1991 Ventures in London joins the growing list of VCs aimed at Ukrainian startups

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UK weather reaches 12°C. Are hotter spring days on the way?: Today has seen the highest temperatures all week with London basking in 12°C sunshine.

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Financial Times: News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics

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Ukrainian civil rights defender receives human rights award for documenting war crimes against children

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Danish Carlsberg Group to invest about US$50.5 million in Ukrainian business: The Danish Carlsberg Group will invest about UAH 2 billion (approx. US$50 ...

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Two men accused of being Chinese spies appear in London court

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Confidence vote double-whammy?: Hi there, I’m Ailbhe Rea, a Bloomberg UK Associate Editor and Readout author. Hope you enjoy today’s newsletter.

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-26/confidence-vote-double-whammy

techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/rubrik-ipo-paid-off-greylock-vc-asheem-chandna/

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How Rubrik’s IPO paid off big for Greylock VC Asheem Chandna: Asheem Chandna says he was so impressed with founder Bipul Sinha's grit and tech ...

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Because of “malicious activities”: London summons Russian ambassador: A 20-year-old is said to have orchestrated arson attacks in Great Britain on behalf of the ...

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Britons Wake Up to Smell the Brexit Bacon: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union.

bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-26/britons-wake-up-to-smell-the-brexit-bacon

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Ukrainian rape survivors experience silence or shame: Since the start of the war on February 24, 2022, many Ukrainian women have been sexually abused by Russian ...

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Did Richard III Kill the Princes in the Tower?: Philippa Langley devoted years to the search for Richard III’s remains. Now, she’s trying to crack a 15th-century ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/26/books/philippa-langley-richard-iii-princes-in-the-tower.html

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Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-abrams-tanks-19d71475d427875653a2130063a8fb7a

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Ukraine provides Qatar with list of 561 children taken by Russia : Ukraine has provided Qatar with a list containing the names of 561 Ukrainian children who have ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7453024/

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No talks possible with Russia on Crimea: There can be no negotiations with Russia regarding Crimea so Ukraine continues to work within the framework of the ...

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King Charles will return to public facing duties next week: King Charles will return to public facing duties next week and will visit a cancer centre with Queen ...

Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week

King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.

Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.

The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.

No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.

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‘Real hope’ for cancer cure as personal mRNA vaccine for melanoma trialled: Excitement among patients and researchers as custom-built jabs enter phase 3 trial

theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/26/cancer-mrna-vaccine-melanoma-trial

Quick Glance: Innovative Cancer Treatment Tested on Melanoma Patient

A music teacher with melanoma is among the first to receive a new anti-cancer treatment that shows potential for curing the disease.

The personalized mRNA cancer jab instructs the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells, with promising results in reducing cancer recurrence.

Conducted by University College London Hospitals, the trial aims to cure melanoma patients and explore its effectiveness in other cancer types.

The therapy, tailored to each patient's tumor, marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment, with a global trial expanding to recruit 1,100 participants.

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Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines: Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in ...

kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-journalist-soldier-killed-on-front-lines/

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Ukraine sends another batch of humanitarian grain to Sudan: Sudan has received another batch of Ukrainian grain within the Grain from Ukraine initiative.

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453147/

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Anglo American rejects BHP's $39 bln takeover proposal: Anglo American rejected rival miner BHP Group's 31.1 billion pound ($38.88 billion) takeover proposal on ...

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Quick Glance: BHP Proposes Acquisition to Anglo American

Anglo American receives BHP buyout proposal, reshaping the copper market.

The proposal involves BHP acquiring Anglo shares, sparking industry transactions.

Anglo reviews proposals after profit decline, plans demergers to reduce South Africa exposure.

The potential deal could make BHP the world's largest copper producer with market impacts.

