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Greece: Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens: The Greek capital was covered in a haze of dust which has blown from the Sahara desert.
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Pressure from Prime Minister Sunak: British Parliament approves controversial deportations to Rwanda
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
Like a horror film: Sahara dust covers large parts of Greece: Sahara Dust: It is a truly eerie experience to see the sky in Athens turning into deeper and deeper ...
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Greece Plans New 30-Year Bond Sale for First Time Since 2021: Greece is going to sell new 30-year bonds as it aims to signal its return to financial normality ...
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UK’s Sunak hopes to deepen defence ties on trip to Germany: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, a long-awaited trip to ...
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Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
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African dust creates otherworldly atmosphere | eKathimerini.com: Athens and southern parts of the country were again enveloped in Saharan dust on Tuesday ...
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UK announces $620 million in new military aid for Ukraine and plan to up own defense spending
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Saharan dust inundates Athens Wednesday morning | eKathimerini.com: The African dust microparticles that blanketed southern Greece reached shocking ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defence systems: Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ...
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Britain to hike defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, Sunak says in Poland: Britain plans to increase its defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) by ...
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All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about: There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit ...
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Liz Truss: ‘I don’t believe in guardrails’: Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister on being ejected from office, the need for radical economic remedies — and ...
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Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together | DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
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Five people die in attempted Channel boat crossing to UK: Accident off the French coast came after Sunak’s Rwanda plans gained parliamentary approval
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Hundreds of migrants arrive in UK as five die attempting Channel crossing: More than 400 migrants arrived in the UK on the day five people died trying to cross ...
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Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal : London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned ...
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English Channel: At least five migrants drown - including a child: At least five migrants die on Tuesday night while trying to cross the English Channel to the ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251175628/Aermelkanal-Mindestens-fuenf-Migranten-ertrinken-darunter-ein-Kind.html
Charity boss Gideon Falter calls on Met chief Mark Rowley to quit: Campaign Against Antisemitism leader Gideon Falter has told Good Morning Britain that Sir Mark ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/22/charity-boss-gideon-falter-calls-met-chief-mark-rowley-quit-20693294/
London Marathoner Drinks Glass of Wine At Every Mile and Still Crosses Finish Line
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Quick Glance: London Marathon participant honored after wine challenge goes viral
- Tom Gilbey enjoyed a glass of wine upon completing each mile of the London Marathon.
- During the race, he stopped 25 times to taste a glass of wine and guess its vintage, grape type, and country of origin.
- "It’s my first experience of this going absolutely mad and I feel very honored," he told the PA news agency.
- He was highly motivated during the marathon by the prospect of a sip of wine after every mile.
Enrico Letta: Europe's economy is falling behind, 'we can't wait any longer': In an interview with Le Monde, the former Italian prime minister suggests using ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/enrico-letta-europe-s-economy-is-falling-behind-we-can-t-wait-any-longer_6668853_19.html
Quick Glance: Europe's Economy Falling Behind: Enrico Letta Urges Action
- Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta suggests using European savings for the green and digital transition, pooling 10% of state aid, and initiating a new recovery plan to help the European economy catch up with the US.
- Letta presented his report on the internal market to the EU-27 in Brussels, highlighting that only a minority of companies and citizens in Europe fully benefit from the internal market, leading to the EU lagging behind the US and China.
- European companies underutilize economies of scale in sectors like energy, telecoms, and financial markets within the internal market. The market fragmentation hinders growth and competitiveness against global counterparts.
- Letta advocates for creating a fifth freedom for research, innovation, and skills within the internal market and updating competition rules in strategic sectors to promote European champions and ensure consumer protection.
Liz Truss sheds tear as she reveals impact on her teenage daughters of short-lived premiership
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LIVE: Sailing ship arrives in Greece to carry Olympic flame to Paris: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Several cities as if dyed: Sahara dust shrouds Greece in an orange veil: What looks like a color filter on video footage is actually real: several cities in ...
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Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense: UK-German ties appeared under strain as recently as last month, with British ...
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Britain names Gwyn Jenkins as national security adviser: Britain will appoint Gwyn Jenkins, one of the country's top generals, as its next national security ...
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Barbados 'pauses' acquisition of former slavery plantation owned by Tory MP: Barbados will halt the acquisition of a former slavery plantation belonging to a ...
reuters.com/world/barbados-pauses-acquisition-former-slavery-plantation-owned-by-tory-mp-2024-04-24/
UK to buy German-made new artillery system: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ...
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UK Launches Saudi Investment Drive as Sunak Eyes MBS’s Vision 2030: The UK and Saudi Arabia will hold a trade expo in Riyadh next month as Rishi Sunak launches ...
