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Lithuanian cinemas boycott new Hayao Miyazaki movie over ‘Russia links’ – media

The Baltic state’s theaters claimed that the film’s distribution company is tied to Moscow ...

Putin reveals what he would advise his younger self

The Russian president said he would have warned himself against trusting the West ...

EU leader worried ‘division’ in bloc sends wrong message to US – FT

European states have to show that they are sticking to supporting Kiev if they want Washington to do so as well, the Swedish PM...

EU opens membership talks with Ukraine

A last-minute climbdown by Hungary’s Viktor Orban opened the door for Kiev to start accession talks with Brussels ...

Ukrainians housed ‘in ar**hole of nowhere’ – MP

As Ireland begins to cut benefits for refugees, one lawmaker complained that €145,000 homes aren’t good enough for them ...

Breathing contributes to global warming – study

Methane and nitrous oxide found in human exhalations are worse for the environment than carbon dioxide, scientists say ...

Russian economy, sanctions & Ukraine conflict: Key takeaways from Putin’s marathon press conference

Over two million questions were submitted to the head of state for his ‘Results of the Year’ event ...

Olympic movement failing – Putin

The actions of international officials in relation to Russian sports go against the core idea of the Games, the president has said ...

Putin calls for revival of Russian auto industry

The sector has not collapsed as the West had expected, according to the president ...

Gaza no longer habitable – UN

People in the Palestinian enclave are “desperate, hungry, and terrified,” the organization’s refugee chief has warned ...

EU’s energy crisis ‘is their problem’ – Putin

Moscow fulfills its gas export obligations, including transit through Ukraine, the president has insisted ...

Russia wants to ‘reach deal’ with US on detained Americans – Putin

Moscow would like to reach an agreement with Washington on bringing home two US nationals accused of espionage, the Russian president has said ...

Boston mayor in hot water over segregated event

An administration official accidentally sent invitations for an “Electeds of Color Holiday Party” to all city councilors ...

Indian vaccine baron to buy London’s most expensive mansion 

Billionaire Adar Poonawalla is set to pay $175 million for a house near Hyde Park in the UK’s biggest property deal this year  ...

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