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Mar 2025
26m 42s

EU agrees to boost defence spending

Bbc World Service
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European Union leaders have expressed support for Ukraine, with US and Ukrainian delegations now set to meet next week in Saudi Arabia. Also, President Trump suspends tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada for a month.

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