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Europe News
EU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs
The Commission's draft proposal to change energy taxation risks being politically sensitive as several EU countries have limited fiscal space. Environmental groups urge Brussels to propose a windfall profit tax to help EU capitals deal with soaring energy prices.
Business
Repsol regains control of Venezuela oil assets and boosts production
Spanish energy company Repsol has reached an agreement with Venezuela’s government and state-owned company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) to regain operational control of key oil assets and sharply increase production over the next three years.
Culture news
Massive Attack and Tom Waits team up for powerful ICE protest song
"Across the western hemisphere, state authoritarianism and the militarisation of police forces are fusing again with neo-fascist politics."
Massive Attack have teamed up with Tom Waits for a haunting and incredibly powerful protest song, titled 'Boots On The Ground'.
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Poland
Humanoid robot chases wild boars in the Polish capital Warsaw
A humanoid robot named Edward Warchocki went viral after chasing wild boars across a parking lot in Warsaw. The Unitree G1 robot has gained attention in recent weeks for its public appearances and interactions. Developed in China, the robot’s personality is a Polish creation.
Culture news
Inside London’s new museum: V&A East launches Black music exhibition
London’s newest museum, V&A East, is opening in Stratford this weekend. Its debut exhibition, “The Music is Black: A British Story,” explores 125 years of Black British music, tracing its influence across genres, identity and culture.
Culture news
Literary controversy: 115 authors exit French publishing house Grasset
More than a hundred writers have announced their departure from the Grasset publishing house following the announcement of the dismissal of its chairman Olivier Nora. They denounce an "ideological war"... Here's everything you need to know.
Canada
Canada's Mark Carney, Finland's Alexander Stubb play hockey during official visit
Hockey took centre stage in Ottawa on Tuesday as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finnish President Alexander Stubb joined local players on the ice, combining sport with diplomacy during Stubb’s first official visit to Canada.