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EU defies gas 'blackmail' as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine

EU defies gas 'blackmail' as Russia pushes deeper into Ukraine

The European Union warned Russia on Wednesday it would not bend to "blackmail" over its support for Kyiv, after the Kremlin cut off gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland.

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Canadian businesses scrambling to defend against cyberattacks uptick

Canadian businesses scrambling to defend against cyberattacks uptick

Canada's governor general and foreign ministry, hospitals and an airline: a litany of recent cyberattacks has exposed poor defenses against hackers, despite warnings to be more vigilant since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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UK finance minister Sunak cleared of ethics breach

UK finance minister Sunak cleared of ethics breach

The British government's ethics advisor said on Wednesday he had cleared embattled finance minister Rishi Sunak of breaching ministerial codes after investigating his family's tax affairs.

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Eurozone stocks wobble, euro hits 5-year dollar low

Eurozone stocks wobble, euro hits 5-year dollar low

Eurozone stocks wobbled and the euro struck a five-year low against the dollar on Wednesday as worries over gas supplies ratcheted higher.

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Mourinho will always be a winner, says Leicester's Rodgers

Mourinho will always be a winner, says Leicester's Rodgers

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed Jose Mourinho as "one of the greats" as he prepares to pit his wits against the Roma boss in the Europa Conference League semi-finals on Thursday.

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Over 21% of reptile species at risk of extinction

Over 21% of reptile species at risk of extinction

At least one in five reptile species are threatened with extinction, including more than half of turtles and crocodiles, according to the first major global assessment of the world's so-called cold-blooded creatures.

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Tuchel vows to 'fall in love' with new Chelsea squad after upheaval

Tuchel vows to 'fall in love' with new Chelsea squad after upheaval

Thomas Tuchel says he will put a competitive Chelsea team on the pitch next season irrespective of the constraints on the club as a result of their asset freeze and impending sale.

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Measles cases surge 80%, other diseases could follow: UN

Measles cases surge 80%, other diseases could follow: UN

Measles cases have surged by nearly 80 percent worldwide this year, the UN said Wednesday, warning that the rise of the "canary in a coal mine" illness indicates that outbreaks of other diseases are likely on the way.

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Dutch fete king's birthday, but blunders cast a pall

Dutch fete king's birthday, but blunders cast a pall

People across the Netherlands came out to celebrate King Willem-Alexander's 55th birthday Wednesday, as the royal family works to recover its popularity following a string of blunders during the pandemic.

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Over 20 killed in anti-Muslim attack in Ethiopia: Islamic group

Over 20 killed in anti-Muslim attack in Ethiopia: Islamic group

More than 20 people have been killed in an attack on Muslims in the northern Ethiopian city of Gondar during the funeral of a Muslim elder, a local Islamic group said on Wednesday.

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