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ФРУ закликала уряд не підвищувати вантажні тарифи Укрзалізниці: втрата ВПП перевищить 100 млрд

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-05-29T09:21:00+00:00

Якщо вантажні тарифи державної Укрзалізниці виростуть на 45%, як планують у компанії, збитки для бюджету будуть колосальними: втрата понад 100 мільярдів ВВП, та скорочення податків та зборів. Це також...

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Путину доверяют 73% россиян

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-05-29T09:12:00+00:00

Президенту РФ Владимиру Путину доверяют 73% россиян. Показатель стал выше на 2 п. п. за неделю. Такие данные получил «Фонд общественного мнения» (ФОМ) по результатам опроса «ФОМнибус», проведенного с 22 по 24 мая.

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Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T09:11:20+00:00

Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’ after drone hit apartments during attack on UkraineEurope live – latest updatesThe Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, has said the alliance is “ready to defend every inch” of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania, a member state, during an overnight attack on neighbouring Ukraine.The incident in Galați, which injured two people, prompted swift condemnation and the threat of repercussions. Continue reading...

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Court in Kenya Suspends Plans for U.S. Ebola Quarantine Unit

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-29T09:05:39+00:00

The order came after U.S. officials said that a 50-bed facility was being established in the African country to house American citizens exposed to the virus.

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Entre viñedos, proyectan un nuevo hotel en el Valle de Uco

Source: Clarin · Published: 2026-05-29T09:01:47+00:00

El diseño es de Grupo Habitti y fue pensado para no interferir con las vistas hacia la Cordillera.Ubicado en Los Chacayes, tendrá una gran terraza parquizada, suites y villas con acceso privado, cava, restaurante y spa.

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How Fuel Price Shocks Rattled a Remote New Zealand Village

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-29T09:00:19+00:00

The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand’s most remote villages.

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Face à la Chine, le Japon et les Philippines renforcent leur coopération militaire

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-29T09:00:17+00:00

Tokyo a accueilli avec faste le président philippin, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, alors que les deux pays négocient un accord de partage de renseignements militaires et la vente à Manille de navires d’escorte japonais de classe Abukuma et d’avions d’entraînement TC-90.

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No, Not That Georgia. A.I. Compounds a Nation’s Identity Woes.

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-29T09:00:11+00:00

Online queries are more likely to turn up references to the U.S. state — a problem for the republic in the Caucasus and its people. But a move to drop the name “Georgia” has lost steam.

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Le Japon et les Philippines renforcent leur coopération militaire dans un contexte de tensions croissantes avec la Chine

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-29T09:00:05+00:00

Tokyo a accueilli avec faste le président philippin, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, alors que les deux pays négocient un accord de partage de renseignements militaires et la vente à Manille de navires d’escorte japonais de classe Abukuma et d’avions d’entraînement TC-90.

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After a brutal winter, Ukraine’s drones are breaking Russian defenses

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-05-29T09:00:00+00:00

Russia’s advance has suddenly stalled, and Ukraine is fighting on its own terms — a comeback credited to Kyiv’s efforts to steadily strengthen the capabilities of its UAVs.

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Russian drone strike ‘most serious security incident’ in Romania since start of Ukraine war – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T08:52:05+00:00

Romanian president leads outrage after drone hits apartment block near border with UkraineThe incident comes just days after the Czech president, Petr Pavel, has urged Nato to “show its teeth” in response to Russia’s repeated testing of the alliance’s resolve on its eastern flank, suggesting a range of options including switching off its internet, cutting off its banks from global financial systems and shooting down jets that violate allied airspace.Speaking to the Guardian in Prague last week, Pavel called for “decisive enough, potentially even asymmetric” responses to counter Moscow’s provoc

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Minister insists Labour not committed to living wage for over-18s before election, despite manifesto pledge – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T08:42:31+00:00

Torsten Bell says Labour manifesto ‘did not set out the timeline’ for changes to living wage after scale of youth unemployment crisis revealed in Milburn reportTens of thousands of new work experience and training placements from construction to hospitality will be available for young people as part of government efforts to tackle the joblessness crisis, the Press Association reports. PA says:The 300,000 new placements over the next three years are backed by some of Britain’s biggest employers, Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary, said.These include Manchester and Gatwick airports, a

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Brisbane teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp in viral stunt at Scientology church

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-29T08:41:46+00:00

Zeppelin Witheridge charged with public nuisance over ‘Scientology speedrun’ social media trend A social media stunt that treats churches like video games has gone from TikTok to the dock, landing an alleged teenage “speedrunner” in court.Zeppelin Witheridge, 18, has been accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp after a viral challenge went awry at the Church of Scientology in Brisbane’s CBD. Continue reading...

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