Oil steady as dollar slumps and Russian oil products ban looms
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
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- The European Commission has expressed concerns over the 'risks of serious damage for the mental health of users', including minors, regarding the TikTok Lite app.
- TikTok Lite allows users in France and Spain to earn points that can be exchanged for vouchers or gift cards by watching and liking videos.
- The commission is threatening to take interim measures, including suspending the rewards program in the European Union, if TikTok fails to provide a risk assessment.
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German conservatives push for national ban on Russian agricultural imports: In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the German conservatives ...
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- Labour also rejected the possibility of an EU-wide scheme and prefers to improve the UK's working relationship with the EU within their red lines.
- A campaign group urged MPs to listen to British young people who deserve the opportunities presented by the plan.
- The EU suggested that Britain had expressed interest in youth mobility deals with individual member states but favored an EU-wide approach to ensure equal treatment for all members.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
TV tower collapses in Ukraine's Kharkiv after Russian missile attack
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Quick Glance: Russian Attack Toppled Kharkiv TV Tower
- Dramatic footage captures the destruction of the TV tower in Kharkiv.
- The 790-foot tower collapsed following the Russian strike.
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- Russia escalates airstrikes targeting the vulnerable city of Kharkiv.
Ukraine faces race against time to deploy US funding: Tough weeks ahead for Kyiv in its fight to stem Russian advances despite passage of long-awaited bill from ...
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- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
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Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
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- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
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- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
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Quick Glance: Peter Morgan Unveils the Kremlin in New Play
- Peter Morgan's new play 'Patriots' on Broadway delves into Putin's rise to power and the Russian oligarchs who thought he would be their puppet.
- After shedding light on the British royal family for six seasons, Morgan wanted to explore the oligarchs who propelled Putin to power in the 1990s.
- 'Patriots' by Morgan intricately weaves the stories of four Russian men in the post-Soviet era, showcasing a diverse range of moral values.
- Morgan's shift from writing about the royals to the powerful yet less known oligarchs in 'Patriots' provides him with a fresh perspective on recent history and a new writing challenge.
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EU tells Meta it can't paywall privacy: Platforms should not confront users with 'binary choice' over personal data use
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- In an EDPB opinion published yesterday, the discussion revolves around the validity of processing personal data for behavioral advertising in the context of 'consent or pay' models introduced by Meta.
- According to the EDPB, it is generally not compliant with legal requirements for valid consent when users are only given the option to consent to the processing of personal data for advertising purposes or pay a fee.
- Meta is expected to maintain collaboration with the Irish Data Protection Commission, the primary regulatory authority in the EU. The opinion is projected to have no impact on Meta's services.
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EU climate report 2023: More heat waves, more heat deaths: According to the EU climate report, 2023 was the hottest year since records began ...
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EU ministers to discuss air defence for Ukraine, Iran sanctions: European Union foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss bolstering Ukraine’s ...
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How far will the Kremlin boss go? Navalnaya believes Putin is capable of anything
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Quick Glance: The Unpredictability of Putin: Nawalnaja Warns of Nuclear Weapons
- Julia Nawalnja, the widow of Russian opposition leader Navalny, considers Russia's leader Putin unpredictable and warns that he may resort to using nuclear weapons.
- She compares Putin's actions to the attack on Ukraine, emphasizing the unpredictability of his decisions.
- Nawalnaja views the arrest of suspected Russian spies as evidence that Putin is using all means to pursue his agenda in Europe.
- She criticizes Europe for not addressing the dangers posed by Russia earlier, which could have prevented conflicts and murders.
Russia Threatens Tit-for-Tat Response if U.S. Allows Transfer of Russian Assets to Kyiv
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EU Sanctions Several Israeli Settlers Over Violence in West Bank: The European Union formally approved sanctions Friday on violent Israeli settlers ...
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Protests Outside and Fistfight Inside Georgian Parliament Over “Foreign Agent Law”
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Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
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Climate change in Europe: 2023 was a year of extremes - Conditions for green electricity are good
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Top EU diplomat urges members to send Patriot systems to Ukraine ｜ DPA: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged member states on Monday to send the Patriot ...
