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UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.
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Ukraine war could cause global food crisis - UN
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

Russian soldier pleads guilty in war crimes trial
The 21-year-old admits killing an unarmed civilian, in Ukraine's first war crimes trial since war began.

EU reveals its plans to stop using Russian gas
It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy.

Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile
Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.

Russian gymnast banned for wearing pro-war symbol
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is given a one-year ban for wearing a national war symbol on the podium at an event in Qatar in March.

German breweries warn of beer bottle shortage
Rising energy costs and a shortage of lorry drivers could lead to a beer bottle shortage this summer.

Cyclist abandons race after popping cork in eye
Italy's Alberto Dainese is a surprise winner of stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia after Biniam Girmay was forced to abandon this year's race.
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Ukraine war could cause global food crisis - UN
UN chief Antonio Guterres warns that developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

Russian soldier pleads guilty in war crimes trial
The 21-year-old admits killing an unarmed civilian, in Ukraine's first war crimes trial since war began.

EU reveals its plans to stop using Russian gas
It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy.

Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile
Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.

Russian gymnast banned for wearing pro-war symbol
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is given a one-year ban for wearing a national war symbol on the podium at an event in Qatar in March.

German breweries warn of beer bottle shortage
Rising energy costs and a shortage of lorry drivers could lead to a beer bottle shortage this summer.

Cyclist abandons race after popping cork in eye
Italy's Alberto Dainese is a surprise winner of stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia after Biniam Girmay was forced to abandon this year's race.

Russian soldier pleads guilty in war crimes trial
The 21-year-old admits killing an unarmed civilian, in Ukraine's first war crimes trial since war began.

EU reveals its plans to stop using Russian gas
It will invest in pipelines in other countries but will speed up a shift to green energy.

Spain's ex-king to return after two-year exile
Juan Carlos left Spain in 2020 after he was linked to an inquiry into alleged corruption.
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