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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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Millions of US women lose abortion rights

The US Supreme Court has reversed its constitutional stance on abortion.

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Millions of US women lose abortion rights

The US Supreme Court has reversed its constitutional stance on abortion.

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G7 leaders discuss Russian oil price cap

A proposed price cap on Russian oil is considered by G7 leaders in Bavaria

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Sri Lanka: crisis is 'worse day by day'

In Sri Lanka, the government has banned all but essential sales of fuel for a fortnight.

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Sri Lanka: crisis is 'worse day by day'

In Sri Lanka, the government has banned all but essential sales of fuel for a fortnight.

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Increase in defence spending debated at Nato summit

Representatives from Nato's 30 member states discuss defence strategy at Madrid summit

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The tragic cost of migrant smuggling

At least 50 are found dead in the back of a truck outside the Texas city of San Antonio.

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