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World’s largest freestanding cylindrical aquarium bursts in Berlin
BERLIN, Dec 16 (Reuters) – An aquarium in Berlin that was home to around 1,500 exotic fish burst early on Friday, spilling 1 million litres (264,172 gallons) of water and debris onto a major road in the busy Mitte district, emergency services said. Around 100 emergency responders rushed to the scene, a leisure complex that …
Putin turns 70 with a prayer for his health
Kremlin leader faces deepening crisis in his war in Ukraine Allies pay tribute but criticism of military is mounting Patriarch prays for Putin’s health LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin turned 70 on Friday amid fawning congratulations from subordinates and a plea from Orthodox Patriarch Kirill for all to pray for the health …
EU oil embargo ‘in days’ as Ukraine isolation drives Russia closer to China
EU faces criticism for being too slow to act on Russian energy Russia sees economic ties with China growing Eastern Donbas remains focus of battlefield action LVIV, Ukraine/BERLIN, May 24 (Reuters) – The European Union will likely agree an embargo on Russian oil imports “within days,” according to its biggest member Germany, as Moscow said …
After delay, U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approves $40 billion in Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved nearly $40 billion in new aid for Ukraine on Thursday sending the bill to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law as Washington races to keep military assistance flowing nearly three months after Russia’s invasion. The Senate voted 86-11 in favor …
Gazprom says supplies to Poland and Bulgaria halted
Gas supplies to Poland resumes; no word on Bulgaria Ukraine accuses Russia of blackmailing Europe Germany sends tanks to Ukraine Britain says Ukraine controls most of its airspace WARSAW/SOFIA/KYIV, April 27 (Reuters) – Russian energy giant Gazprom (GAZP.MM) said on Wednesday it had halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland for failing to pay for …
Russia demands Ukrainian surrender in Mariupol
Russia orders fighters in steelworks to lay down arms Ukraine president says killing soldiers would end peace efforts Putin focuses military push on taking southeastern Donbas region Capture of Mariupol would be Moscow’s biggest prize of war Long-distance strikes continue elsewhere around Ukraine KYIV, April 17 (Reuters) – Russia gave holdout Ukrainian soldiers an ultimatum …
Powerful explosions heard in Kyiv after Russian warship sinks
KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine, April 15 (Reuters) – Powerful explosions were heard in Kyiv on Friday and fighting raged in the east after Ukraine claimed responsibility for the sinking of the Russian navy’s Black Sea flagship in what would be one of the heaviest blows of the war. The explosions appeared to be among the most significant …
Britain plans to send migrants to Rwanda in tougher asylum stance
Policy targets cross-Channel migration in small boats Thousands could be sent to Rwanda under deal -Johnson Policy face legal challenges but will be carried out -PM Opposition says move ‘extortionate, unworkable, unethical’ DUNGENESS, England/KIGALI April 14 (Reuters) – Britain could send tens of thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda to be resettled, Prime Minister Boris …
Ukraine says missiles struck Russian flagship crippled by blast
Moskva missile cruiser damaged after ammunition blew up Ukrainian official says vessel hit by missiles Zelenskiy warns of new Russian offensives to avenge defeats Ukraine deputy PM says agreement to open humanitarian corridors Russia says will bolster defences if Finland, Sweden join NATO KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine, April 14 (Reuters) – The flagship of Russia’s Black Sea …
France’s Macron makes last-minute appeal to voters as Le Pen reaches all-time high in poll
PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday appealed to younger, progressive-leaning voters in his last scheduled interview before Sunday’s first-round presidential vote while his forecast lead over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen further evaporated. “When it comes to correcting social inequalities at their root, we have begun the work, but we …