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Apple told to pay €13bn in tax by EU
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Russia Shoots Down 144 Ukrainian Drones Overnight: Defence Ministry
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Philippine president pledges no special treatment for celebrity pastor
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Sworn In As New Thai PM
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US secretary Blinken to visit UK for Ukraine and Middle East talks
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Thousands protest in France over Macron’s choice of PM
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