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Up to 250,000 people attend Cologne's Ukraine solidarity march

Up to 250,000 people attend Cologne's Ukraine solidarity march

Up to 250,000 people, many waving Ukrainian flags, marched in the western German city Cologne, turning the traditional Rose Monday carnival celebration into a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Minute's silence as UN General Assembly meets on Russia-Ukraine

Minute's silence as UN General Assembly meets on Russia-Ukraine

The United Nations opened a rare emergency special session of the General Assembly on Monday to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine by observing a minute of silence for those killed in the conflict.

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Trenches and Molotov cocktails: Kyiv digs in for war

Trenches and Molotov cocktails: Kyiv digs in for war

The young Ukrainian filmmaker stood over a trench with a rifle while his friends prepared Molotov cocktails. Kyiv's exhausted but defiant residents are digging in for war.

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FIFA in 'advanced discussions' to expel Russia from World Cup

FIFA in 'advanced discussions' to expel Russia from World Cup

FIFA is in "advanced discussions" to suspend the Russian national team from international competitions including the World Cup following the invasion of Ukraine, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Monday.

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Ukraine, Russia talk as sanctions rain down on Moscow

Ukraine, Russia talk as sanctions rain down on Moscow

Russia and Ukraine met Monday for their first talks since the outbreak of war last week, with Kyiv demanding an "immediate ceasefire" and the West ratcheting up its financial sanctions in a bid to force the Kremlin to buckle.

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Oil soars, ruble and equities dive on Russia fallout

Oil soars, ruble and equities dive on Russia fallout

Oil and gas prices surged Monday, but the ruble collapsed and global stocks sank after world powers imposed new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

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'No future': Rostov's young overcome fear to protest Ukraine war

'No future': Rostov's young overcome fear to protest Ukraine war

At first glance, there is no sign of a demonstration at the central square of Rostov-on-Don, a southwestern Russian city near the border with Ukraine.

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Boring to 'historic': the awakening of Germany's Olaf Scholz

Boring to 'historic': the awakening of Germany's Olaf Scholz

Often described as predictable and "robotic", Chancellor Olaf Scholz has become emboldened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, smashing policy taboos to steer Germany into "a new era" that could reshape its role on the world stage.

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French Cup run sees Versailles emerge from shadow of chateau

French Cup run sees Versailles emerge from shadow of chateau

Versailles might be far better known for its spectacular chateau than for its football team but the flourishing local club find themselves just 90 minutes away from a place in the French Cup final.

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Russia's war on Ukraine: Day five situation on the ground

Russia's war on Ukraine: Day five situation on the ground

On the fifth day of fighting in Ukraine on Monday, defending forces claim that the Russian onslaught has slowed but still aims for Kyiv, while Russia reports progress in the south.

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