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FACTBOX – Government measures around the world to ease inflation pain

Sept 5 (Reuters) - Pandemic-related disruption to global supply chains and the knock-on effects of Russia's war in Ukraine have combined to drive up prices of energy, commodities and basic…

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What are the major challenges facing Britain’s new prime minister?

LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - British foreign minister Liz Truss was elected leader of the governing Conservative Party and the country's new prime minister on Monday. She faces the task…

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FACTBOX-What will Liz Truss do as UK prime minister?

LONDON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Liz Truss will become Britain's new prime minister on Tuesday after winning the ruling Conservative Party's leadership contest, replacing the ousted Boris Johnson. Below are…

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Who is Liz Truss

Age: 47 Place of birth: Oxford Home: London and Norfolk Education: Roundhay School in Leeds, Oxford University Family: Married to accountant Hugh O'Leary with two teenage daughters Parliamentary constituency: South…

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Explainer: Next UK leader to inherit an economy in a bind

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain's next prime minister - who will be announced on Monday - will inherit an economy that is forecast to go into a long recession later this…

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Factbox: How will Britain’s next prime minister be announced?

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will get a new prime minister Monday, with either Foreign Secretary Liz Truss or former finance minister Rishi Sunak being announced on Monday as the next…

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Explainer: Why Europe faces climbing energy bills

A global surge in wholesale power and gas prices means households across Europe face much higher energy bills this year and beyond, with the region's most vulnerable exposed to fuel…

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Honour or disgrace – how Russia has buried its past leaders

(Reuters) - Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, was buried on Saturday in Moscow's Novodevichy cemetery but there was no official day of mourning and it was…

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EXPLAINER-Is Chile about to tear up its Pinochet-era constitution?

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chileans will head to the polls on Sunday to approve or reject a new constitution that would replace the Andean country's current text that dates back decades…

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Why Gorbachev’s legacy still threatens Putin

Little remains of the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader and one of the greatest reformers in Russian history. In the name of “glasnost” (openness) and “perestroika” (restructuring),…

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Why ethnic tensions are flaring again in northern Kosovo

PRISTINA (Reuters) - Kosovo began on Thursday a two-month implementation period for a controversial move to oblige Serbs, mainly those living in the northern part of the Balkan nation, bordering…

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Don’t underestimate Russia’s military strength, German defence chief warns

Germany's chief of defence has warned that the West must not underestimate Moscow's military strength, saying Russia has the scope to open up a second front should it choose to…

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Gorbachev on Gorbachev: the last Soviet leader in his own words

(Reuters) - Following are some notable quotes from Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, who died on Tuesday at the age of 91. On meeting his wife Raisa (from interview…

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On the 25th anniversary of her death, a look at Britain’s Princess Diana

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain's Princess Diana was killed in a car crash 25 years ago, prompting mourning across the world. Here are some facts about Diana's life: * Diana Spencer…

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EXPLAINER-Blood, treasure and chaos: the cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine

(Reuters) - Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has left tens of thousands of dead, displaced millions and sown economic strife across the world. Following are the main impacts of…

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FACTBOX – Food industry in some parts of Europe under pressure as CO2 runs short

(Reuters) - A shortage of the gas carbon dioxide (CO2) is putting pressure on food sectors in some European countries, after major producers cut output in response to rising energy…

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EXPLAINER – The vast nuclear plant in the eye of the war in Ukraine

LONDON (Reuters) - The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been shelled in recent days, raising the possibility of a grave accident just 500 km (around 300 miles)…

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FACTBOX-Europe’s efforts to shield households from soaring energy costs

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Europe is facing massive increases in energy bills driven by rocketing gas prices as the war in Ukraine and European sanctions on Russia heighten concerns for…

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Factbox: How far are UK energy bills set to rise and what help are consumers getting?

LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Britain's energy regulator Ofgem said on Friday the cap on domestic energy prices would rise to 3,549 pounds ($4,188.17) a year from the start of…

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TIMELINE – Ukraine’s turbulent history since independence

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine marks six months on Wednesday since Russia invaded the country in what Russian President Vladimir Putin calls a "special military operation". Ukraine and its Western…

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Ukraine war: six months that shook the world

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Six months ago this week, Vladimir Putin ordered tens of thousands of Russian troops into Ukraine on a "special military operation" - a mass invasion on…

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Rushdie’s stabbing highlights divisions in Iranian society

Many Iranians have turned to social media to show their anger and praise over the attack on novelist Salman Rushdie at a lecture in New York state, with some conspiracy…

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FACTBOX – Why low water levels on the Rhine river hurt Germany’s economy

BERLIN, (Reuters) - Water levels on the Rhine river are very low because of unusually hot and dry weather, preventing many vessels from navigating the critical European shipping route fully…

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FACTBOX – The three major issues bedevilling talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States are struggling to overcome divisions on three major issues in indirect talks on revival of a 2015 nuclear deal while months…

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Timeline of events following Iran’s fatwa against author Salman Rushdie

Indian-born novelist Salman Rushdie, who was attacked on a New York state lecture stage on Friday, spent years in hiding after he was ordered killed by Iran in 1989 because…

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Zaporizhzhia : The vast nuclear plant in the eye of the war in Ukraine

(Reuters) - The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine has been shelled in recent days, opening up the possibility of a grave accident just 500 km (around 300 miles)…

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How is Britain’s cost-of-living crisis affecting consumer behaviour?

LONDON (Reuters) - As a cost-of-living squeeze on household incomes looks set to worsen in the United Kingdom, here are how consumers are adapting to the rising prices of everything…

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Drought declared in parts of England: What does it mean?

The government formally declared parts of England to be in drought on Friday as the country faces a period of prolonged hot and dry weather. The declaration does not trigger…

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A timeline of major flare-ups between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Israeli air strikes hit Gaza and the militant Islamic Jihad group fired rockets into Israel on Sunday, the third day of violence that has killed about…

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Factbox: Wildfires breaking out across the world

(Reuters) - Extreme fires have swallowed up huge swathes of land, destroyed homes and threatened livelihoods across the world in the first half of 2022. Below is a list of…

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EXPLAINER – How worried should we be about the monkeypox health emergency?

(Reuters) - The United States declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency, a move that may increase health agency access to funds and allow the government new avenues for increasing production…

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ANALYSIS – Taiwan tensions reveal challenges for U.S. navy as Chinese threat grows

HONG KONG (Reuters) - The long route of Nancy Pelosi's Tuesday flight over Borneo to Taipei and a U.S. aircraft carrier's complex passage through the South China Sea highlight the difficulties U.S.…

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EXPLAINER-Two years since Beirut blast, why has no top official been held to account?

BEIRUT, (Reuters) - Lebanon on Thursday marked the second anniversary of the Beirut port explosion which killed at least 215 people, wounded thousands and damaged swathes of the capital. Despite the devastation…

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EXPLAINER-Nord Stream turbine tension puts focus on gas pipeline parts

This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine MOSCOW (Reuters) - Tension over giant turbines that Moscow blames for the reduction of flows…

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FACTBOX -Putin and Erdogan contacts underline complex Russia-Turkey ties

Aug 5 (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin and Tayyip Erdogan meet on Friday for the second time in just over two weeks, after Turkey helped broker a deal to resume Ukraine's Black Sea…

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FACTBOX-Economic sanctions China has imposed on Taiwan over Pelosi visit

BEIJING, Aug 3 (Reuters) - China on Wednesday suspended exports of natural sand to Taiwan and halted imports of fruit and fish products from the self-governed island as U.S. House of Representatives…

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Factbox: Italy’s election law favours coalitions, fewer seats up for grabs

(Reuters) - Italy's President Sergio Mattarella dissolved parliament, with an election set to be held on Sept. 25, several months ahead of schedule. Following is a description of Italy's complex…

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Blood, treasure and chaos: the cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine

LONDON, (Reuters) - Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has left tens of thousands of dead, displaced millions and sown economic strife across the world. Following are the main impacts of the…

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FACTBOX-How Tunisia’s president has tightened his grip on power

TUNIS, July 24 (Reuters) - President Kais Saied has been steadily consolidating his grip over Tunisia since seizing broad powers a year ago. As he puts a new constitution to…

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Factbox: A look at the U.N.-led deal to ensure safe export of Ukraine’s grain

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Russia, Ukraine, NATO member Turkey and the United Nations signed a landmark deal on Friday to unlock Ukrainian grain and fertiliser exports from Black Sea ports, to…

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Explainer: What charges could Trump face for trying to overturn 2020 election?

