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Sweden should spend more on defense and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommend
Sweden should increase its military budget by nearly 54 billion kronor ($5 billion) until 2030 to strengthen its air defenses and beef up the number of conscripts, a Swedish parliamentary committee recommended Friday. The report by the Defense Committee which is made up of representatives of the eight political parties sitting in the Swedish parliament, said that NATO membership and the serious security situation require higher ambitions. “An armed attack against Sweden or our allies cannot be
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2 men charged in the UK with spying for China are granted bailed after a court appearance in London
A former researcher working in the U.K. Parliament and another man charged with spying for China were granted bail Friday after an initial court appearance in London. Christopher Cash, 29, and Christopher Berry, 32, were charged with violating the Official Secrets Act by providing information or documents that could be “useful to an enemy” — China — and “prejudicial to the safety or interests” of the U.K. between late 2021 and February 2023. Cash, a parliamentary researcher who worked with sen
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Marriott signs deal to bring Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Saudi Arabia’s Trojena
The new Ritz-Carlton Reserve highlights Marriott's commitment to expanding its luxury portfolio in Saudi Arabia.
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Forbes Russia journalist detained on suspicion of spreading 'fake news' about army
LONDON (Reuters) -Sergei Mingazov, a journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes, has been detained on suspicion of spreading false information about the Russian army, the magazine said on Friday. Konstantin Bubon, Mingazov's lawyer, said on Facebook that his client was in a detention centre in the far eastern city of Khabarovsk, where he lives. Forbes Russia said it had not been able to contact the reporter.
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German wine growers worried over recent late-spring frosts
Late spring overnight frosts in Germany's wine-growing regions have raised concerns among winemakers about potential impacts on the harvest. The German Winegrowers' Association (DWV) fears that the cold temperatures could damage wine yields this year: "The frosts at this point in time are so devastating because the vegetation is already well advanced after the recent months of record heat," DWV President Klaus Schneider told the Funke Mediengruppe newspaper chain on Friday. "The young, fertile s
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Overrun Japanese town putting up eight-foot barrier to block tourist photos of Mount Fuji
Fujikawaguchiko has become overrun with foreign tourists trying to get the perfect photo of Japan’s most famous mountain.
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Ukrainian minister remanded in custody after corruption allegations
Ukraine's highest anti-corruption court has ordered the pre-trial detention of Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi on suspicion of misappropriation of state land worth millions. The preventive measure is initially set to run until June 24, media in Kiev reported on Friday, citing the court. There is a possibility that Solskyi will be released on bail, the reports said. The minister had previously submitted his resignation, but continued to deny any guilt. Parliamentary Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk
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