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WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes

WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes

World War II leader Winston Churchill is to be dropped from the UK £5 banknote in favour of a nature scene, sparking outrage from some lawmakers who said he should not be replaced by an otter or badger.

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EU vows to 'respond firmly' to any trade pact breach by US

EU vows to 'respond firmly' to any trade pact breach by US

The EU executive on Thursday vowed to "respond firmly" to any violation of a key tariff deal by the United States after President Donald Trump's administration announced new trade probes.

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The rain in Spain was worst in nearly 50 years

The rain in Spain was worst in nearly 50 years

Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country, national weather agency AEMET said Thursday.

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'Punished' for university: debt-laden UK graduates urge reform

'Punished' for university: debt-laden UK graduates urge reform

Graduate Gina Tindale, 22, left university £90,000 ($120,000) in the red, a common experience across the UK where young people saddled with huge debts are calling for a reform of the student loan system.

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Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset stockpiles release

Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset stockpiles release

Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as Iran's attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East offset the release of crude reserves by major economies.

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Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute

Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute

The surge in energy prices triggered by the Middle East war will slow the struggling German economy's recovery, an economic institute warned Thursday.

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BMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026

BMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026

German carmaker BMW said Thursday it expected tariff wars to ease in 2026 saw a tentative turnaround in China after posting results dampened by both trade tensions and competition from Chinese rivals.

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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory

More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory

Federico Valverde's sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals, but his words after the game may prove more crucial still.

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Tandy urges Wales to raise level in Six Nations clash against Italy

Tandy urges Wales to raise level in Six Nations clash against Italy

Wales coach Steve Tandy urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged team for their Six Nations finale against Italy as they seek to end a painful losing streak.

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France coach Galthie beefs up his second row for England 'Crunch'

France coach Galthie beefs up his second row for England 'Crunch'

France coach Fabien Galthie has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match on Saturday, bringing in Emmanuel Meafou and Thibaud Flament.

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