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1. Fuel prices hit record highs across Europe. War in the Middle East and strikes on Russian refineries have driven fuel prices to record highs, increasing pressure on household budgets. (France 24)

2. EU removes two Russian billionaires from sanctions list. The EU removed Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list, angering Ukraine, which said the decision sent Moscow the wrong signals. (BBC)

3. Merz vows to hold German coalition together. After heavy state election defeats, Chancellor Merz pledged to preserve his coalition, saying Germany's democratic future was at stake. (BBC)

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