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Teen in Pella arrested for putting out cigarette on student’s cheek : A 15-year-old boy from the town of Pella in northern Greece was arrested for putting out a ...
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Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/germanys-scholz-urges-europe-to-do-for-ukraine-as-uk-pm-ups-defence-spending
Media: Greece preparing to give Ukraine at least 1 Patriot system, possibly 2: The news follows a story by the Financial Times (FT) on April 22 ...
kyivindependent.com/media-greece-preparing-to-give-ukraine-at-least-1-patriot-system-possibly-2/
Quick Glance: Responsibility for Hitting a House with a Golf Shot
- Hitting a house with a golf shot requires a proper response, similar to a traffic accident hit-and-run situation.
- While homeowners on golf courses are often seen as self-reliant, both law and etiquette dictate that a golfer is responsible for damages.
- Ignoring responsibility after damaging a house can lead to legal consequences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper ethical behavior.
- Although the homeowner's reaction may vary, it is always crucial to take ownership and handle the situation appropriately.
Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
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UK’s Sunak to Visit Poland Soon to Discuss Security, Tusk Says: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will visit Poland “soon” to discuss security topics ...
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Changes to Greece’s Golden Visa scheme: Changes to Greece’s Golden Visa scheme are set to kick in at the end of the summer. This will see increases in the ...
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Athens pushes back against US rights report: A shadow has been cast over the otherwise good Greek-American relationship by the US State Department’s report on ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237162/athens-pushes-back-against-us-rights-report/
Elon Musk Loves Eleni Tsolaki And Alpha's Weather Forecast - "A Great Way To Wake Up In Greece!"
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Russia-Ukraine War: UK Sends Ukraine More Missiles, Boats, Armored Vehicles: The UK will send more Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine as part of its ...
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UK to deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Poland: The United Kingdom announced plans to send Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to defend its airspace ...
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Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers
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Raptors nesting again at devastated Dadia forest | eKathimerini.com: The cinereous vulture is back at the Dadia forest in northeastern Greece ...
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Great Britain announces largest Ukraine aid package since the start of the war: The UK is one of Ukraine's most important supporters. During a visit to Warsaw ...
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Allegra Stratton: The Two-Year Flight: It will be a long night for MPs as the government is determined to get the Rwanda legislation done ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/allegra-stratton-the-two-year-flight
Asking prices for UK homes close to record high, Rightmove says: Prices of homes being sold in Britain are close to their record highs after the biggest annual ...
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LIVE: The Olympic flame arrives at the Acropolis, Greece: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Greek frigate targets two UVAs in Gulf of Aden, downs one: Greece’s frigate Hydra opened fire on two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Gulf of Aden during ...
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Narendra Modi: India's prime minister eyeing a historic third term: Narendra Modi is a polarising politician who became India's most powerful leader in decades.
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UK creative industries warn ‘superpower’ status at risk without investment: Artists and executives call on next government to focus on ‘reinvigorating our ...
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Greece and Spain under pressure to provide Ukraine with air defense systems, FT reports
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UK’s Sunak hopes to deepen defence ties on trip to Germany: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, a long-awaited trip to ...
reuters.com/world/europe/uks-sunak-hopes-deepen-defence-ties-trip-germany-2024-04-23/
Rishi Sunak said to be 'appalled' by Met Police officer's 'openly Jewish' comment
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Thousands of European flights reportedly affected by suspected Russian jamming: Russia has been accused of jamming GPS signals in nearby countries such as ...
kyivindependent.com/thousands-of-european-flights-affected-by-suspected-russian-jamming/
FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251208880/FDP-fordert-Debatte-ueber-Ruanda-Modell-fuer-deutsche-Asylpolitik.html
‘We are an amiable hodgepodge’: The sun was setting in the center of Komotini when suddenly cannon fire was heard. None of the numerous patrons at the local ...
ekathimerini.com/society/1236904/we-are-an-amiable-hodgepodge/
Skies over Athens, Greece, turn orange from Sahara dust storm: Video footage shows skies over southern Greece turning an orange hue as dust clouds blown from ...
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How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia - GreekReporter.com: The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia ...
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Greek economy surges after decade of pain: A decade ago, Greece was in the throes of a devastating debt crisis marked by years of austerity, hardship and unrest ...
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Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people: Clips posted by social media users showed a saddled white horse seemingly covered in blood ...
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Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Greece draws 3 bln euros from 30-year bond amid huge demand: Greece drew 3 billion euros from the issue of a new 30-year bond on Wednesday ...
