G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assetsUS President Joe Biden said it was another reminder to Russia "that we're not backing down", but Moscow has threatened "extremely painful" retaliatory measures.
A 2,000-Mile Bangkok to Beijing Train Trip Gets Closer With Trial RunThe launch of the Thailand-Laos connection will mean it’s possible to travel by train from Bangkok to China’s capital via stops in Vientiane and the southern Chinese city of Kunming, where there is a separate semi-high speed service to Beijing.
'Extremely interesting': Archaeologists unearth mystery stone building on site of new Crete airportThe airport is projected to be Greece's second biggest when it opens.
‘It might make most people’s legs tremble a bit’: ‘Floating’ ladder for thrillseekers opens in NorwayA new “floating” staircase in Norway promises spectacular views and undeniable thrills – but it’s probably not for the fainthearted.
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