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Ukraine steps up efforts to break Russia’s Black Sea blockade
Two vessels dock at Chornomorsk as Kyiv makes use of unilateral shipping corridor
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British politicians owe voters some candour on tax
The UK faces multiple challenges, while the public finances are far from robust
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German government split over top job at EU lender
Bloc’s finance ministers discuss future leadership of European Investment Bank
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Balkans’ frustration mounts over Ukraine’s fast-track to EU membership
Brussels has handled Kyiv’s accession bid with record speed since Russia’s full-scale invasion last year
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Smaller boats help Rhine cargo shippers overcome mounting problem of drought
Family businesses turn to nimbler vessels that can operate when water levels are low
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Turkey pushes alternative to G20’s India-Middle East trade corridor plan
Ankara seeks to emphasise its traditional role as a route for goods moving from Asia
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WHO chief pushes China for ‘full access’ to solve Covid’s origins
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says health body is ready to send second mission as Omicron variants
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Chinese shadow bank exposed to troubled property developers
Doubts over health of Zhongrong have added to broader concerns about China’s economy




