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Russia soldier pleads guilty to Ukraine war crime

A Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since the start of the conflict in Ukraine has pleaded guilty to charges of killing a Ukrainian civilian, AP reported Wednesday. The 21-year-old sergeant Vadim Shyshimarin could get life in prison if convicted of shooting a Ukrainian man in the head through an open car window in a village in the Sumy region on 28 February, four days into the invasion.

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ECB: eurozone home prices could see 'disorderly' fall

The European Central Bank in its Financial Stability Review warned EU home prices could see a 'disorderly' fall as high mortgage rates are making houses unaffordable for households and unattractive for investors.

Adapting to Southern Europe's 'new normal' — from droughts to floods

Extreme weather events in recent months have worsened agricultural production in southern Europe, prompting concerns for authorities in Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. As countries will likely face dryer conditions, experts urge adaptation measures for the 'new normal'.

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