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‘More dangerous than drugs’: BJP’s war on beef in India’s West Bengal
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Lithuania briefs EU allies after drone shot down by Nato jets overnight – Europe live
Minister says discussions are ongoing on how to strengthen the alliance’s eastern flank after security incidents across Europe, including in Denmark and Poland Russian warship fires flares at Danish helicopter as Nato jets shoot down drone over Lithuania Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha responded to the incident in Denmark, declaring Kyiv’s “full support” after “unacceptable actions targeting a Danish helicopter.” “ Moscow continues its attempts to destabilise Europe, not just Denmark. Joint and decisive action is required and Ukraine is ready to contribute to all efforts aimed at strengthening the protection of Europe from Russian threats,” he said . Continue reading...

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