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Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will seize European vessels if European nations proceed with the seizure of ships carrying Russian cargo. Speaking aboard a Russian cruiser, Putin labelled such actions as “piracy and robbery,” and indicated that the Ministry of Defence has been instructed to prepare for reciprocation.

For professional footballers, representing their country at the Euros stands as one of the highest honours. However, for some of Europe’s renowned talents, their dreams of Euro 2024 have turned into a nightmare due to injury, robbing them of the chance to participate in this summer’s spectacle set to kick off in Germany on June 14.

India’s general election, the largest-ever election, has begun and will take around 44 days until the polls close. To get people voting in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru, companies in the city are offering a range of incentives – from free food to taxi rides.

Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles secretly provided by the US against invading Russian forces, American officials have confirmed. The weapons were part of a $300m aid package approved by Joe Biden in Match and arrived this month.

A UN Security Council resolution – which called on all countries to prevent an arms race in outer space, has been vetoed by Russia. The draft resolution was put forward by the US and Japan and was aimed at reaffirming a principle already set out in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.

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