians desperate, angry as Russian attacks mount
Kyiv has 4,358 facilities to shelter its 3 million residents, though only around 500 of them are proper bomb shelters.
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Euro zone economy grows faster than expected on AI spending, confident consumers
The euro zone economy grew faster than expected last quarter as surging investment in AI, ample government spending and several one-off factors more than offset a drag from high e...
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Inflation accelerates in four German states in July, pointing to national rise
Inflation rose in four key German states in July, according to preliminary data published on Thursday, suggesting the national inflation rate could also increase this month.
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Italy's economy weathering Iran war better than expected, data suggests
The Italian economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three months, preliminary data showed on Thursday, a slightly stronger reading than expected that support...
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German economy grows more than expected in Q2, analysts warn of geopolitical risks
Germany's gross domestic product grew more than expected in the second quarter despite rising prices caused by the Iran conflict, but risks loom on the horizon as hostilities flar...
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Polish police find crater, debris of unidentified object as Russia strikes Ukraine
Polish police found a crater and scattered debris in a field left by an unidentified object that disappeared from army radars tracking it in domestic airspace during Russian stri...
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Russia striking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, mayor says
Russia was striking the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with ballistic missiles in the early hours of Thursday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a Telegram post, asking people to seek ...
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US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat
The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the ...
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Russia says it struck more vessels carrying weapons to Ukraine
Russian forces have struck two vessels carrying weapons and military equipment to Ukrainian ports near Odesa, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Pressure mounts on Germany's Merz after fractious reshuffle
Pressure is intensifying on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after a cabinet reshuffle that sparked anger in his own ranks and put a spotlight on his government's competence as it ...
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Russia says it struck at least two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea and hit the port of Mykolaiv
Russian forces on Tuesday struck at least two Ukrainian vessels, including a bulk carrier delivering military cargo in the Black Sea and a vessel in the port of Mykolaiv, the Ru...
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Berlin Pride attacker recorded pledge of allegiance to IS, prosecutors say
The man believed to be behind a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration over the weekend left a video on his phone pledging allegiance to militant group Islamic Sta...
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German economy likely showed some resilience to war in Q2, Bundesbank says
The German economy likely grew modestly in the second quarter, despite headwinds from the war in the Middle East, as its vast industrial sector remained relatively resilient and c...
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Apartment building in Chekhov near Moscow damaged in drone attack, regional governor says
An apartment building in Chekhov near Russian capital Moscow has been hit in a drone attack, regional governor Andrei Vorobyov said in a Telegram post on Tuesday.
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Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack
Germany's interior minister announced a security overhaul on Monday after a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration prompted an angry debate on why the suspected dri...
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Kremlin says it has seen nothing tangible on any new Ukraine peace proposals
The Kremlin said on Monday that it had not seen any specific information regarding new proposals for a peace settlement in Ukraine ahead of a meeting in Washington between U.S. ...
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