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Bodies of 140 fallen Ukrainian defenders brought back to Ukraine: As a result of repatriation measures, bodies of 140 fallen defenders were brought back to ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453104/

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'Hundreds of thousands' expected at London pro-Palestinian march at same time as pro-Israel protest

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Household Cavalry horses 'ready to explode as they get just one hour of exercise a day'

express.co.uk/news/uk/1892736/household-cavalry-horses-ready-explode-exercise

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Ukraine court orders agriculture minister into custody for suspected corruption: A Ukrainian court ordered on Friday for Agriculture Minister Mykola Solsky to be ...

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Japan reaffirms commitments to support Ukrainian energy sector: During a visit to Japan, a Ukrainian delegation led by Energy Minister German Galushchenko held ...

kyivindependent.com/japan-reaffirms-commitments-to-support-ukrainian-energy-sector/

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Russians do not reduce intensity of their attacks, with total of 114 combat clashes during one day − General Staff

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453044/

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Apr 25

Ukrainian duo heads to the Eurovision Song Contest with a message: We're still here

apnews.com/article/eurovision-song-contest-ukraine-performers-war-74a2ebe1fb293e08c691c8f6e35f86e9

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Activist investor Elliott builds $1 bln stake in Anglo American: Activist fund Elliott has built up a $1 billion stake in Anglo American , a filing showed on ...

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Ukrainian gymnast wins silver at European championships: Ukrainian Oleh Verniaiev has won a silver medal at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452834/

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U.S. President Signs Bill To Provide New Aid for Ukraine: U.S.

themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/24/us-president-signs-bill-to-provide-new-aid-for-ukraine-a84947

Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Ukraine: USA sends supplies, including Atacms, but no Patriots: After the end of the congressional blockade, President Biden immediately released new weapons for ...

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Ukrainians can now be dismissed for failing to inform employers about relatives in Russia or occupied territories

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453129/

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Apr 26

Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals: Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — ...

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Takeover battle in the mining sector fuels fears of exodus from the London Stock Exchange

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If Britain is so bothered by China, why do these .gov.uk sites use Chinese ad brokers?

theregister.com/2024/04/24/ads_on_gov_uk_websites/

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Military horses from London's Household Cavalry to return to duty 'in due course'

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U.S. Announces $6 Billion Aid Package Including Patriot Air-Defense Systems: The United States will provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles for its air-defense ...

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Ukrainian Agrarian Minister Solskyi taken into custody: The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (HACC) has imposed a preventive measure of detention on ...

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Bully dog found beheaded and burnt near child's playground in London: A Bully dog was discovered beheaded, cut into pieces and burnt at a park in Tottenham ...

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Breakdown in military unit: Horses run through London covered in blood: During an exercise by the British Guards Cavalry, several horses bolted for unknown ...

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Ukraine passes list of 561 Ukrainian children held in Russia to Qatar, ombudsman says

kyivindependent.com/ukraine-passes-list-of-561-ukrainian-children-held-in-russia-to-qatar/

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Ukraine and Latvia to increase drone production: Latvia will work with Ukraine to increase the production of drones within the framework of the drone coalition.

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/26/7453151/

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Fight against Russia: Ukraine stops issuing passports to Ukrainians of military age living abroad

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Watch: Huge fire breaks out at Russian oil facility: A huge fire has broken out at a Russian oil refinery following reports of overnight drone attacks.

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UK’s Giant New LNG Tank Clears Way for More Qatari Supply: A project that will expand UK gas storage next year has been touted as a boon for Europe’s energy ...

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Two strangers met in Berlin. Here’s how they ended up having ‘three weddings’: Suki Sandhu met Manuel Heichlinger in Germany eighteen years ago ...

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Horses covered in blood gallop through London, injuring several people: During a British Army exercise, several horses threw off their riders - and then rampaged ...

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Nearly 80 combat clashes across war zone over past 24 hours, Russian forces launch over 20 attacks on Avdiivka front – Ukraine's General Staff

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Ukrainian air defence downs 21 out of 34 Russian missiles overnight: Russian forces launched a combined attack on Ukraine with missiles of various types on the ...

