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Britons plead not guilty to being mercenaries in Russian-backed separatist court
© AP Three Britons have pleaded not guilty to mercenary charges at a Russian-backed separatist court in Ukraine. John Harding, Andrew Hill and Dylan Healy, are among a group of five European men on trial in a court administered by Kremlin-backed separatists in the city of Donetsk. (Sky News)
I'll give Sturgeon's critics protection to scrutinise SNP failures, says Truss
© Getty Nicola Sturgeon's critics would be handed free rein to take her to task at Holyrood over SNP 'failures', under plans unveiled on Tuesday by Liz Truss. She vowed to give members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) the same legal protections as MPs when conducting scrutiny of ministers. (The Telegraph)
Interest-free loans to be rolled out in UK to help with food bills
© Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images A zero-interest loans scheme aimed at helping thousands of people is being rolled out across UK. The initiative is the latest interest-free loans scheme to launch in response to growing concern about households who find themselves at the sharp end of the cost of living crisis. (The Guardian)
Eilish McColgan claims 10,000m silver at European Championships
© AP Eilish McColgan followed up her 10,000 metres Commonwealth title with European Championships silver as she finished second behind Turkey's Yasemin Can. The Scot got the better of Israel's Lonah Chemtai Salpeter towards the end but could not catch Can, crossing the line 8.48 seconds behind in a time of 30mins 41.05secs. (The Independent)
In depth: EU in green energy push to produce homegrown raw materials
© Getty The European Commission wants to boost output of homegrown raw materials needed for green energy. Its plans, which are still in their infancy, would lower regulatory barriers to mining and production of critical materials such as lithium, cobalt and graphite, needed for wind farms, solar panels and electric vehicles. (The Financial Times)
Video of the Day: Russia unveils model of new space station
© Provided by Reuters Russia's space agency on Monday unveiled for the first time a physical model of what a planned new Russian-built space station will look like, suggesting Moscow is serious about abandoning the International Space Station and going it alone. (Reuters)
On This Day
© Getty 1974: Johnny, Tommy, Dee Dee and Joey Ramone play at New York City's famous CBGB club in matching leather jackets, jeans and attitudes, belting out their set of blistering songs in a style soon to be dubbed 'punk'. Rocketing from this first gig, the Ramones will change the course of rock 'n' roll. (Bing)
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