Ukraine will 'fix' controversial anti-graft law, FM says on eve of vote
Europe • Jul 30, 2025, 7:50 PM
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Ukraine's government will "fix" anti-graft legislation that ignited rare mass protests in the war-ravaged country after critics accused President Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to meddle with corruption probes against senior government officials, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga said Wednesday. Parliament will vote on an amended bill on Thursday.
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World's longest suspension bridge to link Sicily to the mainland
Europe • 11:52 AM
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Italy on Wednesday gave the final approval for a €13.5 billion ($15.6 billion) project to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking Sicily to the mainland. After decades of planning and much debate, a ministerial committee granted the gree
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Massive wildfire in France leaves at least one dead, nine injured
Europe • 9:17 AM
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Firefighters in southern France were battling on Wednesday to contain the country’s biggest wildfire so far this year, said local authorities. At least one person has died so far in the wildfire, while nine others were injured. More than 1,800 firefighte
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US envoy Witkoff holds 'constructive' talks with Putin ahead of sanctions deadline
Europe • 5:10 AM
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US envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, just two days before a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to a Ukraine peace deal or face fresh US sanctions. A Kremlin aide called the three-hour
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US envoy Witkoff meets Putin as Trump's sanctions deadline nears
Europe • 12:53 AM
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US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Wednesday, two days before the expiry of a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to peace in Ukraine or face new sanctions. Witkoff flew to Mos
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