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As British voters cool on Brexit, UK softens tone towards EU
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The world held its collective breath as a missile hit a base in Nato member state Poland
Russia launches new Ukraine barrage as grain deal extended
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Poland, Nato say missile strike wasn’t a Russian attack, likely Ukraine air defence
Both say Ukraine likely launched Soviet-era projectile fending off Russia an air assault.
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Biden says 'unlikely' missile was launched from Russia after emergency G7 and Nato meeting
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‘Exceptionally serious’: Missile strike on NATO country could escalate conflict, analyst says
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