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16th Apr 2024

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Putin: Nord Stream gas could be redirected via Black Sea

Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that "lost" gas flows from damaged Nord Stream pipelines could be redirected to the Black Sea, to create a European "gas hub" in Turkey, Reuters reported. Putin also insisted that gas supplies could be delivered to Europe through one part of the Nord Stream 2 which is not affected. Nord Stream 2 was put on hold after the invasion of Ukraine.

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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