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War in Ukraine: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: - EU opens long path to Ukrainian membership - The European Union's executive recommends Ukraine be formally named a "candidate" for joining the bloc, a move that could open up a years-long path towards membership.
Lumumba family to 'finish mourning' with tooth return
The family of slain Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba said Friday it hoped to finally turn a grim page of history as former colonial master Belgium prepares to return the last remains of the independence hero. "We hope that there will be a result before they die," said Roland Lumumba.
Greek PM in Cyprus talks on latest war of words with Turkey
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Friday he preferred diplomacy to rhetoric in handling long-running disputes with Turkey over airspace, maritime borders and oil exploration in the Aegean Sea.
Ukraine's ferocious defence of cities dampens Russian ambitions
Since Russia rolled into their country Ukrainians have fought for their cities to the last breath, part of a strategy that has forced Russia to rein in its ambitions. "The strategy has been -- overall -- very effective," Ivan Klyszcz, a researcher at Estonia's University of Tartu, told AFP, crediting it with forcing Russia to leave the north after failing to seize Kyiv.
Macron, Zelensky turn page on Russia 'humiliation' spat
French President Emmanuel Macron made his first trip to Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion this week to throw political clout behind the war effort -- and also to clear the air.
Sri Lanka schools, govt offices to shut as transport grinds to halt
Sri Lankan authorities on Friday announced a two-week shutdown of government offices and schools, as public transport ground almost entirely to a halt due to a lack of dollars to pay for imported fuel. Earlier this week, authorities declared Friday a holiday, also in a bid to conserve fuel.
Biden calls clean energy matter of national security
US President Joe Biden told a climate conference for major economies Friday that Russia's war in Ukraine shows the shift to renewable energy is a matter of national security as well as key to preventing global warming.
Europe's hottest summers
Sweltering temperatures in Spain and France spotlight the increasing frequency of heatwaves in Europe. - 2019: Northern Europe swelters - The summer of 2019 brings two heatwaves, in late June and mid-July, which leave around 2,500 people dead, according to the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters of Belgium's Louvain University.
Heatwave grips France and Spain as temps set to rise
A punishing heatwave broke a string of records in France and Britain on Friday as Spain battled to contain forest fires that forced hundreds from their homes. In Spain, forest fires burned up to 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) of land in the northwest Sierra de la Culebra region Friday, forcing some 200 people from their homes.
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