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Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners as peace talks end without breakthrough
Russian, Ukrainian and US teams took part in the talks in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, with the main sticking points believed to be territorial concessions Ukraine is under pressure to make and security guarantees for it to prevent further Russian attacks if a deal is agreed to end the four-year war.
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Expanded Hong Kong scheme allows resale homebuyers to pay sellers directly
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said the expanded Payment Arrangements for Property Transactions (PAPT) scheme would take effect on February 28, covering the bulk of resale home deals in the city. The announcement was made jointly with the Hong Kong Association of Banks, the Law Society of Hong Kong and the Estate Agents Authority. Under…
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Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this year
After celebrating its fifth anniversary earlier this month, the tough-as-nails survival Viking game Valheim is coming to Switch 2 this year. Initially launched as a Steam Early Access game in 2021, Valheim lets you team up with up to nine other players online as you explore a procedurally generated open world inspired by Norse mythology….
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth comes to Switch 2 on June 3
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is heading to the Switch 2 on June 3. The news was dropped at this morning’s . This is the second part of the FF7 remake-a-palooza. The first installment, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, was released for . Only a six month wait between chapters? Sony fans had to wait four…
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Guerrilla reveals Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action spin-off for PS5 and PC
Horizon is one of PlayStation’s biggest franchises at this point. Alongside Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, there are a bunch of spin-off games. Joining them is Horizon Hunters Gathering, a co-op action game that original Horizon developer Guerrilla is making for PlayStation 5 and PC. We’ve known since 2022 that the studio was…
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Bank hints at rate cuts, but dont expect Covid-era mortgage deals
In total, the Bank reckons two out of five residential borrowers, close to four million, will face a similar situation in the next few years, with an average 8% rise in repayment costs. (Although it also points out one in three are likely to see lower repayments during this time).
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India probes suspected suicide of 3 sisters amid social media ban debate
Indian police said on Thursday an investigation had been launched into the suspected suicide of three young sisters over concerns that they were heavily “influenced” by games and films online that they were later denied access to. Local media reported the sisters, aged 12, 14 and 16, had jumped from their home on Wednesday in…
