Von der Leyen says the EU is proposing to cover two-thirds of Ukraine’s financing needs for the next two years – that’s €90bn – with the rest to be covered by international partners.

She says the EU wants to help Ukrainians to “equip them with the means to defend themselves and to lead peace negotiations from a position of strength.” “Since pressure is the only language the Kremlin responds to, we can dial it up. We have to increase the costs of war for Putin’s aggression, and today’s...
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Constitution Hill will face a maximum of four rivals at Newcastle on Saturday in what is set to be a blockbuster renewal of the Bet MGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

All eyes will be on Nicky Henderson’s superstar after the disastrous end to last season, where he was a faller in both the Champion Hurdle and at Aintree before also disappointing on a season-end outing at the Punchestown Festival. The 2023 Champion Hurdle hero advertised his well-being in his traditional early-season Newbury gallop – but...
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Australia leave door open for Cummins return.

Australia have delayed naming their team for the second Ashes Test against England, leaving the door open for captain Pat Cummins to make a shock return.. Pace bowler Cummins missed the first Test with the back injury that has stopped him from playing since July. The 32-year-old bowled in the nets in Perth during the...
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Asian shares are mixed as steady bond yields, rebound

for bitcoin push US stocks higherAsian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks held steadier as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilized reports on the job market and other areas of the economy. In other dealings early Wednesday, bitcoin, which tumbled below $85,000 on Monday as bond yields worldwide marched higher, rose to $94,000. U.S. benchmark...
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Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife files for divorce.

Months after allegedly firing at cops in bizarre standoff. Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife filed for divorce from her rockstar husband eight months after she was arrested for allegedly firing at Los Angeles police officers. Jillian Shriner, 52, filed the paperwork in court on Tuesday, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the divorce, according...
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