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UK steelmakers face a three-year high electricity price gap with France
British steelmakers are paying a growing premium for electricity compared with European rivals, reaching its highest level against France in three years. The rise followed a surge in global gas prices after the US-Israeli war on Iran and adds pressure to an industry that relies on electricity for cleaner steelmaking. UK Steel’s analysis puts the…
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UK must rejoin EU to combat growing threat from Russia and Trump, Burnham warned
A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says the UK should work towards rejoining the European Union, arguing that growing Russian aggression and uncertainty over US support make closer European ties important for British security, prosperity and democracy. The think tank urges Andy Burnham to build support for membership, while moving the…
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U.S. Resumes Intelligence-sharing With Ukraine After Pause, Zelenskyy Says
The United States has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine after a brief interruption, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The information helps Ukraine detect Russian ballistic missiles aimed at its cities, so the restoration could improve its ability to warn people and defend against strikes. Zelenskyy said the sharing had been “de-blocked” and thanked Washington, while…
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Trump pauses planned Russia sanctions to sustain Ukraine war talks
Donald Trump has suspended several Russian sanctions just before they were due to take effect, saying he wants to keep Moscow engaged in negotiations over the war in Ukraine. The decision has deepened tensions with Kyiv: Volodymyr Zelensky has urged tougher pressure on Russia and warned that siding with Vladimir Putin would be a “historic…
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Trump reports progress in Ukraine–Russia talks, criticises Zelensky over oil strikes
Donald Trump said negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine were making “great progress”, including talks over hostages, and argued that new sanctions could drive Moscow away from the negotiating table. His comments defend his decision to delay the sanctions, which has drawn criticism from both parties in the United States. Trump criticised…
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Luxury shops looted across France as weekend unrest leaves police injured
Looters broke into luxury shops across France during a weekend of widespread disorder, with footage showing stores including Louis Vuitton in Marseille and Dior in Paris damaged and stripped of goods. President Emmanuel Macron called for unity and vowed to crack down, as officials linked the unrest to a range of groups and causes. Nearly…
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Macron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalate
President Emmanuel Macron has urged calm after protests over fuel prices, the cost of living and public services gave way to rioting and looting across France. He said protesters’ demands were legitimate but that violence and destruction were unjustifiable, and warned those involved that they would face justice. About 550,000 people took part in Saturday’s…
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France riots live updates: Protesters clash with police in central Paris as Macron pleads ‘for unity’
More than half a million people took part in protests across France over the cost of living, education and President Emmanuel Macron’s government. While most gatherings were peaceful, rioting and looting in several cities led Macron to promise a firm response and appeal for national unity. Macron said almost 2,400 people had been arrested over…
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Monaco drop Ligue 1 points as Leverkusen rally past Freiburg
Monaco missed the chance to return to the top of Ligue 1 after losing 1-0 at Lorient, while Paris FC joined the leaders with a dramatic 4-3 win over Rennes. The results leave the title race tightly packed, with Paris Saint-Germain first on goals scored and Lyon able to move ahead if they win later…
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Condé Nast profits fall as Russian anti-war artist alleges detention abuse
The publisher has ruled out a sale after profits dropped 36 per cent. Aleksandra Skochilenko describes mistreatment in detention, while Joni Mitchell recalls an awkward meeting with John Lennon and musicians celebrate Leonard Cohen’s influence.