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Zelenskyy thanks US after House passes aid bill: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders have applauded the US for passing a vital €89 ...
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Zelenskyy thanks US after House passes aid bill
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

  • The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

  • He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses
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"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
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Livestreamer Jayner Teh, Wang Lei's ex-disciple, apologises to Chan Brothers for Europe tour saga
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Livestreamer Jayner Teh, Wang Lei's ex-disciple, apologises to Chan ...
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Russia destroys important Ukrainian power plant: Ukraine's electricity supply remains in Russia's crosshairs. An important coal-fired power plant near Kiev was ...
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Russia destroys important Ukrainian power plant
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Antrim teen crowned winner of Children's Art Competition: A Co Antrim teen has been crowned overall winner of the 70th Texaco Children's Art ...
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Antrim teen crowned winner of Children's Art Competition
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Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?: Czech Republic plans to build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition ...
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Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?
Quick Glance: Czech Republic: Is Nuclear Energy the Answer for a Green Environment?
  • The Czech Republic plans to phase out coal energy within the next 25 years and build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition.

  • The government commits six billion euros for the construction of the new nuclear reactors, marking the largest investment since the end of the socialist system.

  • Petr Hladík, Czech Minister of the Environment, emphasizes the potential to increase capacity in nuclear power plants and combine them with renewable sources to ensure long-term stable and low energy costs.

  • The tender for the construction of the new reactors will be conducted between the French company EDF and the South Korean company KHNP, excluding Chinese and Russian companies from participation. Czech voters, according to a survey, show low concern about climate change.
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Video. Children in Iraq celebrate Eid al-Fitr: Video. The end of the fasting month of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, was celebrated in many countries.
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Video. Children in Iraq celebrate Eid al-Fitr
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Europe's only daily Ramadan radio show demystifies the fasting month: Ramadan brings a lot of attention to Muslims. In the Netherlands, Europe's only daily ...
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Europe's only daily Ramadan radio show demystifies the fasting month
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Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending: Earlier this month, oil-rich Norway said it wants to increase the number of conscripted soldiers ...
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Norway becomes latest European state to boost defence spending
Quick Glance: Norway's Contribution to Ukraine and Approach to Russia
  • Norway plans long-term support for Ukraine until 2027, with a total amount of almost €7.6 billion.

  • Norwegian defense support for Ukraine is crucial, especially considering the country's strong defense industry.

  • Due to the geopolitical developments in the region, Norway's economic outlook has improved.

  • Norway is aware of the Russian threat and prepares accordingly, without committing to direct military actions for Ukraine.
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes New York, New Jersey - EMSC: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck New York and New Jersey, the European Mediterranean ...
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes New York, New Jersey - EMSC
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
  • An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.

  • While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.

  • Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.

  • President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
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Omani biologist wins top prize at Geneva inventions exhibition: The Grand Prize at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions has gone to Sumaiya Al ...
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Omani biologist wins top prize at Geneva inventions exhibition
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Nuclear accident? Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant hit by three drones: Russia has reported a Ukrainian attack on the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant ...
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Nuclear accident? Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant hit by three drones
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Böhmermann and Schulz on Stermann and Grissemann: Gigantic meeting, slightly tense
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Böhmermann and Schulz on Stermann and Grissemann: Gigantic meeting ...
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Zelenskyy is Europe's most popular leader, exclusive poll reveals: Almost half of Europeans have a positive opinion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...
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Zelenskyy is Europe's most popular leader, exclusive poll reveals
Quick Glance: Zelenskyy: Europe's Most Liked Leader
  • Nearly half of Europeans view Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy positively, with significant variations among member states.

  • Zelenskyy emerges as the most favored and divisive leader among the eight European figures surveyed by Ipsos.

  • The survey highlights Zelenskyy's popularity in regions like the Nordic countries and the Iberian Peninsula, contrasting with negative opinions in countries such as Hungary, Greece, and Bulgaria.

  • The article also delves into Europeans' perceptions of other prominent leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, and Vladimir Putin.
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Air defenses gone, Russia dominates Ukraine airspace: By their own admission, the Ukrainians desperately need air defenses.  Most of the high end systems ...
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Air defenses gone, Russia dominates Ukraine airspace
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Quick Glance: $200K Winning Ticket Sold in Omaha; Man Wins $300K
  • A $200,000 ticket was sold at a Hy-Vee supermarket in Omaha.

  • A 48-year-old man from Greeley, Nebraska, won $300,000 in a scratch game.

  • The winner rushed to claim his prize, driving 142 miles to Lincoln.

  • Additional local lottery winners were also announced, including a $40,000 prize in Omaha.
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Winning $1.3 billion Powerball ticket sold in Oregon: The $1.326 billion prize ranks as the fourth largest Powerball jackpot and the eighth largest in U.S ...
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Winning $1.3 billion Powerball ticket sold in Oregon
Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
  • A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.

  • Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.

  • As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.

