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July 13, 2023

Off the coast of Spain, orcas are increasingly attacking sailboats – including a boat in the Ocean Race regatta. +++ Being Putin's double was once a lucrative job. But that’s changed since the attack on Ukraine.

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Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

What drives people in Europe – politically, socially and culturally? How do Europeans lead their lives? What are their views, hopes and fears? Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People provides the answers.

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