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Hostage drama unfolds at Russian detention centreAt least two prison staff are freed after being taken hostage at a pre-trial detention centre.1 day agoEurope
US tourist found dead on Greek island during heatwaveA number of foreigners have gone missing as Greece suffers its earliest heatwave on record.1 hr agoWorld
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Peace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukraine - ZelenskyThe remarks come as Ukraine's president hails international support at a summit in Switzerland.7 hrs agoEurope
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Italy's Meloni basks in G7 limelight with Western leadersPM Giorgia Meloni will welcome other world leaders to Puglia after election success for her party.4 days agoWorld
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7 hrs agoConscription squads send Ukrainian men into hidingPublic transport, cafes and supermarkets are now off limits to men trying to avoid being enlisted.7 hrs agoEurope
7 hrs agoPeace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukraine - ZelenskyThe remarks come as Ukraine's president hails international support at a summit in Switzerland.7 hrs agoEurope
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