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‘The working class can’t afford it’: the shocking truth about the money bands make on tour

theguardian.com/music/2024/apr/25/shocking-truth-money-bands-make-on-tour-taylor-swift

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London Tube closures April 26- 28: See the full list: Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be ...

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Police on standby for pro-Palestinian protests amid ‘openly Jewish’ row: Home Secretary James Cleverly and Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley held urgent meetings ...

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Ukraine thanks the US for billions in new military aid to help stop Russia's advance

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AP: Ukraine pulls US Abrams tanks from battlefield amid Russian drone threat: According to senior U.S. military officials, Russian surveillance drones and ...

kyivindependent.com/ap-ukraine-pulls-us-abrams-tanks-from-battlefield-amid-russian-drone-threat/

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Poll: 64% of Ukrainians believe democracy best form of government: Ukraine ranks sixth among countries surveyed, with a significant majority supporting the ...

kyivindependent.com/poll-64-of-ukrainians-believe-democracy-best-form-of-government/

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Ukraine's Defence Forces need to coordinate ATACMS strikes with ground operations – ISW

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452845/

Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.

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King’s Horses Run Amok in London, Escaping Monarch’s Birthday-Parade Practice: Chaos broke out after five horses from Household Cavalry were spooked by building ...

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Ukraine is copying Lukashenko: Ukrainians living abroad should go back home and fight

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Pet Shop Boys know the secret to staying cool, four decades in: Forty years and 50 million record sales after the Pet Shop Boys rose to fame with “West End Girls ...

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IBM and LzLabs to clash in UK court over Software Defined Mainframe: Already facing off against each other in Texas over separate reverse engineering claims

theregister.com/2024/04/26/ibm_and_lzlabs_uk_trial/

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ISW: Russian forces looking to make 'tactical gains' west of Avdiivka, Chasiv Yar remains primary pressure point

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Ukraine's military intelligence launches cyberattack against United Russia party

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2 repairmen in Kharkiv adjusted Russian attacks on Ukrainian mobile fire groups: Two repairmen, who had been adjusting Russian attacks on the positions of mobile ...

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Financial Times: News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics

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Sharp criticism from London: Wallace calls Scholz "wrong man in the wrong place": It is a devastating verdict: the former British Defense Minister Wallace ...

n-tv.de/politik/Wallace-nennt-Scholz-falschen-Mann-am-falschen-Ort-article24902496.html

Quick Glance: Criticism of Scholz: Wallace Calls for Delivery of Taurus Missiles

Former British Defense Minister Wallace criticizes Chancellor Scholz for weak leadership and lack of communication regarding Ukraine.

He calls for the delivery of German Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and emphasizes the importance of clear communication and determination in dealing with Russia.

Wallace warns against freezing the conflict in Ukraine and mentions the possibility of NATO membership as a countermeasure.

He stresses the need for adequate security guarantees to prevent Russia from rearming and launching another attack.

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Ukrainian men aged 18-60 will not be able to obtain Ukrainian passports abroad: The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (Ukrainian government) has banned the ...

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452811/

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PTSD crisis looms as troop shortages take toll on Ukrainian soldiers’ mental health

kyivindependent.com/ptsd-crisis-looms-as-troop-shortages-take-toll-on-ukrainian-soldiers-mental-health/

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FT: UK defense chief says Ukraine to increase long-range strikes in Russia: Ukrainian troops will be able to boost the effectiveness of their long-range attacks ...

kyivindependent.com/ft-uk-defense-chief-says-ukraine-to-increase-long-range-strikes-in-russia/

Quick Glance: Ukraine to Increase Strikes in Russia, UK Defense Chief Says

Ukraine is set to increase long-range attacks inside Russia to shape the war with western military aid.

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin highlighted positive trends in the support for Ukraine.

The US dropped reservations about providing long-range missiles to Ukraine.

The UK has increased its commitment to Ukraine's defense and signed long-term contracts with defense industry suppliers.

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