Volkswagen boss backs EU plan to boost domestic European industry
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Volkswagen boss backs EU plan to boost domestic European industry

Oliver Blume says ‘Made in Europe’ rules to counter rapid rise of lower-price Chinese brands ‘must reward real value creation’The boss of Volkswagen has backed EU proposals to boost its domestic industry, arguing European carmakers need to be able to “compete under comparable conditions” with Chinese rivals.Oliver Blume said “Made in Europe” rules from the EU “must reward real value creation in Eu...

Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say

Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi authorities say

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Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflictMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesAnalysis: attack will force rethink of Trump strategyA projectile hit a passenger terminal at the airport in Riyadh on Sunday, the day after a deadly missile attack on the facility carried out by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group ...

Zelenskyy signals surprise at Trump claim of Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’ but would back it if Moscow does – live updates

Zelenskyy signals surprise at Trump claim of Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’ but would back it if Moscow does – live updates

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Ukraine’s president reportedly says Kyiv would accept a deal if Moscow does after US president posts announcement with no detail on social mediaTrump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailThe president of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has expressed her “full support for President Zelenskyy” amid calls for a...

Zelenskyy says Trump claim of Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’ was surprise but would back it if Moscow does – live updates – live updates

Zelenskyy says Trump claim of Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’ was surprise but would back it if Moscow does – live updates – live updates

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Ukraine’s president reportedly says Kyiv would accept a deal if Moscow does after US president posts announcement with no detail on social mediaTrump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailThe president of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has expressed her “full support for President Zelenskyy” amid calls for a...

‘Our seas, our land’: Sri Lanka assures India against hostile acts from its territory

‘Our seas, our land’: Sri Lanka assures India against hostile acts from its territory

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed that his country will not allow its territory for hostile actions. He reiterated the commitment to a non-aligned foreign policy amid the US-Iran conflict and rejected military requests from both sides. Dissanayake emphasized humanitarian assistance will be provided if needed. Security cooperation with India was also reaffirmed during a rec...

Ukraine steps up attacks on Russian tech infrastructure, damages third data center

Ukraine steps up attacks on Russian tech infrastructure, damages third data center

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A recent drone strike by Ukraine has damaged a Yandex data center in Vladimir, disrupting operations and causing service outages in taxi and banking sectors across multiple cities. This incident is part of a series of continuous aerial assaults on Yandex facilities, raising alarms over rising diesel prices in the U.S. Additionally, a drone strike in Bryansk has resulted in casualties, intensifying...

Houthis claim Saudi airport attack that killed 12 as Middle East tensions rise

Houthis claim Saudi airport attack that killed 12 as Middle East tensions rise

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The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen said Sunday's projectile hit Terminal 4 of the airport, causing a fire. Saudi air defences also intercepted a cruise missile near the airport, although authorities did not immediately provide further details about the latest incident. The airport remained closed following Saturday's attack.

Middle East crisis live: Riyadh airport hit again as Houthis claim responsibility for attack that killed 12

Middle East crisis live: Riyadh airport hit again as Houthis claim responsibility for attack that killed 12

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Statement claims strikes against Dammam airport and Saudi Aramco facilities but it is unclear if group also claims today’s reported attack Some more Gulf reaction to Houthi’s deadly airport attack and continued threats to target Saudi airspace. In a significant message, the United Arab Emirates has issued a statement in solidarity with Saudi Arabia – expressing support for “all measures aimed at ...

Middle East crisis live: Riyadh airport reportedly hit again as Houthis claim responsibility for attack that killed 12

Middle East crisis live: Riyadh airport reportedly hit again as Houthis claim responsibility for attack that killed 12

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Statement claims strikes against Dammam airport and Saudi Aramco facilities but it is unclear if group also claims today’s reported attack Some more Gulf reaction to Houthi’s deadly airport attack and continued threats to target Saudi airspace. In a significant message, the United Arab Emirates has issued a statement in solidarity with Saudi Arabia – expressing support for “all measures aimed at ...

Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire

Zelenskyy says ready to hold Ukraine elections if Russia offers 60-day ceasefire

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested organizing elections if a 60-day ceasefire with Russia is established. He reacted to criticisms from Donald Trump regarding his leadership and military actions. Zelensky emphasized that the decision of Ukraine's leadership lies with its people, not external figures. He acknowledged an announcement of an energy ceasefire, but stated it was news to hi...

Egypt’s ancient Fayoum portraits to be exhibited abroad for first time

Egypt’s ancient Fayoum portraits to be exhibited abroad for first time

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Egypt recently revealed a restored version of the Tondo of the Two Brothers painting at a press conference. The painting, created during the second century, is part of the Fayoum portrait collection. Italian and Egyptian experts collaborated for three weeks on the restoration project in Tahrir. A major exhibition will showcase the restored portraits in Rome from November through May 2027.

Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi-led coalition says

Riyadh airport hit again after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi-led coalition says

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Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflictMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesAnalysis: attack will force rethink of Trump strategyA projectile hit a passenger terminal at the airport in Riyadh on Sunday, the day after a deadly missile attack on the facility carried out by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group ...

Riyadh airport hit for second time after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi-led coalition says

Riyadh airport hit for second time after deadly Houthi missile attack, Saudi-led coalition says

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Unidentified projectile strikes King Khalid airport as escalating attacks threaten to draw more countries into Yemen conflictMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesAnalysis: attack will force rethink of Trump strategyA projectile hit a passenger terminal at the airport in Riyadh on Sunday, the day after a deadly missile attack on the facility carried out by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel group ...