Ukraine: First grain ship leaves under Russia deal
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The first ship carrying grain has left a Ukrainian port under a landmark deal with Russia. It is hoped the agreement will ease the global food crisis and lower the price of grain.
Russia has been blockading Ukrainian ports since February, but the two sides made a deal to resume shipments.
And following England women's success at the Euros, the conversation about gender pay gap in football has re-opened, with male footballers earning 100 times more than women.
And in Germany, news that the country is going to reactivate its coal-fired power stations in preparation for winter once again highlight the precarious position of Europe's reliance on Russian gas.
(Ship is expected to reach Turkey by 19:00 GMT Tuesday)
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