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Ukraine
New US weapons deal: What will Ukraine receive and who will pay for it
In a sharp 180-degree turn on US support for Ukraine, Donald Trump announced that the Washington will send more weapons to Kyiv, two weeks after US military assistance to Ukraine was paused, allegedly due to low stockpiles.
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Economy
Germany’s economic sentiment hits highest level since early 2022
Germany's economic sentiment hit a 3-year high in July, with the ZEW index rising to 52.7 amid hopes of a US-EU trade resolution and German stimulus. The eurozone's outlook also improved, while markets stayed cautious after new US tariff threats.
Culture news
Smell like Putin: Russia releases scented candle to promote patriotism
The candles cost around €6 and promise to fill a room with a unique fragrance in just 30 minutes. From "Aroma Putin Black Vanilla" to "Symbol of the Russian Empire", some are citing this olfactive merchandising as further proof of the cult of personality in Russia.
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EU's defence industry wants at least €100 billion under the next MFF
The European defence industry has urged policymakers to allocate at least €100 billion to defence under the next long-term common budget (2028–34), emphasising that this is the 'bare minimum' required to strengthen the bloc's military capabilities.
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Ireland begins search for 800 infants buried at former church-run home
"Mother-and-baby homes" were institutions in Ireland where unmarried pregnant women and their children were housed. They were characterised by harsh conditions, high mortality rates and a lack of support for mothers and children.