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IMF to provide Ukraine with $500 million

IMF to provide Ukraine with $500 million

The International Monetary Fund said on Monday it has completed its eighth review under an extended arrangement as part of the Extended Fund Facility for Ukraine, providing the country with a disbursement of about $500 million (SDR 0.37 billion). Total disbursements under the IMF-supported program

Heat wave covers much of Europe

Heat wave covers much of Europe

A heat wave covered much of Europe on Monday, with a record-hot first day of play at Wimbledon and high winds fanning forest fires in Turkey. Heat warnings were issued for parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and the UK, with new highs expected on Wednesday before rain is expected to bring res

Severe heat waves hit Southern Europe

Severe heat waves hit Southern Europe

Major heat waves across Southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change, warnin

Over 300 flights suspended in Italy due to technical malfunction

Over 300 flights suspended in Italy due to technical malfunction

A data transmission failure at the Area Control Center in Milan on Saturday evening led to the suspension of over 300 flights in multiple cities across northwest Italy, ANSA news agency reported. The incident occurred at around 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT), leading to flight suspensions or major r

UK's Starmer waters down welfare cuts to quell Labour revolt

UK's Starmer waters down welfare cuts to quell Labour revolt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer sharply scaled back planned welfare cuts on Friday to quell a rebellion by lawmakers in his governing Labour Party, the latest U-turn to dent his authority just a year after winning power. Planned changes to make it tougher to collect some disability and sicknes