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US envoy set for Kyiv talks after Trump rips Zelensky
EU keeps up 'pressure' on Russia with new sanctions
EU keeps up 'pressure' on Russia with new sanctions

EU countries on Wednesday agreed a new round of sanctions on Russia, diplomats said, as the bloc looks to keep up pressure in the face of US talks with Russia.

February 19, 2025

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Macron to host new emergency talks on Ukraine
Macron to host new emergency talks on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron was set on Wednesday to host a new meeting on Ukraine in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he called an "existential threat" from Russia amid a shock policy shift in Washington.

February 19, 2025

Trump says US auto tariffs to be around 25%
Trump says US auto tariffs to be around 25%

US President Donald Trump expanded his offensive against trading partners on Tuesday, threatening 25 percent tariffs on imported cars, and similar or higher duties on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.

February 19, 2025

UK govt cracks down on online knife sales
UK govt cracks down on online knife sales

A new law introduced after a spate of high-profile knife crimes will make it harder for young people to purchase knives online, the UK government announced Wednesday.

February 19, 2025

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Battered Myanmar scam centre workers wait for deportation to China
Battered Myanmar scam centre workers wait for deportation to China

Battered and bruised Chinese workers from online scam centres in Myanmar faced an anxious wait to return home, as Beijing and Thailand finalised plans on Wednesday for their repatriation.

February 19, 2025

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Philips losses worse than expected in 2024
Philips losses worse than expected in 2024

Philips on Wednesday posted worse-than-expected losses in 2024, as the Dutch medical device maker bids to turn the page on a damaging recall of faulty sleep machines.

February 19, 2025