German industrial giant sells Russian business – official

Henkel has announced that it has completed the sale of its assets to a consortium of local investors German consumer goods giant Henkel AG has finalized the sale of its business in Russia to a consortium of local financial investors for 54 billion rubles ($690 million), the group announced on Thursday.

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Russian scientists grow watermelons in Antarctica

The researchers hope to eventually be able to grow other fruits and wild berries at all polar bases Russian polar explorers have successfully grown a batch of watermelons at the Vostok station in Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth, according to a statement published by the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI).

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Biggest strike in decade hits UK

Over half a million workers are set to walk off the job in sectors including education, transport, and public offices The largest strike in the UK in over a decade began on Wednesday as more than half a million workers walked off the job to protest pay rises that fail to keep pace with inflation, pension…

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