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A new e-levy of 1.5% on all electronic payments comes into force despite widespread opposition.

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Russia’s Donbas offensive has made little progress in fierce combat, Western officials and analysts say.

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The Biden administration says it may appeal a ruling that voided a mask mandate on public transport.

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