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- G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil to address energy prices
- Russian strike on buses kills 33 as attacks on Ukraine escalate.
- Jon Rahm to leave LIV Golf due to unacceptable contract terms
- Alberta and Saskatchewan premiers reject Elon Musk’s independence comments
- National Democrats increase support for Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa
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- Russian court sentences man to six years for seeking asylum in Lithuania
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The G7’s plan to release up to 100 million barrels of oil aims to fulfil its commitment from March’s 400-million-barrel emergency release, according to an internal IEA document. Despite some European nations already meeting obligations, ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to impact diesel supply.
A Russian court sentenced Igor Yuryevich Odintsov, 68, to six years in prison for “publicly justifying terrorism” after he swam from Kaliningrad to Lithuania seeking asylum. He is barred from managing websites for three years post-release, reflecting ongoing tensions surrounding dissent in Russia.
Maricarmen Abascal, an elderly woman whose eviction in Madrid ignited nationwide protests, has died following her hospitalisation. Her case, reflecting Spain’s housing crisis, led to mass demonstrations and ultimately prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call early elections amid ongoing civil unrest.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged AI companies to decelerate development, citing risks linked to “superintelligent” systems. His comments follow AI researcher Jacob Coxon’s departure from the industry, warning that rapid advancements pose serious dangers. Amodei emphasised the need for cautious progress in AI technology.
During a visit to his Irish golf course, US President Donald Trump expressed support for the reunification of Ireland, describing it as “fantastic.” Meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Trump stated, “It’s going to happen eventually,” while acknowledging the UK’s role in the matter.
The French government has aligned with Slovakia to advocate for the delisting of Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, intensifying tensions among member states. Usmanov, under sanctions since 2022, is seen as closely linked to the Kremlin, prompting concerns over motivations behind the push for his removal.
France plans to oppose a European Commission initiative to fast-track trade agreements by using only English-language versions during negotiations, bypassing translations into all 24 official EU languages. This move, aimed at speeding up ratification, has raised concerns about legal and democratic implications, particularly regarding linguistic diversity.
The European Commission downplayed the urgency to channel €210 billion in immobilised Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine support, emphasising focus on a €90 billion loan disbursement and assessing Ukraine’s budget shortfall. Officials indicate a cautious approach amid entrenched legal and political challenges.
A tour coach belonging to Dutch company Oad overturned on a mountain road in eastern Switzerland’s Graubünden canton, resulting in several fatalities and numerous injuries. The coach was transporting 48 passengers from the Netherlands on a day trip. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
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