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Timeline: Week seven of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ukrainian authorities expect a strong Russian offensive in the eastern Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2022

Hunter coal on way to Europe as Russian sanctions bite

Russian sanctions help Newcastle coal exports

Newcastle Herald · Apr 13, 2022

War in Europe gives the UK new momentum for a role on the world stage

Since Brexit, the UK has turned its back on Europe and struggled to find natural allies as a solo global player. Now war in Ukraine could be helping the UK forge new bonds with old partners.

France 24 · Apr 13, 2022

A world apart: Macron and Le Pen split over Ukraine, Europe

When French voters cast their ballots in the April 24 presidential run-off, the result will be watched well beyond our borders. For now, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are serving up opposing visions of France's place on the world stage. He is for ratcheting up concerted EU sanctions against…

France 24 · Apr 13, 2022

France’s Le Pen Warns against Sending Weapons to Ukraine

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen warned Wednesday against sending any more weapons to Ukraine, and called for a rapprochement between NATO and Russia once Moscow’s war in Ukraine winds down. Le Pen, an outspoken nationalist who has long ties to Russia, also confirmed that if she unseats President…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2022

Marine Le Pen proposes closer Nato-Russia ties after Ukraine war

Presidential candidate says it is ‘inaccurate and unjust’ to suggest she is indebted to Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

Michael Gove accused of short-changing the North with post-Brexit fund

Details of the shared prosperity fund, which replaces European Union funding, have been published

Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2022

China’s trade with Russia up by 12% in March from a year earlier

Increase outstrips 7.75% growth in China’s global trade, suggesting Beijing is maintaining strong links with Moscow

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

Biscuits, ice-cream and more foods you need to bin right now as Dunnes, Tesco and Lidl issue recalls

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a number of recalls for certain batches of products including biscuits and ice-cream. Households are being encouraged to check their cupboards, fridges and freezers for the affected items.

Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

Astellas - Seagen's Padcev Approved In Europe For Most Common Form Of Bladder Cancer

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Benzinga · Apr 13, 2022