  • The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
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UK quit Erasmus because of Brits’ poor language skills: Britain turned down the offer to remain a member of the cultural exchange program after Brexit.
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UK quit Erasmus because of Brits’ poor language skills
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F-35 users talk capabilities and deterrence in Europe: By 2030, more than 600 F-35s are expected to be operational in Europe.
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F-35 users talk capabilities and deterrence in Europe
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More than 1,000 refugees reach Lampedusa in 24 hours: About the - currently quiet - In the Mediterranean, more than 1,000 refugees arrived in Lampedusa in 24 ...
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More than 1,000 refugees reach Lampedusa in 24 hours
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PEN America Cancels Literary Awards Ceremony Amid Gaza War Fallout: The event had been set for April 29, but weeks of escalating criticism of the organization’s ...
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PEN America Cancels Literary Awards Ceremony Amid Gaza War Fallout
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Snowball Shack owner gets painting of business: A baker whose business was the subject of a painting submitted for the annual Charman Prize has been given a copy ...
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Snowball Shack owner gets painting of business
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Tipping Point player gutted after being told they can't claim prize: A contestant on Tipping Point who won a once-in-a-lifetime holiday was left gutted after ...
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Tipping Point player gutted after being told they can't claim prize
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Dinner lady still working at 73 wins £3,000,000 house in prize draw: Rose Doyle now has the enviable option of spending her retirement in a hot tub overlooking ...
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Dinner lady still working at 73 wins £3,000,000 house in prize draw
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Renowned photographer leaves Ford foundation board after Cheney passed over for award
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Nahshon’s surprise portrait takes Charman Prize honours: By now everyone who is interested in art in Bermuda should know that Nahshon Hollis received top honours ...
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Nahshon’s surprise portrait takes Charman Prize honours
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Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway holiday prize winner left heartbroken after dog is banned from trip
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Ant and Dec Saturday Night Takeaway holiday prize winner left heartbroken ...
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‘Six spellbinding and thought-provoking novels’: why we chose the Women’s prize for fiction shortlist
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‘Six spellbinding and thought-provoking novels’: why we chose the Women’s ...
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San Jose Sharks have best NHL draft lottery odds after historically bad season: The San Jose Sharks have the best NHL draft lottery odds, with Macklin Celebrini ...
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San Jose Sharks have best NHL draft lottery odds after historically bad ...
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Archie Moore, Australian Artist, Wins Top Prize at Venice Biennale: Moore, an Indigenous Australian artist, won the Golden Lion for “kith and kin ...
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Archie Moore, Australian Artist, Wins Top Prize at Venice Biennale
Quick Glance: Historic Victory for Archie Moore at the Venice Biennale
  • Australia secures gold at the Venice Biennale, known as the 'Olympics of the art world' and the oldest international art biennial.

  • Archie Moore, a First Nations artist, is honored with the prestigious Golden Lion for the best national pavilion - a first for an Australian.

  • Transforming the traditional white cube of the Australia pavilion, Moore created a massive family tree using blackboard paint and chalk over the past two months.

  • Following the Biennale closure, the installation will be reproduced at QAGOMA in Brisbane in November.
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Watch: Dinner lady wins £3million coastal home in Omaze prize draw lottery: An uplifting video takes a look around the stunning £3million coastal home ...
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Watch: Dinner lady wins £3million coastal home in Omaze prize draw lottery
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Ant McPartlin forced to apologise as Saturday Night Takeaway guest swears on air: Chaos erupted on the set of ITV's Saturday Night Takeaway as a guest ...
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Ant McPartlin forced to apologise as Saturday Night Takeaway guest swears ...
Quick Glance: Ant and Dec Emotional Farewell from Saturday Night Takeaway
  • Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly concluded their final major Saturday Night Show before a break, expressing gratitude to the audience and summarizing the events of the last 20 seasons while holding back tears.

  • The Geordie duo, both 48 years old, wrapped up their 20th season of the entertainment show with a variety of guests such as S Club 7, Girls Aloud, Simon Cowell, Dermot O'Leary, Alison Hammond, and Holly Willoughby.

  • The two-hour finale on Saturday kicked off with Craig David as a DJ outside the studio, with Ant cautioning the audience that the conclusion was expected to be 'emotional'.

  • Ant and Dec, who met on the teen drama series Byker Grove, have collaborated for over 30 years and launched Saturday Night Takeaway in 2002.
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Candidates Win Earned Gukesh Prize Money Of...: India chess prodigy Gukesh D, at the age of 17, became the youngest player ever to win the FIDE Candidates Chess ...
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Candidates Win Earned Gukesh Prize Money Of...
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I want to put the hammer down! - Viñales chases down dream treble: The Aprilia star is in scintillating form after taking pole and Sprint success at COTA ...
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I want to put the hammer down! - Viñales chases down dream treble
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'Drag Race All Stars' Season 9 Cast Revealed: Meet the Queens: The Season 9 cast of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' will compete for a $200 ...
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'Drag Race All Stars' Season 9 Cast Revealed: Meet the Queens
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Vera Ellen wins 2024 Taite Music Prize: Wellington artist Vera Ellen has won the prestigious Taite Music Prize for 2024.
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Vera Ellen wins 2024 Taite Music Prize
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Bitcoin Halving: How investors can earn from the falling Bitcoin price: Crypto fans are hoping that Saturday's halving will drive Bitcoin prices higher ...
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Bitcoin Halving: How investors can earn from the falling Bitcoin price
Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
  • Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.

  • Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.

  • The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.

  • Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.