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A private helicopter crash on the Greek island of Sifnos has resulted in three fatalities, including a Greek pilot and a British newlywed couple. The aircraft crashed near homes in the Tholos region, igniting a fire. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence announced that Kyiv’s forces targeted Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, striking its largest warehouse in Podolsk. This attack, part of a broader offensive since July, follows the destruction of seven logistics hubs, expanding Ukraine’s ability to disrupt Russian supply chains amid ongoing military conflict.
Ukraine launched hundreds of drones targeting military and energy facilities across Russia, resulting in at least six fatalities. This marks one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults since early 2022. President Zelenskyy called for European missile interceptors to aid Ukraine against Russian strikes.
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MOL, Hungary’s energy company, may pursue legal action against Janaf if Russian oil shipment access is not guaranteed today. This follows tensions over Hungary’s reliance on Russian energy and recent disputes with the European Union.
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This morning, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola signed the EU’s €90 billion support loan for Ukraine, amid misinformation regarding Hungary’s veto. Tensions continue over Hungary’s objections linked to oil supply disputes with Russia.
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Zelenskyy invited the Slovak PM to Kyiv this morning to address ongoing tensions. Hungary and Slovakia have also called for inspection access to the Druzhba pipeline, prompting further discussions within the European Union.
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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will consult with Slovakia’s Robert Fico this morning regarding Ukraine and the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute. Orbán criticises Kyiv’s response following damages allegedly caused by a Russian drone strike.
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The Green Party of England and Wales achieved a significant victory in yesterday’s pivotal UK by-election, surpassing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. The Labour Party suffered a notable defeat amid ongoing challenges within the political landscape of the European Union.
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Data released this morning reveals households across Europe are experiencing greater price pressures than reported, despite headline inflation dropping to 1.7%.
The European Central Bank’s surveys underscore this discrepancy.
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