Ukraine counter-offensive against Russia yields only small gains in first 2 months

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two areas. Is the counter-offensive working?

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Sinéad O’Connor tribute appears in Ireland as funeral plans announced

Installation appears on hillside overlooking seaside town of Bray, where singer is to be buried

A fleeting installation honouring Sinéad O’Connor has been unveiled on a hillside overlooking the Irish seaside town of Bray, where she is to be buried on Tuesday.

A message in 30ft-tall letters spelling out “ÉIRE ♡ SINÉAD” that was visible from the air appeared on Sunday outside the County Wicklow town, south of Dublin, that was her home for 15 years.

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Israeli security forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank

The Israeli army said in a statement that the Palestinians were heading to carry out an attack.

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Barbie film hits $1bn mark at global box office

The pink-hued film has drawn in $1.03bn around the world, according to distributor Warner Bros.

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Swedish mountain lodge closes as stomach bug spreads among hikers

Guests told to leave STF Kebnekaise mountain station and nearby campers evacuated from country’s highest peak

A popular lodge on Sweden’s highest peak has been forced to temporarily close after a stomach bug rapidly spread among hikers.

STF Kebnekaise mountain station, which lies at the foot of the 2,096m Kebnekaise massif, had quarantined several guests who had caught the bug in recent days but decided to take a more drastic measure after it was also detected in hikers camping in the area.

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Slovenia floods 'worst-ever natural disaster'

The extreme flooding in Slovenia has caused millions of dollars worth of damage and killed at least three people.

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Is Germany’s great economy sinking into ‘slowcession’?

Key data this week will offer a hint as to whether the eurozone’s powerhouse can shake off recent stagnation

Engine of the eurozone, industrial powerhouse, export world champion – just some of the ways Germany’s economy has been described over the years.

However, recent figures have indicated that the good times have come to an end, with Europe’s largest economy stuck in recession.

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Donald Trump social media post flagged to judge as prosecutors seek order

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

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Italian fugitive caught in Corfu thanks to photo celebrating football win

Vincenzo La Porta has been on the run for 11 years but was tracked down to Corfu by police.

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Labor faces push to triple number of NT and ACT senators and give territorians a bigger say in referendums

Exclusive: Under national conference proposal, the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory would have six senators

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The Albanese government will be pushed at Labor’s national conference to triple the number of territory senators and increase the power of territorians’ votes in referendums.

Under the proposals the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory would be represented by six senators each, half the number of senators from each of the states, and territories would count for the double majority in referendums.

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