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Russian ex-TV presenter fined again for 'discrediting army'

Former Russian TV presenter Marina Ovsyannikova was fined 50,000 roubles (€803) on Thursday after being found guilty of discrediting the country's armed forces in social media posts condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine, Reuters reports. Ovsyannikova, who came to worldwide prominence in March for holding an anti-war placard live on air on Russian state TV, rejected the proceedings against her as "absurd".

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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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