Russia denies claims of Ukrainian front-line gain

By admin May 12, 2023 No comment

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There are conflicting reports about the situation on the front line of the war between Ukraine and Russia. Pro-Russia sources, including Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group fighting on the Russian side, claimed that regular Russian troops had abandoned positions around Bakhmut. Russian military bloggers also reported Ukrainian advances and troop

UK confirms supply of Storm Shadow long-range missiles in Ukraine

By admin May 11, 2023 No comment

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The UK has confirmed its decision to supply Ukraine with long-range Storm Shadow cruise missiles, which were requested by Ukraine in its fight against Russian forces. The Storm Shadow missile, with a range of over 250km (155 miles), offers a significant advantage compared to the US-supplied Himars missiles, which have a range of approximately 80km […]

Sanna Marin: Finnish PM to divorce as she prepares to leave office

By admin May 11, 2023 No comment

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Finland’s outgoing Prime Minister, Sanna Marin, and her husband, Markus Raikkonen, have announced their decision to divorce after 19 years of marriage. The couple, who have a five-year-old daughter together, got married in 2020 when Marin was leading the country’s pandemic response. Marin, who became the world’s youngest prime minister in 2019, recently

Ukraine war: French journalist killed near Bakhmut

By admin May 10, 2023 No comment

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A French journalist, 32-year-old Arman Soldin, was fatally struck by rocket fire while reporting in the war-torn region of eastern Ukraine. He was working for the AFP news agency and was killed near Chasiv Yar, just west of Bakhmut. Soldin was part of a group of journalists accompanying Ukrainian soldiers when they came under attack […]

Turkey elections: Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu offer stark choices for presidency

By admin May 10, 2023 No comment

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Turkey stands at a critical juncture as its citizens must choose between two leading contenders for the presidency, each offering distinct visions for the future of the country. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has held power for over 20 years, pledges to establish a robust and collaborative Turkey, aiming to generate six million job opportunities. Erdogan […]

Demon Headmaster actor Terrence Hardiman dies aged 86

By admin May 9, 2023 No comment

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Terrence Hardiman, the actor who played the titular character in the CBBC series The Demon Headmaster, has passed away at the age of 86. His agent confirmed the news and paid tribute to him as a much-loved stage and screen actor. Hardiman’s portrayal of the sinister character terrified a generation of children during the show’s […]

Ukraine says it downed Russian cruise missiles aimed at Kyiv

By admin May 9, 2023 No comment

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Ukrainian officials claim that their air defences successfully shot down 15 Russian cruise missiles that were launched overnight towards the capital, Kyiv. No casualties were reported. Senior Kyiv military official, Serhiy Popko, believes that the missiles were launched by four bombers from the Caspian sea region. The missile attack occurred just hours before

Europe’s Gas Buying Slows on Expectations of Further Price Crash

By admin May 8, 2023 No comment

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Despite a recent drop in prices, the rate of natural gas purchases required to refill Europe’s storage sites is slower than usual for this time of year. Some buyers are betting on further price drops and are therefore holding off on making purchases. While the benchmark futures for natural gas have decreased significantly from record […]

Zakhar Prilepin: Russian pro-war writer defiant after car bomb attack

By admin May 8, 2023 No comment

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Zakhar Prilepin, a Russian writer known for his support of Russia’s campaign in Ukraine, survived a car bombing that killed his friend Alexander Shubin. The bomb was placed under the passenger seat, but Prilepin was driving the car at the time. He sustained injuries to both his legs but survived the blast, which he said […]

Real Madrid Win First Copa del Rey Since 2014

By admin May 7, 2023 No comment

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Real Madrid claimed the Copa del Rey title after defeating Osasuna in the final in Seville, with Brazilian striker Rodrygo scoring twice to secure victory. Toni Kroos’ deflected shot fell to Rodrygo, who fired in the decisive goal from close range. Despite a strong performance from Osasuna, who equalized through Lucas Torro, Real Madrid held […]