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Sri Lanka's economic crisis deepens

Sri Lanka's government says it needs $6bn to maintain citizens' basic standard of living

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World Bank boss warns tough economic conditions could last for another year

The World Bank president tells us about the global economic challenges we're facing.

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World Bank boss warns tough economic conditions could last for another year

The World Bank president tells us about the global economic challenges we're facing.

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Turkey seeks to unblock Ukrainian grain

Talks were held between Russia and Turkey on a UN plan to restart Ukrainian grain exports

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UN warns of unprecedented 'wave of hunger'

United Nations chief says 'no country' will be left untouched by cost of living crisis

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UN warns over food insecurity

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization has warned of growing global food insecurity

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US regulator ramps up scrutiny over Tesla’s autopilot feature

US regulator investigates whether Tesla's AI function undermines the driver’s supervision

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Japan reopens to tourists

As coronavirus eases, Japan is opening up to tourists, but with strict rules in place

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US inflation hits fresh 40-year high

Energy and food costs push US inflation to 8.6% in May, the highest since 1981

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Covid restrictions return to Beijing

Some Covid restrictions have been reintroduced in Beijing, following a new outbreak

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Britain and Europe row over Northern Ireland

The EU accuses the UK's government of breaching international law.

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Shorter working week for crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka approves four-day week for public sector workers to help tackle fuel crisis

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A four day working week in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's government tells some workers to stay at home to combat shortages.

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All eyes on the Fed

Markets hold their breath ahead of the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates

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Federal Reserve announces biggest interest rate hike in almost 30 years

The Federal Reserve raises its headline rate by 3 quarters of one per cent.

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UK follows Fed with rates rise

The Bank of England follows the US Federal Reserve and raises rates to 1.25%

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Global interest rate rises

A number of countries are rising interest rates to grapple with sharply rising prices.

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Ukraine moves a step closer to EU membership

European Commission recommends to give Ukraine and Moldova candidate status

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The World Trade Organisation agrees deals

The World Trade Organisation agrees deals on Covid vaccines and overfishing

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Doctors and teachers on strike in Zimbabwe

Hundreds of public sector health workers and teachers have staged a walkout.

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Zelensky: Africa is a hostage of Russia's war

The Ukranian President made this statement during an address to the African Union

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Biggest rail strikes in the UK for 30 years

The biggest rail strikes for 30 years have started in the UK.

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Russia warns Lithuania over blockade

Lithuania says it is only following the EU sanctions imposed over Moscow

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Russia warns Lithuania over blockade

Lithuania says it's only following the EU sanctions imposed over Moscow

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One thousand people killed in earthquake in Afghanistan

One thousand people have died and 1500 have been injured in an earthquake in Afghanistan

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Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban appeal for international aid

The UN is scrambling to provide emergency shelter and food aid

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Aid to Afghanistan

Organisations are facing financial challenges getting aid to Afghanistan.

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Ukraine inches closer to joining EU

Ukraine has been awarded candidate status by the European Union.

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Ukraine inches closer to joining EU

Ukraine has been awarded candidate status by the European Union.

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Ryanair staff strike in Europe

Ryanair staff begin their three-day strike across Europe.

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