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UK Rejects EU Youth Mobility Scheme to Ease Travel for Young Adults: The UK government rejected the European Union’s proposal to negotiate a post-Brexit deal for ...
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Russia's reaction to US aid: "Inglorious end of the Kiev regime is inevitable": Dmitry Polyansky, the Russian ambassador to the United Nations in New York ...
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Soldiers in Ukraine anxiously await US weapons: Without US support, Ukraine's defenses would crumble.The situation on Ukraine's front line is dramatic ...
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Ukrainian army damage ship in port-city of Sevastopol by the Black Sea: The Ukrainian army announced on Sunday that it hit and damaged the Russian ship ...
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...
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Ukraine War Helped Push World Military Spending to 35-Year High, Study Says: The outlay reached $2.4 trillion last year, a research group found, 6 ...
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Weapons aid for Kyiv takes time - new Russian offensive expected: How strong a possible Russian spring offensive will also depend on how quickly Western military ...
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Russia's Shoigu says tank production is booming: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday that the country was ramping up manufacturing of tanks and ...
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Ukraine war: Children among eight dead in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
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EU's 2050 net zero goals at risk as EV rollout faces setbacks: The EU needs to rethink its policies to make a 2035 ban on new petrol car sales feasible as ...
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Apple renews For All Mankind and announces a spinoff series set in the Soviet Union
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Quick Glance: Apple TV+ Announces For All Mankind Renewal and Spinoff
- Today is a day of celebration.
- For All Mankind gets a renewal and a spinoff titled Star City.
- The series explores an alternate history, imagining the scenario if America had not been the first to reach the moon.
- Expanding the For All Mankind universe with the spinoff Star City provides a new perspective on the space race from the Soviet angle.
Ukraine to EU: Don’t let US aid package make you complacent: Washington’s support for Ukraine should not dispel a sense of urgency among EU countries ...
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She Photographed Russian Political Prisoners. Now She's Charged With 'Extremism.'
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Pictures of the Day | April 22, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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TV Tower in Kharkiv Struck as Russia Says Captured Village: A major television tower was toppled in Ukraine's war-battered city of Kharkiv on Monday after ...
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U.S. Citizen Killed in Moscow-Held Donetsk – Russian Media: A U.S. citizen known to have fought with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 has ...
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Niger: American soldiers leave, Russians arrive: More than a thousand American soldiers are to leave the Sahel state. The USA is shifting its attention in the ...
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Tesla cuts prices again - also in Germany: Tesla has once again lowered its prices. In the USA and China, Teslas now cost around 2,000 US dol
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Danish Ferry Forced to Turn to Avoid Russian Warship Collision: A Danish ferry was forced to change course earlier on Friday to avoid colliding with a Russian ...
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NGN/USD: Nigeria’s FX Reserves Plunge In Tandem With Naira Rebound: Nigeria is burning through foreign-exchange reserves at a rate not seen in four years ...
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Germany cuffs alleged Russian spies over plot to bomb industrial and military targets
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Two held in Poland over attack on Navalny aide, Lithuania says: Two people have been detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov ...
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Quick Glance: Suspects Arrested in Poland After Attack on Navalny Ally Volkov
- Two individuals were detained in Poland on suspicion of attacking Leonid Volkov, an exiled associate of the late Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, as stated by the Lithuanian President on Friday.
- Volkov, who has been living in exile since Moscow labeled Navalny's organizations as 'extremist' in 2021, was assaulted with a hammer outside his residence in Vilnius, Lithuania, resulting in a broken arm in mid-March.
- The alleged attackers have been apprehended in Poland and are set to be transferred to Lithuania after the conclusion of legal proceedings, according to statements made by the Lithuanian President to reporters.
- Expressing gratitude, the Lithuanian President commended the Republic of Poland for its exceptional work and the outstanding collaboration in relation to this incident.
Battle of Chassiv Yar: Soviet-era canal to stop Russian tanks: Russia's war machine is forcing Ukraine into the next big battle: a few kilometers west of Bachmut ...
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Large-scale Russian offensive expected soon in Ukraine: ISW: The US think tank warned Moscow's army plans to mount a sweeping offensive as weather ...
