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Published on 13/07/2025 – 14:59 GMT+2Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Russia for intensifying what he called a terror campaign designed to intimidate Ukrainian civilians. Zelenskyy made the remarks in a post on X, where he detailed the Kremlin’s increased attacks on Ukraine over the past seven days.The Ukrainian leader says Russia fired over 1,800 drones, more than 1,200 guided aerial bombs and 83 missiles of various types in the space of one week. Earlier in the week, Kyiv said Russia launched a barrage which included highly lethal aeroballistic and cruise missiles.Russia’s defence ministry have claimed major territorial gains amid their…

After winning her third round match against Danielle Collins, Polish tennis player and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek revealed that her favourite dish is pasta with strawberries, which resonated with the tournament, long associated with a certain red summer fruit. “I have my favourite dish. I ate it often as a child. It’s pasta with strawberries. You should try it! Pasta, strawberries and a bit of yoghurt – it’s just delicious,” – Iga Swiatek said after winning her match against Danielle Collins.A wave of comments from internet users and international media followed.According to the Media Monitoring Institute, Sviatek’s statement reached as…

The reports cannot be independently verified as media and international observers have been barred from Gaza, but the Red Cross has warned of an “unrelenting tide of injuries” that threatens to overwhelm the last remaining operational field hospital in the area. That comes after the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, Kaja Kallas, said she had brokered a deal with Israeli authorities to ensure Palestinians could access aid, amid fears of famine, water shortages and an almost total disintegration of the health care system. “This deal means more crossings open, aid and food trucks entering Gaza, repair of vital infrastructure…

France announced a deal with New Caledonia on Saturday, which grants the overseas South Pacific territory more autonomy. The agreement, however, stops short of full independence sought by indigenous inhabitants of the archipelago.The 13-page deal, which French President Emmanuel Macron hailed as “historic”, calls for the creation of a “state of Caledonia”, which would remain French and inscribed in the French constitution. It will also allow for the creation of a Caledonian nationality alongside French nationality.The accord still needs final approval in New Caledonia, and may face a vote by New Caledonians in February. For decades, the Pacific archipelago east…

Small but perfectly formed, kino Amondo is the tiniest movie theatre in the Polish capital. The venue is bustling with life being a cinema to watch films and, with shoots also taking place, it’s truly a celebration of the art form in more ways than one. Its co-owner is Korek Bojanowski, an up-and-coming film director, is an extremely busy man. He’s just returned from trips to Shanghai and Brussels, and meets us before heading off to yet another film festival in Poland, where his debut work, A Loss of Balance, will be screened. We step over cables and brush past…

Published on 12/07/2025 – 20:25 GMT+2″Diogo Jota: Forever our number 20″. Liverpool FC confirmed Friday, in a statement on their official platforms, that they will be retiring the number 20 jersey from all the club’s squads “in honour and memory” of Diogo Jota.The Premier League club that the Portuguese footballer represented made the decision after “consulting his wife, Rute, and his family”. It will also cover the LFC Women and Academy teams.The club said the initiative is “recognition of not only the immeasurable contribution our lad from Portugal made to the Reds’ on-pitch successes over the last five years, but…

Published on 12/07/2025 – 14:59 GMT+2•Updated 15:35US President Donald Trump intends to raise tariffs on European products to 30% starting 1 August, he wrote in a letter addressed to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on his social media platform Truth Social.He added that this rate could increase further if the European Union decided to retaliate, stating that the number is “far less than what is needed to eliminate the Trade Deficit disparity.””Goods transshipped to evade a higher Tariff” will also face a higher rate, he added.He also said in the letter that the US trade deficit was…

Earlier this year Italy used foreign investment screening powers — or ‘golden power’ — to impose harsh conditions on UniCredit’s bid for BPM. UniCredit appealed the decision claiming that the conditions are disproportionate and effectively prevent it from doing the deal. The court said on Saturday that the government should review two of the conditions imposed by Rome on UniCredit — on the loan-to-deposit ratio and on project finance — whilst it did not rule against two other key conditions under appeal regarding securities and UniCredit’s exit from Russia. The Italian government welcomed the ruling, saying it largely legitimizes the…

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a full-scale trade war with the European Union on Saturday, imposing 30 percent tariffs on the bloc. In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump said: “Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge the European Union a Tariff of only 30 percent on EU products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs.” The president added: “If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs and retaliate, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added onto the 30 percent that we…

The Federal Reserve Act affords the central bank board considerable leeway over its facilities, including remodels and new construction. According to the Fed, several factors drove up the cost of the project. There were changes to the original building design after review agencies were consulted. Asbestos removal, toxic contamination of soil and water table challenges were also at play. Ironically, the project also faced higher-than-anticipated costs due to inflation — Powell’s main concern in keeping interest rates elevated. Scott Alvarez, the Fed’s former general counsel, said it would be difficult to make a “for cause” case for Powell’s dismissal without evidence…