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Liz Truss: The world was safer under Trump: Former PM Liz Truss says she hopes Donald Trump wins the next US election.
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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: The World Was Safer Under Trump
- Former PM Liz Truss expresses hope for Donald Trump to win the next US election, stating that the world is on the brink of a strong conflict and requires a strong America more than ever.
US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister
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UK Spurs Intelligence Sharing With Allies on Vote Manipulation: The UK is spearheading a drive to expand intelligence-sharing on electoral interference beyond ...
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Opinion | Giorgia Meloni Is Leading the Far-Right Takeover of Europe: Giorgia Meloni is the model for the continent’s far right.
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Quick Glance: Giorgia Meloni Leading the Far-Right Movement in Europe
- Marion Maréchal warns of a threat to Europe from various foreign powers and Islamist organizations profiting from anarchic immigration.
- Giorgia Meloni serves as a role model for the European far right, aiming to take over the EU rather than leave it.
- Meloni has made a name for herself in Brussels through skillful diplomacy and is seen as a trailblazer for political directions in Europe.
- Under Meloni's leadership, Italy is focusing on outsourcing border controls to autocratic North African countries, with the support of the EU.
Rishi Sunak to strip GPs of right to sign people off sick: PM vows to tackle ‘unsustainable’ rises in benefit spending with two thirds of incapacity claims for ...
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Issue of new 30-year bond: Armed by the surprise move from Standard & Poor's last Friday, upgrading Greece's outlook to "Positive ...
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237170/issue-of-new-30-year-bond/
Silent Netanyahu weighs up collateral effects of Israeli retaliation against Iran
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/silent-netanyahu-weighs-up-collateral-effects-of-israeli-retaliation-against-iran_6668710_4.html
PM Sunak sets Britain back on climate change, says watchdog head: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set Britain back on tackling climate change and must do more on ...
reuters.com/business/environment/pm-sunak-sets-britain-back-climate-change-says-watchdog-head-2024-04-20/
Pros and Cons: Should Cigarettes Be Banned for Future Generations?: This much is clear: smoking is bad for your health. Great Britain would therefore like to ...
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Greece planning air defense system inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome, says minister: Greece has plans to develop an air defense system akin to Israel’s ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236666/greece-planning-air-defense-system-inspired-by-israels-iron-dome-says-minister/
Tory MP Mark Menzies to step down at UK general election and quits party: Politician accused of using thousands of pounds given by donors for medical bills and ...
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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
Far-right MP detained for attacking fellow lawmaker | eKathimerini.com: Konstantinos Floros, order lawmaker with far-right Spartiates party, was detained on ...
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Greeks of Cappadocia Left Indelible Mark on History - GreekReporter.com: The Greeks of Cappadocia, in central-eastern Anatolia, created their own flourishing ...
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UK lawmakers back landmark 'smoke-free generation' bill: A plan by Britain’s government to introduce a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ...
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Quick Glance: UK Lawmakers Support Groundbreaking 'Smoke-Free Generation' Bill
- The British government's plan for a landmark smoking ban to prevent young people from ever smoking passed its first hurdle in Parliament despite opposition from within Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party.
- The bill, announced by Sunak, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009, creating one of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world to establish the 'first smoke-free generation' in modern Britain.
- The bill also includes measures to crack down on youth vaping, such as banning the sale of cheap disposable vapes and restricting their flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine.
- The number of people who smoke in the U.K. has declined by two-thirds since the 1970s, but approximately 6.4 million people in the country still smoke, accounting for about 13% of the population. Smoking remains the number one preventable cause of death, disability, and poor health.
Essay | How an English Poet Became a Greek National Hero: Two centuries ago, Lord Byron gave his life for Greece’s independence and ‘the rights of man.’
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Jamaica on track to remove King Charles as head of state by 2025, minister says: Exclusive: Jamaica is still lobbying the UK to remove visa restrictions for its ...
independent.co.uk/world/jamaica-republic-king-charles-2025-b2532713.html
The Case for Progressive Realism: Why Britain Must Chart a New Global Course: Why Britain must chart a new global course.
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Rishi Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture': The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.
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U.K. Rams Through Plan to Deport Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Despite Major Legal and Rights Concerns
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/uk_rams_through_plan_to_deport_asylum_seekers_to_rwanda_despite_major_legal_and_rights_concerns
Hotels only garner small part of growth in February tourist arrivals: Most of the increased flow of visitors headed for short-term rentals.
ekathimerini.com/economy/1237124/hotels-only-garner-small-part-of-growth-in-february-tourist-arrivals/
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