A U.S. congressional committee probing the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol has sought to build a case that then-President Donald Trump behaved illegally when he tried to…

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FACTBOX-As Italian PM Draghi resigns, what risks being left undone?

ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned on Thursday after his national unity government fell apart, setting the country on course for an early election in September or October and…

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Tears, and some jeers, as Italy’s Draghi resigns

MILAN/ROME (Reuters) - Even for a country like Italy, which is steeped in political intrigue and used to revolving-door governments, the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi has stunned…

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EXPLAINER-Ukraine pushes for debt freeze to dodge hard default

LONDON (Reuters) - Ukraine has asked its creditors for a two year payment freeze on its international bonds in a bid to focus its dwindling financial resources on repelling Russia. Creditors have…

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EXPLAINER-How climate change drives heatwaves and wildfires

(Reuters) - Brutal heatwaves are gripping both Europe and the United States this week and are forecast to dump searing heat on much of China into late August. In addition to temperatures…

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Factbox: Policy views of final two candidates in race to succeed UK’s Boris Johnson

LONDON, (Reuters) - The race to succeed Boris Johnson as British prime minister was on Wednesday reduced to the final two candidates, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, who will go…

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NEWSMAKER – Italy’s ‘Super Mario’ Draghi undone by political infighting

ROME, July 21 (Reuters) - Mario Draghi, the central banker turned Italian prime minister, won plaudits for his calm leadership as Italy emerged from the coronavirus crisis but suffered the same fate…

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FACTBOX-The process to replace UK PM Boris Johnson on Sept. 5

July 20 (Reuters) - Boris Johnson is stepping down as British prime minister, forcing the ruling Conservative Party to choose a new leader who will be announced on Sept. 5. Conservative members…

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FACTBOX-Italian PM Draghi’s to do list if he stays on

July 20 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi on Wednesday challenged his coalition parties to get behind him to tackle a series of problems before an election due in the first…

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Rajapaksa dynasty draws to humiliating close in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, (Reuters) - The Rajapaksa dynasty dominated Sri Lankan politics until April when street protests against fuel and food shortages began to slip out of control. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled…

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Explainer: What is the COVID BA.5 variant and why is it reinfecting so many people?

LONDON, (Reuters) - BA.5, part of the Omicron family, is the latest coronavirus variant to cause widespread waves of infection globally. According to the World Health Organization's most recent report,…

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EXPLAINER-How Sri Lanka spiralled into crisis

(Reuters) - Sri Lanka's economic crisis finally toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Anti-government protesters angry over power blackouts, shortages of basic goods and rising prices have long demanded that Rajapaksa steps down, but…

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FACTBOX-Crypto firms run into hardships

Crypto firms, which boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic, have run into difficulties recently due to a slump brought on by the downfall of a major token in May and a…

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FACTBOX-Biden set to tackle oil, Israel, Yemen, Iran on Saudi trip

DUBAI, July 15 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden will visit the United State's most important Arab ally Saudi Arabia on July 15-16 after two years of strained ties over the killing of…

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Ten years on, Italy faces debt crisis Draghi may not solve

FRANKFURT/ROME, July 15 (Reuters) - Ten years after Mario Draghi's "whatever it takes" pledge saved the euro, Italy is once again in the middle of a debt crisis - but…

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ANALYSIS-Policy gripes, desperation behind 5-Star ambush on Italy’s Draghi

ROME, July 14 (Reuters) - Italy's government hangs in the balance, yet again. Despite war and economic turmoil destabilising the world, the culprit here is one this country has seen many times…

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UPDATE – Possible scenarios as Italy’s government faces collapse

ROME, July 14 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Mario Draghi's government is on the brink of collapse after the 5-Star Movement said it will not take part in a parliamentary confidence vote on a cost-of-living…

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