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Sweden buying anti-ship missiles for Ukraine

Sweden is to increase Ukraine military aid by some €95m, including anti-ship missiles and more anti-tank weapons, its government said Thursday. "In solidarity with Ukraine, and as part of the international response to Russia's actions, the government sees a continuing need to support Ukraine," the finance ministry said. Western-made anti-ship missiles were widely said to have sunk a Russian battleship in April. The US is also supplying longer-range missile systems.

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Brussels denies having no 'concern' on Spain's amnesty law

The Spanish government remains secretive about its negotiations with pro-independence Catalans, but claims the EU Commission has "zero concerns" about their proposed amnesty law for Catalan separatists. The EU executive denies that.

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Dubai's COP28 — a view from the ground

Discussion of the biggest existential threat humanity has ever faced is barely mentioned on billboards or signage in Dubai — yet visitors are made aware quite quickly that t world rugby sevens tournament is imminent.

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