The spiraling cost of war means growing economic pain for Russia
"The government will provide whatever the army asks for," Russia's President Vladimir Putin told a gathering of military top brass in December. Eighteen months into his war in Ukraine, he seems to be keeping that promise. But he's doing it increasingly at the expense of economic stability at home.
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Ukrainians in Herefordshire to get £500 transport grants
It has been hard for families to get around rural areas of Herefordshire, the council says.
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San Marino country profile
Provides an overview of San Marino, including key dates and facts about this small European state.
1970-01-01 08:00
Luxembourg media guide
An overview of the media in Luxembourg, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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Luxembourg country profile
Provides an overview of Luxembourg, including key dates and facts about this west European country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Libya country profile
Provides an overview of Libya, including key dates and facts about this north African country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kanye West's Roman holiday with wife Bianca Censori continues to cause outrage
Bianca Censori, 28, flaunted her jaw-dropping figure in a semi-sheer catsuit which left almost nothing to the imagination
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Australian writer detained in China fears he will die in jail
A Chinese-Australian writer who has been detained in China for more than four years said he fears he could die in jail, after a large cyst was found on his kidney.
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North Korea: Country eases Covid rules to let in citizens stuck abroad
Many North Koreans were stranded overseas after the country shut its borders in early 2020 to keep Covid out.
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US-Sino tensions help spawn China card game craze
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING China's bankers and business executives have become increasingly reliant on domestic capital in
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Green Day raise funds for Maui victims with Donald Trump mug shot Nimrod t-shirts
Green Day have declared "Good Riddance" to former US president Donald Trump with their charity mug shot t-shirts.
1970-01-01 08:00
Robbie Williams and former Take That bandmate Mark Owen in surprise reunion after 12 years
Robbie Williams reunited with Mark Owen at his royal concert at Sandringham at the weekend.
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