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Russia, Ukraine Swap 205 Prisoners Of War In Latest Deal

May 9, 2025

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods. I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on two issues: Why EU and Ukraine trade will be less free going […]

Russia says it stands by three-day ceasefire plan after Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow

May 9, 2025

Strikes continue days before Russia's Victory Day ceasefire Image source, EPA For the second night in a row, Russia says Ukraine has launched an overnight drone attack targeting Moscow. The city's mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed, while the Russian military says it shot down more than 100 across the country. Russia, […]

‘We are so motivated to be in the Champions League again’

May 9, 2025

'We are so motivated to be in the Champions League again' [Getty Images] Unai Emery spoke to BBC Sport after Aston Villa's victory against Fulham: "A very important [win], as our aim is to play in Europe. "Europe is very important for the club and for our progress to try get another UEFA trophy. Champions […]

Trump, Starmer hail limited US-UK trade deal, but 10% duties remain

May 9, 2025

Summary Companies Starmer says 'historic' deal to expand US-UK trade Deal opens 'a tremendous market' for the US – Trump Deal is first since Trump launched global tariff war Baseline 10% tariff on UK goods to remain, Trump says WASHINGTON/LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on […]

Exclusive: Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 million over 12 months, seeks aid

May 9, 2025

Branding for Air India is seen on an Airbus A350-900 at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 24, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Summary Companies India, Pakistan tensions taking toll on aviation sector Pakistan airspace ban hits Indian carriers with longer routes Air India pushes government to […]

UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising?

May 9, 2025

UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising? 17 hours ago Share Save Share Save BBC Prices in the UK rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to March, less than in the previous month but still above the Bank of England's target. The Bank of England moves interest rates up and down to try […]

Bank of England CUTS interest rates in relief for struggling Brits as fears over stalling economy outweigh inflation threat

May 9, 2025

Struggling Brits were handed some respite today with the Bank of England cutting interest rates. The Monetary Policy Committee reduced the level from 4.5 per cent to 4.25 per cent as fears over the stalling economy outweighed the threat of inflation. However, the voting margin was an extremely tight 5-4 – with two members preferring […]

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago, but V-E Day is haunted by conflict in Ukraine

May 9, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict as it celebrates the defeat of ultimate evil. Hitler’s Nazi Germany had finally surrendered after […]

Putin’s parade cynically exploits WWII to justify his own criminal invasion

May 9, 2025

Dozens of foreign leaders are expected in Moscow on May 9 for the largest international event in the Russian capital since Vladimir Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. Officially, they are gathering for a military parade to mark eighty years since the World War II victory over Nazi Germany, […]

Microsoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday

May 9, 2025

Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox. By a lot. In an announcement today, the company said it will be raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets, and some games. The price hike for consoles and accessories kicks in today, May 1, and while game prices will stay the same for now, we should expect to […]

Europe

Russia, Ukraine Swap 205 Prisoners Of War In Latest Deal

Russia says it stands by three-day ceasefire plan after Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow

‘We are so motivated to be in the Champions League again’

Trump, Starmer hail limited US-UK trade deal, but 10% duties remain

Exclusive: Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 million over 12 months, seeks aid

UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising?

Bank of England CUTS interest rates in relief for struggling Brits as fears over stalling economy outweigh inflation threat

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago, but V-E Day is haunted by conflict in Ukraine

Putin’s parade cynically exploits WWII to justify his own criminal invasion

Microsoft Raises the Price of All Xbox Series Consoles, Xbox Games Confirmed to Hit $80 This Holiday

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