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Protesters demand Georgia government withdraw proposed 'Russian law': Critics say the bill mirrors similar legislation introduced by President Vladimir Putin in ...
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Ukraine Hit Russian Fuel Depot Overnight: Defence Source: Ukraine launched drones at eight Russian regions overnight, hitting three electrical substations and a ...
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3 Killed in Russian Machine-Building Plant Fire: Three people have been killed and two injured in a fire at a machine-building plant in the southern Russian city ...
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Heads of anti-government bloc say they were delayed, harassed on return to Moldova
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Quick Glance: Heads of anti-government bloc report delays and harassment upon returning to Moldova
- Leaders of a new pro-Russian electoral bloc opposed to Moldovan President Maia Sandu's plans to seek European Union membership said they were deliberately delayed and harassed at the airport on their return home.
- Opposition parties, meeting at the weekend in Moscow, announced the formation of a bloc dubbed 'Victory' to take part in a presidential election and a referendum on EU membership set for October.
- The parties rallied around the fugitive pro-Russian business magnate Ilan Shor, who was sentenced last year in absentia to 15 years in prison for mass fraud.
- Sandu criticized Moscow's incursion into Ukraine and identified Russia and corruption as the two main threats to her country nestled between Ukraine and EU member Romania.
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now: If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push ...
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Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Trump campaign asks for portion of fundraising from candidates who use his name or image
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Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations
- The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.
- The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.
- Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.
- The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.
Orbán and Farage’s right-wing fiesta goes ahead in Brussels after big court win: The controversial gathering will continue as planned.
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Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
Germany arrests two suspected of spying for Russia, planning attacks: Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in southern Germany on suspicion of spying ...
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Ukraine aid far too late: Trump's selfishness has pushed Europe closer to the abyss
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Czechia wants to restrict travel for Russian diplomats again: Czechia will propose restricting the movement of Russian diplomats within countries in the Schengen ...
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Billion-dollar package for Kiev: America's last big aid package for Ukraine for the time being
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251131192/Milliarden-Paket-fuer-Kiew-Amerikas-vorerst-letzte-grosse-Hilfe-fuer-die-Ukraine.html
Quick Glance: Billions for Kyiv: America's Last Major Aid to Ukraine
- The US House of Representatives approved a $60 billion Ukraine aid package, with support from 101 Republicans. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the lawmakers, emphasizing the law's importance in preventing war and saving lives.
- The aid package allows for deliveries of weapons worth €57 billion to Ukraine, with initial shipments already en route. The Senate is expected to pass the package smoothly, and President Biden is set to sign it.
- The linked aid with the ultimatum to Tiktok to sever ties with Bytedance garnered broad political support. Former President Trump eventually agreed to support Ukraine but stressed the conditions for financial assistance.
- Trump made it clear to Europe that the USA will only assist if Europe pays its fair share. Experts anticipate a potential decrease in US aid under a Trump presidency, shifting more responsibility for Ukraine onto Europe.
Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi: Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi on ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/putin-urges-restraint-in-call-with-irans-raisi-a84860
Quick Glance: Call for Restraint: Putin Engages With Iran's Raisi
- During a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned against further escalation in the Middle East, emphasizing the potential 'catastrophic consequences.'
- Putin expressed the expectation for all parties to exhibit reasonable restraint to prevent a new round of confrontation that could lead to 'catastrophic consequences' for the entire region, as outlined by the Kremlin's report on the call.
- The already tense situation in the Middle East heightened over the weekend following Iran and its allies launching over 300 missiles and drones towards Israel. Israel reported successfully intercepting 99% of the projectiles using air defense systems.
- Moscow and Iran share strong military and political ties. The call on Tuesday was initiated at the request of the Iranian side.
EU Set to Launch China Probe on Medical Device Procurement: The European Union is set to launch an investigation into China’s procurement of medical devices ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/eu-is-set-to-launch-china-probe-on-medical-device-procurement
Paid articlePaid Fire at Russian electric equipment plant kills three: Three people died and two were injured in a fire that broke out at an electrical equipment plant in the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/fire-russian-electric-equipment-plant-kills-three-2024-04-22/
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