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German inflation slows more than expected in June

Germany’s inflation rate slowed more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, in welcome news for the European Central Bank following last month’s first interest rate cut since 2019. Inflation in
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Croatia detains Czech over fatal blast

A Czech man has been detained in Croatia after entering a restricted military zone and taking an explosive device that subsequently blew up, killing a child, Croatian police said on Friday. The
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France's Minister for Economy and Finances Bruno Le Maire and member of the "Ensemble pour la Republique" coalition speaks during a meeting with French employers' association Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF) gathering party and coalition leaders ahead of legislative elections, in Paris on June 20, 2024. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP)

France vows to cut deficit within EU rules by 2027

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Friday insisted France would slash the public deficit to below three percent of GDP by 2027, after the EU reprimanded Paris for breaking budget rules.
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24th mechanized brigade shows Ukrainian servicemen of the 24th mechanized brigade named after King Danylo repairing military equipment at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (Photo by Handout / Press service of the 24th mechanized brigade named after King Danylo / AFP) / /

Ukraine reinforces embattled hilltop town in east

Ukraine has said is dispatching reinforcements to an embattled strategic hilltop town in the eastern Donetsk region, a vital flashpoint whose capture could accelerate Russian advances deeper in the industrial territory. Donetsk
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Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun and Boeing Chief Engineer Howard McKenzie are sworn in during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Investigations Subcommittee hearing to examine "Boeing's broken safety culture" on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, June 18, 2024. (Photo by SAMUEL CORUM / AFP)

Boeing CEO recognizes ‘gravity’ of safety crisis but sees ‘progress’

Boeing’s CEO acknowledged to a US congressional panel Tuesday that the company’s culture was imperfect, but insisted the aviation giant was making progress and committed to improving safety. “Our culture is far
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In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (2L) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (R) walk during their meeting in Pyongyang, on June 19, 2024. - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual defence agreement on June 19 with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine. The pledge of military cooperation was part of a strategic treaty signed during a summit in Pyongyang, where Putin was making his first visit in 24 years. (Photo by Gavriil GRIGOROV / POOL / AFP) / -- EDITOR'S NOTE : THIS IMAGE IS DISTRIBUTED BY THE RUSSIAN STATE OWNED AGENCY SPUTNIK -

N.Korea helping Russia carry out ‘mass murder’ of civilians: Kyiv

A senior Ukrainian presidential aide on Wednesday said North Korea was helping Russia kill Ukrainian civilians and called for greater international isolation of both countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean
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(FILES) This pool image distributed by Sputnik agency shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (L) shaking hands during their meeting at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur region on September 13, 2023, ahead of planned talks that could lead to a weapons deal with Russian President. - Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on June 18, 2024, in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a "strategic partnership treaty" with Pyongyang, the Kremlin said. (Photo by Vladimir SMIRNOV / POOL / AFP)

Putin hails N. Korea’s support for Ukraine war ahead of Pyongyang visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in North Korea on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, kicking off a visit set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries as Moscow pursues its war
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France's President Emmanuel Macron looks down as he waits to welcome Chilean President upon his arrival at the Elysee presidential palace in Paris on June 17, 2024. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

Over $1 bn to be pledged for Africa vaccine sovereignty: France

More than one billion dollars will be pledged towards ramping up vaccine production in Africa at a summit held in Paris later this week, France said on Monday. A “new mechanism to
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